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I recently shared a project in our Cricut Community Facebook group that used a pen and the drawing feature in Design Space to make a project. You can check out the project here if you're interested! From that project, someone simply asked us, "How do you use the drawing feature?" And it got to me to thinking -- maybe n
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If you want to learn How To Clean A Cricut Mat then this is the post for you. I show you 2 ways to clean them so that they are sticky again.
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Hello Daydreamers! In today's tutorial, you will learn everything there's to know about color in Cricut Design Space. How to add and change colors, fill images, and "Color Sync" are ...
For New Cricut Users - What To Buy, What To Download, & How To Use It All The cricut machine can be just as overwhelming as it is amazing. SO much you can do, it's hard to know where to even start. Often the easiest way to get started is simply to start. Choose a project, and learn just what you need to know for that first project. But I know that's hard - so I've made a list of resources that might help while you decide where to start. ========== Tools & Accessories ========== What else should I buy? Tools & Supplies that will help with your projects - You can get a LOT of supplies at the Dollar Tree! https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2017/09/what-do-i-need-to-get-started-with-new.html Apps & Websites to use with cricut - sites & software that will make a lot of this easier! http://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2017/11/which-apps-websites-to-use-with-cricut.html ====================== Do I Need to Subscribe to Cricut Access? ======================= No. You may choose to, but you do not need to! Paying For Cricut Access is like renting svgs. And that's great, if that is what you want to do! Personally, I prefer to outright buy the few designs I use, rather than rent hundreds I have no interest in. To use free svgs, in most cases, you will download them, UNZIP them, then upload the file that looks like a website or html file. Here's a much clearer step by step on how to download and use free svgs in Design Space: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2019/01/how-to-download-install-svg-to-design.html As with svgs, there are LOADS of free fonts available to use in cricut! The process is a little bit different. Unlike SVGS, Fonts are not uploaded to Design Space, but they are installed on your device, then you find them under the "system" tab when you choose your font in Design Space. Here's a more detailed step by step for using fonts in Design Space: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2017/12/all-about-fonts-text-in-cricut-design.html And here's a "Font Index" with links tons of free fonts by type & style, and more information on how to use them all: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2020/05/where-to-find-loads-of-free-fonts.html Update: Design Space has added what they call "kerned fonts". When you use system fonts, you can now filter them and see only "kerned" fonts - which means the fonts that Design Space has optimized to space properly. You still will not see ligatures if a font has them. When font designers design a font, they write instructions into the font, telling software how to space them, and in the case of ligatures, when to do fancy things with certain letter combinations. Design Space ignores all of those instructions. Most users will tell you to ungroup your text and manually space the letters. Please don't do that. You will never space them the way the designer intended. Fontlab pad is a free utility that will space your text properly, and save it as an svg. It's an extra step, yes, but it is still much faster than trying to properly space text yourself - and the results will be much better! If a font has ligatures [these are different than glyphs] they will appear automatically in Fontlab pad. Here's more information on how to use Fontlab Pad https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2018/01/using-fontlabpad-with-cricut-design.html Here's a cheat sheet of Font terms, to explain the differences between ligatures, glyphs, etc. https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2020/12/cheat-sheet-font-terms.html ============== Attach, Weld, & Flatten ============= Group is for grouping items together to move around in Design Space. The group command is NOT sent to the machine, and will have no effect on how the design cuts. Attach keeps your design exactly the way you placed it. If you click make it and your design looks like a puzzle, go back and attach. You can only attach ONE color at a time. Attach all black, then select all red and attach, etc. More about attach: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2020/07/how-to-fix-jumbled-text-or-designs-in.html Flatten is for print then cut. If you do not flatten your text to a shape, cricut will cut out each letter of your print then cut project individually. Find more about Flatten here: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2020/08/quick-tip-flatten-text-to-shape-for.html There are now several options for Weld - all in a menu labeled "Combine". Here's a look, with examples, at what each of those options will do: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-new-combine-menu-in-design-space.html ================ "Operation" is where you tell cricut what you want it to do with a design. Find the operation menu on the top left of the screen in Design Space. =================== What are the different kinds of vinyl? =================== HTV is the same as iron on - it's Heat Transfer Vinyl, and what you need if you are putting vinyl on fabric. 651 is permanent vinyl, and 631 is temporary vinyl (for things like wall decals) For a more detailed list, along with the price guidelines I use when buying, and my favorite sites and brands: Which Vinyl Do I Need & Where Should I Buy It? http://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2017/09/cricut-which-vinyl-do-i-need-where-do-i.html ================== Do I Need To Buy A Heat Press? ================ No. You may chose to buy one, and you will hear a lot about how you have to "use all of your body weight" to use an iron (false) and that vinyl will "not hold up as well" without a heat press (also false). Another option is an Easy Press, which is basically an iron made by cricut, with a chart for temps and times. But a plain old regular iron will work just fine too. https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2018/11/using-plain-old-regular-iron-for-htv.html ============= A Project To Start With Using Vinyl For the First Time =========== Using your Cricut To Cut A Vinyl Decal For The Very First Time: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2019/11/cricut-for-newbies-lesson-2-vinyl-on.html ======================= Looking for more? I have an index of my cricut related posts sorted by theme here: https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2019/02/an-index-of-cricut-resources-how-tos.html ============ Find Even More On Facebook - The facebook page for my crafting posts https://www.facebook.com/fieldsofheathercrafts And a facebook group, where you can share your projects and ask questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1121399284857845
Let’s discuss how to price your handmade goods and my recommended “Etsy pricing formula”. Pricing your handcrafted products or designs can be one of the most challenging tasks for a creative entrepreneur or artist (that’s why I eventually created a spreadsheet and an entire free workshop that helps you do it!). You can have an awesome product, a cohesive brand, a […]
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Want to use your photo with your Cricut Machine? Learn the 3 easiest ways to convert your png or jpg to SVG and cut file for use with your Cricut!
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The best 28 Cricut and Design Space Hacks that every beginner should know. These Cricut hacks will keep you organized and help you in Design Space!
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If you are not using Templates in Cricut Design Space, you are missing out on something very cool! This is a feature that can cut your designing time when used correctly, and today I am going to show you how to use it.
Learn how to use Cricut Design Space faster and easier with this Cricut cheat sheet! Are you new to Cricut and not sure about this whole Cricut Design Space thing? Or maybe Design Space just feels too hard or confusing? If so, I can help! As a designer, I use Design Space every day to...
Let's get crafting for Christmas using the Cricut! Here are a ton of easy Cricut gift ideas that are easy and fun to make using your Explore or Maker!
Get the easy steps and learn how to turn a picture into a svg for Cricut or any cutting machine.
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Cricut blades are what help your Cricut machine make magic. Choosing the right blade for the project will make your craft turn out much better!
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The best 28 Cricut and Design Space Hacks that every beginner should know. These Cricut hacks will keep you organized and help you in Design Space!
Did you get a new Cricut Explore Air or Maker and not sure what supplies you need to get the most out of your machine? This post is for you! One of the most exciting things about getting a new Cricut is thinking about all the fun things you are going to make and all
What is a serger and how do I use it? This is a question I hear all the time. Today we are breaking it down and telling you exactly how to use this sewing machine.
Slice is a powerful tool in Design Space. Learn how to use Slice in Cricut Design Space as well as what to do if it isn't working.
Yes you can Erase in Cricut Design Space! Learn how to Erase in Cricut Design Space to create the perfect image for your project. Everyone
Learn How to Use Cricut Explore Air 2 with this beginner's guide. Time to start crafting like a pro with this superior machine that can do it all.
Learn how to open SVG Files in Cricut Design Space software so you can get busy crafting! How to upload SVG to Cricut Design Space.
Copyright-free printable vintage maps to download. A cool way to transform mundane furniture and to make decorations and personalized gifts.
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These tips for using your Cricut Maker will help eliminate overwhelm for first time Cricut users and set you up for success before completing your first project. By following these tips, you're going to fall in love with your new Cricut Maker and be a rock star at DIYing projects.
Learn how to download free fonts to your Cricut It is fast and easy to download fonts from Dafont to Cricut. There are many other
What Can I Make with My Cricut? Are you wondering what you can make with your Cricut? Check out these fabulous Cricut projects.
These must-know Cricut hacks are perfect for saving you time and money. I hope you enjoy these 10 Cricut Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know.
What can Mod Podge do?? Get 101 Mod Podge uses here! You'll be surprised at all of the things you can make: gifts, jewelry, decor, and more.
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You can save so much money by doing this easy Cricut hack. Save money on your Cricut projects by learning how to clean and restick your Cricut mats using this simple tutorial!
Make these 25+ Cricut Christmas ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree or give as gifts. These DIY ornaments are easy to make with your Cricut machine.
Just brought home your brand new Cricut Maker? Here's ten things you need to know before you start your first Cricut Maker beginner project.
Hi Daydreamer! Today you will learn, from start to finish, how to make custom T-shirts with your Cricut Maker, and Cricut Explore. One of the biggest reasons people, including myself, ...
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