Cricut® Made Easy with Sweet Red Poppy®

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WELCOME Welcome to Cricut® Made Easy with Sweet Red Poppy®. I’m so excited to share everything I know as a Cricut lover and ambassador. Once you finish this guide, you’ll have all the skills needed to create beautiful projects with your Cricut.

I know how overwhelming using a Cricut can be for a beginner! After purchasing my Cricut machine many years ago, experiencing frustration, and having no idea where to start, I made a goal to learn everything I could! After spending months of work on trial and error, I finally got the hang of it and fell head over heels in love with my Cricut machine!

Now, I’m on a mission to help others love their Cricut machines and have fun using them. I’m passionate about creating a space where people can feel comfortable learning. Let’s get started!

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Unbox each Cricut machine with me. I’ll go over what’s included and how to get set up and crafting within minutes

27 cricut mats CHAPTER 2

Learn all about the different Cricut mats, what materials they work with, how to care for them, and how to properly use them

31 cricut tools 36 design space CHAPTER 3

From weeding tools to brayers and rotary blades to pens, I’ll be going over every single tool you need to know to master your Cricut

CHAPTER 4

Conquer Design Space. In this chapter, I’ll walk you through Design Space step by step so you can confidently navigate it alone

71 New design space features 78 design space for ipad 96 paper 99 vinyl CHAPTER 5

All the newly released features in Design Space explained and demonstrated

CHAPTER 6

Conquer Design Space with your iPad

CHAPTER 7

Learn all about the different types of paper your Cricut machine can cut

CHAPTER 8

After covering all of the different types of vinyl and their uses, learn two easy methods for effortlessly layering your vinyl

CONTENTS

06 UNBOXING YOUR MACHINE CHAPTER 1

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110 iron-on 118 infusible ink 122 pens CHAPTER 9

Learn all my favorite tips and tricks for mastering Iron-On in this deep dive

CHAPTER 10

I share tips and tricks for mastering Infusible Ink to achieve flawless results

CHAPTER 11

One of the most underused Cricut tools, this chapter covers everything you need to know about Cricut’s pens

124 print then cut 130 deep-point blade CHAPTER 12

From creating cute stickers to troubleshooting, this chapter covers everything you need to know about Print Then Cut

CHAPTER 13

From adorable earrings to custom tags, learn how to create your very own projects using your Deep-Point Blade

132 knife blade 135 fabric CHAPTER 14

From balsa wood to chipboard, I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite tips and tricks for mastering the Knife Blade on the Cricut

CHAPTER 15

Learn how to cut fabric with both the Rotary Blade and the Bonded-Fabric Blade in this deep dive into cutting fabric with your Cricut

139 engraving 141 foil 143 CRICUT MAKER quickswap tools 146 mug press 151 cricut joy 159 explore 3 and maker 3 CHAPTER 16

With a few simple tips and tricks, quickly master the Engraving Tip

CHAPTER 17

I cover all you need to know about one of Cricut’s newest tools, the Foil Transfer Kit

CHAPTER 18

Learn how to swap between the interchangeable scoring, debossing, engraving, wavy, and perforation tips at the touch of a button

CHAPTER 19

Learn everything you need to know about the new Cricut Mug Press

CHAPTER 20

Learn everything you need to know about the Cricut Joy – the world’s smallest smart writing and cutting machine

CHAPTER 21

Learn all about the new machines as well as the new smart materials

Chapter one: UNBOXING YOUR MACHINE Whether you just purchased your machine, it’s been sitting in a closet gathering dust, or you just need a bit of help getting it all connected, this chapter is for you.

In this chapter, I’ll be unboxing the Cricut Maker and Explore machines, and walking you through their included projects. I’ll also be unboxing and walking you through the included project for the Cricut Joy. So, let’s go ahead and open these machines up!

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How to connect to Bluetooth

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with an ios device

Bluetooth® connection is compatible with the Cricut Maker, Explore Air 2, and Joy. The Cricut Explore and Explore One require a Wireless Bluetooth® adapter. Begin by powering on your Cricut machine. It needs to be within 10–15 feet of your device.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Open the gray Settings app and navigate to Bluetooth®.

Ensure that Bluetooth® is turned on.

STEP 3

STEP 4

Select the machine you would like to connect with.

Type the PIN code 0000 and tap Pair at the top right of the screen. Your iOS device is now paired to your Cricut machine.

You can find the exact name of each Cricut machine on the bottom of the machine.

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Chapter Two:

cricut mats In this chapter, I’m going to teach you all about the different Cricut mats, what materials they work with, how to care for them, and how to use them. Let’s get started!

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Chapter Three:

cricut tools

Let’s talk about tools! It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the fun tools compatible with your machine. Just remember, these tools are not here to confuse you. They each have a purpose and function that makes using your Cricut easier. Let’s get started learning about the most basic hand tools that are essential when crafting.

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MY five favorites

These are a few of my favorite tools I like to have on hand when using my Cricut.

Though some of them may not be necessary, I highly recommend them.

cricut pens & Markers From writing on cards to drawing coloring pages, the Cricut pens and markers always come in handy. While the Maker and Explore share the same lines of pens and markers, the Joy has its own specialty line.

easypress 2

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The EasyPress combines everything you love about your iron with the precision of a heat press. The flat heat plate of the EasyPress heats up quickly for an evenly distributed, exact temperature.

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self-healing mat

A self-healing mat protects your work surface and prevents your blades from dulling too quickly. Any cuts on the mat will show up like a scratch and then close. This mat works best with a rotary cutter.

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Infusible ink pens & Markers Infusible Ink pens and markers let you create longlasting, vibrant transfers. The pens are perfect for fine lines while the markers easily add bold color.

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easypress mini

This is made for small or unusually shaped projects (think of using Iron-On on canvas shoes or a hat). It’s only 1.92” wide and 3” tall and features a pointed tip, making it the perfect size for small projects.

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Chapter four:

design space

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Welcome! In this chapter, we will be discussing everything you need to know about Cricut’s Design Space.

We’re going to be covering a lot in this lesson, but don’t worry. I’m going to walk you through every single step to ensure you feel confident navigating Design Space.

Let’s get started!

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Chapter five:

New design Space Features Offset What is Offset in Cricut Design Space?

The Offset feature in Cricut Design Space creates a larger or smaller layer of your design. It is perfect for adding a shadow around your image, making your text pop, or giving your design an outline. You can use the Offset feature to create custom stickers, cake toppers, and T-shirts!

Offset creates multiple offset layers to make a bold design with added dimension! Another common name for Offset is Shadow since it creates a shadow (or outline) around your design. The Offset feature can be applied to text or images. To use the Offset feature in Cricut Design Space, be sure that you are running Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit only) or higher, or Apple macOS 10.15 or higher.

• To upgrade Windows, go to support.microsoft.com.

• To upgrade macOS, go to support.apple.com.

Offset is only compatible with Design Space when used in the desktop computer app.

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how to use collections How to Create Collections - My Projects

Step 1: Click on My Projects.

Step 2: Click on New next to Collections at the top of your screen.

Step 3: Name your New Collection and click Create.

Step 4: Find your Collections on the left side of your project screen.

CREATE A NEW COLLECTION WHEN SAVING A PROJECT You can also create a New Collection when saving a project. Simply click Save As. Name your project and click on New Collection. Here you can name your collection.

Click Create, and then save your project.

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Chapter six:

Design Space for iPad Welcome! In this chapter, you will learn everything you need to know to confidently navigate Design Space on your iPad.

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image filters ON THE IPAD project type

cricut access

Filter images by Project Type. You can find images specifically designed as cards, phrases, 3D, and Mug Press designs.

Click Cricut Access to look at only images included with a Cricut Access membership.

operation type This lets you know whether the image is already a Cut, Draw, Print Then Cut, or Score file.

image complexity Image Complexity filters images by Simple, Moderate, or Complex.

layers Layers is sorted by Single, meaning the image only has one layer, or Multi meaning the image has two or more layers.

ownership Ownership filters by Uploaded (images you have uploaded), Purchased (images you have purchased), Free (images that are free to all Design Space users), and Downloaded (images you have downloaded).

brand Filters images from name brands like Disney or Star Wars. Most of these images are not free with Cricut Access and need to be purchased.

material Material filters images by the intended material for each image.

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language Language lets you filter images by a variety of different languages. This is particularly helpful when you’re searching for phrases.

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edit bar Edit pulls up a variety of options to customize your design.

linetype Click on Linetype to select your line and color.

Choose from a variety of Linetypes depending on the machine you select. The colors already being used in your project will appear at the top of Material colors, making it easy to consolidate.

fill Select Fill (or No Fill) for Print Then Cut images.

width and height Manually adjust the width and height of your object. Use the numbers to enter a dimension in inches or use the +/- buttons to increase/ decrease the size by 0.3” at a time.

If your object is locked, when you change one dimension, the other will change in proportion to this. If you want to manually adjust both the height and width, be sure to unlock the image by clicking the Lock button.

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design controls DELETE

ROTATE

Click this X button if you want to remove the element from your Canvas.

Hold this button down and move your mouse to rotate the element.

LOCK/UNLOCK

FLIP

When your design is locked, Design Space makes sure that the proportions of your design stay proportionate as you make it larger or smaller. If it is unlocked, you can customize both the width and height of your design.

This lets you move your design 360° around to view it from every angle.

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size Drag this icon to make your design larger or smaller.

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smart hand gestures Swiping With One Finger Swiping with your index finger enables you to select multiple objects on your screen. All the objects you swipe over will be selected. To unselect them, simply tap away from the objects.

tap and hold You can also select multiple objects by tapping and holding the first, and then promptly tapping and holding the second.

To undo this action, tap on the Canvas.

Swiping with Two Fingers Swiping with two fingers lets you move around your Canvas.

This is perfect when working with larger designs.

Double-Tap Double-tap auto-zooms to see the elements on your Canvas.

pinch Pinching with your index finger and thumb enables you to zoom in and out. Pinch out to zoom out, pinch in to zoom in.

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Chapter seven: PAPER PAGE 96

Walking into a craft store to buy paper can be a bit overwhelming. You’re immediately confronted by an entire aisle (if not a few aisles) filled with different types of paper.

There’s a variety of different finishes, sizes, and even weights. But don’t worry. In this chapter, I’ll go over everything you need to know. I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite types of paper and explain their different uses, types, and weights.

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Weights & finishes Paper comes in every color imaginable, giving you a variety of solid colors to match any project.

paper weights & sizes

Paper Finishes Paper can either be coated or uncoated.

A coated paper can be glossy or have a waxy finish that lends it some extra shine.

Uncoated papers look flat and lack shine.

In addition to being coated or uncoated you can also have different textures.

Embossed paper has a raised texture creating a unique design. There’s gloss for high shine, linen which is great for stationery, matte which is perfect for every day, the list goes on and on with satin, silk, smooth, even metallic. There are many different finishes and each lends the paper its unique qualities.

Let’s begin by talking about cardstock.

This type of paper is both thicker and more durable than the normal printer paper that you’re already familiar with.

Cardstock is created from a blend of hardwood and softwood materials, giving it both strength and smoothness.

Paper comes in a variety of different weights. It’s most often measured in pounds, ranging from light to heavyweight. The weight refers to the weight of a ream (or 500 sheets) of cardstock in that size. I typically work with cardstock that falls within the 65-80 lb weight range for the majority of my paper crafting with my Cricut machine.

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chapter eight: vinyl Adhesive Vinyl is a staple for all crafters. From personalized mugs to creating one-of-a-kind home decor, it is one of the most versatile materials to work with.

You can think of Vinyl like a sticker. The top layer is the actual vinyl, which has a sticky adhesive backing. This is the material you will be cutting and applying to create your project. The second layer is a paper liner that prevents it from accidentally sticking to anything.

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1: Insert Mandala Open up Design Space and insert the mandala image (#MB78A527). Size it however you need.

2: Duplicate Stars Insert a star image, size it down and place it below. Duplicate it four times to make five stars (one for each layer).

LAYERING VINYL: STAR METHOD This method has you insert stars into each of the layers in your design so that you can use them as a guide to align your layers while assembling your project. This is an easy method for anyone getting started layering vinyl.

3: Align the Stars Now, line all of the stars up. To do this quickly, select all of the stars and hit Align Center. Without clicking away, move the perfectly aligned stars next to your design, but far enough away so they can easily be cut off.

4: Color Sync Click on Color Sync. Drag each star down, one at a time, until you have one star in each color. Go back to the layers panel, click on the mandala and hit UnGroup.

5: Weld the Pink Layer On the Layers panel, click on the pink element. While holding down Shift, select the matching star. With both of these layers selected, hit Weld. This permanently attaches the star in the correct position to your mandala.

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STEP 1: Prepare Your File Size your SVG file according to your project. Feel free to adjust it as needed. Once you have your design ready, click Make It in the top right corner to view the preview screen. Be sure to mirror your image so it is cut the right way for Iron-On.

STEP 2: Cut Your Design Place your Iron-On vinyl shiny side down on your green StandardGrip mat. Make sure that your Cricut is loaded with the Fine-Point Blade. Select your material within Design Space. Next, insert your mat into either your Cricut Maker or Explore machine.

Press the C button, and your Cricut will start cutting.

STEP 3: Weed Your Design Once the cut is finished, unload your mat. Next, you will be removing all of the vinyl that you do NOT want to transfer to your project. Use a 45° angle to slowly pull the excess vinyl away, being careful not to rip anything in the process.

STEP 4: Place Design on Shirt Heat your iron or EasyPress (see next page) to 315° (about the wool setting). Preheat your shirt. Find the center and place your decal sticky side down. Once you’re happy with its placement, press your design.

STEP 5: Press the T-Shirt Once your EasyPress is positioned, click the C to start the timer for 30 seconds. After ironing the front, flip over your project and press the back for another 15–30 seconds. This helps to ensure that the Iron-On completely adheres.

STEP 6: Cool and Peel Peel away your transfer. If your Iron-On is warm peel, allow it to cool for about 10–15 seconds before peeling off the backing. If it is a cool peel, wait about 1–2 minutes or until the design is completely cool.

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Chapter ten: infusible ink

If you’ve never heard of Infusible Ink, or you’ve been intimidated by it, don’t worry. In this chapter, you will learn everything need to know about Infusible Ink to get started.

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Chapter twelve:

print then cut

You can use Print Then Cut to make stickers, gift tags, labels, and cupcake toppers. Print Then Cut can be used on a variety of printable materials. A couple of things to keep in mind before you start designing your Print Then Cut design is that you cannot print images larger than 6.75” x 9.25” since you must print your design on a standard 8.5” x 11” size. Print Then Cut is compatible with the Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore family.

Print Then Cut lets you print your design out using a home printer or printing service, then perfectly cuts around your design using your Cricut.

With Print Then Cut, your options are endless.

It works with Cricut Design Space images, uploaded SVGs or PNGs, pictures, and really any file.

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the Best Craft Printer Canon PIXMA TS9521C Meet the printer that will fulfill all of your crafting needs! This is the best printer on the market to print anything from stickers to Iron-On projects. It has the ability to print 12” x 12” borderless prints as well as scan and copy. You also have access to built-in printable patterns and can easily upload projects with the built-in SD memory card slot. Get ready to bring all your crafting ideas to life with the Canon PIXMA TS9521C Craft Printer!

Compatible Materials • Printable Vinyl

• Printable Fabric

• Printable Sticker Paper

• Paper

• Printable Clear Sticker Paper

• Photo Paper

• Printable Iron-On

• Cardstock

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Chapter thirteen: deep-point blade PAGE 130

In this chapter, we’re going to be covering the Deep-Point Blade. This blade is compatible with both the Cricut Explore series of machines and the Maker. What sets the Deep-Point Blade apart from the Fine-Point Blade is the steep angle of the blade. It features a 60° angle vs. the 45° angle found on the Fine-Point Blade. It’s also made of harder, more durable steel.

Now, you might be wondering which materials you should use this blade with. It’s ideal for thick materials such as chipboard, stiff felt, foam sheets, magnets, and cardboard. You can tell this blade apart from others because it’s black.

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Chapter fourteen: knife blade In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the Knife Blade. The Knife Blade is only compatible with the Maker. It is one of the things that makes the Maker such an amazing machine!

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need to know • Be careful with your font choice.

The Engraving Tip makes single, thin lines and cannot replicate some fonts and designs.

Anatomy of The engraving tip

• Use your purple StrongGrip mat.

You don’t want your material to move while it’s being engraved.

• Always have painter’s tape or masking tape on hand to secure the edges of the material to the mat.

DRIVE HOUSING

• The Fast Mode feature is currently not available for this process.

• While engraving, the Engraving Tip will lift and spin for a few seconds periodically. That’s normal, so don’t stop your machine.

HOUSING

• Use a paint marker to enhance your finished result and darken your carvings.

ENGRAVING TIP

what can it engrave?

• • • • • • •

Acetate • Acrylic • Aluminum Sheets • Anodized Aluminum • Foil Poster Board • Garment Leather • Metallic Poster • Board • • Heavy Watercolor • Paper • • Kraft Board Foil • Holographic PAGE 140

Kraft Board Faux Leather Glitter Cardstock Metallic Leather Genuine Leather Shimmer Paper Sparkle Paper Tooling Leather Transparency Vinyl Record 40-Gauge Thin Copper

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chapter seventeen: foil The Foil Transfer tool is a 3-in-1 tool that allows you to transfer foil to a variety of bases without using any heat. Instead of using heat, this tool uses pressure to adhere foil to your base. You can create stunning cards, add a little glam to those invites, and create dazzling wall art.

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chapter eighteen:

cricut maker quickswap tools In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the Maker QuickSwap Tools. The QuickSwap Housing allows you to quickly switch between different tools using the same housing compartment, which allows you to save both time and money.

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glossary Base A material blank where one can place a design cut out of Vinyl, Iron-On, Infusible Ink, etc.

Burnishing A method of rubbing or polishing Transfer Tape to a Vinyl design and Vinyl to a base.

Cutting Slits in Transfer Tape A useful technique where small cuts are made in Transfer Tape around a design to help with the application of Vinyl to curved surfaces.

Design Space Design software made by Cricut that is compatible with Cricut machines. It allows you to create, design, and cut projects.

EasyPress The everyday Iron-On and heat transfer essential! Allows for even and consistent heating at high temperatures. It comes in four sizes, each great for different sizes and types of projects.

EasyPress Mat The mat placed between a project and a flat surface to protect the surface from the high heat of an EasyPress or iron.

Heat-Resistant Tape Heat-resistant adhesive to hold a design in place during heat transfers.

Heat-resistant tape is used particularly with Infusible Ink projects.

Infusible Ink A fun way to DIY that results in vibrant, bright, and beautiful projects. Unlike Vinyl or Iron-On where the design sits on top of the material, Infusible Ink becomes one with the material. The designs won’t wrinkle, flake, or crack! Infusible Ink comes in both ink sheets (Transfer Sheets) and Pen & Marker form.

Kiss Cut When the machine cuts through only the top layer of material such as cutting through Vinyl and leaving the paper backing intact.

Print Then Cut A feature in Design Space that allows printing of designs from a home printer and then cutting them using a Cricut machine (works with Explore and Maker machines).

QuickSwap Housing Tools Only compatible with the Cricut Maker. QuickSwap Housing allows you to quickly swap between scoring, debossing, engraving tips, and more.

StrongGrip Transfer Tape A stronger Transfer Tape created for Vinyl that has a textured finish.

Purple grid lines help with vinyl placement.

Transfer Tape Clear adhesive material designed to transfer Vinyl cuts to a variety of surfaces. It works well with most types of Vinyl that have a smooth, non-textured finish. Gray grid lines help with Vinyl placement.

Weeding Removing the negative pieces you don’t want from a design using a Weeding tool.

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THANK YOU Thank you for following along with me! I hope you had fun and learned everything you wanted to know about your machine.

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