My Files

 Files available to Cricut Access usersThis is my Cricut Design Space Profile   Heart Shaker Card  Hexagon Card  Twist and pop Christmas Card   Mat Cover Christmas - Joy to the World   Cloud Stencil  Shaker...

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Mat Care

 No matter what machine you have you need to care for your mats. Here are a few tips for mat care:Always keep covered when not in use. This prevents dust settling on them. Always place the cover the same way up. I do this by putting a sticker on the front of the mat. I recently made a...

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Pop Up Platform Card

 This was inspired by a video I saw on YouTube ages ago. It is a versatile design that you can decorate as desired.  It lays flat in an envelope and simply push from underneath to open it up. You will find the project in Cricut Design Space here.Here is a short video with a demonstration...

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Contour Options in Cricut Design Space

 Contour allows you to remove pieces from your design quickly and easily. This option in the layers panel on the right hand side of the screen at the bottom allows you to select parts of the design you do not want to cut.A simple and easy process to adjust your design.&nb...

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Making a 3D file in Sure Cuts a Lot

 I was asked how to create a 3d project in Sure Cuts a Lot. Here is a link to a great video on how to do this in Cricut Design Space Here is the video &nb...

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Print & Cut and more - spice up your Cricut Design

 The print & Cut feature in Cricut Design Space is a great feature. Here are some tips to take it to another level. Add foil (using Cricut Foil Tool) use pens, add an offset or combine some of these options to create a unique card.Step  by step instructions to achieve unique and amazing...

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Creating a bookmark

 I saw a video by Jennifer Maguire on making fold over bookmarks with dies. Just loved the idea so played to make some on my Cricut. Since making this video Design Space has added an offset feature so this can now all be done in Design Space, You can use and word(s) and font that you...

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Cricut Design Space Creating an Offset

 With version 6.6xx of Cricut Design Space a new feature has been added to create offsets. You can add an offset (another layer) to text, shapes and images. You can also create an inset, (a smaller layer). It is a great feature and something I have missed in Design Space compared to other...

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Cricut Design Space Collections

 With version 6.6xx of Design Space you are now able to add your projects to Collections. There are more options if you pay for Cricut Access, either way this is a great option for for easily finding your projects. The process is simple just follow the vid...

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Creating a searchable list for your Cricut Design Space files

 Although you can save any project in Cricut Design Space finding the file again can sometimes be time consuming.I use a simple Word document table to save the project details and links so that I use the search facilities in Word to find what I am looking for.Simply be consistent with your information and searching for one of project becomes very easy. The file can be saved on your computer,...

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Filing text and images drawings with your Cricut

 I was disappointed that the Cricut did not fill letters when drawing. The result was just an outline.  So I have been playing. The results I archived were what I was wanting. It is a simple process and if you need the cross hatch file I used you can download it here. Simply save...

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