Design Space Help: “Why is my print then cut image blurry?”

February 22, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

If you are trying the print then cut feature for the first time, you may be confused if your image prints out blurry. This tutorial will take you through the steps to prepare your design for print then cut and make your image print the way you want it to look.

Design Space Basics: How to Use Text

October 8, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Generating text is one of the most frequently used functions in Design Space. Whether it’s for cutting out of vinyl or cardstock, drawing with a pen, or using the Foil Transfer Tool, it’s easy to generate beautiful text in just a few simple steps.

Cricut Design Space Updates – March 2022

March 7, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Version 7.3.95 of Design Space released on March 1, and the big thing users will notice has to do with generating text. The separate text editing box is gone, and text is now added directly to the text box on the design canvas.

How to Open a Shared Design Space Project

March 5, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Design Space allows users to share projects that don’t contain uploaded images with other Design Space users. This tutorial will take you through the steps of opening a shared Design Space file and saving it to your account.

“Why is my Cricut writing in outlined letters?”

October 9, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

Write then cut is a great feature for customizing cards and other projects with the look of handwritten text. Find out what to do if your written text is outlined or in “bubble” letters.

Using Digital Paper/Patterns in Design Space

April 17, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

You may have seen digital papers for sale on many of the popular SVG sites and not known how to use them in Cricut projects. Digital papers can be uploaded to Design Space and used as a pattern fill for print then cut images. I like using them instead of buying a large package of patterned paper from which I might only use a few sheets. I’ll show you two different methods of using these digital papers in Design Space.

Cricut Design Space Basics: Uploading SVG Files

March 7, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

One of the most popular and powerful features of Cricut Design Space is the ability to upload your own images to use in projects. Uploading to SVGs to Design Space only takes a few simple steps.

Cricut Design Space Basics: Uploading JPEG Files

February 27, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

One of the most popular features of Cricut Design Space is the ability to upload your own images to use in projects. File types compatible with Design Space include .jpg, .bmp, .png, .gif, .svg, and .dxf. In this post, I’ll show how to upload a JPEG file.

Design Space Basics: Copy/Paste between Projects

January 9, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s now possible to move images and text between projects in Design Space. If you have an image or text that you’ve edited and want to copy to another project, it’s easy to just copy and paste between open Design Space windows.