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 10 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.

Cricut Design Space Basics: How to Search for Images

October 16, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

There are well over 140,000 images available in Cricut Design Space. There are also many “Ready to Make” projects available, with Cricut images, a supply list, and step-by-step instructions. The “Ready to Make” projects include Design Space images, but there are thousands of Design Space images that aren’t part of the “Ready to Make” projects. […]

How to Make Print then Cut Stickers in Cricut Design Space

September 20, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Print then Cut stickers are fun to create and use on cards, envelopes, and gifts!

New Video: Creating a Background for a Print then Cut Image

August 10, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I recently updated the video that goes with this post: Here is a direct link to the new video which will show you how to create a background for a print then cut image that needs one: Click here to go to my YouTube channel where you can find this and all my other videos.

Cricut Design Space Basics: Simple Card Design

July 27, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

If you are new to Cricut, you may be wondering where to begin. Cardmaking is an excellent way to build confidence. This tutorial will walk you through how to build a card from scratch in Design Space.

Cricut Design Space Basics: Slice and Weld

July 18, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Slicing and welding are used when separating or combining images in Design Space. This tutorial has the basics you need to know to use them.

How to Find Image Sets (Cartridges) in Design Space for iPhone and iPad

May 5, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

The latest version of the Cricut Design Space iOS app (version 4.6.1) has enhanced filtering for images. I’ll walk you through steps for finding Image Sets, formerly known as “Cartridges.”