Everyone likes stickers, and it does not matter if you are a child or a grown-up. You do not need a printer to make stickers. Making stickers with Cricut is easy, but you need a basic understanding of the designs, supplies, and ‘how to make stickers with Cricut‘.
Stickers may seem like a normal sheet of paper, but they’re a great way to personalize and decorate your gifts. Whether you are a Cricut user, run a small business, or work on your planner or any other DIY project, you can tap into the fun and creative side of Cricut. Whether you are a craft expert or a beginner, with a machine and Cricut Design Space, you can make any kind of sticker in any shape, color, and size you can imagine.
There are three general types of stickers you can create with Cricut: vinyl decals, Print Then Cut stickers, and written labels. In this blog, you will learn how to make Print Then Cutstickers.
Materials You Need for Print Then Cut Stickers
These are the main tools and supplies you need to create custom stickers with your crafting machine.
- Cricut Explore 3, Explore Air 2, and Maker or Maker 3
- Cricut Design Space
- LightGrip cutting mat
- Inkjet printer
Finally, you know the basic materials for creating stickers. Now, let’s start learning the complete procedure to make stickers using the Print Then Cut feature.
How to Make Stickers With Cricut: Simple Steps
Here are some quick and easy steps to make unique and beautiful stickers with your crafting machine:
- If you have never printed anything with your machine, you should first calibrate it. It is necessary; otherwise, your stickers will not be properly cut.
- In Design Space, choose the Calibrate option from the main menu. Then, it will show you three options. Choose the Print Then Cut option.
- After that, you can design your sticker using the Cricut Design Space software or choose a pre-design sticker that Cricut members upload. Or you can upload your SVG file.
- Now, select the Offset feature once you have uploaded or chosen your sticker design from the app library. You can change the offset width and color. By default, it shows dark gray, which you can change to white.
- Next, group your offset and flatten it together. In the software, the Flatten button is on the right-hand side, down towards the bottom. Flattering items makes them into one layer. You can also unflatten the image. You can select attach to keep your sticker intact and in one layer.
- Afterward, select Basic from the Operation dropdown menu tool and change it from Basic to Print Then Cut.
- Once you are done designing your stickers, click on “Make It.”
- After that, you will be prompted to print your design. Now, a preview box will appear, and you can check your print settings. For Print Then Cut, the crafting machine can print a maximum image size of 9.25 in x 6.75 in.
- Your design is ready to send to the printer, so load your printer with the sticker/printable paper. When your stickers are printed, put them on the machine mat, and they will be ready to be cut.
- The final process is to cut the stickers using a machine. Remember to change your Custom settings to Sticker paper. They have white and clear options, so choose accordingly. When the stickers are done cutting, remove them from the mat, and they’re ready to use.
Finally, we create custom stickers with the help of a crafting machine and the Cricut Design Space software. Now, you make a variety of projects at home using this machine.
Conclusion
The Cricut Design Space app and your cutting machine allow you to design and cut personalized stickers in various colors, shapes, and sizes. You can create stickers for your journal, notebook, or customized gifts. Not just from an artistic perspective, but it is also a great way to add a unique touch to your belongings.
This blog explored the Print Then Cut feature and how to make stickers with Cricut. Now, you can choose which type of stickers you want to create.
FAQS
Which printer is compatible with Cricut Print Then Cut feature?
The printer needs to be an inkjet printer, not a laser printer. Using a laser printer can cause damage to the materials and stickers. The material you are planning to print on should be printable paper, sticker paper, vinyl, or clear sticker paper. Cricut recommends the whiter material, but you can use light to medium colors.
What is the process for making stickers?
First, calibrate your printer. After that, design your sticker using the Cricut Design Space app or upload your printable images. Offset the sticker, flatten it, and attach it. Then, choose the Print Then Cut feature and load the mat with stickers that need to be printed. The machine is ready to cut the stickers.
What is the offset feature in Cricut app?
You must use an offset feature while designing your stickers because it adds an outline and a decorative shadow. It works best with closed paths images. You can change the color of the offset, and you can use it for print cut design as well as regular cut design.