How to Make Stickers with Your Cricut: A Print Then Cut Tutorial

Creating your own stickers with a Cricut machine is not only a delightful project but also a fantastic way to personalise your belongings. This Print Then Cut tutorial from Spot of Tea Designs will guide you through the process step by step, ensuring you achieve professional-looking results.

Materials Needed:

• Cricut machine (Explorer or Maker)
• Printable sticker paper
• Design software (like Cricut Design Space)
• Printer
• Cutting mat

Step 1: Design Your Stickers Start by brainstorming your sticker designs. You can create your own artwork or choose from the vast library of images available in Cricut Design Space. Once you've settled on your design, make sure it fits within the print area. Adjust the size and layout until you're happy with the arrangement.

Step 2: Prepare for Print Then Cut Once your design is ready, ensure it is set to 'Print Then Cut'. This will allow your Cricut to print your design and then precisely cut it out. Remember to add a registration mark by using the 'Add Bleed' option, which helps the machine accurately detect where to cut.

Step 3: Print Your Stickers Load your printable sticker paper into your printer, ensuring it’s aligned correctly. Print your design, and once it's complete, give it a moment to dry if necessary. This step prevents smudging and ensures your stickers maintain vibrant colours.

Step 4: Cutting with Your Cricut Now, it's time to cut! Place your printed sticker paper onto the cutting mat and load it into your Cricut. Select the 'Print Then Cut' option in Design Space, and let the machine work its magic. It will read the registration marks and make precise cuts around your designs.

Step 5: Weed and Enjoy After cutting, gently remove the excess sticker paper, revealing your beautifully cut stickers. They’re now ready to be applied to your favourite notebooks, planners, or any other surface you want to decorate.

Creating stickers with your Cricut is a satisfying and creative endeavour. With a bit of practice, you'll be making customised stickers that reflect your unique style in no time. Enjoy your crafting journey!