Cricut Explore, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Cricut Explore design and cut system From inspiration to creation in just a few clicks ...

Page 2: ...A Selecting an Image B Sizing Images C Rotate Mirror Position 8 Working with Text Edit Panel A Adding Text B Editing Text Selecting Text C Ungrouping Fonts Cricut Explore User Manual Index 9 Layers Panel A Determine the Line Type Cut Write Score B Change Color on Image Layers C Group Ungroup Images and Layers D Duplicate Delete an Image or Image Group E Hide Unhide an Image Layer F Weld Tool G Con...

Page 3: ...n your Cricut Explore machine and power it on Step 2 Connect your Cricut Explore machine to your computer using the USB cord Section 1A Machine Setup Set up MAC users Section 1A Page 1 Machine Setup Set up MAC users ...

Page 4: ... up MAC users Section 1A Page 2 Machine Setup cont Step 3 Open your web browser and go to www cricut com setup Step 4 Log in to your Cricut com account If you are new to Cricut com click Need a Cricut Account to set up an account ...

Page 5: ...eady to set up your Cricut Explore machine and connect to Cricut Design Space Click Continue to begin the set up process Step 6 Click Download Section 1A Machine Setup Set up MAC users Machine Setup cont Section 1A Page 3 ...

Page 6: ...on 1A Machine Setup Set up MAC users Machine Setup cont Section 1A Page 4 Step 7 Open Finder in the Mac toolbar Step 8 Go to the Downloads folder on your computer and double click the CricutDesignSpace file ...

Page 7: ...Machine Setup cont Section 1A Machine Setup Set up MAC users Section 1A Page 5 Step 9 Review and agree to the Terms Conditions Step 10 Drag the npCricut plugin icon to the Internet Plug Ins folder ...

Page 8: ...epending on your computer settings you may be prompted to enter your administrator name and password Step 12 Close the Cricut Design Space and Downloads windows to return to your browser Section 1A Machine Setup Set up MAC users Machine Setup cont ...

Page 9: ...then reopen it and return to www cricut com setup to continue the set up process Step 14 Click Detect Machine When your machine has been detected click Continue Section 1A Machine Setup Set up MAC users Section 1A Page 7 Machine Setup cont ...

Page 10: ...our free trial subscription to the Cricut Image Library gives you access to over 25 000 images and 200 fonts There are no strings attached and no credit cards required just enjoy your access to all non licensed images in the Cricut Library over 25 000 images during your free subscription trail Get more information including a list of all images and image sets included in the subscription at us cri...

Page 11: ...ine Setup Set up PC users Section 1B Page 1 Machine Setup cont Step 1 Plug in your Cricut Explore machine and power it on Step 2 Connect your Cricut Explore machine to your computer using the USB cord Set up PC users ...

Page 12: ...1B Machine Setup Set up PC users Section 1B Page 2 Step 3 Open your web browser and go to www cricut com setup Step 4 Log in to your Cricut com account If you are new to Cricut com click Need a Cricut Account to set up an account ...

Page 13: ...ion 1B Machine Setup Set up PC users Section 1B Page 3 Step 5 You are now ready to set up your Cricut Explore machine and connect to Cricut Design Space Click Continue to begin the set up process Step 6 Click Download Plugin ...

Page 14: ...Machine Setup cont Section 1B Machine Setup Set up PC users Section 1B Page 4 Step 7 Close your browser Step 8 Click the Start menu and then open your Documents folder ...

Page 15: ...wnloads folder and then double click on the CricutDesignSpace file Step 10 The Setup Cricut Design Space window will open Click Next to continue Section 1B Machine Setup Set up PC users Section 1B Page 5 Machine Setup cont ...

Page 16: ... Conditions Click Next to continue Step 12 Decide where you would like the file to be installed it will default to the Program Files folder Click Next to continue Machine Setup cont Section 1B Machine Setup Set up PC users Section 1B Page 6 ...

Page 17: ...tep 13 Decide if you would like a Desktop shortcut Click Next to continue Step 14 Click Next to install the Internet plug in Machine Setup cont Section 1B Machine Setup Set up PC users Section 1B Page 7 ...

Page 18: ...pace has been successfully installed Click Finish open your browser and return to www cricut com setup Step 16 Click Detect Machine When your machine has been detected click Continue Machine Setup cont Section 1B Machine Setup Set up PC users ...

Page 19: ...tep 18 Your Cricut Explore machine is all set up and you re ready to write and cut your first project Your free trial subscription to the Cricut Image Library gives you access to over 25 000 images and 200 fonts There are no strings attached and no credit cards required just enjoy your access to all non licensed images in the Cricut Library over 25 000 images during your free subscription trial Ge...

Page 20: ...e Setup cont Use the materials found in the box to complete a Thank you card and watch as your Cricut Explore machine writes and cuts all in one step Step 1 To insert the pen start by first opening accessory clamp A Step 2 Remove the cap from the pen First Project ...

Page 21: ...hine setup First Project Section 1C Page 2 Step 3 Position the pen so the gray arrow is facing towards you Hold the accessory clamp in place while pushing the pen down into the housing until the arrow disappears Step 4 Close the latch ...

Page 22: ...arter materials packet onto your mat Start by removing the protective cover from your mat Tip Set this cover aside while you cut but be sure to replace to protect the mat s adhesive during the times it is not in use Step 6 Align your paper to the gridlines in the top left corner your mat and smooth the paper onto the surface ...

Page 23: ...ectly when the Cricut logo on the mat is directly under the machine rollers Step 7 Load the mat into your Cricut Explore machine by positioning the mat underneath the mat guides and pressing the blinking Load Unload button Step 8 Follow the prompts on the computer to cut and write your Thank You card all in one step ...

Page 24: ... the pen Machine Setup cont Step 9 Once your Cricut Explore machine has finished cutting and writing unload the your mat by pressing the blinking Load Unload button Step 10 Remove your card by gently bending the mat until one edge of the card releases Section 1C Machine setup First Project Section 1C Page 5 ...

Page 25: ...y from your material until the card releases Section 1C Machine setup First Project Section 1C Page 6 Step 12 Line up the corners of the card and fold it in half horizontally Tip A Cricut scraper can be used to easily remove excess material from the cutting mat Machine Setup cont ...

Page 26: ...Step 13 Take the jade cardstock from your starter materials packet and fit it into the slits in the four corners of the card Section 1C Machine setup First Project Section 1C Page 7 Machine Setup cont ...

Page 27: ...ings on the dial which will increase or decrease the pressure Blade Standard Mat StandardGrip Material thickness 0 20 mm Blade Standard Mat LightGrip Material thickness 0 10 mm Blade Standard Mat StandardGrip Material thickness 0 20 mm Blade Standard Mat StandardGrip Material thickness 0 21 mm Blade Standard Mat StandardGrip Material thickness 0 30 mm Blade Standard Mat StrongGrip Material thickne...

Page 28: ...0 90 lb weights such as playing cards or most solid colored crafting papers Fabric Use for light weight cotton or cotton polyester fabrics which have been backed with an iron on adhesive interfacing Fabric backing required to cut fabrics Fabric Use for mid weight fabrics which have been backed with an iron on adhesive interfacing The setting will perform a multi cut meaning it will cut twice along...

Page 29: ... working with various materials Under the Custom setting in Cricut Design Space you can select from predefined settings or create your own Using preset custom materials Step 1 Once your project in Cricut Design Space is ready to cut click Go From the Cut Preview window follow the prompts to load your cutting mat into the machine Step 2 Turn the Smart Set dial on the Cricut Explore machine to the C...

Page 30: ...p down menu to see a list of preloaded custom materials If your material is on the list select it and then press Go on your Cricut Explore machine Adding new custom materials Step 1 Once your project is in the Cricut Design Space ready to cut click Go From the Cut Preview window follow the prompts to load your cutting mat into the machine ...

Page 31: ...on 2B Page 2 Smart Set Dial cont Step 3 In Cricut Design Space click the Material Settings to add your own custom setting This will open a new window where you can adjust or add materials settings Step 2 Turn the Smart Set dial to the Custom setting ...

Page 32: ...t Dial Custom Settings Section 2B Page 3 Smart Set Dial cont Step 4 Click the Add Material button located at the bottom left corner of the window Step 5 Type the name of your custom material in the Material Name text box ...

Page 33: ...ing the arrow to the desired number The lower the number the lighter the pressure The higher the number the more pressure is applied Step 6 Adjust the number of times the cut should be done using the multi cut feature drop down menu in Cricut Design Space This will make the Cricut Explore machine cut multiple times ...

Page 34: ... Custom Settings Section 2B Page 5 Smart Set Dial cont Step 8 Once you re done adjusting the details click Save Step 9 Click Done to close the window in Cricut Design Space and press the Go button on your Cricut Explore machine ...

Page 35: ... or adjust the predefined settings and any setting you have entered By doing so you can fine tune the settings to your specific materials Once your project is in Cricut Design Space ready to cut click Go From the Cut Preview window follow the prompts to load your cutting mat into the machine Step 2 Turn the Smart Set dial to the Custom setting ...

Page 36: ...Page 7 Step 3 Click Material Settings in Cricut Design Space This will open a new window where you can adjust or add materials settings Step 4 Click on the material you would like to update Make the changes by adjusting the pressure and multi cut options and then click Save ...

Page 37: ...djustments click Done to close the window and press the Go button on your Cricut Explore Deleting a custom material Step 1 You have the option to delete any of your defined custom settings Once your project is ready to cut click Go From the Cut Preview window follow the prompts to load your cutting mat into the machine ...

Page 38: ... Set Dial Custom Settings Smart Set Dial cont Section 2B Page 9 Step 2 Turn the Smart Set dial to the Custom setting Step 3 Click Material Settings This will open a new window where you can delete the unwanted material ...

Page 39: ... Dial cont Section 2B Page 10 Step 4 Click on the material you would like to delete and then click on the trash icon The material will be removed from your list Step 5 Once you have finished removing the unwanted material click Done to close the window ...

Page 40: ...ur cartridges to the Cricut Craft Room design software or linked your cartridges to your Cricut Gypsy device and then linked your Gypsy to your Cricut com account you have permanent digital access to those images Haven t linked yet Here s how Step 1 Open your web browser to www cricut com design Click on the green account button and log into Cricut Design Space using your Cricut com account Step 2...

Page 41: ...ction 3 Cartridge Linking Section 3 Page 2 Step 4 Insert the Cricut cartridge firmly into the port on the Cricut Explore machine Step 3 Connect your Cricut Explore machine to your computer via the USB cable Turn on the machine ...

Page 42: ...nce cartridge has been successfully linked Once your cartridge is linked you are free to remove it from the machine Tip Repeat the process to link additional cartridges Step 5 Once the cartridge is detected by the machine you will be prompted to link the cartridge to your Cricut com account Click Link Cartridge ...

Page 43: ...Cartridge Linking cont Section 3 Cartridge Linking Section 3 Page 4 Step 7 Locate your images by clicking on Insert Images from the Design Screen Step 8 Select My Images Sets in the drop down menu ...

Page 44: ...Section 3 Cartridge Linking Section 3 Page 5 Step 10 Click the cartridge tile to access its set of images Step 9 Type the name of the cartridge into the search field The cartridge will appear with the word purchased under it ...

Page 45: ... Cricut Design Space lets you design with an image before you buy so you can make sure it will work on your project Note Availableimagesmayvarybyregionbasedonyourresidentialaddressandthelicensingagreements Step 1 From the design screen click on the Insert Image icon from the left menu A new window will open containing the Image Library where you can search for images Search for and insert an image...

Page 46: ...of items you have to choose from All Images displays all images in the Cricut Design Space Image Library All Image Sets displays all image sets or cartridges in the Cricut Design Space Image library My Images displays all images you ve purchased plus free images images from linked cartridges and images included in your subscription plan if you have subscribed My Image Sets displays all coordinated...

Page 47: ...ce to purchase the image For more information about the image hover over the image until it expands You can now see the name of the image your level of access the image number and the image set it belongs to if available Tip If you would like additional images in the image set click on the image set title to see the entire offering Images within image sets usually have a similar design feel ...

Page 48: ...cate you ve selected it and a thumbnail of the image will appear in the image queue near the bottom of the Insert Image window When you re finished select images click the Insert Images button Tip To view images which have been selected click anywhere in the queue at the bottom of the window You can now see all images prior to inserting them onto your canvas If you would like to deselect an image ...

Page 49: ...our design screen You can now move and size images to visualize how they ll look on your project Step 6 Once you have chosen one or more images click Insert Images Section 4A Image Library Search Insert Images Section 4A Page 5 Image library cont ...

Page 50: ...et Simply access the image set by clicking Insert Images from the left menu A new window will open containing the Cricut Design Space Image Library and all images you ve purchased Section 4B Image Library Search for Image Sets Cartridges Section 4B Page 1 Image Library cont Search for image sets or cartridges you ve purchased ...

Page 51: ...uld like to work with Choose My Images if you want to search for a specific image you ve purchased if you are looking for an entire cartridge select My Image Sets Both options display images from linked cartridges plus images you ve purchased free images and images included in your sub scription plan Section 4B Page 2 Image Library cont Section 4B Image Library Search for Image Sets Cartridges ...

Page 52: ...nifying glass This will narrow down the number of items you have to choose from Tip Image sets or cartridges are shown with multiple images in the tile along with the name of the cartridge Click on the tile to display all the images found within that cartridge or image set Image Library cont Section 4B Image Library Search for Image Sets Cartridges ...

Page 53: ...eue near the bottom of the Insert Image window When you re finished selecting images click Insert Images Step 6 The image will be added to your design screen You can now move and size images to visualize how they ll look on your project Section 4B Image library Insert Search for images Section 4B Page 4 Section 4B Image Library Search for Image Sets Cartridges ...

Page 54: ... locate specific images A new window will open containing the Image Library where you can narrow the set of images displayed using filters Step 1 From the design screen click Insert Images Section 4C Image Library Using Image Filters Image Library cont Section 4C Page 1 Using image filters ...

Page 55: ...g on the check box next to one or more of the filters Only those images tagged by the selected filters will be displayed Choose from options such as the number of layers your image has the type of project you would like to make or the category or theme of the image you are looking for Section 4C Image Library Using Image Filters Image Library cont Section 4C Page 2 ...

Page 56: ...ry or theme options by clicking on the arrow next to the filter check box Step 4 Once you have chosen one or more images click Insert Images Image Library cont Section 4C Image Library Using Image Filters Section 4C Page 3 ...

Page 57: ... The image will be added to your design screen You can now move and size images to visualize how they ll look on your project Section 4C Image Library Using Image Filters Section 4C Page 4 Image Library cont ...

Page 58: ...m home décor to fashion to paper crafting and even a variety of FREE projects New projects are added on a regular basis To make a project all you need to do is gather your supplies and go Step 1 From the Cricut Design Space landing page scroll through the hundreds of Make It Now projects Step 2 Use the filter located at the top of the screen to narrow down the project selections to a specific cate...

Page 59: ... 2 Step 3 Click on a project you would like to make Step 4 A window will open listing all the project details you will need to create the project including project name project description difficulty level estimated completion time materials and instructions and image cost ...

Page 60: ...p 6 Below the picture you will find images that are needed to complete this project Below each image you ll see if you own the image if it s available in a subscription if it s free or how much it is to purchase Tip If the Make It Now creator changed the image or deleted any layers of the image don t worry when you purchase the image you will own the original image design with all of its layers Yo...

Page 61: ... are two options to choose when you are working with Make it Now projects Click Make It Now if you would like to make the project exactly as shown This will take you directly to the mat preview Click Customize should you like to adjust the project This will open the project on the canvas ...

Page 62: ...an view the project detail page to follow the instruction on project assembly Tip If you customize a Make It Now project and then save it to your account the original instructions will no longer apply Make It Now Projects cont Section 5 Make It Now Projects Section 5 Page 5 ...

Page 63: ... Vector Basic uploads are for raster files which are composed of pixels Unwanted pixels or unwanted parts of the image must be removed so Cricut Design Space can tell Cricut Explore where it should cut or draw Vector uploads are for files which are composed of paths or lines Cricut Design Space converts these paths to tell the Cricut Explore machine where it will cut or draw Basic Upload jpg gif p...

Page 64: ...sic Upload Section 6A Page 2 Step 2 A window will open which prompts you to choose your image file type Choose Basic Upload to work with jpg gif png or bmp image files Step 3 Click Browse to find the image you want to use from your computer The file selector will open ...

Page 65: ...e descriptions found on the screen Matching up the image that most closely aligns with your imported image will help you better create the cut line Click Continue to step 2 Step 5 Use the Crop Select and Delete and Eraser tools to remove any portions of the image that you don t want to cut The checkerboard background indicates areas which have been removed and will not cut ...

Page 66: ... are not selected when you drag the box over your image Select and Delete will erase areas with similar colors when you click on them Erase will delete areas by clicking and dragging the circle over the image Preview will show you the cut lines in red which have been created If the image does not appear as desired continue to remove portions of the image until you are satisfied with the preview ...

Page 67: ...ur Own Images Basic Upload Section 6A Page 5 Cutting Your Own Images cont Step 7 Name your image and tag it if desired for easy searching Step 6 Once the image is cleaned and meets your expectations click Continue to step 3 ...

Page 68: ...ndow To add the image to your canvas click on your image and a green check will appear indicating it is selected Click Insert Image to add to your canvas Please note Cricut encourages you to respect the intellectual property rights of others and only make copies of images you own or are authorized to use Step 8 To continue click Save image ...

Page 69: ...age 1 Cutting Your Own Images cont Vector Upload svg or dxf files Step 1 To begin a vector upload click Upload Image on the left side of the design screen Step 2 A window will open which prompts you to choose your image file type Choose Vector Upload to work with svg or dxf files ...

Page 70: ... the image you want to use on your computer Tip Cricut Design Space can work with files created from other design software The files can include solid colors or solid color fills outlined text or layers However layered images should always remain ungrouped Step 4 Name your image and tag it if desired for easy searching and click Save image ...

Page 71: ...ing it is selected Click Insert image to add to your canvas Step 6 Vector images will appear on your canvas as a grouped image If ungrouped the image layers can be moved and resized independently Section 6B Page 3 Section 6B Cutting Your Own Images Vector Upload svg or dxf files Cutting Your Own Images cont ...

Page 72: ...al different ways to select an image Option 1 Click on the image to select it You ll know the image is selected when the bounding box appears around the edges Option 2 Drag the cursor over the images you would like to select The images must be completely within the blue box in order for it to be selected Selecting an image ...

Page 73: ...orking with images Edit panel Selecting images Section 7A Page 2 Option 3 Selecting the thumbnail image in the Layers panel will also select the image on your canvas Option 4 Select all images on your screen by clicking on Select All in the top menu ...

Page 74: ...ng with images Edit panel cont There are several different ways to size an image Option 1 Dragging the handle bars on the sides of the bounding box stretches the image width Option 2 Dragging the handle bar at the bottom of the bounding box stretches the image height Sizing Images ...

Page 75: ...t be stretched as it grows or shrinks Option 4 You can also use the Edit panel to specify an exact size for your image Working with images Edit panel cont Section 7B Working with images Edit panel Sizing images Section 7B Page 2 Step 1 Select the image and open the Edit panel Step 2 Click in the box to enter an exact measurement or use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the image size ...

Page 76: ...heir size ratio locked meaning the image will resize proportionally To unlock the size ratio click on the lock The image will resize based on specific height and width measurements When the size ratio is unlocked the ratio will not be preserved when you use the corner handles Working with images Edit panel cont ...

Page 77: ...ption 1 The top handle bar lets you rotate your image in any direction Option 2 In the Edit panel the circle surrounded by smaller circles allows you to rotate the image to set points such as 45 or 90 Click on one of the small outer circles and your image will rotate to that set point There are several different ways to rotate an image ...

Page 78: ...djust rotation Section 7C Working with images Edit panel Rotate Mirror Position Section 7C Page 2 Mirror images Click on the mirror buttons in the edit panel to flip your image either vertically or horizontally Tip If you are working with iron on we recommend you wait until you re in the Mat Preview screen to mirror for cutting ...

Page 79: ...mages Step 1 Choose where on the canvas you would like your image set Position is always measured from the top left corner of the design space to the top left corner of the bounding box Step 2 In the edit panel type in a specific measurement for exact placement Working with images Edit panel cont ...

Page 80: ...n Space makes it easy to personalize your project using text and different fonts You can use Cricut fonts or system fonts found on your computer Adding text Step 1 Insert text onto your canvas by clicking the Add text button A new text box with a text field will appear on the canvas and the edit panel will open ...

Page 81: ...Working with Text Edit Panel cont Section 8A Working with Text Edit Panel Adding text Section 8A Page 2 Step 2 Type your text in the text field and watch as it appears below in the text box ...

Page 82: ... can have more than one line of text inside a text box create line breaks using the enter key on your keyboard Text boxes appear as an image group meaning all letters and layers move and size together Size and move text just like you would an image Text boxes can only contain one font however you can add as many text boxes to a project as desired Your text is represented by a thumbnail image of th...

Page 83: ... Tip If a font has a price listed next to it you can add the font to your design for free to see if you like the look If you use it in your final design you will be asked to purchase the font prior to cutting Step 4 Click on the drop down menu near the top of the Edit panel to open a list of all available fonts You can use Cricut fonts as well as any font installed on your computer ...

Page 84: ...d like to use Step 6 Cricut fonts often have more than one layer Turn hidden layers on by clicking on the eye in the layers panel You can hide layers in the same way Section 8A Working with Text Edit Panel Adding Text Section 8A Page 5 Working with Text Edit Panel cont ...

Page 85: ...u make your project Step 8 If you are writing you must tell the Cricut Explore machine which layer you want the text written on To do this select both the font and the layer you will write on and then click Attach in the Layers panel Tip Once you ve attached your text to another layer it will be automatically ungrouped and letters will be shown separately in the Layers panel Section 8A Working wit...

Page 86: ...ext It also makes finding the right font and editing text simple so you can easily personalize your projects Editing text Step 1 To locate a font style perfect for your project add text to your project and open the Edit panel Section 8B Working with Text Edit Panel Editing Text Section 8B Page 1 Working with Text Edit Panel cont ...

Page 87: ...ed to be drawn with a pen and not cut While most fonts will trace the outside of the letters writing style fonts feature letters with single strokes so they re the most similar to handwritten text Writing style fonts automatically default to being drawn with a pen rather than cut Step 2 Click on All Fonts to filter for different font options There are five options to choose from however not all fo...

Page 88: ...vely if you know the name of the font you want to work with type the name in the search field Step 4 Most fonts often have style options To select a font style click on the second dropdown menu Choose from options like regular bold italic bold italic or writing style Purchased fonts include all available styles for the font Section 4B Image library Insert Search for images Section 8B Page 3 Sectio...

Page 89: ...t of your text inside the text box Text alignment defaults to the left but you can also choose to center or right align your text Section 8B Working with Text Edit Panel Selecting Text Working with Text Edit Panel cont Section 8B Page 4 ...

Page 90: ... up and down arrows Step 7 When working with multiple lines of text you have the option to increase or decrease the line spacing To do this change the line spacing by entering an exact number in the field or clicking the up or down arrows Section 8B Working with Text Edit Panel Selecting Text Working with Text Edit Panel cont Section 8B Page 5 ...

Page 91: ...each layer of the font can be moved and resized independently but keeps the letters of the text grouped together Isolate letters Allows you to ungroup the letters of text so you can move and resize each letter separately however the letter s layers remain grouped Section 8C Working with Text Edit Panel Ungrouping Fonts Working with Text Edit Panel cont Section 8C Page 1 ...

Page 92: ...layer click the thumbnail image in the Layers panel The current line type will be bold Tip Each layer must be changed separately Determine the line type cut write score Line type determines if your image will be cut drawn or scored in your final project The line type is shown next to the image layer thumbnail and is represented by a symbol Cut the image will be cut from your material Score the ima...

Page 93: ...2 Step 2 Click the line type icon to make a change The image in the Design Space will change to reflect your choice Tip If there are multiple layers to your project and the line type is a write or a score the image will need to be attached to another layer See section 9H Attach Tool for more details ...

Page 94: ...or use the Custom Color Picker For a written or drawn object you can choose from the Cricut pen colors Step 2 As color is chosen in the window the image will change reflecting your choice Fill color allows you to change the color of your image so you can better visualize your final project The color is only a representation The material that is placed on your cutting mat will be the project s fina...

Page 95: ... images Image groups move and resize together Images can be moved using the mouse or the keyboard arrow keys Each layer of the image group appears in the Layers panel and is highlighted when selected Whether images are grouped or ungrouped image colors can be changed in the Layers panel Whether images are grouped or ungrouped image line type cut write score can be changed from the Layers panel Lay...

Page 96: ...tep 2 Each layer of the image can now be sized and moved individually Group Ungroup images and layers cont Section 9C Layers panel Group Ungroup images and layers Section 9C Page 2 Ungrouping images cont ...

Page 97: ... Section 9C Page 3 Grouping images Step 1 Select the images you would like to group together For more information on how to select layers see section 7A Working with images Image panel At the bottom of the Layers panel click Group Step 2 The image group can now be sized and moved as one image ...

Page 98: ...ject Duplicate an image or image group Step 1 Select the image or image group you would like to duplicate Step 2 At the bottom of the Layers panel click Duplicate Image will be copied and will appear as a new image on the project and in the Layers panel Section 9D Layers Panel Duplicate Delete an Image or Image Group Layers Panel cont ...

Page 99: ...roup you would like to delete Step 2 At the bottom of the Layers panel click Delete The image will be removed from the project and from the Layers panel Section 4B Image library Insert Search for images Section 9D Page 2 Section 9D Layers Panel Duplicate Delete an Image or Image Group ...

Page 100: ...licate an image layer Step 1 Begin by ungrouping the image group you would like to duplicate You can tell an image is ungrouped when it is selected and a grey background appears around only one image layer Section 9D Layers Panel Duplicate Delete an Image Layer Layers Panel cont Section 9D Page 3 ...

Page 101: ...roject and in the Layers panel Delete an image layer Step 1 Begin by ungrouping the image group you would like to delete You can tell an image is ungrouped when it is selected and a gray background appears around only one image layer Section 9D Layers Panel Duplicate Delete an Image Layer Layers Panel cont Section 9D Page 4 ...

Page 102: ... by clicking it in the Layers panel Step 3 At the bottom of the Layers panel click Delete The image layer will be removed from the project and from the Layers panel Section 9D Layers Panel Duplicate Delete an Image Layer Layers Panel cont Section 9D Page 5 ...

Page 103: ...a layer is hidden it will not appear on your canvas or cut with the final project however it will appear in the layers palette with a crossed out eye icon Hide an image layer Step 1 To hide a layer click on the eye icon in the layer band of the layers panel Step 2 The icon will change to a crossed out eye and the layer will no longer appear on the project Section 9E Layers Panel Hide Unhide an Ima...

Page 104: ...yer click on the crossed out eye icon in the layer band of the Layers panel Step 2 The icon will change to an eye and the Layer will now appear on the project Section 9E Layers Panel Hide Unhide an Image Layer Layers Panel cont Section 9E Page 2 ...

Page 105: ... a single customized image by removing any overlapping cut lines This can be a great way to simplify a design keep the letters of a word connected or combine shapes to create new designs Step 1 Ungroup your image if it has multiple layers Step 2 Make sure the images you would like to weld overlap each other ...

Page 106: ...will be welded together Once multiple layers are selected the Weld tool will become active Step 4 Click Weld in the Layers panel and the images will be merged together Tip You will know that your images are welded when they change to the same color and the new image appears in the Layers panel ...

Page 107: ...Page 1 Contour Feature The Contour tool allows you to hide a portion of an image layer Step 1 Ungroup your image if it has multiple layers The layers of an image must be ungrouped to use contour Step 2 Select the image layer you will be working with ...

Page 108: ...the layers panel You will see all images fade except the one you are working with The blue line around the image represents a cut path Step 4 Click on the portion of the image you do not want The line will change to a light blue indicating this will no longer show as part of the image and will not cut ...

Page 109: ...ection 9G Layers panel Contour Tool Section 9G Page 3 Step 5 When you are finished hiding portions of the image click on a blank area of the design screen You will see the hidden contours no long appear as part of the image ...

Page 110: ... screen Attach can also fasten a write or score line to a cut layer Using Attach to Hold Position Step 1 Select the images you would like to cut in a specific position They will all be cutting from the same mat so it s a good idea to attach images that share a color You will want to attach by layer or color Step 2 Once your images have been selected open the Layers panel and click Attach Section 9...

Page 111: ... images will show on the Mat Preview screen exactly as you have them arranged on your project Tip If items are not attached Cricut Design Space will cut in paper saver mode meaning it will automatically place objects on the cutting mat as close together as possible to conserve material Section 9H Layers Panel Attach Tool Section 9H Page 2 ...

Page 112: ...t click on the design screen and select the Detach option from the menu Layers Panel cont Using Attach to fasten a write or score to a cut layer Step 1 Ungroup your image if it has multiple layers Section 9H Layers Panel Attach Tool Section 9H Page 3 ...

Page 113: ... write on Open the Layers panel and click Attach Step 3 Your text will be converted to an image and will be written on the layer it has been attached to Tip You will know that your images are attached because they will be connected in the Layers panel Section 9H Layers Panel Attach Tool Section 9H Page 4 ...

Page 114: ...g the button in the top menu Step 2 Drag a shape from one row to another in the Color Sync panel The color of the shape will change to the selected row color Tip If you would like to move an entire row of shapes to a new color hover over the row Next to the color swatch a verticle row of horizontal stripes will appear Grap that handle and drag it to another color All the pieces of the original col...

Page 115: ...Step 2 Select the canvas by clicking on the tile that most closely represents your project type A new window will open showing the options for canvas types To better visualize your project use a project canvas The canvas will not cut It acts as a guide to help you see how the finished project will appear before you cut ...

Page 116: ...lick done to add the canvas to your design space Tip If you would like to place your design as though you are using a cutting mat you may want to choose Basic canvas and then customize the canvas to match your cutting mat Section 11 Canvas Panel ...

Page 117: ...settings to match those of your project Each canvas type has unique settings based on the item itself Change settings such as category style size and color The canvas will appear with the Canvas Properties panel open Canvas Panel cont Section 11 Canvas Panel ...

Page 118: ...ign your project on the screen to look exactly how the finished project will appear Tip To customize the size of your canvas click Custom in the Size drop down menu Here you can adjust both the width and height of your canvas Remember to unlock the aspect ratio if you would like to adjust the height and width separately Canvas Panel cont Section 11 Canvas Panel ...

Page 119: ...olor layers onto different mats for you The Mat Preview screens give you multiple options to adjust your mats prior to cutting Select edit different mats based on color Move rotate images on the mat Make copies of your project Mirror the images on the mat for use with materials like iron on Select the material size Use the Mat Preview screens to perform a variety of tasks ...

Page 120: ...at thumbnail image to preview the image layout To move between mats either click on the mat thumbnail or select a mat number at the bottom of the page Tip If you have more than four mats click the arrows at the bottom of the window to see the additional mats Select Edit mats ...

Page 121: ...e handlebar at the top of the image to rotate it in either direction It is easy to make multiple copies of your project After the question How many projects do you want to make type in a number or use the arrow keys to indicate the number of projects you ll be making When you are finished click Apply Tip Cricut Design Space will automatically multiply each image and add mats as needed to make the ...

Page 122: ... drop down menu at the bottom of the mat preview window Tip If the entire project is going to be cut with iron on you will need to mirror each mat Use the mirror image button when working with materials such as iron on so that images and text will appear in the correct orientation when applied Click the button to reverse images on the selected cutting mat Mirror Images Material Size ...

Page 123: ...e the image prior to cutting Single images Step 1 From the mat preview screen you ll see a cart symbol with the total amount of your purchase Click Purchase Go Step 2 If you haven t already enter your payment information Cricut Design Space will save your information for future purchases Tip You can change your information any time In Cricut Design Space click on teh green account button and selec...

Page 124: ... Section 13A Purchasing Images Single Images Section 13A Page 2 Step 3 Next scroll down the purchase summary to confirm your purchase Step 4 If you have a promotional code enter it in the Promos Discounts box and click apply ...

Page 125: ...Single images Section 13A Page 3 Step 5 Click Confirm purchase Step 6 Enter your password in the Authorize Purchase box and then click Authorize Step 7 Once your purchase is complete you will receive the message Success your order has been completed 1 05 ...

Page 126: ... image from the design screen Step 2 From the Insert Images window choose All Image Sets from the drop down menu This will display all the sets that are available in the Cricut Design Space Image Library Tip Many image sets are sold as physical cartridges in stores and digitally online while other image sets may only be available digitally ...

Page 127: ...asing Image cont Step 4 Scroll through the image to see all content available on the image set If you would like to purchase the set click on the Buy Set circle located at the top of the window Step 3 Click on an image tile to review what is included in the image set ...

Page 128: ...ont Step 6 Next scroll down the purchase summary to confirm your purchase Step 5 If you haven t already enter your payment information Cricut Design Space will save your information for future purchases Tip You can change your information in the account details screen at any time ...

Page 129: ...ection 13B Purchasing Images Image Sets Section 13B Page 4 Purchasing Images cont Step 7 If you have a promotional code enter it in the Promos Discounts box and click Apply Step 8 Click Confirm purchase ...

Page 130: ...age Sets Section 13B Page 5 Purchasing Images cont Step 9 Enter your password in the Authorize Purchase box and then click Authorize Step 10 Once your purchase is complete you will receive the message Success order has been completed ...

Page 131: ... image from the design screen Step 2 From the Insert Images window choose All Image Sets from the drop down menu This will display all the sets that are available in the Cricut Design Space Image Library Tip Many image sets are sold as physical cartridges in stores and digitally online while other image sets may only be available digitally ...

Page 132: ...asing Image cont Step 4 Scroll through the image to see all content available on the image set If you would like to purchase the set click on the Buy Set circle located at the top of the window Step 3 Click on an image tile to review what is included in the image set ...

Page 133: ...ont Step 6 Next scroll down the purchase summary to confirm your purchase Step 5 If you haven t already enter your payment information Cricut Design Space will save your information for future purchases Tip You can change your information in the account details screen at any time ...

Page 134: ...ection 13B Purchasing Images Image Sets Section 13B Page 4 Purchasing Images cont Step 7 If you have a promotional code enter it in the Promos Discounts box and click Apply Step 8 Click Confirm purchase ...

Page 135: ...age Sets Section 13B Page 5 Purchasing Images cont Step 9 Enter your password in the Authorize Purchase box and then click Authorize Step 10 Once your purchase is complete you will receive the message Success order has been completed ...

Page 136: ...es and 200 fonts Subscriptions can be purchased monthly or yearly Monthly subscription 9 99 per month Yearly subscription 99 99 per year Tip See a list of all images and cartridges included in the subscription go to us cricut com subscription list Section 13C Purchasing Images Subscription Section 13C Page 1 Purchasing Images cont ...

Page 137: ...pe subscription into the search field Step 3 Determine the length of your subscription monthly or yearly and select that plan Section 13C Purchasing Images Subscription Section 13C Page 2 Purchasing Images cont ...

Page 138: ...be and you will be taken to the shopping cart Step 5 Click on Continue to checkout If you haven t already sign into your Cricut com account Section 13C Purchasing Images Subscription Section 13C Page 3 Purchasing Images cont ...

Page 139: ...lick Continue Step 7 Review your order and click Submit order for xx xx to complete your transaction You now have access to all images and fonts included in the subscription Section 13C Purchasing Images Subscription Section 13C Page 4 Purchasing Images cont ...

Page 140: ...rm Purchase click Preview This Plan to see how the subscription will affect your purchase price The low cost of subscription plans often make them less expensive than purchasing images individually You can review your order then preview the subscription plan to see which option works best for you Section 13D Purchasing Images Upgrade Your Purchase Section 13D Page 1 Purchasing Images cont ...

Page 141: ...If you want to proceed with your original purchase click on the x at the top right corner of the purchase summary Step 4 To complete an upgrade to a subscription click on the green Confirm Purchase box Section 13D Purchasing Images Upgrade Your Purchase Section 13D Page 2 Purchasing Images cont ...

Page 142: ...word in the Authorize Purchase box and then click Authorize Step 6 Once your purchase is complete you will receive the message Success order has been completed Section 13D Purchasing Images Upgrade Your Purchase Section 13D Page 3 Purchasing Images cont ...