MAKE STICKERS AT HOME: how to set up a sticker sheet with your Cricut

[@K5za]

The reason you're having a problem with lining up your sticker layer with the background is because the proportions of your sticker layer are different than your background layer. Your back layer's proportions are defined by the blue rectangle but your sticker layers borders are defined by the stickers at the edges. (I hope this makes sense) So your sticker layer is smaller in width than your back layer, yet you are resizing them the same. To easily line up the stickers with the back layer put registration marks on the sticker layer. Registration Marks are small squares (size doesn't matter but I usually keep mine .25" each). You put 1 square in each corner of the layer as it corresponds to the back layer (the blue rectangle) and make sure they aren't touching any sticker. This way when u upload the sticker layer it will have the same proportions as your back layer. Then when you resize the two layers together they will always have the same proportions. Once you are done resizing simply slice the 4 registration mark squares out of the sticker layer and continue. I hope I was clear. Feel free to ask questions.

[@birdietam]

Great tip for getting them lined up!

[@kaitlyna2865]

How do you slice the registration marks without slicing through the sticker sheet?

[@rd-gi6jw]

@@kaitlyna2865 you essentially crop the stickers out of the squares. That's why squares have to be away from stickers as it was pointed out in the comment.

[@theprocrastinatingphd.956]

I think that you can get photoshop to add registration marks. You can definitely do it in Illustrator.

[@akhtarayesha21]

One question: because the cricut has a limited dimension for print and cut feature. Does that mean we have to waste almost 2*2 inches of sticker or expensive materials every single time we use this feature? Or is there a way out to use full letter /A4 sheets completely? just like we do in a printer. Thanks

[@Write-or-Wrong]

This is such an amazing tutorial. You literally made this so beginner friendly, it’s unreal. Answering FAQs, providing time stamps, keeping the video informative yet entertaining. This is such an asset for those looking to start creating with stickers. Thank you! new sub ❤️

[@birdietam]

Oh thank you! I'm glad it was helpful :) Happy sticker making!

[@NicoleEivissa]

I'm here with you on this! We are so lucky to find her really

[@lismadrig1567]

I've had mine for a few months and this is THE BEST TUTORIAL

[@birdietam]

🤣 Glad you like it hahhaa

[@lianaquinones7087]

Thank you so much fot this!! I just got a Cricut for Christmas, and I had no idea how to use it. Thank you!

[@birdietam]

Yay awesome! The cricut can do a lot of stuff!

[@littlewonderlands_]

I just got one too! :)

[@tashcanplant1338]

I haven’t used my cricut in months!! Totally gave up making stickers on it and had to buy from a store online. Your videos helped me so much!! Just made my first sticker pack and it came out perfectly ☺️

[@birdietam]

Yay so happy to hear that!! Happy sticker making!

[@zjackyvanbebber]

I don't know how to show my appreciation for this. I was so scared to make my first cut since I found out that so many people were having trouble with the Cricut just after mine got delivered (poor research on my part). But because of you and this clear and informative video I was able to make my first cut a succesfull one. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to explain your method

[@birdietam]

Hey Rox, you're welcome! :D Happy sticker making!

[@lilsebastian1458]

I just wanted to thank you for this video. I was getting so frustrated that the Cricut design space was ruining the colours of my stickers, and couldn’t get the cuts to align properly when I did cut only. As you suggested, I set my printer to glossy and best standard and my stickers look amazing - so rich in colour. Thank you so much!!!

[@birdietam]

You're welcome!! I'm glad I could help 😊

[@ThamArtist]

I understand life again, thanks to you. xD I had a subtle mental breakdown yesterday cuz of my Cricut. But you just cleared up all the fog. You're showing essential parts in your video. PERFECT! Thanks a billionzilliontrazilmilbillion times

[@birdietam]

Yay you're so welcome! Glad this video is still useful 🤣

[@aerodyneproductions]

This is top notch instruction and video production! You need more subs.

[@birdietam]

Thanks so much! I hope it was helpful! 💕

[@iris-impressions-art]

Haha omg the start of this video: IT ME. I got a Cricut... I don't know.. (what is even time during lockdown) in the summer? And I've hardly used it because every time it just makes me RAGE. Thanks for the video, that was really helpful. This might be a helpful tip for you or anyone else reading: If you have Photoshop anyway, you can use the Stroke function (Layer Style) to easily outline your individual stickers, so you don't have to do it manually in Procreate.

[@birdietam]

That's an awesome tip for doing easy outlines for stickers!

[@staceyb.5878]

This is so helpful, THANK YOU!!

[@Mia-b7y6i]

this video was a lifesaver!! i had no idea what i was getting myself into but now i’m making progress.

[@lavenderfayeart2281]

Super helpful tutorial! I’ve been struggling with this process for so long and had almost given up until you made it so simple and easy to follow along! Your positive attitude and humility helped me relax and not feel intimidated. Thank you so much for your help! 💛

[@fluffleshoppe]

thank you for this tutorial! I am so thankful for sticker makers/artists like you that help people like me who are totally lost. thank's so much and I look forward to supporting you more ☺️❤️

[@lenoralb]

If I were still the type to cry from being overjoyed.... I could hug you right (if there wasn’t a 😷) now! Last December would be 2 years when I was gifted a Cricut. 😔 Thank you so much for sharing and knowing that there are more of “us” out there than you think. 😃

[@michellemendez5949]

I don't have a Cricut yet, I came across your video while searching on which Cricut to buy (Joy or air 2). and your video has made me understand the process !! I really enjoyed your video ! please continue to be who you are !!

[@birdietam]

Thank you!! I hope the tutorial helps you if you get one!

[@gloria_o]

3mins in and i can tell i can figure this out! Soo many tutorials out there that complicate the process this is bu far the best one!!

[@ChaunhiLe]

You are a life saver! I gave up on my cricut and glossy sticker papers because of all these different issues. Thank you!

[@birdietam]

Yay! I hope it helps and you get to using your cricut more!

Thank you so much for this!! I've been thinking of getting a Cricut and this helps a lot! Also thanks for sharing with us the papers you use, those are always so hard to pick ahaha!

[@birdietam]

You're welcome!! Please let me know if you have any questions if you do get one!

[@lillbits]

oh my golly gosh. You are a super star....I have been dreaming of having coloured backgrounds on my sticker sheets for ages...and like you gave up in the first year of having my cricut...currently cutting a new sticker sheet with coloured background....woopeee...I can not thank you enough...big hugs Karen - lillbitscreations

[@luciastewart7876]

NOT PRINTING BOTH LAYERS? Try to 'attach' layers together instead of 'flatten' your images in the design space - this issue was resolved when I did this. I use Cricut Maker. Thank you for an excellent tutorial, Birdie Tam! It was a huge help in getting me started!

[@cetalux]

You totally got me in your first sentence! Thank you so much for the straightforward and informative tutorial!

[@theeditor1149]

Thank you for this video! Made me feel so much better about my own cricut story. I've had mine for 4 months now and I only opened it about two weeks ago. I spent the first month using design space only and was completely frustrated with it and its designs. I'm not a designer so it makes it doubly hard to make anything because the designs are behind cricut access, and I dont really feel like paying when the free stuff looks so awful... obviously they're not giving their best designs for free. But it just made me regret getting the cricut. I took it out finally and test cut some pieces and enjoyed the ability to cut whatever I wanted. I'm also hoping to find a good quality sticker paper in my country. When I do I will refer to this video again! Thank you again!

[@Lem0o0n_tree]

OMG OMG you are absolutely a lifesaver 😫♥️♥️♥️THANK YOUUUU, i spent weeks to figure out how to change my printer settings on the cricut design space 😞 but now finally i found a really good video explaining how to do that 🙊 Thanks again

[@birdietam]

Yay you're welcome!! Happy I could help 😊

[@vulpipunkgaming]

Super helpful video! I really appreciate you going through the different cricut cut settings. I had no idea washi tape had additional options!

[@macwildkat4917]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much. You give a lot of information that's just usually glossed over in other people's videos.

[@nhungduong1216]

So helpful! My cricut has been sitting in my closet for 2 years. I am going to give it a try again! Your art is really cute as well!

[@birdietam]

Definitely give it a go! The software is definitely better than it was 2 years ago. Best of luck!

[@MrTheLister]

those stickers are adorable

[@birdietam]

Hehe thank you! 😊 Just listed them to the shop too!

[@artbypaxsona]

You helped me out so much today! Thank you for sharing what you've learned and making the processes easier for us!

[@kkumpaca1065]

Yayy!! Thank you so much for all the tips and process for how you go about making sticker sheets, birdie 😭💖💖 I had zero idea before and now I feel a tiny bit more comfortable maybe making stickers one day 😆

[@birdietam]

You are so welcome, I am glad it is helpful! It looks like a lot of steps, but you can definitely do it. The hardest part is just taking the first step!

[@Oldmanorange]

I'm glad someone said the Cricut was really frustrating at first instead just making it out how simple and easy it is. Because that was the same experience I had at first too.

[@jonathandiaz-perez7291]

This was amazing! I just got the cricut out after a year and a half too. This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@kimspiekman8221]

hey!! little tip, if you set the settings for your printer you can actually save those settings, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you want to make stickers!

[@MelS-ve9wd]

YAAAAAAS!!! I can't believe that I'm just finding this tutorial. I'm not even finished watching and I'm so, so excited to try this out. Thank you so much, this video is the best.

[@birdietam]

You're welcome 😊

[@traceyh3846]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have watched dozens of videos and still couldn't find a video that covers everything. Your video almost covered everything I needed to know; just one thing how does the cricut know not to cut around your branding? Is it because you didn't put a white border on it? I've spent all day trying to make and cut stickers out. I don't have procreate or photoshop but I do have the premium Picmonkey (which is excellent btw) and a Canon printer. I have saved your video for my next trials with the cricut and I will refer back to it. Thanks again. New subby here! 😊🥰

[@birdietam]

Hello Tracey! So the Cricut cuts out all areas that are transparent on your image, so that's how it knows where to cut.

[@sammea9464]

out of all the vids out there, this REALLY helps. I've tried to manually calibrate my print to cut for sticker sheets. oh my god. thank you so much

[@birdietam]

Woah manually calibrate it? How?!

[@kaachiiin1639]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, my cricut has also been giving me headaches because of slight cut errors and this has helped me a lot! As for color accuracy, have you tried converting your rgb files to cmyk for print? It’ll be slightly desaturated but you can edit the colors in photoshop before printing and it should be more accurate than printing rgb!

[@birdietam]

Thanks so much for watching! Happy I could help :) I have done that in the past before but I usually just leave it in RGB nowadays and the results are relatively the same for me! The biggest factor that I've found actually, which I didn't mention, is actually dependent on the type of monitor you have. Different types of monitors are more color accurate for print vs for digital media.

[@99SBX]

It would be useful to see the sticker being peeled off at the end. It’s hard to know if they were cut cleanly or not with out seeing the finished product. Great video though!

[@birdietam]

Åh I wish I'd done that! 🤦 if I ever make anothe tutorial I will!

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@birdietam can you make stickers without a cricut

[@sweet.peatoca]

@@mehchocolate1257Of course you can. If you use procreate, you can print it out on a sheet of STICKER PAPER. Then, you can just cut them out!

[@immarieschultz]

I just want to thank you sooooo much for this video. After searching & searching & trying to figure out what I was doing wrong… you have helped the MOST

[@lauraprose]

This worked perfect! Thanks! It was my first cricut project and your instructions were so clear.

[@KangeSpoon]

I know this video is old, but I just want to say I used your tutorial and I can not be happier 😭 thank you!

[@birdietam]

Yay thank you! I'm glad it was useful for you still as some people seem to have been having problems with it. Can I ask if you used a windows or Mac?

[@dubcee8101]

Re 8:04 Tip...highlight both Mayers then go to align and hit center vs eyeballing maybe

[@natalieheydeart]

This was amazingly helpful! I was having trouble with my Cricut cutting my sticker paper too deeply (damaging the mat), but the washi tape setting was perfect. Thank you!!

[@rocketgirlie]

I needed someone to explain it like this! Thank you so much for sharing. I just bought a cricut explore air and I'm excited to get started.

[@brimitchii1857]

you saved my fricking life i was about to give up and sell this baby on ebay now i feel like a new man thank you so much love your channel and your stickers god speed wish me luck on my sticker shop!

[@birdietam]

🤣 happy to help!! Good luck!

[@justmedidi]

thank you so much for this video! i foresaw some issues when i was in the process of prepping designs and it's been difficult adjusting to the cricut design space but you explained things in a simple, concise way and i learned some new things too. you've really helped this apsiring art shop owner a ton! :)

[@CC-yu5ry]

This video saved me a lot of ink and paper, thank you so much!

[@goomba2066]

I hadn’t made stickers in a while so this helped me a ton in making custom stickers for my kids’ Valentines. Many thanks ^_^.

[@birdietam]

Yay awesome! You're welcome!

[@orangesslikealyssa]

Ah!! i’m so glad i found your channel i’ve been binging your videos idk HOW you don’t have more subscribers!!

[@birdietam]

😂😂 Thank you!

[@RabbitAdventures]

I'm so frustrated with my Cricut that I want to throw it out in the garbage! 😭 I wasted so much sticker paper and ink and it still cuts off! I did calibration many times... Please help me... 🥺😔🙏

[@birdietam]

Hey there :) What do you mean it still cuts off? Be sure to use regular paper when you're doing your tests! Can you provide details?

[@RabbitAdventures]

@@birdietam I send you a dm on Instagram! @official_rabbitadventures

[@ajknight8640]

it could just be your machine! contact the manufacturer & they should be able to help you. a similar thing happened to a friend of mine & they replaced her machine ☺️

[@birdietam]

Yeah a lot of people seem to have this issue recently 😶😶 no idea what's going on!

[@CreationsbyAmbie]

@@ajknight8640 Yes they will replace your machine if it's in the warranty period. There's not much they could do for you if it's not in that period other than try and help you power on and off and try a calibration. I tried everything and really want to throw my machine out the window.

[@tarapfeiffer1570]

Thank you so much for this video! I love the paper you suggested and your instructions were key. I am a "newbie" with the Cricut and it has taken me awhile to figure out the right setting to use and the most cost-efficient sticker paper but this video made it 10x easier!

[@nathalie590]

I love your video but i still have a question, how do you create the back layer ?

[@ivycdraws]

:') I hated my cricut as first too. what a struggle.

[@birdietam]

:P Glad I'm not the only one haha

[@hazelwest7479]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I've been trying to figure out how to do this for a while.

[@cyndiestrella1172]

No tienes idea de lo útil que me ha sido tu video, mil gracias 🥰

[@feedyoureyesph]

Very informative. Glad I found your channel because I just got my machine and struggling. 😅

[@mstanaka115]

Thank you for the video. It’s so super helpful!

[@yuliyamulvaney4881]

I use the exact same paper. Yes, the paper itself is not affected by water or moisture. The ink however, is water soluble. So even thought the paper is waterproof, the stickers will still bleed if they are left unprotected and get wet. Especially black!

[@jaazielcontreras5974]

Best tutorial for sticker printing!! Very informative, thank you!

[@birdietam]

You are so welcome!

[@darcis.7070]

Such a helpful and efficient video. Thank you!

[@carlabarrera91]

Love the video! I just started learning how to make sticker sheets :D and your video is super helpful. My only concern is my cricut is only cutting the background sticker sheet but not the stickers inside. Anyone know what could be the issue for this happening? Thanks!

[@bayborn510]

This is the best sticker creation video I’ve come across yet. Can you recommend a good matte sticker paper brand by chance? Do you have any knowledge on adding glitter to the stickers?

[@ricycreates5177]

Ohh thank you so much for giving a sticker paper recommendation, I’ve tried so many already and all were not what I wanted. I’m definitely going to try them out. So sad that I found this after your September 30

[@birdietam]

There's still time this month! I really like this sticker paper, but she shipping price can be really high of you aren't in europe. Another I know that many people use is onlinelabels.com, but I've never used them before

[@ricycreates5177]

Birdie Tam oh my I forgot it’s still September 🙈 what even are days and months this year.🙈😂

[@birdietam]

It all blends together now 😂 what day is it again?

[@JulieEbersole]

Thank you!!! I haven’t tried to make stickers yet, but can see how helpful your suggestions will be!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@birdietam]

Ah you're welcome! Goo luck with making stickers!

[@wasptt750]

Thank you for sharing. Very clear and informative.

[@birdietam]

You're welcome!

[@Suyaang]

this was an awesome video and i dont have the tools yet but still kinda understood it, thank you!!

[@jer5514]

Just found your channel and you have the best tutorial. Thankyou so much for explaining things clearly💕😊

[@tannery18]

this is so helpful ❤ thank you for the walkthrough!

[@MaryLilianS]

This video is what I was looking for!! Just got a cricut and was kind of afraid to use it, as I didn't know how 😅 Thank you so much for this video!!

[@mimomime3190]

3:04 what if i want make a complex stickers with sharp corners and cut exactly at the line (like anime character) can cricut do it?

[@Blackwolfstark]

Great video! How did you make the outline on the background layer bigger than the outline on the sticker layer? 3:40

[@laurimatthews831]

This was so helpful! Thank you! I was overwhelmed by the number of sticker papers and mixed reviews on them.

[@birdietam]

You're welcome!

[@robvonglas6094]

Thanks for the walk through! The process is starting to make more sense to me now. I'd be interested to know how your process differs when you use the Silhouette Cameo 4.

[@birdietam]

Thanks for watching! I'm planning to make that video in the spring :)

[@VianneyCreates]

You are so talented! TFS!

[@edwardCYHsu]

You are very talented. Thank you for your sharing! I am thinking a sticker workshop for young members in my Sunday School! Bible story stickers collection.

[@janeulrich4720]

This was so helpful, Birdie, but I still need a little more help. I do ALL the sticker-page design in Design Space on my Mac (and add the offset there) rather than working in Procreate or Photoshop and bringing in everything already designed. I haven’t had too many problems when I just print on a white background. But I hit a wall tonight trying to print/cut a page that has three different sticker pages on it, and the pages have color backgrounds. I want my Cricut Maker 3 to do a kiss cut of the stickers (with their white offset) but then do a full cut of the three sticker pages, each of which has a rounded edge. Any suggestions? Do I print once and then cut twice - a washi cut for the stickers and then run it back through with a full cut for the stickers?

[@jessicalipscomb745]

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT VIDEO!!!! So informative & definitely gonna look into the waterproof vinyl!

[@rubykim6206]

Thanks for this, It's very imformative, but i have a question, how did you do the back layer? I get confused all the time learning to do them. Can i do them on the photoshoo? As for the front layer? For outlining the cutline for the stickers... would that all be on one layer ?

[@birdietam]

Hey Ruby - I am so sorry about the late reply. I didn't go over that much in this tutorial, but I could do a follow up about the sticker sheet set up if it's still helpful.

[@rubykim6206]

@@birdietam no worries! Thanks for getting back to me. Yes I would really appreciate that!!!

[@NicoleEivissa]

OT, but wow your snake plant looks SO fantastic! I hope it's live plant haha!:D An overall I just love your house plants in the other background, looks like they are all thriving and that makes me happy :D

[@beautifulgreymouse]

What a great tip to also set the outline on the background!! 🙏💜

[@birdietam]

It definitely helps for those times that the cricut is slightly off!

[@elizabethuluan4279]

I need to know how she did this haha please I’ve been trying to figure out since I found this video!

[@vinnyinspirations]

Thank you for sharing your process! ❤

[@LimHuiLingCynthia]

Thanks for your generous sharing! Does the printer you use print well on sticker paper without jamming?

[@austinlord9934]

this was SOOO HELPFULL! Thank you so much!!

[@cheriBLAHsm]

I would love to get more info or see a tutorial video on how you edit the sticker sheets on photoshop and how you separate the front and back of the sticker sheets please 🙂. Thank you!

[@TheEmpan85]

Oh my godness Birdie Tam i had no idea you lived in Sweden! :O I love this video so much! the other day i got my Cricut Explore Air 2 ! i'm excited to try to make my own sticker sheets aswell! you're really awsome! ♥

[@HaveAHollyDayArts]

Thank you! I’m excited to try my first stickers!

[@birdietam]

You're welcome - good luck! :)

[@GlitterIsland]

Your video helped me a lot, thank you! The only thing is, I wont be using vinyl sticker paper. The sticker paper I use is glossy labels, not vinyl. Vinyl is good for a lot of applications, but not necessarily every application. As for print quality, it really also depends on finish, and resolution of print...Not necessarily the type of paper. Everything else was very helpful though.

[@actiondoll654]

What a great video tutorial! Definitely one of the best and to the point tutorials on KZbin. I have liked and subscribe ☺️ I hope you post more video tutorials on making products.

[@pianogurl5858]

Thankyouu for the tutorial! I just recently received a circuit machine but i got the maker 3, would I still be able to go through the same process you did with yours and still make the sticker sheet?

[@birdietam]

I am not sure since I don't have a Maker 3, but if the software is the same it should work. But please note - some people have encountered a problem with the background layer not cutting correctly. Be sure to use a PC if you're following this tutorial!

[@pianogurl5858]

@@birdietam Thankyou so much!

[@starblazer64]

I subscribed just because you confessed that Cricut put you through the same frustration that it put me in. I was able to cut my vinyl, but layering has been a huge bump in the road for me.

[@Chefanie24]

Love your video! It looks simple when you do it but I'm having a hard time with the cuts. I'm trying to print planner stickers and the Cricut keeps cutting out the letters on the sticker. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I suspect it's something with the layers? On your background sheet, do you merge all the layers together? How does the Cricut know to just cut the outline and not the individual elements in the background?

[@MsBuajaja]

THANK YOU! saved me from giving up because didnt know why my background image didnt upload.

[@birdietam]

You're welcome!!

[@Shroompress]

Am I still able to do this if I am using Design Space on iPad OS? Thank you for such a detailed video!

[@chinadoll3066]

I enjoy your honesty b cuz I have no clue as to what am about to do 😩

[@birdietam]

Hey we all gotta start somewhere! :)

[@nora.t22]

8:19 My printer is a laser printer, so which sticker paper is the best?

[@nadnicotinamide9614]

Thank you for this it’s super useful and yes cheap quality sticker papers give cheap results!✌️

[@Danashled]

Incredibly helpful video!! Thank you ❤️

[@reemo0410]

Loved this video! I followed all steps but for some reason my circuit is only cutting the boarder of the sticker sheets instead of the stickers inside the sheet. Any idea how to fix this 😅😅😅

[@sarahfox7743]

Loved this Video!! You explained the process perfectly! Now i want to do my own stickers!😍 one question tho, how would you make glitter stickers? Laminate some glitter adhesive tape on top? Would you do a Video off that also please?☺️ Lots of love from Germany🌱

[@birdietam]

Hello! I don't have much experience with making glitter stickers, but I believe you can use a holographic laminate or holographic overlay to do that. There are some good KZbin videos with how to do it 😊

[@robira1313]

Wonderful video! Can you please explain to me how you get the Cricuit to cut all the way through the sheet but only do a kiss-cut on the stickers. This is driving me crazy!

[@peachybay]

This was super helpful and straightforward thank you soo much!

[@birdietam]

You're so welcome!