How To Make STICKERS With Cricut Print Then Cut - the RIGHT Way!

In this fun beginner Cricut tutorial, I'll show you step-by-step how to make professional-quality stickers using Cricut's Print Then Cut feature. It's a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your Cricut crafts or even start a small sticker business.
Materials used in this Cricut project:
A Cricut machine (I recommend a Cricut from the Maker or Explore series: Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Explore Air 2) - cricut.pxf.io/DV9Nvn
Cricut Printable Vinyl, White amzn.to/468LZWc
Cricut Basic Tool Set amzn.to/42aVsus
Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mats amzn.to/3LnGivv
In this video, you'll learn:
How to set up your Cricut machine for Print Then Cut
Designing your stickers using Cricut Design Space
Tips for selecting the perfect sticker materials
The printing process for vibrant, professional-looking stickers
Precise cutting with your Cricut machine
Designs used in this video:
Positivity and Inspirational Stickers www.creativefa...
Motivational Stickers Bundle www.creativefa...
Motivational Stickers PNG Bundle www.creativefa...
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[@malindabarner1298]

This is one of the most clear explanation videos I personal have seen. ☺️

[@Cricuter]

I love that! I always try to make my videos straightforward and to the point 😊 thanks for watching!

[@malindabarner1298]

@@Cricuter you bet!

[@Indig0sky3]

Thank you for making this so easy without ten thousand unnecessary steps

[@Cricuter]

No problem 👍 glad you found it helpful!

[@nixonartgallery]

I have made stickers before and you know what they say if you don't use it you lose it. Your refresher was amazing. Thank you. You just got a new follow and I am also a huge Creative Fabrica fan. I look forward to your next video. Thanks for sharing.💌

[@Cricuter]

You are so welcome! And you're totally right. Sometimes I have to go back and rewatch my own videos because I forget 😆Thanks for the follow and comment!

[@TheresaScarchilli]

This was great! I just made my first set of stickers! Thank you so much for the slow walk through 😊

[@Cricuter]

Of course! I'm happy to help 😄

[@mistyrobinson462]

this may or may not answer your question in your video but if you go to the top when you are in downloads where it says VIEW, you will then click EXTRA LARGE ICONS and it should show you the actual picture. we tried it with a PNG file on our computer an that was how it was made visible vs the icon you see in your video that isnt the actual picture

[@Cricuter]

That works with PNGs but not SVGs. But thank you!

[@anamtahir-p4c]

Just used your tutorial to make my first set of stickers and they came out absolutely perfect! thank you so much!

[@Cricuter]

I'm so glad! You're welcome!

[@joyceclark2181]

I would love to have your eBook. You have inspired and given me so much knowledge on designing and producing beautiful products. Especially, learning how to do mock ups.

[@Cricuter]

That's so awesome to hear! I'm so glad I've been able to help you. I wish you all the success 💓

[@lavernearmah439]

I can't thank you enough. Your video was clear, simple and effective. I am very new to "cricuting" and do not know anything. However, I feel I can now try making some stickers!

[@Cricuter]

Aww you're welcome! You can totally do it! Thanks for watching 💕

[@kimstiffler7046]

The stickers look awesome. You have to unzip the file in your downloads folder and save it and then you can preview the images like you're wanting to do. It will eliminate u saving them one by one as well. 😊 hope that helps

[@Cricuter]

THANK YOU!! I can't wait to try this later!

[@kimstiffler7046]

You're very welcome. Let me know if you were able to figure it out or if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help. You're going to be in your glory and wanting to craft more once you start doing that with your files. Haha! @@Cricuter

[@nsocialwork]

Is there a tutorial on creative fabrica? I'm so lost on that😢

[@dianeday7995]

I'm getting ready to make my first stickers. This video is so helpful. Thanks!

[@Cricuter]

You're welcome! I bet they'll turn out great!

[@cassalynnvictoria1496]

VERY EXCITED FOR YOUR BOOK! Please please please keep us posted on when it’s available!!! 😍😍😍 Yaaaaaaay!!!!

[@Cricuter]

Thank you! Will do!!

[@aroncalderon3438]

simplest and effective way of explaining, thank you so much

[@Cricuter]

You're welcome 🥰 that's how I try to make all my videos!

[@whatstrendingwithlory]

The stickers look GREAT! I love the ones that you chose! You make it look so easy :)

[@Cricuter]

Thanks so much 😊It was so much easier than I thought! Learning new projects and techniques can be so intimidating!! But then once you do it it's like...that wasn't hard at all!

[@craftygirl3]

Excellent tutorial! Used this morning, to make stickers for some Favor Bags for my Advent Dinner tomorrow night. I used the image from my invite to make the stickers. Plus Tips: using the offset to make the boarders on a png image imported... and making a size box for layout that was the print to cut size. Also, the attach and flatten steps to not cut the image, but the outline. I seem to always have to revisit this whenever I am doing print to cut. Finished product is perfect!

[@Cricuter]

Sounds great!!

[@nadiasews]

I’m a beginner and this was such a clear video, thank you! Subbed!

[@Cricuter]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful for you!

[@klanik1662]

You saved me. I am sooo relieved I came across your video!!

[@Cricuter]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@dianasims4379]

Great video. Easy to follow for a Cricut user who is trying to learn

[@Cricuter]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@BlushingTidesCo]

I love this! It's so informational. Thank you so much for posting it!

[@Cricuter]

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful

[@giftsbythecraftycat]

Your book sounds full of great ideas. I can't wait!

[@Cricuter]

Yayy thank you for your support! 😍

[@chandahinton1707]

finally - clear, concise instructional video ~_~ Thank you for this! Looking forward to watching the other videos posted

[@Cricuter]

Awesome, thank you!

[@siageorge2837]

This is my first time watching your channel and your tutorial was fantastic. I would love to see an e book for Cricut

[@Cricuter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@johnandkathykeener7720]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@hilloryrobinson5251]

Great video I have a subscription to creative fabrica and I love it when I was watching your video there was a background noise not sure if it was me but other than that I will be making some stickers for all the trick o treaters instead of candy lol just kidding there will be candy involve 😂 thank you for the great info

[@Cricuter]

Thank you for watching! I figured out that background noise issue and fixed it in my future videos. I was using a Webcam and it was picking up on the sound of the laptops fans running. I'm sorry about that. I actually thought about putting stickers in with my candy! My kids love stickers.

[@carolinejohnson8761]

Not sure exactly what you said you did, but when a folder is downloaded as a zipfile, if you open it and then drag the folder that appears to your D drive or whatever storage you have on the computer, they will then open as previews in the new location. Or you can control A to highlight all the zipfile photos, control C to copy them and then paste into a new file in your storage drive. I do this with photography which also doesn't provide a preview when it downloads in zipfile format.

[@yruir8]

Exactly what I was looking for...

[@Cricuter]

Perfect!

[@checkitoutwiththeadamcheck9920]

I love how they came out!

[@Cricuter]

Thank you!

[@natashaannoctober7109]

Thank You ❤ Will be trying stickers soon 🤞

[@Cricuter]

You’re welcome 😊 I'm sure they'll come out great!

[@michelerosencrans7847]

Thank you so very much! 🌻🌷🪻This is the 3rd video I have watched, and yours just surpassed the others tenfold!

[@Cricuter]

Aww thank you so much! That's such a great compliment to hear, you really put a smile on my face!

[@suzytaylor6144]

great video... So easy to follow!

[@Cricuter]

Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful

[@petalscorner3064]

Great tutorial my dear...they look very nice 🤗🥰

[@Cricuter]

Thank you!

[@miahovinga7158]

This was awesome. Thank you!!

[@Cricuter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@kanesha821]

I'm definitely interested in purchasing!

[@Cricuter]

Yayyy! I've gotta get to writing then! 😀

[@kanesha821]

Absolutely!

[@HannahTucker-g4f]

Would love the book

[@Cricuter]

I really need to get on that 😆

[@nancybellavance1423]

I would love to have your book! I have learned so much from you 😊

[@Cricuter]

Aww thank you! I gotta get writing 😊🖊

[@susiemarsh9020]

Your stickers look great and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Do you need to use special kind of ink on the vinyl paper?

[@Cricuter]

Thank you so much! No special ink is required, just inkjet ink

[@hellosimpleca]

Would love the ebook!

[@Cricuter]

I'll let you know when it's done! Thank you!

[@hellosimpleca]

❤@@Cricuter

[@jasmynjessel835]

This is amazing! I hope the controls are pretty similar since I’m using an iPad. Question though, what if you want a holographic cover for the stickers too? Do you just recut the same thing but with the holo cover and layer them?

[@Cricuter]

I'm not sure about that. I don't have an iPad. I imagine design space would be the same regardless of what you're using it on. Check out this video on my channel about working with laminate film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHfGh4djYq2beJo

[@MarilynSchnetzer]

Loved your video. Will these stickers work on a tile that i want to place my coffee mug on?

[@kimberlylucier9888]

Great video, thank you so much! =)

[@Cricuter]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@stephanygallegos7984]

I would like the ebook

[@Cricuter]

Thanks for your support! 💓

[@kimbright4935]

Great video.

[@Cricuter]

Thanks Kim!

[@morlaix420]

Thank you!

[@Cricuter]

You're welcome! I hope you enjoyed it!

[@elfredalove9455]

Great video so very helpful 💜

[@Cricuter]

Thank you

[@Cricuter]

Thank you!

[@beckyhipp6238]

I just came across your channel and watched two of your videos. Thank you for being so informative! I am definitely interested in purchasing your ebook. Please let me know how much and when I could get it.

[@Cricuter]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your support!!

[@Slay_Jess]

Looks great, can you upload files from photoshop to print your own logos?

[@Cricuter]

Yes you can upload your own files! That's actually on my to do list this week. I'm making some logos to put on my car window and shirts

[@Jimboopah]

I'm not sure if this was answered, but there's no way to view icons in a zip file. You need to extract them to a folder, and then you can view the icons.

[@Cricuter]

Thank you!

[@FUNNYMANERICWHITE]

Thanks

[@melmorley7243]

What type of printer is best for stickers?

[@caracook8943]

I would be interested in your ebook

[@Cricuter]

Love that! I have lots of great info to share 💕

[@Ambientes]

Where do you sell them sister

[@davesusek3330]

Great video question what would be a good starter machine to Print and Cut small stickers for vintage restoration work that I do. Thank you

[@Cricuter]

The Cricut Joy Xtra is their cheapest machine that can do print then cut. I love my Cricut Maker

[@Cricuter]

You would probably find this video helpful. I compare all of the different models kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y33ClaiDa9BojLs

[@devinedivadesigns6896]

I am interested in your new e book project

[@Cricuter]

Thank you! I'll keep you posted as I progress!

[@IndianaBackyardGardener]

SO I made stickers before but it has been a long time. There was an issue with the cuts not lining up with my design. I think I had to select the A4 in my printer pref. But now that is not working is there another "hack/fix" you would recommend? the paper is letter sized. But when I print then cut it does not line up :(

[@metoo4444]

oh yea looking at your screen the one you have up looking for your pictures, it has a choice to view actual size, but I believe you can see the whole thing, I can't really your screen icons but i think that is it

[@Ambientes]

I definitely skip ahead so here I am again watching

[@Cricuter]

Haha we all do it! I try really hard to only put the important info in my videos so you should never have to worry about needing to skip past anything useless.

[@ThePolitanoFamily]

I don’t know if anyone else has said this but I moved all of my pics that I downloaded from my downloads folder to the picture folder and it shows all of the pictures without clicking on them. Thanks for your vids

[@Cricuter]

I'll have to try that!

[@Ambientes]

What Cricut setting do you use

[@pennyandersen8254]

When making a sticker out of your logo, why not use the offset tool?

[@emeliagomez9959]

Did these cut individually? All the way through? So you are able to sell individual stickers?

[@Cricuter]

Yes. The sticker setting cuts all the way through. I use the washi setting if I want to make a sheet of peelable stickers

[@crystalsaskatchewan]

what if the complex doesn't show once you upload it???

[@BeesyWoodCo.]

I'm looking to purchase one, but there's so many of them. Which one are you using?

[@Cricuter]

So many of what? Cricut machines or sticker paper?

[@melissapack9688]

Do I need to change the background to white if I am using transparent sticker paper or should I remove the background?

[@Cricuter]

Printers don't print white so anything in your design that looks white will be transparent with that type of paper

[@alejandrerichards6056]

You have to "extract" the zip files. Then you will have a "preview"

[@Cricuter]

Thank you!

[@robynjacobson7760]

What can you use r to layer over the stickers before cutting to weather proof the stickers. And will you need to change the cut type to accommodate the thickness? Thanks

[@Cricuter]

Cricut just came out with some new waterproof printable stickers. I would use these for outdoor use. cricut.com/en-us/materials/material-type/printables-stickers/printable-waterproof-sticker-set---us-letter-6-ct/2010348.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmvSoBhDOARIsAK6aV7hp04KNY6qvruFB1Zt1VnrGEd-Sg2lNwh0yBh1HsxWc8u0mdxWwbJ8aAiA4EALw_wcB

[@kerrbearscreations8108]

Love!

[@Cricuter]

❤

[@laurieadamchick7678]

Would love an eBook!

[@Cricuter]

That's the motivation I need 🤩

[@crystalherrera2621]

I made my 1st set last night and I let them sit over night and they still are not dry..any tips

[@danielkarlovich4871]

Great video but what if I want to sell the stickers. how do I make them so the backing is on them?

[@Cricuter]

That's called kiss cut and you cut them on the washi setting

[@smon7180]

I have tried to make stickers on clear sticker paper but my explore air 2 will not cut them out. It says it can't read the registration makes? not sure what I'm doing wrong. Can you help me please

[@metoo4444]

When you open your file look at the top where the little icon is (to view) Click on it and you have a choice to view it in small, medium, Large and I believe Extra large. Extra Large you can only see one at time. Try that way to view the actual pictures

[@donaldprater591]

Yes I would like to purchase a book " Cricut Business " for my wife

[@Cricuter]

I'm actually in the middle of writing a Cricut For Dummies book for THE For Dummies series! It should be on the shelves this summer!

[@pwdward9419]

Are you using regular paper or sticker paper for inkjet?

[@Cricuter]

amzn.to/4aP1RA8

[@angelaallen3914]

I would love an affordable eBook.

[@Cricuter]

Great! I hope to have it finished soon!

[@Shatina76]

Have you used other printable vinyl other than the cricket brand?

[@Cricuter]

I made this video just for you! Testing out 5 different printable sticker paper/vinyl! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpCaZ42efpidZ68

[@dwindlefoddl7225]

So i will need a computer first(With what i want to print on it ) and link it to a cricket ? I want to print some old gas station decals

[@Cricuter]

That's correct. You upload the design into Cricut design space, then load printable vinyl into an inkjet printer, then cut out the printed sheet with the Cricut. Do you have a Cricut yet?

[@cintiapena1696]

I dont think you can preview inside a zipped folder? I think you have to extract content and then the preview works. Great video by the way, thank you.

[@Cricuter]

I think you're right! Thanks for the comment!

[@helenabowie6540]

Does this also apply for the cricut extra?

[@Cricuter]

Yes

[@57areyes]

Im confused. Does the cricut print the decal or is it printed from a separate machine first then sent to cricut to just cut it?

[@Cricuter]

The Cricut is not a printer. It is a cutting machine. You need a separate inkjet or sublimation printer to print out your designs. Then the Cricut machine can cut out the shape.

[@NaySeld]

i have a problem with the ink smearing on "printable vinyl" paper.

[@3Dprint4you]

Thanks for the great informative video. I dont know if anyone else has mentioned it but you have a loud hum in the background of the video. I thought it was maybe me but i paused the video and it stopped and changed with the different things you showed.

[@Cricuter]

Yeah I'm aware. My webcam was picking up on the sound of my laptop running. I fixed the issue in my future videos. Thank you!

[@Ambientes]

How often do blades have to be changed out ?

[@Cricuter]

Such a hard question to answer because it depends on so many factors like how often you use the machine, what types of materials you cut, etc. I change mine once weeding becomes difficult. Like if you're trying to cut out a small intricate vinyl design and it tears or doesn't cut through all the way, that's when I change it. Probably every 3-6 months.

[@metoo4444]

why come three of my stickers I chosed to use when i go to Offset it has weld offsets box checked and i can't offset it. I have even unchecked the box and still nothing,

[@TheBushdoctor68]

Very helpful video! Thank you for posting. I don't have a Cricut yet, but I have already been designing stickers in Photoshop. I'm a bit unsure of what my file should and should not include though. From what I can see you doing in Design Space, I think it needs me to create a PNG file with my stickers on a transparent background, as a single flattened layer, is that correct you think? My next question is about the outlines of my stickers. For my current designs I'm not using any outlines. Let's say I have a square divided in two colors. Will Design Space be able to locate its outlines, or does it need a single uninterrupted color as an outline? Thank you. :)

[@Cricuter]

You can import pngs, jpgs, and svgs. You can make a white background on the sticker using the offset tool or by putting a shape behind it. Without a background the machine will cut out each shape in the design. So if it was a name it would cut out each letter without a background. You can flatten your images in Design Space.

[@TheBushdoctor68]

@@Cricuter Thank you for the reply. So, if I wanted to cut, let's say, a colored square, like a single side of a Rubik's Cube, can I cut it without adding a white border around it?

[@Cricuter]

@@TheBushdoctor68 yes that's correct

[@TheBushdoctor68]

@@Cricuter Fantastic. Sounds like I need to get me one. Thanks for the help!

[@brigette3004]

You have to extract the zip to preview.

[@Ambientes]

Ok well I subscribed

[@Cricuter]

Thanks for the follow my friend!

[@Ambientes]

So is the process different if you want kiss cut stickers

[@Cricuter]

The only difference is the material setting. I use the washi setting for kiss cut stickers.

[@Micky2009ish]

What printer do you use?

[@Cricuter]

I have an older HP printer. It's an HP Officejet 4630. I didn't buy it because it's the best or anything. My father in law gave it to me years back. But it works great! The photo quality is a lot better than my Epson Workforce. I would get another HP.

[@TylerCritti]

So you're taking the vinyl/sticker paper and putting it into a printer that prints the design and the cricut cuts it out? Is there a cricut machine that prints the design on the paper and cuts it out? I want to make stickers but i have no clue where to start. If its as easy as loading special sticker paper into a printer and using a cricut to cut its that seems easy.

[@Cricuter]

Exactly! The printer prints it and then the Cricut cuts it. There are no Cricut machines that print. They only cut. Make sure you go with a Maker or Explore if you want to make stickers

[@Cricuter]

Check out this video if you're in the market for a Cricut. I explain all the differences. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y33ClaiDa9BojLs

[@LisaLobell]

Hi I watched ur tutorial and it was perfect I had a few questions. So the sticker I purchased was clear so when you Peel it off it doesn’t have white where it should be Did I oree see r the wrong thing I’ll send u a pic. Also for some reason my first row came out fine but the rest is completely off and I’m basically wasting my sheets I didn’t calibration and everything I’m hoping u could help me

[@LisaLobell]

It’s not allowing me to take a pic but it’s rodeo premium vinyl sticker paper

[@Cricuter]

You probably accidentally bought transparent sticker paper instead of white. I did the same thing before for Cricut's brand of waterproof sticker paper

[@LisaLobell]

It’s weird because some of the stickers did stay white in the design where others went clear. It’s my 1st time doing it so it was an experiment and not as easy as it looks. Can you Send me the brand you buy so I can order that

[@LisaLobell]

What about the template being off? How do I rectify that? Like I said the top row was the only Row that I could use the others were completely off

[@Ambientes]

The background sounds like a ✈️ plane is on the runway and getting ready for takeoff

[@Cricuter]

Sorry about that. I was screen recording on my gaming laptop and it has some crazy fans. I do live right on the flight path to an airport a mile away so planes could be part of the problem too. I've bought an external mic that I keep far away from the computer so it shouldn't be an issue in any of my new videos. Sorry for the annoyance.

[@cassidy420]

How can you make the cut go through the back of sticker paper so that these are die cut and not kiss cut?

[@Cricuter]

For kiss cut I cut on the washi setting. For die cut I cut on printable sticker paper setting

[@metoo4444]

Is this how you would package yours too , to sell and ship

[@Cricuter]

I'm not sure I understand your question. If I was selling stickers I'd ship them in an envelope.

[@jillpratt2617]

Very informative for a newbie. Are you aware of the humming and sort of ringing background noise in your videos? Not meant to be negative, it just makes it hard to ignore and listen to your instructions.

[@Cricuter]

Yes I'm aware and I've fixed the issue in my more recent videos. The issue was that when I was screen recording on my laptop the microphone was picking up on the sound of my laptop motor/fans running and I never noticed because I always hear that when using the computer. Now I have a different mic that I keep far away from the computer.

[@liliagonzalez2521]

What printer do you use, what is the best???

[@Cricuter]

The printer I have kind of sucks it's an old HP that was given to use years ago. It gets the job done but I'm sure there's better ones out there. Jennifer Maker recommends the HP Envy 7155 amzn.to/3tiRPWJ

[@nancythompson3155]

I would love to have a copy of an ebook. Just let me know what is needed from me. TIA

[@Cricuter]

I just gotta finish writing it 🖊 🙂 love the support though!

[@ZeusKingOfGods1]

We did your instructions, but It keeps trying to cut the stickers not around them ?

[@Cricuter]

Did you put a background around it with a shape like a circle or offset and then flatten it?

[@carolknorr2888]

Interested in ebook

[@Cricuter]

Thanks for your support 🙏💓

[@JohnHirschausen]

down load micro soft Powertoys and install then you will see what your svg files are.

[@marcelineclaire]

Wait so you need a separate printer to make stickers?

[@Cricuter]

Yes. A Cricut is not a printer. It cuts out the stickers

[@marcelineclaire]

@@Cricuter thank you for the quick answer! I'm feeling completely overwhelmed trying to figure out what I need to start selling my own digital designs as stickers. I only plan on making stickers. Do you have any recommendations?

[@juniorledesma2240]

What app or website so u use

[@Cricuter]

Do you mean for designs? I use Creative Fabrica www.creativefabrica.com/ref/237783/