How to Make Stained Glass Cards with Cricut!

Today we are going to talk about how to design in Cricut Design Space, find stained glass images, and make a stained glass card with a Cricut. These have been hugely popular on social media and I had to try my own and they are so easy and addicting!
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[@joycestonge]

I love Creative Fabrica. What a fabulous way to use their stained glass papers with the Cricut! Sooooo easy. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@sirrahinct471]

Awesome video thank you . I love CreativeFabrica. You can’t beat the price. Sone of the fonts I have seen in design bundles, I have gotten here free with my subscription l .

[@ruthiew244]

Very, very clear tutorial! Thank you so much. Can’t wait to try this technique. ❤️❤️

[@karenkesler7892]

I just finished crafting with you and I am so proud of myself for completing this card! ! Thank you so much for your excellent tutorial on making the stained glass cards! I so appreciate you taking the time to go through every single step. It was so helpful! I am so grateful!!

[@sherriejohnson9250]

Such a beautiful card and wonderful tutorial! I will be making this card today to send to my sister for her birthday next week. This is just so perfect. I can see making quite a few of these in beautiful Stainglass images. I have been a subscriber of Creative Fabrica for this past year… And I love it also. The only thing I’m going to do a little differently is saving one of the borders that were cut off from the printed square… And I will be putting that on the inside as a border for a little bit of trim and added interest. Thank you so much for this video.

[@cindygable881]

Love, love, love this tutorial. Your instructions are perfect and I am hooked! I've made several already and plan to make several more since I have a creative fabrica subscription to get lots of images.

[@chreno2461]

love the completeness of the description and images

[@suemisslbeck7023]

Fantastic tutorial, lovely card! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@janinet1951]

Perfect tutorial Thank you so much. I made a stained glass sunflower!

[@Marketlady]

WOW!! What a gorgeous card, and super easy to make. Can't wait to make my first one or two...!! Your directions are always easy to follow, thanks!.

[@vickiflaws7246]

I followed these directions step by step and wow.....I did it!!! I didn't have black cardstock so I used yellow and have had a TON of people love it and asked how I made it.....I copied this video link for them. Thank you for making it possible to succeed in crafting this card. 💜

[@Bagheera23608]

I wish I could like this more than once. Excellently done. I'm hooked!

[@minisnmore]

Thank yoou for the fantastic tutorial. I can't wait to try thid tomorrow.

[@patriciacaro2145]

Excellent tutorial, thank you for taking the time to film this

[@Mad4Clay]

Beautiful and easy to follow! Thank you!

[@charlottesilber1687]

thank you for sharing this tutorial. the cards are beautiful

[@windnwood]

Beautiful cards! Thanks much!

[@fehons]

Thank you for a very clear video on how to make these lovely cards.

[@amberz4157]

Thank you for the tutorial! Going to attempt these very soon!

[@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench]

What a beautiful project! I use Creative Fabrica all the time, they have sooooo many amazing SVG files I’ve had to buy an External Hard Drive, which I’m so glad I have because my PC 🖥️ has packed up completely! I have a Cricut Explore Air 2 which I’m still learning about, it can be a bit intimidating but I’m determined to make it work with me instead of against me! 🤣🤣 THANK YOU for taking the time to make such an amazing, easy to follow video 💕💕

[@judylangsdorf6467]

You're a very good instructor. Thank you

[@debblws1961]

Those are beautiful cards. Very good tutorial. Thank you.

[@johnsonandsorensens789]

thank you for sharing. Saved me alot of time figuring it out myself! 😂

[@sbudzinski]

Thank you so much! Beautiful cards!

[@mariemartinez9802]

Thank you for your video, I finally understand how to put the card together.

[@reneebanbury7066]

Great tutorial & beautiful cards!

[@CraftoriumCoordinator]

Love..love..love this!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@caroljeffcote]

Thanks for the fantastic tutorial! It was so easy to make one of these cards after watching your video.

[@Meadowlark001]

Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial!!

[@user-pd6ro3rr4k]

I absolutely love this tutorial! It took me a bit, but I finally got it. I bought the Staples’ brochure/flyer glossy paper. It worked really well with the exception of black coming off on my fingers! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for introducing me to these beautiful cards!

[@juliebest-gettings434]

Great tutorial, love the cards. I learnt so much

[@helenduquette7386]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much ❤

[@dumpydolly1]

Beautiful card and fabulous clear tutorial. Thank you!

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

You are so welcome!

[@vivwalmsley291]

Awesome video , thank you so much.

[@jackieturner3033]

Awesome tutorial!

[@ailsamarshall5010]

Greatvideo, thank you. I'm definitely going to try this. Just a top to prevent the image curling take the mat from the image bending it back, so put the mat and image face down. Pull the mat off from the corner.

[@rondasheive4280]

Thank you so much wonderful video.

[@prptink]

LOVE!! Thanks so much ❤ stay blessed 🥰

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

You're welcome!! You too!

[@paulabainbridge3286]

Thank you so much, I've made my first card. I'm making more!

[@lindafeldman4330]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

Thank you! 😊

[@teresafranciosa4421]

Thank you for a great video. I watched and was able to make some great cards thank you

[@jjjarrard8931]

Loved your video. Thank you.

[@rosarioariasjohnson7149]

Than you to share your creativity…. I will try it….

[@kimbradford]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@joycemariepopp1311]

Great Video!

[@marcenamccutcheon6817]

Wow! Did you make that easy or what😊. I did have to calibrate my Maker for print and cut, but once that was set I was off. Thank you so much!!!

[@craftsbytinag]

Wow fantastic tutorial thank you

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

You’re welcome 😊

[@carolwalters6469]

This is one of the best descriptions on how to use the Cricut I've ever seen. I tried usimg my maker once or twice and got so frustrated. Its been in the box for the last 3 years! I get overwhelmed everytime I even think about using it. After watching this video, i might just go get it set up and follow your tutorial! Thanks for being a great teacher?

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

Thanks so much!! Yes, it's a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get used to it, it's so fun!!

[@sirrahinct471]

You got this. To do a print and cut , the first time you have to calibrate your machine to your printer. It is easy to do . Just search in KZbin how to calibrate the cricut. There are videos to help walk you through the process. Don’t be scared you can do it.

[@vickiflaws7246]

Totally agree 👍

[@suzieq1024]

I agree also😀

[@DG-xj7lz]

Thank you so much for a beautifully detailed tutorial! Do you use the glossy or matte brochure paper? And do you prefer that over photo paper?

[@lynnpoirier4152]

You are an excellent teacher, should have found your blog sooner😊. Do you have a video on how to crop the images that are not square?

[@yolandarivas5517]

L just making one of them. I even bought creative fabric is thru you. Sad that I could not find either the sunflower or the butterfly design but made a nativity one. Thank you

[@gaylelandry5087]

Thank you excellent video.

[@nanatocc]

Awesome tutorial!!! I did my own while watching. I may have the incorrect paper as it was rubbing off on my fingers as i was putting it together.

[@louisemunn5777]

Just wondering instead of printing the full image could the slice pieces be used for the bottom 2 and just print the top layer?

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Beautiful. Your instructions/tutorial is awesome. Question - do you offset eat layer of the image so it matches when all layered. I did one of the Blue Jay but it just looked like I out one on top of each other til it got smaller

[@marykatherine9098]

You did a absolutely wonderful video. You explained it really well so that could understand it. Well done. This video earned you a new subscriber \. Thanks again I have creative fabrica and haven’t used it yet. But I will now since you explained it in such detail. Have a wonderful day.

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

Thanks so much! So glad it helped!!

[@lindapitre6851]

Excellent tutorial! Wondering how to make an envelope for these?

[@lindalewis9590]

Thank you! Love these cards. Would glossy picture paper work or does it have to be a brochure paper?

[@daurethachappell9447]

🥰 Thank you for sharing…

[@donnaschuler4812]

Great tutorial. What dimensions would you use to save ink for the square card?

[@judylangsdorf6467]

Thank you

[@LisaVornhagen]

Those are really beautiful! I would like to make them to put in a frame to show off. Can I get the same effect if I print the images on white cardstock?

[@lindaprebyl5143]

Loved it made a card. Wishing there was a way to print a border with the upload and cut out that middle step

[@wendychouinard5044]

I have downloaded 2 stained glass images from Creative Fabrica and when I try to upload them I get through the first two parts, but when I get to the third step the upload print and cut image I get a RED banner saying that I cannot upload it due to my internet connection. I have uploaded some of their other files with no problem. Any ideas???? Loved your video and appreciate your doing it. Please help!

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

Amy I made these and they were beautiful! Question I just made the prints the required 4.75, 3.75 and 2.75 but did not slice the image out is there a benefit of slicing? Thaks for this awesome video!

[@lisar2287]

What a great video! I can't wait to try. What printer do you use? I am looking to buy a new printer soon.

[@tracieames]

Lovely creation, thanks for sharing! I've noticed that you have the same printer as I have ( ET-2850 right?) .. how on earth did you get it to print brighter?

[@deblibertelli5666]

my printer has sublamation ink do i need to use another printer?

[@michelleneuman9309]

Can you use photo paper instead of brochure paper, is it about the same? and is glossy better to use rather than matte?

[@nanatocc]

i noticed photo paper is being used in the tutorial, is there a different paper we could use?

[@genaeremia4177]

Would you be able to just use one of the images and slice out of it, instead of printing three different images that get partly covered?

[@pjfoltz8810]

I have a cricut maker, I got rid of my silhouette Cameo for the cricut. I have yet to turn it on. I am scared because everything is different than using the cameo. My cameo was first gen, so it did not do print and cut. I had to watch you do this so maybe I can learn to do orint and cut!

[@DeborahBarkiewicz]

What paper do you use for 3d stained glass cards.

[@kimbradford]

What is that glue thing you used called?

[@paularocque5526]

Your no nonsense presentation is perfect. Tired of others and worthless intros and words!

[@lisasluder5825]

What paper did you use to print and cut the images?

[@Whathappenedthough]

Can I ask what printer you use. It printed these images beautifully.

[@maryniederlander3775]

Excellent tutorial. Only suggestion I have for those who show how to Upload images to Design Space, is that they should emphasize that on the page where you choose between Cut or Print then Cut to save the image, that they tell users to Be Sure to Name the image to something they will remember and associate with the image. And then to add as many keyword "tags" in the tag section. It looked like in your own example of the image you uploaded from Creative Fabrica that the image was named only a number. And you didn't change it, or add any tags. I personally would have named it > Sunflower Stained Glass / CF image. And then added tags, such as sunflower, stained glass, creative fabrica and ptc etc. It makes it so much easier finding images later on when using any tag or name and the filter of Uploaded . I have also gotten into the habit now that in the computer version of Design Space I can add text and set it to be a Guide > so if I did a card using this technique, and used your video to show me the steps, I would add the KZbin link and tutorial name and set it as a Guide on the project page. Guides do not show up when clicking on Make It, they are simply additional information for the project.

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

Awesome tips! Yes, I'm the worse about not changing names of anything!

[@kristenjones1690]

Do you have a demo of how to make a coordinating envelope?

[@jenniferjanes5120]

Does it matter what type of printer you use?

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

May I ask how you make the envelopes to mail them with and what paper as to not make too heavy to mail? Made my first card and LOVE IT but now the envelope so I can mail it:-)

[@lauramoore4064]

What a pretty card. Gotta get ink so I can try this.

[@alicebair1811]

How do I upload this file on an iPad? I see it in my Files but I can’t find it to upload to Design Space?

[@terryy5435]

Thanks for the awesome video - I'm sending everyone who asks "how do I make those?" to see it!!!

[@stormyausink9830]

what are measurements for 5x7 cards

[@dianeyoung2914]

Love it but quick and easy lol!! Not for me, haven't got my head around using my cricut yet.

[@andreawilliams4086]

Is there a tutorial for scan n cut please 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@starrspoter]

can get them at design bundles to

[@user-fz7sm8kn9r]

This is a great tutorial, thank you. I don’t have a Cricut but I can see adapting your process to the machine I do have. One question: for layers 2 and 3, since they have a matte around them, could you cut the sunflower pieces from the centre of the 5.75 piece so you’d be using less ink because it’s only printing the picture once? TFS

[@kellyshields6938]

I was thinking the same exact thing!

[@lorrainesutton2421]

downloaded the images, but wont go on to cricut mat, keeps saying check internet, im definitely connected

[@cherylgulota740]

Loved your video, I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica, I was was able to download the butterfly file you had a link to, i tried several others on the website but they will not upload into DS, I downloaded backgrounds and they would not upload. Are these different from the files you use? Thank you

[@cindymitchell3273]

I use an HP laptop running Windows 11, downloaded the file to my computer then opened in the "Paint" App and reduced the file size first, then I was able to upload it to Design Space without any issues.

[@starrspoter]

i use my cameo all the time not game for my maker yet. why a pgn file to make these?

[@debi6511]

So this is using 3 separate print then cut pictures? Thanks for sharing

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

It's the same image, just sliced and printed 3 times.

[@kimday7830]

Beautiful! What size do you do for an envelope?

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

So far, I have just used envelopes I have on hand, but you could definitely make one!

[@frederikamcintire8466]

Just a comment about your measurements. If you have a 5 inch square and the picture is 4.75 inch, the black showing is not 1/4 inch, but 1/8 all around. You have to divide the 1/4 inch by 2. Otherwise the instructions are very clear.

[@WanderingWools]

Looks like a fun project. What type of printer do you use?

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

I have an HP Officejet.

[@suzannerosbach8357]

I don't understand what printer you use. I have a standard HP printer.

[@laurieoatman4163]

I selected an image from Creative Fabrica but when I went to upload my Cricuit said it was too big! How do I fix this?

[@cindymitchell3273]

I use an HP laptop running Windows 11, downloaded the file to my computer then opened in the "Paint" App and reduced the file size first, then I was able to upload it to Design Space without any issues.

[@lv2bgoofy]

I just attempted this - I purchased about 20 of the stained glass png files and it seems like only a few will let me upload into DS - it gives me the error that my internet isn't working which isn't the case - anything over 14MB I get that error - any suggestions?

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

That's frustrating!! Can you reduce the image size in an online converter?

[@starrspoter]

they are sublimation so need the type of ink and printer?

[@LeapofFaithCrafting]

They are not sublimation, just regular ink