How to Write with Cricut Maker

[@DIYAlex]

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[@jnelson8732]

I bought my Cricut a year ago and my kids keep telling me to watch videos. Yours is the first one that makes sense ! I can't thank you enough for your easy directions. I feel a lot more confident now.

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad to hear that! I hope it was clear and easy. You got this! :)

[@iremboran3994]

Thank you for this very simple video i have had my machine for 1 month trying to work out how to use the pen. Viewed so many video they all bored me with the loooooong video i said i will try one more time before i put away the machine untill next time.🙈 and glad i came across your video. Thank you 😍

[@DIYAlex]

I'm glad you did too! Thanks for watching :)

[@patticatron6573]

Thank you for teaching me yet another thing in the never ending world of the Cricut. Wow! I've had my Maker for less than a week and I am in a overwhelmed state. Planning my daughter's wedding and the purchase of the Maker was to DIY a bunch of things. I am learning so much.

[@DIYAlex]

It can definitely be overwhelming! Definitely check out my Facebook group that might help! Search Facebook for Cricut Brides and Wedding Crafts.

[@100xmorena]

Thank you for taking the time to share this useful information with a new Cricut user.

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! So glad to have you!

[@debjohnston3967]

Wow! Thank you! I've had my Cricut for awhile but your video taught me so much more than I already knew how to use. You are so easy to follow.

[@DIYAlex]

Aw thank you Deb! I'm so glad I could break it down for you!

[@tinastracqualursi8275]

Thank you sooo much for this tutorial. I have wasted time watching other videos here that didn't help me at all. Thanks again for sharing.

[@DIYAlex]

Yay! I’m so glad you feel it was time well spent! ☺️ you’re welcome!

[@jeffyardley2640]

Love her, straightforward and intelligent.

[@DIYAlex]

Thank you Jeff! I hope it was helpful!

[@BeyondTshirts]

I love the 1001 Fonts site. I've used quite a few of them in regular writing stuff and now that I have a Cricut, I can use it to write notes for inside cards and to address envelopes. Thanks for this video!

[@DIYAlex]

It's a great site! Thanks for watching!

[@avooocado98]

You explained everything so well!! Thank you so much! I learned so much

[@DIYAlex]

Aw yay! I'm so glad it was helpful :) I try to be clear and concise!

[@katrinaburton4802]

Thank you so much for sharing important steps that others fail to include. Have subscribed.

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! I try to include all the important stuff!

[@Twiggymack48]

I needed to know this info, I am making cards this year with my Joy

[@wweraw19643]

I figure out how to cut and paste thanks to your video I learning now but I'm still learning thanks to your video you do a awesome job and I finally figured it out just because I was watching your video please keep up the great job in year 2022

[@tiaguile6865]

Thank you so much. This is all new to me. I’m super glad I chose yours to watch. Design Space reminds me so much of MicrosoftPublisher so creating with text box and such aren’t too foreign. Understanding writing the fonts was causing a serious brain cloud. Your video was perfect. I subbed. I’m excited to see what else you can help me tackle. Thanks again beautiful girl!

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so happy to hear that it was helpful! I always try to teach the concepts behind the project as well so it sounds like you grasped that perfectly! Welcome to my crafty fam!

[@49lucky]

I remember MicrosoftPublisher😊😊😊😊

[@gracefreeman4594]

Thank you. Great easy video to understand. Keep up the good work..

[@christinpintar3880]

Thank you for explaining why my cricut writes with hollow letters. Going to experiment with some different markers and fonts now!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! I used to find it super confusing myself!

[@mariau4588]

I was going to throw my cricut out the window lol until I seen this AMAZING INFORMATIVE STRAIGHT UP VIDEO , thank you so much !

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad it helped! We all want to throw our machines out the window sometimes.

[@wweraw19643]

I was looking for some one to show me how to use the cricut maker with the pens you the first one who show me how to do it thank you so much

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome Sonya!

[@awesomeartsandcraftsforkid3449]

This video was so helpful! Thanks so much!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@erkm492]

Thank you Alex! I have noted checking 1001 fonts in the future! I have used Recollections Signature Especial colored markers from Michaels but do need to use the Dollar Tree pencil grips to make them thicker for the B clamp in my Explore to grab. They are like brush strokes!

[@DIYAlex]

Good to know! :)

[@True_Joker]

You can also just remove the pen holder that came with it and use rubber bands to adjust for the fit of various size pens. And warning... Be careful using brush pens! The machine will mess them up BAD! Unless... A number of things to consider here.. one- know your font or micro manage your machine. What i mean by that is if you know your pens & fonts well enough and take the time to carefully select a font and spacing that will allow u to either hover over the machine and u care to pause & play so that it picks the pen up at the end of every stroke before changing direction, the same as if you were writing it by hand. Or use the everyday crayola or something. I have both. I'm a HUGE Crayola junkie! I love love love them!! But i also wouldn't run my signature series or Tombows thru the cricut without micro managing my machine. Becareful.. unless your pocket book is better padded than mine, anyway!

[@eastside_slim2603]

Step by step Thank u for posting Great video.

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@maryhowie7115]

Thank you. So easy to follow

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@tangledbytarah]

super helpful!! i couldn't figure out why my cricut wasn't drawing it instead of cutting it out!

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad to hear that! :)

[@joyce6489]

Thank you for taking the the time for this. It has helped me alot. I thought I can only do HALLOW writing, WHICH I HATED.. PHEW

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@berkisrivera4598]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing 😊😊

[@sharongarizio3998]

Great video! Can I used my iPad Pro to do this with Cricut Xplorer Air 2?

[@DIYAlex]

Yes!! -Lindsay

[@johannemostek5739]

Very useful information! Thank you. Your video had the very fine details I needed!

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome! Lots of folks skip over the details when talking about writing with Cricut!

[@lovely31bluprint]

VERY WELL EXPLAINED. YOU FORGOT TO SET THE "STYLE" BUTTON TO WRITING. What cardstock do you recommend to use?

[@DIYAlex]

You can write on any type of paper. You just have to change your settings.

[@sarahseid5674]

GREAT video...I learned so much. Thank you for the links to the fonts

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome Sarah! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@wweraw19643]

and I for got to tell you go slow that what I like awesome job!

[@cherilhiggins1745]

Great info, thank you for sharing with us.

[@amandakutz4122]

This was SO helpful! Thank you for the links to the fonts, too!

[@DIYAlex]

I'm so glad it was helpful! You're welcome! Good fonts can be hard to find!

[@dorisstumpf-hinte3109]

Thanks a lot! You lightened up my mind!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome!

[@keylahernandez5749]

thank you so much it really helped me.

[@DIYAlex]

I"m so glad Keyla! Thanks for watching.

[@mrsmcphate]

Good info! TFS !

[@mamaboss6722]

Great video thank you. I do a lot of children work which fonts are best for writing when doing children projects? Where can I find this information

[@DIYAlex]

You’ll just have to decide what fonts you like. There are so many out there to choose from!

[@heatherboone9178]

Great tutorial! I learned a lot and I shared. Thanks!

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad! Thank you!

[@leoniepreece1784]

Love them all ❤

[@photoberd885]

Thank you for solving my issue with the "hollow" words.

[@DIYAlex]

You're welcome!

[@DIYAlex]

Design space is the same no matter what machine you have. Go to the top of the screen and find operation. In the drop down menu choose draw. Only some fonts will have a drawing option that’s single line, but that’s where you find it. ☺️

[@DIYAlex]

I would choose a difference font or find a fill pattern that you can use.

[@uxihirsch1355]

Hi! I am hoping you can help. I would like to write a quote line on a photo mat board, I tried a font but what I find is that the circuit marker 0.4/bleeds and the writing is not sharp/neat so the end product is not very nice. Is there a way to prevent this? Can you suggest something better? I also cut the same quote on card stock 65lbs with contouring effect it’s good but again when glueing the inner pieces like the “ a, e, b,etc”” I find it lacks a professional touch. Thanks

[@DIYAlex]

I haven’t had any issues with the pen bleeding so I’m not sure. Sorry!

[@ChelcDrew]

This was so helpful!! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad! You’re welcome!

[@switchy1209]

Thank you for explaining I’m having trouble getting the cricut to write in one swift. Is there a way to get it to do that?

[@DIYAlex]

Watch the section of the video where I talk about how writing fonts work. That should answer your question :)

[@richardsyred4911]

I am so grateful to you!

[@DIYAlex]

I’m so glad this was helpful!

[@cindiarteglier9641]

This is a good video for learning about different pens. BUT you started out saying it's about why are letters printed hollowed, not filled in, and you did not talk about that at all. Do you have another video explaining the hollowed letters and how to get them filled in?

[@chloephelps6215]

she explained that the cricut can’t fill it in because that’s just how it works, you’ll have to do it yourself !

[@DIYAlex]

Yep I explained why the letters are hollow starting at 0:45.

[@macaylacurato4663]

HELP! How do you make the size of the font fit onto the paper without it being all smooshed together? I am trying to write a letter on cardstock, and if I make the font small enough to fit onto it, it smooshes it together and it is no longer legible.

[@DIYAlex]

You should experiment with your letter spacing so that it looks good when you resize it smaller.

[@YeshuaLove0722]

How do you upload the fonts to design space ?

[@DIYAlex]

Here is a tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeqiGSVmpqcZrs

[@silviavi1174]

Once I buy a font that you listed below from a website how do o use on my CRICUT maker?

[@DIYAlex]

Here's a tutorial on how to download a font: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeqiGSVmpqcZrs

[@kathysias5901]

The developers of the Belinda font is included in a bundle of great fonts available, and it is on sale right now for $7

[@DIYAlex]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@monicarangel1745]

Do you have a video of downloading the fonts from 1001fonts?

[@DIYAlex]

This video shows you how from creative fabrica. It’s the same process! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeqiGSVmpqcZrs

[@estherm1455]

I tried using the fonts you put in the description but they came out hollow and I have to fill them in, not sure if I did something wrong.

[@DIYAlex]

You'll want to watch this video starting at 0:20 and it will explain why the fonts are hollow.

[@estherm1455]

@@DIYAlex Yes, I understand. How did you get your fonts to be filled in? I downloaded the fonts you gave links to but they came out hollow. Yours didn't, this is where I'm confused, I'm not sure if I missed a step or I misunderstood something.

[@sallycasiano2606]

What kind of paper do I use for writing and printing

[@DIYAlex]

It will work with whatever you'd like!

[@zild71]

Thanks Alex this is very helpful!😍

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! ☺️

[@azizahabdussamad7088]

Hey love! DO YOU PUSH TOGETHER THE WORDS INDIVIDUALLY? 🥺

[@DIYAlex]

After you type them, select "ungroup" so you can move the letters and individual words around. :)

[@keniamendoza5941]

Hello, where can i log in to download the fonts from your first 0.4mm pen? thanks

[@DIYAlex]

No need to login! You can go to the links in the description and go to each individual website to download them ☺️

[@sp-ud5fx]

My design space wont give me an option to make changes to clamp A (I cannot change it to use a pen

[@DIYAlex]

You'll need to change the operation type in the canvas screen to writing instead of trying to change the operation of the clamp.

[@wweraw19643]

Thank you for going slow I read like that in you keep up awesome job!

[@DIYAlex]

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

[@perrychrisshepler1699]

I'm so confused about writing / drawing...spacing letters UG! un grouping / grouping........ i can write quicker :) your info is helpful but there's so much I don't know about my new maker.

[@DIYAlex]

Feel free to message me on Facebook or Instagram (I'm @diyalexvanover on both) if I can help explain it further! It's okay to not know everything at once. Take one project at a time and don't stress :)

[@KCB504]

Would the same process work for a product label?

[@DIYAlex]

Usually product labels are more efficient as a print then cut project, but writing labels with this same process would work if you don’t need to make a lot ☺️.

[@heidibug21]

can you use your pens on premium vinyl? i tried it and the ink just smudges/doesnt try. if i want to draw on a sticker, what material should i draw on?

[@DIYAlex]

Cricut carries a writable vinyl that would work great.

[@heidibug21]

@@DIYAlex okay! Is that what it’s called, writable vinyl? I brought “printable paper” but don’t know if that’s the same

[@DIYAlex]

That is probably meant to go through your printer. I think it is called writable vinyl. It’s made for the Cricut Joy so the rolls will be small, but you can position it on your mat to work with any machine.

[@heidibug21]

@@DIYAlex thank you! Just ordered!

[@lorijeff65]

Hi Alex, My issue is that I'm trying to write on card stock and cut at the same time. the cutting is perfect and its almost like the .04 cricut pen is drying out before my project is complete. So what i have is one of the 12 cards is perfect and the rest is barely written on.. The pens are new. Is it something im doing wrong thank you for any help Lori

[@DIYAlex]

That’s really odd Lori! I don’t think you’re doing anything wrong. Maybe try writing with your pen before you put it in your machine and see if that helps? Sorry I’m not more help!

[@biancathompson9395]

Store your pens upside down to so the ink in in the end of them pen.. was a big help for me with this problem

[@amygarcia8654]

how can i use the fonts from other website like the fonts you used, you didn't show how can i use it

[@DIYAlex]

Yes that’s a different topic. Here’s a tutorial on how to install fonts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeqiGSVmpqcZrs

[@GleespenDesigns]

How do i do it on the app?

[@DIYAlex]

Under operation change it to draw.

[@Nmpfirechk504]

HELP! When I click "Make it" all my words mix on the page. I am trying to make an RSVP card but its all mixed up. What am I doing wrong?

[@DIYAlex]

You need to attach your letters and they will stay in place ☺️

[@kdsrbaldwin4621]

I accidentally purchased a set of Cricut pens that say they are for Cricut Explore only. I have a cricut maker. Can I use these pens in my maker?

[@DIYAlex]

Yes, the pens are interchangeable between the Explore machines and the Maker.

[@cholesita75]

How can i do in draws alway the have two lines and i only want a normal draw with one line

[@DIYAlex]

If you watch the video it explains why that happens and what kind of font you need to use to avoid the outlines ☺️

[@ldbobay]

Sorry for the obvious question but why not just use your printer?

[@DIYAlex]

The pens provide a more handmade look than printing.

[@leanacameron1176]

How do you write than cut with a circuit?

[@DIYAlex]

You would attach the writing to a shape to write and cut.

[@dulcegranados311]

Once I choose make it the font looks completely different, what am I doing wrong?

[@DIYAlex]

Are your letters attached?

[@ladymichellesesoadventures8820]

This looks like something i would love, but not sure about all the expenses associated with it. Seems like they have something to buy for everything.

[@DIYAlex]

That's true, but isn't that the case with pretty much any hobby? 😊

[@brecross1690]

how do i get the font onto my design space once i’ve downloaded it

[@DIYAlex]

Here’s a tutorial on how to do it ☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWeqiGSVmpqcZrs

[@Sunny-hv7pt]

Can't find how to do this with the app.

[@DIYAlex]

You still change the operation from cut to draw in the app. It’s located across the bottom tool bar.

[@robingangler1922]

How do you change to draw on an android? Thank you!

[@DIYAlex]

I don't have an Android so I'm not sure, but it would be under linetype in the app.

[@judysollows772]

I dont see the link for the fonts

[@DIYAlex]

They are in the description of the video. Click the down arrow on the right side of the screen under the video to expand the description.

[@madalenstanko6927]

Those font don’t work no more ?

[@DIYAlex]

Is there a certain font that's not working for you?

[@florcedillo7964]

🥰

[@notknown5421]

Mobile app help?

[@DIYAlex]

The process is the same, the canvas just looks different. What exactly do you need help with?

[@colleenmeneely-kobe4384]

Thank you for the video! Just make sure folks know if you use a non-Cricut pen, it can void their warranty! :( Great details!!

[@DIYAlex]

You’re welcome! Yes that is a great point that I forgot to mention.

[@keshacunningham-dockery9442]

thank you for that info... I just ordered a set of 30 circuit pens

[@DIYAlex]

Awesome! Have Fun!

[@LynneHand]

"Cricket"? Not "cry cut". Mind blown. When you have found the perfect position for "other pens" use a permanent marker to mark the line whilst in position. Easier to set up again next time.

[@DIYAlex]

Great idea!

[@tammyalban4462]

You have to buy cricut fonts to write fonts. You can't you your own system fonts. It is a rip off.

[@DIYAlex]

If you watch this video that's actually not true.