Showing posts with label Design Space. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Cricut projects

Here are my most recent makes. All the projects are either 100% free to cut without a Cricut Access subscription or in most cases you can delete any Cricut images and substitute your own. 

Don't forget to bookmark them in Design Space so you don't have to go looking for them later! If you give my profile a follow you'll get a notification whenever I share a new project. My profile: https://design-beta.cricut.com/landing/profile/58036a2fe9a2b71b2b6be4d8

(This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking these links I will receive a small commission.)

3D car


This project is based on a Facebook reel I found here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/824496539749266

I used Snowy White cardstock (E2-283) from the 12x12 Cardstock Encore line. If you purchase from there don't forget to use my promo code MAKER10 to save 10% on cardstock and paper.  

The gold Holographic cardstock is from Peninsula Crafts (Australia).  12x12 Cardstock shop also has several beautiful holographic papers. 

Finished size is approx L4.5" x W3" x H3".


Butterfly Pop-up card


I found this 14 year old project on a blog called Amazing Paper Grace.
Here's the link to my DS project: https://design-beta.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/66c97f33f829f513d3725db3

You'll find two options for the front Butterfly panel. One horizontal and one vertical. Just hide whichever one you don't want to cut. Finished size is 5x7".

Products used: 
12x12 cardstock shop - Encore cardstock in Snowy White (E2-283), Spring Crocus (E2-247) and Mardi Gras Purple (E2-251). https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/collections/encore-brand-paper?p=ttTKxwtOx   (Use code MAKER10 to save 10% on cardstock and paper.) 

I created the background pattern using Ranger Perfect Pearls (Iris, Grape Fizz, Pink Gumball and Perfect Gold) 

The 3 pearls are from Temu.


Double Page pop up card



Based on a YouTube tutorial by Mitosu Crafts. https://youtu.be/kDiK7AHe34k

Images from: https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/calm-and-tranquil-beach-background-set/ref/173/

Muffin/Cupcake box


DS Project link: https://design-beta.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/6703573b560001ed2724a9b8

At it's original size it holds a small muffin up to approx W2.25" x H1.75". It can be resized to fit a muffin approx W3.75" x H2.25" by changing the total width to 11.5".


Easel card

 

Based on a YouTube tutorial by "Lori Othen, Stampinology".


Cardstock used: 12x12 Cardstock Shop - Encore brand in All American Red (E2-133) and Dark Red (E2-135).  Use code MAKER10 to save 10% on any purchase of cardstock or paper: https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/narelle

Cricut images used in my card:
Wishing you peace: #M505F9F4E
Christmas ornament: #M414E9F5C
Red Christmas trees: #M414E9F5C



Pillar card


This is an "Ultimate Pillar card" inspired by a video by Mitosu Crafts. 


Finished size is H6" x W7.5". It folds flat to H6" x W8.75". If you want to make it smaller stack all the layers on top of each other, Select All and Center. Then change the height to what you want the finished height to be. (Make sure you leave the lock closed when adjusting the size).  

Blue Cardstock is "Lapis"(E2-229) Encore by 12x12 Cardstock shop. Use code MAKER10 to save 10% on any purchase of cardstock or paper: https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/narelle 
 
 

Butterfly Split card


This is a card inspired by Natasha Foote. 


This one requires a Cricut Access subscription to cut for free. You can remove the Happy Birthday sentiment but the butterfly is sliced from the white rectangle so can't be removed.
 

Circle cut out card



This card is based on a YouTube video by Natasha Foote https://youtu.be/1OYf9MTsZb0

Cricut Images used in my card:

Christmas Poinsettia #M4F7C6208
Merry Christmas #M4D8EC032

I created a small offset for the dark green layer of foliage, changed it to the same green, then flattened the light green layer on to it for print then cut. It was too small otherwise to cut cleanly.

Double Swing card




Project details:
"Encore" cardstock - Red Currant (E2-127) by 12x12 Cardstock shop. Use code MAKER10 to save 10% on cardstock and paper. 


Digital images used are from Creative Fabrica:

The Merry Christmas image is from Design Space - image #M425022FB. 

Folds are as follows: Mountain, Valley, Valley, Mountain.

Sloped lid gift box

 

My file includes two sizes. The smaller size dimensions are 2.25" square.
The larger size dimensions are just under 2.75" square. Hide whichever size you don't want to cut in the Layers panel. 

The "A gift for you" is Cricut image #M1DD47A5 which I flattened to a white circle and printed and cut on sticker paper.

My inspiration for this box is a tutorial by Julie DiMatteo. Here's the link to her assembly video. 

Handbag with side pockets


DS Project link: https://design-beta.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/670e1d0a631aa515afa2a5eb 

I based my Design Space project on a tutorial by Ann Melvin - Positively Papercraft. http://www.positivelypapercraft.co.uk/2019/05/easy-paper-handbag-featuring-beebee.html

The finished size is 7" x 4". The height when closed is approx 4.75" not including the handle.

Here's the link to Ann's assembly video: https://youtu.be/4B5tLUz3wlE](https://youtu.be/4B5tLUz3wlE

Octagonal Slide out gift box



The Happy Birthday image is from Design Space. Image #M505ADB0F

My DS project is based on a tutorial by Jo Blackman. Here's the link to her PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CGQq9iBVF6Tbhujj6yH8ul_Vp83TCGkL/view


That's all for today! Hope you get to make some of these projects. You can post your makes in my Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cricutexploremakerandmore

Happy crafting!  ♥












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Thursday, August 22, 2024

More Design Space projects

Here's what I've been up to since May!

Gift bags



Here's a couple of gift bags I created in Design Space. The taller one is approx 8.25" and the smaller is 5.5". They are free to cut without a Cricut Access subscription.
The Cricut font used on the tag on the pink bag isn't included. It is DJ Flirt writing style. I used double sided patterned paper for both bags.

Semi circle Art Deco card


https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/66b44c99c85e9a7fffffde68
Products/images used: #ad
Background patterns: https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/royal-art-deco-seamless-patterns/ref/173/
Art Deco image: https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/glamour-lady-with-flowers-set-01/ref/173/ (I removed the background on the image in Canva before uploading to Design Space.)

Black/White cardstock: https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/collections/encore-textured-cardstock-collection?p=ttTKxwtOx
(Use our group promo code MAKER10 to save 10% on cardstock & paper.)
Holographic cardstock: Purchased from an Australian store. US alternatives here: https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/collections/holographic-cardstock-and-specialty-papers?p=ttTKxwtOx
Printed on Epson Heavy Weight Matte Paper: https://amzn.to/4cfzgDL on an Epson ET-7750 printer.


Pop out Hexagon card.



DS project link: https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/66b0f07f7f6034bbd526761a
Products/images used: #ad
Teacup: https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/vintage-tea-cup-party-watercolor-clipart/ref/173/
Background image: (I changed the opacity to 50% before uploading to DS.) https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/vintage-tea-party-2/ref/173/
Black cardstock: https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/collections/encore-textured-cardstock-collection?p=ttTKxwtOx
Holographic cardstock: Purchased from an Australian store. US alternatives here: https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/collections/holographic-cardstock-and-specialty-papers?p=ttTKxwtOx (Use promo code MAKER10 to save 10% on cardstock & paper from the 12x12 cardstock shop.)
Printed on Epson Heavy Weight Matte Paper: https://amzn.to/4cfzgDL on an Epson ET-7750 printer.


A Birdhouse fun fold card based on a tutorial by Dawn's Stamping Thoughts.

DS project link: https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/666567af924052864a3d1b74
Materials used:
Cardstock: https://www.12x12cardstock.shop/collections/encore-textured-cardstock-collection?p=ttTKxwtOx #ad (Use code MAKER10 to save 10% on Cardstock and paper.)
Patterned papers and sentiment are from the Kaisercraft Tranquil Lane paper pack.
The base is free to cut. The bird house, bird and font are included in Cricut Access.
I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder called Perfectly Paisley.
Link to Dawn's video: https://www.youtube.com/live/9f5NHxtg5iA

2024 Christmas in July projects

Upright Puzzle Slider card





Circle Rocker card




Hexagonal Star topped gift box


Happy crafting!  ♥






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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Pop Up Booklet Design Space project

Today I'm sharing a Pop Up Booklet. It's basically 4 corner cards glued back to back.
And here's my YouTube assembly tutorial

Happy crafting!  ♥






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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Cricut Design Space updates

December and January saw some updates to Design Space for Desktop.

December's update (v7.23) included a new way that you work with fonts as well as an expansion to Collections. 

You'll find my overview of those changes here: 


You'll find the full release notes for this update here: https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/10630260699927-NEW-Release-Notes-2022-12-12

 
Today's update (v7.25) fixed the problem of small images being difficult to be selected due to the bounding box handles getting in the way. 

This update makes it easier to move small images/text around the canvas by turning off the bounding boxes when they are so close that they would touch. When the bounding boxes are visible on small images/text it makes it difficult to hit that sweet spot in the middle of the image and it's resized or rotated in error.
Without the bounding boxes the tiny images are easy to select and move around your canvas. Turning the bounding boxes back on is as easy as clicking the zoom in button at the bottom of the canvas.
You will see a message at the bottom of your canvas the first three times you make an image small enough to remove the bounding boxes. After that you'll no longer see that message.



You'll find the complete release notes for this update here:  https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/11470916934039-NEW-Release-Notes-2023-01-17

Happy crafting!  ♥






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Sunday, November 7, 2021

Honeycomb Double Flap Pinwheel card

Here's today's Fun Fold card.  This is a Honeycomb Double Flap Pinwheel card and is another great project by Iced Images.  Here are the four sides... 



And here's the view from the top.



The card is 5" x 7", folds flat and fits into an A7 size envelope.

Please see and "like" the Iced Images assembly video here: https://youtu.be/n_L0jSLb7nU

Here's the link to my project that does not contain the images - just the base card card and layers. 

The link below does contain the images I used. All images have been flattened for Print then Cut. Unflatten, then change the operation type back to "Basic cut" if you don't wish to print. 


(I had to remove the gift boxes image from the larger rectangle as it was an uploaded image.)


Happy crafting!  ♥






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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Two new card designs

Today I'm sharing my Design Space files for two cards.
First is this cap and gown graduation card. It is based on a project by Rhonda Griffin.
This project is 100% free to cut without a Cricut Access subscription. 

Here is the link the the Design Space project: Cap and Gown Card

And here is the link to Rhonda's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCT1spTHM58



The second project is a Fold Back Pop-up card based on a project by Sam Calcott - Mixed up Craft. 

The Design Space project does not include the images or sentiments used in my version, just the base card and layers. 

The Happy Birthday sentiment was created using a Cricut writing font and the inside sentiment "Wine gets better with age... we get better with wine!" is stamped and heat embossed.  The stamp is from the "Art Impressions - Girlfriends Collection - Clear Photopolymer Stamps - In the Tub" and is available here: Scrapbook.com #ad 

The pouring wine image is from Design Space. The image number is #MBFA50FE. 

Here's the link to the free Design Space project: Fold Back Pop-up card

And here is the link to Sam's video: https://youtu.be/dPYPiHpX1HA





You'll find hundreds of shared Design Space projects in my Facebook group Cricut Explore, Maker and More

Happy crafting!  ♥






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Monday, April 12, 2021

Sharing Design Space projects that contain system (non-Cricut) fonts

A recent update to Cricut Design Space has affected the sharing of projects that contain system fonts. 

Previously, if you used a system font, provided you welded your text (which turns that text into an image) you were able to save the project and share it with anyone.

Now, if you use a system font, whether your text is welded or not, your project will be saved with sharing set to "Only me".  

And, if you edit an existing project you might see the message below when you click Save. 



(It doesn't matter if you click Save or Save As... the "Who can view this project?" will be saved with "Only me" selected.) 



You can still share your projects that contain system fonts. But you now have to perform an extra step.

  • Make sure you weld any text that uses a system font.  If you don't weld your text it will be changed to Arial when anyone else opens the project if they don't have the same font you used  installed on their device. Keep in mind that they won't be able to edit the text as it is now an image.
  • Save your project as usual
  • If you see the orange error box (as above) click on the green "Save" button in the error message. 
  • Click on your project name at the top of the DS screen.


  • Click "Edit Project Details" from the bottom of the project preview.


  • Scroll to the bottom and from the "Who can view this project" box, click on the down arrow beside "Only me" and select "Anyone with link". (Or choose "Everyone" if you want to share it to the Cricut Community.)


  • Click Save.  


  • To share your project (with a friend or within in email/Facebook group/message etc) click the Copy Project Link option. The URL for that project will be copied to your clipboard ready to paste (CTRL V) into your message/email. 





Happy crafting!  ♥






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Saturday, February 6, 2021

Design Space troubleshooting

Instructions below are for Windows Desktop versions only. Does not apply to iOS (iPad/iPhone) or Android versions.

Many users are experiencing glitches with Design Space versions 6 and above. Some of those are:

 Unable to open saved projects   Images not showing on screen Ã‚ Images not being able to be moved  Images moving when you press Page up/Page down  Scroll bars not working Ã‚ Unable to resize images/text using the handle on the object 

Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

Tip 1: Change to the “Classic canvas” style.

The new style canvas seems to be causing most of the glitches that occur while using the program. Currently the only extra feature that is available in the “New” canvas style is the Copy and Paste between projects feature.  Switching back to the “Classic” canvas style means you won’t have access to that feature.

To change to the Classic canvas style click the Settings icon  then click the Settings menu. 

Click on the “Classic” option then click Done.  

** If you have a project open on your canvas save it before changing canvas style to avoid losing any changes you’ve made. 


Tip 2: Clearing the Design Space Cache

Now that Design Space is downloaded to our computer the Cricut directory can get bogged down with unneeded files.  Clearing the DS cache removes those files and it's something that should be done on a regular basis. 

This is different to clearing your browser cache, which is what we often had to do when Design Space was browser based. 

** Be aware that the files you are removing include the offline versions of your projects.  If you created/saved a project while your computer was not connected to the internet and you haven’t used Design Space online since creating that project, it won’t have had a chance to save to the Cloud. Therefore deleting these files will also delete your project. It’s unlikely that this would be the case unless you’re always in the habit of working offline.

Any projects you have saved to the Cloud (i.e. Cricut’s servers) will NOT be deleted. 

To check where your projects are being saved go back to the Settings menu. It will show whether you are saving to the Cloud and computer or the Cloud only.



Clearing the DS Cache:

1. Close Design Space if you have it open.

2. If you are using a Windows computer go to the File Explorer app. 

If you don’t have that app pinned to your taskbar you can easily find it by holding down the Windows button on your keyboard and tapping the E key. Or right click the Windows icon and select it from the menu. 


Once you have File Explorer open you need to navigate to the directory that contains the Design Space files. 

On most PC’s that will be within your C:/ drive. Here is where you should find those files:

C: > Users > [your computer name] > .cricut-design-space > LocalData

3. Once you have navigated to the LocalData directory you are going to delete the files and folders within it. Use Ctrl A to select them all then press the Delete key on your keyboard. Or – right click and select Delete. 



** If you get the following error message it means you forgot to exit out of all Design Space windows.  You will need to close any open Design Space windows then click Try again. 



4. Now open Design Space and select View, Force Reload.  



Mac users – for info on how to clear your DS cache please see the instructions here: https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040718434-Design-Space-for-Desktop-Clearing-Application-Cache#mac


Tip 3: Deleting old versions of Design Space.

Cricut also recommends deleting the old versions of Design Space that are saved on your PC.  (The previous option of backdating to an older version no longer works as DS now automatically updates to the latest available version on loading so there's no reason to keep them.)

To find the old versions navigate to:

C: > Users > [your computer name] > .cricut-design-space > Update

Depending on when you started using Design Space on your PC you will have some of these files: 



It’s safe to delete all of these files however you may wish to keep the very latest one. 

• Select all the files you wish to remove, right click then select Delete. 


Hopefully, these tips will help with any problems you are experiencing. 


Happy crafting!  ♥






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