Cricut Smart Label: Is This Material Worth It?

There are some new Cricut Smart Label products on the market so it seems like a great time for a full review video. Should you use this writable vinyl material to make labels? What Cricut machines will it work with? What pens work best? Is it waterproof? Let's dive in and see how to use Smart Label material in your Cricut machine and see how well it stands up to testing. And yes we will use the white, clear, and black versions of this material along with the new Opaque Gel Pens from Cricut.

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0:00 Introduction
0:17 What is smart label
1:10 Machines you can use
1:50 Smart Label options
2:55 Designing labels
6:55 Cutting labels
9:21 Opaque gel pens
10:09 Writing on regular vinyl
10:43 Weeding
10:55 Is it waterproof?
12:11 Application
12:40 Is it worth it?
14:36 Wrap up

[thebloomingcupcake]

Also, if you use Mod Podge spray, it will seal the label so that the pen does not come off and it will make it waterproof

[sdmagic]

Very well done, Angie! Your product test videos are smart, thorough, complete, to the point, and entertaining. You're my go-to when I'm wondering if this or that is something I want to try.

[catherineperez]

Hi Angie - thank you so much for this tutorial. You have just saved me a lot of money. I did not know that you could only write on the smart vinyl and also the mat requirements.
I have a Maker and for Christmas received a Cricut Joy which I am using to create labels for my containers as I am reorganising my craft room. Vinyl is a whole new learning curve for me so once again thank you - I love your videos - Catherine

[ryanokeefe]

I use clear over the pen and label. Sharpies tend to stay better too.

[LisaVornhagen]

Great experiment! I finally made labels with my Joy and it worked great.

[SVGTuts]

Hm. I've been using Sharpies on regular Cricut vinyl. I'm not sure if I'll be investing in this, but I'm glad to know it's available. Thanks, Angie! Another great video!

[starbrown]

Thanks for all your tips. Right now I only have the label vinyl for the Joy. I may try the clear, as you can use any color pen with it.

[kimhandy]

Thanks for the excellent demo and tips! Very cool 💕

[margaretshabbychic]

Thanks for the tips. It really really helps margaret from ireland

[robinjohnston]

As always, great informational video.

[elizabethvallely]

Thank you Angie for another great video, it all looks great thank you for sharing!!! Hugs liz x

[melw]

Can you do a video on the special paper that you print on, then stick it on clay then wash it under the tap and the image stays on? Theres only reels on instagram and no youtube videos explaining it

[diannepillar]

I wonder if with the black smart vinyl that it would be better to use a mat and then see how the opaque pen works, might be that the vinyl tends to lift as it is printing.

[marilynmulkey]

Angie, what do you suggest using for address labels? I have been using the smart sticker paper cardstock on my Joy, but it is so thick.

[shannonglade]

Can I cut the smart label material in my cricut joy? I didn't buy the joy size and am now wondering if I can just cut it a day use it?

[GlendasCreativePlace]

Hi Angie. What if after Cricut is done writing, we would hit Pause for 1 to 2 minutes, b4 continuing on, to see if giving it a chance to dry would help with the smearing?? Would you give that a try & then let us know?? Thanks much from Glenda Kanoudi!!

[hoopman]

Can you do print then cut of an image on the writable vinyl permanent.

[marybraunlich]

Another Great and interesting tutorial! I've seen in several of your videos you mention moving the star wheels. Could you explain why and how do we know when to move them? Thank you. Have a blessed week!

[samjz]

They now have smart labels in other colors for the Joy!

[jharper]

wondering if you could laminate them so they will be water proof?