MAKE STICKERS AT HOME: how to set up a sticker sheet with your Cricut

Learn how to set up a sticker sheet with your Cricut to get the perfect stickers! I want to show you how I make stickers with Cricut and share with you all the tips and tricks I've learned along the way.

I'll be going over things like how to fix things like why your Cricut calibration is not working, print settings for glossy paper, Cricut pressure settings for sticker sheets, formatting a sticker sheet in Cricut design space and what types of sticker paper I use.

TROUBLESHOOTING: I've seen a lot of people having issues with the machine only cutting the background layer! I believe this is happening for anyone using Cricut Design space on an iPad. Be sure to use a PC since the app seems buggy!

—— TIME STAMPS ——
0:50 Intro, overview and tools
2:19 Formatting your sticker sheet
3:54 Setting up your sticker sheet in Cricut design space
5:48 Print settings for color accurate prints
7:09 Types of sticker paper and what I use
9:26 Pressure settings for cutting sticker sheets
10:31 Cutting and calibration tips when cutting your sticker sheet
12:13 Outro, success and celebration yayy!

—— STICKER PAPER LINKS ——
These are the sticker papers I use:
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Or you can buy the sticker paper below directly from their website:

—— Tools Used: ——
• Procreate on iPad
• Adobe Photoshop
• Cricut Explore Air 2, standard mat and premium fine point blade
• Canon Inkjet Printer ip7250
• Evergreen goods Premium Glossy Waterproof for INKJET printers

—— About ——
I am an artist and designer living in Sweden where I craft and create all of my items while running my little handmade shop. I just love being creative and want to share my creativity with anyone interested in coming along for the journey :D

—— Socials! ——

[Kza]

The reason you're having a problem with lining up your sticker layer with the background is because the proportions of your sticker layer are different than your background layer. Your back layer's proportions are defined by the blue rectangle but your sticker layers borders are defined by the stickers at the edges. (I hope this makes sense)
So your sticker layer is smaller in width than your back layer, yet you are resizing them the same.

To easily line up the stickers with the back layer put registration marks on the sticker layer.
Registration Marks are small squares (size doesn't matter but I usually keep mine .25" each).
You put 1 square in each corner of the layer as it corresponds to the back layer (the blue rectangle) and make sure they aren't touching any sticker.
This way when u upload the sticker layer it will have the same proportions as your back layer.
Then when you resize the two layers together they will always have the same proportions.
Once you are done resizing simply slice the 4 registration mark squares out of the sticker layer and continue.

I hope I was clear. Feel free to ask questions.

[SBX]

It would be useful to see the sticker being peeled off at the end. It’s hard to know if they were cut cleanly or not with out seeing the finished product. Great video though!

[lianaquinones]

Thank you so much fot this!! I just got a Cricut for Christmas, and I had no idea how to use it. Thank you!

[lismadrig]

I've had mine for a few months and this is THE BEST TUTORIAL

[Write-or-Wrong]

This is such an amazing tutorial. You literally made this so beginner friendly, it’s unreal. Answering FAQs, providing time stamps, keeping the video informative yet entertaining. This is such an asset for those looking to start creating with stickers. Thank you! new sub ❤️

[iris-impressions-art]

Haha omg the start of this video: IT ME. I got a Cricut... I don't know.. (what is even time during lockdown) in the summer? And I've hardly used it because every time it just makes me RAGE. Thanks for the video, that was really helpful.

This might be a helpful tip for you or anyone else reading: If you have Photoshop anyway, you can use the Stroke function (Layer Style) to easily outline your individual stickers, so you don't have to do it manually in Procreate.

[tashcanplant]

I haven’t used my cricut in months!! Totally gave up making stickers on it and had to buy from a store online. Your videos helped me so much!! Just made my first sticker pack and it came out perfectly ☺️

[lenoralb]

If I were still the type to cry from being overjoyed.... I could hug you right (if there wasn’t a 😷) now! Last December would be 2 years when I was gifted a Cricut. 😔 Thank you so much for sharing and knowing that there are more of “us” out there than you think. 😃

[lilsebastian]

I just wanted to thank you for this video. I was getting so frustrated that the Cricut design space was ruining the colours of my stickers, and couldn’t get the cuts to align properly when I did cut only. As you suggested, I set my printer to glossy and best standard and my stickers look amazing - so rich in colour. Thank you so much!!!

[zjackyvanbebber]

I don't know how to show my appreciation for this. I was so scared to make my first cut since I found out that so many people were having trouble with the Cricut just after mine got delivered (poor research on my part). But because of you and this clear and informative video I was able to make my first cut a succesfull one. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to explain your method <3!

[ivycdraws]

:') I hated my cricut as first too. what a struggle.

[aerodyneproductions]

This is top notch instruction and video production! You need more subs.

[RabbitAdventures]

I'm so frustrated with my Cricut that I want to throw it out in the garbage! 😭 I wasted so much sticker paper and ink and it still cuts off! I did calibration many times... Please help me... 🥺😔🙏

[luciastewart]

NOT PRINTING BOTH LAYERS? Try to 'attach' layers together instead of 'flatten' your images in the design space - this issue was resolved when I did this. I use Cricut Maker. Thank you for an excellent tutorial, Birdie Tam! It was a huge help in getting me started!

[michellemendez]

I don't have a Cricut yet, I came across your video while searching on which Cricut to buy (Joy or air 2). and your video has made me understand the process !! I really enjoyed your video ! please continue to be who you are !!

[Mia-byi]

this video was a lifesaver!! i had no idea what i was getting myself into but now i’m making progress. <3

[Oldmanorange]

I'm glad someone said the Cricut was really frustrating at first instead just making it out how simple and easy it is. Because that was the same experience I had at first too.

[Lemon_tree]

OMG OMG you are absolutely a lifesaver 😫♥️♥️♥️THANK YOUUUU, i spent weeks to figure out how to change my printer settings on the cricut design space 😞 but now finally i found a really good video explaining how to do that 🙊 Thanks again

[ChaunhiLe]

You are a life saver! I gave up on my cricut and glossy sticker papers because of all these different issues. Thank you!

[theeditor]

Thank you for this video! Made me feel so much better about my own cricut story. I've had mine for 4 months now and I only opened it about two weeks ago. I spent the first month using design space only and was completely frustrated with it and its designs. I'm not a designer so it makes it doubly hard to make anything because the designs are behind cricut access, and I dont really feel like paying when the free stuff looks so awful... obviously they're not giving their best designs for free. But it just made me regret getting the cricut. I took it out finally and test cut some pieces and enjoyed the ability to cut whatever I wanted. I'm also hoping to find a good quality sticker paper in my country. When I do I will refer to this video again! Thank you again!