Do you know how to make stickers on Cricut without using your printer? Recently, I created Cricut vinyl stickers, and I didn’t use the printer as it was not working. Yes, you heard that right! You can make stickers without a printer. And the overall process is also simple. For me, creating stickers is always fun, and I often personalize items such as laptops, water bottles, gift tags, journal diaries, and much more.
So, you can also make it, and you don’t need to use any type of inkjet or laser printer. Earlier, it was not as easy as today because Cricut has made it possible to create a sticker within a couple of minutes. Everything has become advanced, so you should also make stickers in a smart way.
With this blog, I will help you with the essential supplies required for creating this project. Despite this, I will guide you to make beautiful sticker designs on Cricut Design Space. Let’s jump into it!
Step 1: Necessary Supplies for Your Project
Below, I am providing you with some essential supplies that will be useful in this project. So, before we talk about how to make stickers on Cricut, you should gather the following supplies first:
- Cricut machine (Prefer Cricut Explore 3 or Cricut Maker)
- Design Space app
- Cricut mat
- Adhesive vinyl sheets (choose your desired colors)
- Paper trimmer or Scissors
- Transfer tape
- Weeding tools
- Laminate sheets for added durability (optional)
Now, we have found the essential things to make our stickers. Now, let’s create a sticker design.
Step 2: Add a Sticker Design
Now, the question is how to make stickers on Cricut Design Space? Or is there any other way to add the design to our Canvas without creating it from scratch? The answer to both the questions is yes! If you want to create your own design, you can simply create it, or you can import images from another source.
Here, I have imported some sticker images. After importing them, I will arrange them in an order so that they can be cut together on Cricut.
Note: I am using Cricut Design Space on Mac with Explore 3. So, you may notice a slight difference in your screen if you are not using the Mac. However, the steps will be the same.
Step 3: Preparation Before Cutting
Here, I will convert my images into stickers. The process of converting a single image or multiple images into stickers is a bit different. For single-image stickers, you need to select a single image and apply an offset, as shown in the picture below.
To convert multiple images into stickers, you need to combine these images into a single image. To do this, you have to select all the images together and then apply the offset just like above.
After this, you will notice that your stickers are overlapping each other. In this case, rearrange and resize if required.
Next, you will need to place the vinyl sheet on the cutting mat. Then, load the mat into the cutting machine and move to your Design Space. Here, you need to select the material Adhesive Vinyl and hit the Cut or Make It button. Once you are done, move to the exciting part, i.e., Cutting — one of my favorite tasks!
Step 4: Cut and Weed Out Stickers
After loading the mat and material into Cricut, you have to press the flashing Go button on the cutting machine to begin cutting. Here, you need to follow the instructions displayed on your screen. Follow them and proceed to cut.
Once you have cut the stickers, you will need to weed the negative space from the vinyl. Now, you can continue with the following step, where I will show you how to make stickers on Cricut using transfer tape.
Step 5: Use Transfer Tape
Below, I am showing you how to use the transfer tape to transfer the stickers:
- You need first to cut the piece of transfer tape. Ensure the piece is larger than the size of your sticker.
- Now, peel off the backing layer of the transfer tape to reveal the sticky side.
- After that, you have to place the sticky side on the sticker design.
- Then, apply the pressure firmly to adhere the transfer tape to your vinyl sheet.
- Next, peel the transfer tape and stickers off the cutting mat. Here, your stickers should be attached to the tape.
Step 6: Apply Your Stickers
By now, you have all your stickers on your transfer tape. You can use them anytime, wherever you want. To apply these stickers to the desired surfaces, follow the instructions below:
- Place the sticker on the desired surface.
- Apply gentle pressure to remove the air bubble.
- Now, remove the transfer tape slowly and make sure your stickers are adhered to the surface properly.
Final Words
In this blog, we learned how to make stickers on Cricut without using a printer. Anyone can make it with simple guides and tutorials. But yes, you need to be a little creative if you are going to create your own sticker design. Despite these, you can follow this guide to make a sticker on the Cricut machine. All the essential supplies are mentioned above, so ensure you have all these supplies before you start. Good Luck!
FAQs
Question 1: Can you make stickers with a Cricut?
Answer: Yes, Cricut can be one of the best tools for creating eye-catching stickers with or without a printer. The features of Cricut machines are just incredible, and you can easily master the skills of making stickers in the first go. Be it cutting or designing, Cricut got your back! Also, Cricut machines are capable of cutting a variety of materials with accuracy and precision. Due to this, the project looks professional and grabs people’s attention. In short, Cricut is the right tool for creating all types of custom stickers.
Question 2: Which Cricut machines should I use to make custom stickers?
Answer: All Cricut cutting machines are compatible with making custom stickers except the Cricut Joy. Cricut Joy doesn’t support if you are making stickers with the Print Then Cut feature. Since Joy is not capable of printing then cutting, you can’t use Joy but can use all machines. Despite this, there are two machines that are considered ideal for making stickers: the Cricut Maker and Explore series.
Question 3: Does Cricut provide a waterproof Cricut sticker paper?
Answer: Yes, you can get printable waterproof stickers that come with a laminating sheet to protect the stickers from water. But this sticker paper set is only compatible with inkjet printers. Using a laser printer may damage your materials, including your printer. Apart from these, you can also use permanent premium vinyl and printable matte vinyl.
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