Printable Cricut Planner Stickers With Space To Write Notes!

Instructions

STEP 1: GET DESIGN

First, download my Cricut for Beginners Reminder Sticker designs from my free library -- look for Design #567. Alternatively, you can use the Save This Project form near the top of this post and the design link will be emailed to you.

There is a collection of six stickers you can make with Cricut's Print then Cut feature.

I cut my vinyl with a Cricut Maker 3, but you can use an original Maker, an Explore series machine, a Cricut Venture, or any cutting machine that works with cut files and has a Print then Cut capability

TIP: If you’re not sure how to download, unzip, upload SVGs, go to jennifermaker.com/svgs to learn how to unzip and upload SVG files.

NOTE: If you haven't used Print then Cut before or in a while, calibrate your printer and Cricut to get the best results. Instructions are at 9:00 in the video!

STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR STICKER DESIGNS

1. Open Cricut Design Space and click “New Project.”
2. Click “Upload” and then “Upload Image.”
3. Click “Browse.”
4. Select the sticker PNG file you want to make.
5. On the next screen, click “Upload.”
6. On the Upload Image screen, select “Complex” and click “Continue.”
7. No changes are needed on the next screen. Click “Apply & Continue.”
8. On the next screen, select “Print Then Cut Image” and click “Upload.”
9. Repeat steps 1-8 for the other sticker designs you want to make.
10. Find your designs in Recent Uploads and click each one to select it.
11. Click “Add to Canvas.”

NOTE: You may see a low-resolution warning even after resizing your images, and that’s OK. They will print just fine at the size needed for this project. However, I don’t recommend enlarging these images for larger projects.

12. If needed, one at a time, select a sticker, keep the lock icon closed, and resize the shape by changing the number in the Size fields. I made mine 2.5" in diameter.

13. To make custom stickers, use the same upload steps to add a sticker frame to your Canvas.
14. Select the sticker to check the size and adjust it if needed.
15. Click the Text icon and type your message.



16. If you want to change the style, click “Font.”
17. Click the Filters icon, and check “Free,” “Handwritten” and “Kerned” (to find options with letter spacing that doesn't need adjustment) and select an option. I used Karley.


18. Click the color box to change the text's color.
19. To use a non-standard color, click Advanced and move the slider and circle until you find the perfect one.


20. Click and drag a corner of the text box in toward the middle so at least the first word fits within the frame.

21. Double-click the text box to edit it, then put your cursor to the right of “Test” and hit Return or Enter to move the next word to a new line.

22. Drag it over into position on the frame.
23. If there’s a lot of space between your lines and the letters hit the frame, click the down arrow near Line Spacing to bring the lines closer together.

24. Hold your Shift key and select both the text and sticker layers in the Layers Panel.

25. Under the Align menu, select “Center.”
26. To use Print then Cut, select the sticker and text, then select “Flatten” to turn them into a single printable image.



TIP: To make more custom stickers, use the same steps to put more frames on the Canvas and add your text. Remember to Flatten the stickers with their text!

STEP 3: PRINT AND CUT YOUR STICKER DESIGNS

PREPARING
1. Make sure the correct machine is selected above your Canvas.
2. Click “Make.”
3. If prompted, click “On Mat,” choose your mat size, and click “Confirm.”
4. On the Prepare Screen, make sure the Material Size is set to 8.5” x 11” to match the printable vinyl sheet.


5. Click “Continue.”

PRINTING
1. On the Make Screen, click “Send to Printer.”
2. Select your printer from the Printer dropdown.
3. Have “Add Bleed” off since we don't need to add ink to the edges as a buffer.
4. Toggle “Use System Dialog” on to have more control of your printer.
5. Click “Print.”

NOTE: You may need to minimize or move your Design Space window to see the print dialog window.

6. All Print Dialog windows can vary depending on your computer, printer, and materials, but set the Media to an option similar to “Premium Photo Matte” and the Quality to the “Best” option available.
7. Make sure the material is loaded correctly in your printer.
8. Click “Print.”

9. Let the printed designs dry to avoid smudges during cutting.

CUTTING
1. Place the printed designs face up, with the top and left edges aligned along the guide, on a green StandardGrip machine mat.

TIP: The black marks will help your Cricut make the cuts around each sticker in the correct place, but don't worry, you can trim them away from your sticker sheet later.

2. Use a brayer to secure the print to the mat.
3. Select the “Printable Vinyl” setting with “Less” Pressure to make kiss cuts just through the vinyl, not the backing sheet.

4. Make sure the Fine-Point Blade is clean and in the clamp
4. Load the mat into your Cricut so it matches the screen.
5. Press the flashing button to begin cutting.
6. Unload the mat, flip it over onto your work surface, and gently roll the stickers off of the mat.

7. Enjoy your new stickers!