Sometimes you just want a little extra something for your design space project. You want to step it up a notch but not push it over the top. A really easy way to do that is to create an outline around your word. An outline just gives your project a little pop. It’s really simple […]
How to tips for Crafters and Etsy Shop owners
At Crystal's Crafties I provide detailed tutorials on how to use the Cricut and create other DIY crafts. I also provide step-by-step instructions and tips for creating an Etsy shop and being a successful Etsy seller. When I started with my Cricut and my Etsy shop I found that I was having to look through dozens of websites to get all the info I needed. There just wasn't a one-stop-shop for everything I needed.
That's why it's my mission to provide you with all the info you need to set up your Etsy shop and be a successful Etsy seller. And to get you crafting some of the DIY's you're going to want to sell in your Etsy shop.
If you're struggling with how to use the Cricut, with DIY crafts or your Etsy shop I think you'd really enjoy reading my blog.
What is the Cricut Contour Tool and how do you use it?
The Cricut Contour Tool is really an amazing tool if you know how to use it. Just think of it as a “magic eraser”. You use the Cricut Contour Tool to get rid of cuts you don’t want your Cricut to make. In this tutorial I’ll go over a few different ways to use the […]
How to Connect Cursive Fonts (and how to curve them) in Cricut Design Space
So you’ve downloaded one of those fancy cursive fonts and now you’re ready to use it in Cricut Design Space. You add your text only to find that the letters aren’t connected. Frustrating, right? It’s actually pretty easy to connect cursive fonts and I’ll show you how. As an added bonus, I’ll also show you […]
Knockouts in Cricut Design Space…YES, you can still do it!
Yes, you can still make knockouts in Cricut Design Space! I know there has been a lot of controversy lately about making knockouts in Cricut Design Space since the “Save As” feature was disabled. This is due to some legality for Cricut however, knockouts can still be done. In this tutorial I’ll show you 2 […]