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How to use Offset in Cricut Design Space

It’s finally here! Cricut has released the long awaited offset feature and this tutorial will show you how to use offset in Cricut Design Space.  It offers a few different functions and I’ll go over all of them with you.

offset in cricut design space

How to use offset in Cricut Design Space

To create an offset you simply select the word or image you want to offset and the click “offset” in the top menu bar.  An outline will appear around your word or image and you can decide from there to increase or decrease the size of your offset.  Once you have it the way you want it simply click “apply” and a full offset will be created behind your word or image. That is the basic function of offset in Cricut Design Space. 

How to customize your offset in Cricut Design Space

Once you have your basic offset done you have a few different options to customize your offset.  You can choose between rounded and sharp corners.  Most often you will want to use rounded corners but you do have the option for sharp if you design calls for it.  Below is a photo showing the difference in rounded and sharp corners.

offset in cricut design space

You also have the option to weld or not weld your offset.  Most often you would want to weld your offset so that each part of your design stays in place but there may be some cases where you don’t want to weld.  The choice is completely up to you.  The video above shows the difference in welding and not welding your offset.

Offset Menu

Finishing touches for your offset

Also, don’t forget to contour.  Once you have your offset created there may be a few empty spaces in it.  If you like them, leave them in.  If you don’t want them there just use the contour tool to delete them.  The video above shows you exactly how to do this.

I hope you enjoy using the new offset feature!

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Are you crafty or do you have a unique talent? Do you want to learn how to use the Cricut or be your own boss by starting your own Etsy shop?

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.

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