Creative Printing

I have good news! Today I explain how to upload the image to the " Cricut Design Space" program step by step so that you can prepare your custom creations.

Steps to follow:

• For this project you only need your computer, the Cricut machine and a lot of desire to learn.
• After you learn to upload the graphics or images you can make your creations in different materials.
• Process:
• The first step is to choose the graph you want to use. For this tutorial I used an image from pixabay . In this link you can find visuals that you can download free of cost.
• In the search area write the name of what you want, in my case I wanted an image of a chihuahua and I chose the illustration option.
• Then press the "free download" button and continue the procedure until the image is downloaded to the computer.
• Enter the company's home page. Press the option in the upper right «Design»
• Create an account if you are new or log into your existing account.
• Press the button «new project»
• Now choose the option «upload» at the end of the left column
• Search your files for the image or graphic you want to use.

Choose the option you want for the cuts of the image. If you are starting, I recommend you use the simplest option and little by little explore more complex cuts as you get to know your team. In this part you are going to select the areas you want to cut out of the image.

The machine will give you cuts with the razor and then you remove those pieces of the printed paper using the recommended tools .

Image shows one of the ears in a lavender and white checker-style plaid design. Each time you press an area you want to cut it will be marked with this pattern. After marking all the cuts you can press «preview» to see a preview of how the piece would look and then «continue» if you are satisfied.

• On the right side you can see another that I prepared with a very beautiful image of a llama.
• Then we proceed to save the image, the program will offer us two options. Save image as a print then cut image -  This allows you to preserve the entire image including the internal and external patterns. Saving as a cut image -  It will only allow to save the outer silhouette as it appears in the image to the right.
• Insert the image you want to work with, the program will show you the last images worked.
• Adjust the image according to the desired size following the margins of the «mat», to prepare yourself for the process of cutting and printing the piece. When you are ready press "make it".
• verify number of copies, measurements, configuration and then press «continue»
• Send the graphic to the Cricut printer .
• After these steps, configure the machine according to the material you are going to work with, insert the material and finish your project.

I hope this post has helped you clarify your doubts about the process or learn how to insert an image into the Cricut design program .

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