How to Get Started With Cricut Design Space? [Easy Steps]

When you think of using your Cricut machine, a picture of loading mats, cutting materials, and pressing buttons come to mind. But are you aware that your project first gets designed in Cricut’s software - Cricut Design Space? This post is going to cover how you can use this important software to craft your favorite projects.

Are you excited about exploring several things with Cricut Design Space? Below, we will walk you through every step of using this software. Follow this step-by-step tutorial, and you will end up with the project.

Step 1: Download Cricut Design Space on a Device

First, you need to download this software to the device you want to use it. You can find several free versions available. Download it on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices with easy directions. And then, use this software with your Cricut machine. Sign in to it using your Cricut ID and Password. You can proceed next by sticking to the just free account and upgrading in the future.

Step 2: Open a New Project in Design Space

Start with your project by clicking on the New Project option. It will open the canvas. Alternatively, you can click on the green button in the upper-right corner. In the left menu of your canvas, you can see tools that enable you to insert elements. A few of the options are :

• New is for starting a new project.
• The templates option is available with a library of premade elements.
• Users can see all the Make It Now projects in the Projects tab. You can also select premade projects here.
• The images tab is there for the image library.
• The text enables you to create a new text box.
• The shapes option has a library of several shapes that the crafter can use for free.
• The upload tab is there to allow you to upload your images.

Step 3: Create and Edit Text in Design Space

If you want to create a new text box, click the Text button. You will then see a menu on the top. Here, you can change and edit your font as well. Please move to the Font column on the top of the menu and click on the arrow next to it. You then get to see several fonts in the drop-down menu. Select the one you want in your project. Also, you can edit the font style and adjust its size, line, and letter spacing. With multiple edit features in the menu, you can be creative with fonts.

Step 4: Edit Shapes and Images

Open an image or a shape you want to edit. Use it to edit image layers, ungroup, weld, attach, contour, and more. There is also an option available to help you color-sync different layers. Follow the instructions to edit and color syn them in the Cricut Design Space software. Do you want to Undo or Redo, click on your preferred choice from the top menu.

Step 5: Save or Make a Project

Once you have finished working on your project, save it quickly by pressing the Save tab. Please find it in the right corner of your screen’s top. Upon processing on the Make It button, the projects get all set for the cutting mat. When the overview appears, you can determine whether you need to mirror the design. Also, you can plan the material size you want to cut in for your design. When you have finished all these and are ready to go, click the Continue tab. The Cricut software will then sync with the machine you added. Finally, you can start cutting. 

Conclusion

Working with the Cricut machine and its software Cricut Design Space is fun. It is compatible with all of the Cricut machines, and thus you can craft numerous projects easily. All you need is to make the most of it. Download the software, upload images, or use the one it includes. Also, there is an option to edit fonts, shapes, and images.