The Cricut Maker is a powerful and versatile machine that can cut through a variety of materials, including cardstock. Using cardstock with your Cricut Maker is easy and can be used to make projects such as cards, scrapbook pages, home décor pieces and more. Here’s what you need to know about using cardstock with your Cricut Maker.
Materials
The most important thing to consider when using cardstock on your Cricut Maker is the type of material you use. Cardstock can come in a variety of colors, weights, textures and finishes. When selecting cardstock for your projects, make sure that the material is compatible with your machine. Generally, most standard cardstocks are compatible but for best results it’s important to check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Designs
Once you have the right type of cardstock for your project, you need to create the design you want to cut out on the machine. The best way to do this is by using Cricut Design Space software. This software allows you to create designs from scratch or by using pre-made images and templates.
You can also add text and other embellishments to customize your design.
Cutting
Once you have created the design you want to cut out on the machine, it’s time to start cutting! Place your cardstock onto the cutting mat with the side that will be cut facing up. Make sure that it is properly secured in place before proceeding. After this is done, load the cutting mat into the machine and select “Cardstock” as your material setting.
Then simply press “Go” on Design Space and wait for the Cricut Maker to complete its work! You should be left with perfectly cut out shapes from your cardstock that can be used in any craft project imaginable.
Conclusion:
Using cardstock with a Cricut Maker is an easy and straightforward process. All you need is compatible cardstock material and some creativity when designing your project in Design Space software. After setting up everything correctly in Design Space, simply press “Go” on the machine and wait for it to complete its work! You should be left with perfectly cut out shapes from your cardstock that can be used in any craft project imaginable.