The Cricut Maker is a must-have tool for crafters and DIYers. It can be used to make intricate cuts in paper, fabric, vinyl and even leather.
With its powerful blades and precise cutting technology, the Cricut Maker can cut through thick cardstock with ease. If you’re looking for a way to customize cards or projects with your Cricut Maker, then learning how to cut cardstock can be a great place to start.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin cutting cardstock with your Cricut Maker, it’s important that you have all the right materials ready. You will need:
- Cricut Maker Machine
- Cardstock of your choice
- Cricut StandardGrip Mat
- Cricut Design Space software
Step 1: Preparing Your Cardstock
Before you can start cutting cardstock with your Cricut Maker, it’s important that you prepare it properly. Start by laying out your cardstock on a flat surface and then use a ruler to measure out the exact size and shape of the item you want to cut. Once you have measured everything accurately, use a pen or pencil to mark the lines for where you will be cutting.
Step 2: Attaching Your Cardstock to the Mat
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Next, attach your cardstock onto the Cricut StandardGrip mat using some double-sided tape or glue dots. Make sure that all four corners are firmly secured before moving on.
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Once the cardstock is securely attached to the mat, it’s time to load it into the Cricut Maker machine. Place it onto the machine’s loading tray and make sure that all four corners are lined up correctly.
Now it’s time to create!
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Now open up Design Space and get creative! Choose from thousands of projects or design something from scratch – whatever suits your needs best! When you’ve finished designing your project, simply connect your machine via Bluetooth and press “Go”.
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The last step is actually cutting out your project! The Cricut Maker will automatically adjust its blade speed according to what kind of material you are using so make sure that you select “Cardstock” as your material type before pressing “Go” again. After a few minutes, your project should be all cut out!
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Conclusion: How Do I Cut Cardstock on My Cricut Maker?
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Cutting cardstock with a Cricut Maker is easy if you have all the right materials ready – like cardstock, double sided tape/glue dots and a standard grip mat – as well as access to Design Space software for designing projects. Follow these steps for an easy and precise way of cutting any kind of card stock with a Cricut Maker!