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How to Setup Cricut Machine for Beginners in Easy Steps

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Crafting has always been my favorite hobby, so I bought a Cricut machine to create more fascinating projects. As it was delivered to my door, I just got super excited. I unboxed it, pulled out the machine, and placed it on my desk. The box also contained wires, a mat, and a tiny blade. I was so excited when my new Cricut machine arrived, but my excitement quickly faded when I struggled to set it up. I read the user manual to setup the machine and followed every instruction. But nothing worked even after putting in so much effort, from turning on the machine to connecting cables and downloading Design Space. After some extra effort and thorough research, I successfully set it up. I’ll share with you what worked for me. If you are a beginner who wants to learn how to setup Cricut machine , follow the steps in this write-up. Key Considerations Before Setting Up a Cricut Machine Proper setup is essential to ensure your Cricut machine works efficiently for crafting. But there are certain th...

How to Slice on Cricut Design Space: A Beginner’s Guide

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In this guide, we are going to learn how to slice on Cricut so that you can split your letters and images in the easiest way ever. This blog will also provide you with an expert how-to guide, along with some helpful tips and tricks to get started. The Slice tool is a useful tool for creating complex designs, such as cutting out a shape from within another or modifying text by creating split monograms. By overlapping shapes and using the Slice tool, you can create new cut paths and remove unwanted parts of an image. Note: The Slice tool can only be used when exactly two visible layers are selected. What Does “Slice” Mean in Cricut Design Space? In Design Space, “Slice” refers to a tool that divides overlapping shapes or text into separate layers, creating new cut paths. How it works: When you select two overlapping shapes and use the “Slice” tool, Cricut will analyze the overlapping area and create new cut lines. Result: You’ll end up with multiple new ...