How Do I Make Stickers With Cricut and Canva?

The process of making stickers with Cricut and Canva is both fun and creative. With the help of these two powerful tools, you can design and cut out custom stickers for various purposes. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating your own stickers using Cricut Design Space and Canva.

Step 1: Designing Your Stickers in Canva

The first step is to create your sticker designs in Canva. Canva is a user-friendly online graphic design tool that offers a wide range of templates, graphics, fonts, and editing options.

To get started, go to the Canva website and sign in to your account or create a new one if you don't have an account already.

• Create a new design by clicking on the "Create a design" button on the top right corner of the screen.
• Select "Custom dimensions" and set the size for your sticker design. Make sure to choose the dimensions that are compatible with your Cricut machine.
• Now you can let your creativity flow! Use Canva's tools to add text, shapes, images, or even upload your own graphics to create unique sticker designs.
• Experiment with different fonts, colors, and layouts to make your stickers visually appealing.

Step 2: Exporting Your Sticker Designs from Canva

Once you are satisfied with your sticker designs in Canva, it's time to export them so that they can be used in Cricut Design Space.

• Click on the "Download" button located at the top right corner of the screen.
• Select the file format as PNG. This format preserves the transparency of your stickers.
• Your sticker designs will be downloaded to your computer as PNG files.

Step 3: Importing and Cutting Your Stickers in Cricut Design Space

Now that you have your sticker designs ready, it's time to import them into Cricut Design Space and prepare them for cutting.

• Open Cricut Design Space on your computer or mobile device and sign in to your account.
• Create a new project by clicking on the "New Project" button.
• Click on the "Upload" button located on the left sidebar.
• Select "Upload Image" and choose the PNG files of your sticker designs that you downloaded from Canva.
• Follow the prompts to clean up and enhance the images if necessary, and save them as cut files in Cricut Design Space.
• Insert a vinyl or sticker sheet into your Cricut machine, ensuring it is properly aligned.
• Select the cut files of your sticker designs in Cricut Design Space and adjust their size if needed.
• Click on the "Make It" button to proceed with cutting your stickers. Follow the instructions provided by Cricut Design Space to complete the cutting process.

Step 4: Applying Your Stickers

Congratulations! You have successfully created custom stickers using Cricut and Canva. Now it's time to apply them wherever you like!

Carefully peel off each sticker from the backing sheet, making sure not to damage its shape or design. Place them on laptops, water bottles, notebooks, or any other smooth surface you desire.

Remember, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating stickers with Cricut and Canva. Let your imagination run wild, and enjoy the process of designing and cutting out your own unique stickers!