I have been searching for a video on cricut that was actually able to teach, with clear instructions, step by step. YOU are that person. Thank you.

Thank you so much. You do great videos, so clear, no chatter, you are perfect for teaching videos. Again, thank you so much.

THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES!!! I have been trying for 2 days to figure out how to keep items in place! this is the only thing that worked you are a genius!

Thank you for your clear and comprehensive videos. You have solved two of my issues with the files you provide, and very clear instructions. It's been hard to find anyone to answer my specific questions, and here you've answered two in a row exactly and solved my problems - thank you! Subscribed 🙏✨🌟🌙

Thank you so much! My brain is going wild with the possibilities! I have tried it and can’t thank you enough! Vicki

I've been working on addressing envelopes for my wedding and have been going round and round trying to figure this out. THANK YOU, your video explained it perfectly and my project is in full swing because of you.

Just wanted to say thanks and that this is Brilliant! It does away with the guess work about mat placement when my 12x12 paper has odd shapes already cut out. I just put the paper on the mat and find the numbers for the available space. Then I can plug that into Design Space on your template. I'm very happy as it just worked perfectly. Now I can use every scrap of my papers - well almost.

Thank you so much for the free file. I love it. It will help me out tremendously. You are awesome.

Thank you so much for this! You just saved my crafting!!

I just cut a 7cm square from an A4 sheet of paper 7cm in from the left and 7cm down from the top. Worked perfectly! Thank you so much :-)

Great video and template! And DS opens up okay for me, as explained in the video.

Wonderful!. You just saved me some frustration, thanks

This one is a very hepful Video. Thank you so much

This is great, thank you for sharing!!

Have downloaded it and hope to use it soon. Thanks.

Thank you for sharing this! How i wish @cricut would have a native preview of the mat on the design space so we can directly place it as we go.

This was great. Thank you soooo much.

Hi There, thank you for the video. I appreciate the great tutorials. I have subscribed to your channel

I hope that Cricut sees this video, as this was the original reason I purchased one (cut playing cards out with precision) - only to find out it's more a device for someone looking to start an etsy store.

Great! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Kay!!!

omg. thank you. you saved me from destroying my cricut!!🤣🤣🤣

This is a problem I’ve been trying to figure out with my Cricut Maker I got this past Christmas 2019. I have the latest updated software and new design space. I went to the address you have linked below but it no longer works. Any suggestions on where to get the image of the Cricut grid mat? Thanks for all the work you put into both Cricut and Silhouette. I have both machines but I think I prefer Silhouette software. Patricia

@cleversomeday

4 жыл бұрын

Try the alternate link at the bottom of the description above.

Why in the world has Cricut not allowed us free reign in the canvas where we can design and cut in any direction we want? Any ideas on that?

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

I do not know why they went away from the WYSYIWG paradigm that other programs use and that Cricut used before Design Space or why they won't bring it back.

@chutybutyful

6 жыл бұрын

CleverSomeday Had I known or had seen your video here prior to my purchase I would have gone another way. Maybe there’s hope. In the meantime You definitely saved my bacon! Thanks again....

Thanks!

Thankyou! I've literally been watching multiple videos and none have been clear on how to do this. Crazy how design space does not have a "leave in place" button...

So would you always open this file and then use save as on every file? Great idea! thanks

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you would have to start here whenever you want this functionality

Hi! First time here. New to Cricut. Was SO excited to find your instructions on how to center my design on the mat( to print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper). Been really struggling. However, I tried both of your links and received the same message as follows: "Not supported by Maker: Image too large. Reduce image size to 6.75" x 9.25" or less." I am running Cricut Design Space 4.1.0 on Cricut Maker. Is there a way I can use your template? Your help would be most appreciated!

@cleversomeday

5 жыл бұрын

You can ignore that message because you are going to turn off the elements that are causing the error before you go to make it.

@dorothygrissom1846

5 жыл бұрын

@@cleversomeday I'll give that a try. Thank you!

I'm curious, what is it that makes this work? You have your image where you want it, you hide the template mat, then you select all and then attach, correct? How does the image attach to the template which is hidden? I just need to understand what makes it work. Thank you!

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

Notice the extra circle on the layers panel. Its the key. I explain how to use a reference shape in this video. same idea. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fY2L27iPZ6_XppM.html

@Aljobritt

6 жыл бұрын

This works!!!!! Thank you, Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

I’m so sorry but I cant figure out hoe to get your mat. The links I see only take me to the Cricut homepage. Nothing else. Both links 68 and 86. Am I missing something? Love your videos

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

Are you clicking the hotlinks above, because they are truncated. That said...unfortunately, Cricut loses files from time to time. They are both working for me at the moment. I would suggest you try again later.

@chutybutyful

6 жыл бұрын

Yes they are fine. My fault. I was trying to do this on my iPad, whereas when I came back on my MacBook it was smooth sailing all the way. You're instructions were very clear and life saving! It kept my sister and I from killing one another! Lol.. Subscribed. ❤️

Do you have other templates like the 4.5 by 6.5 Cricut mat?

@cleversomeday

3 жыл бұрын

no, but that's a good idea!

I’ve tried both links and this is what pops up on both: “Safari cannot open the page because the address is invalid.

Thank you for this awesome work around. However, Cricut needs to fix this.

I just tried this with Design Space 7.20.88 and Maker 3 and it isn't working. My project has a CUT layer and and an ENGRAVE layer; it's intended to go on acrylic so precision is mandatory. The CUT layer is basically a rectangle with eight circles inside, and the ENGRAVE layer is words that are near each circle. I already have the objects on the ENGRAVE layer attached so they stay in position relative to each other. If I follow your steps then the whole project goes to ENGRAVE which isn't what I need, and it moves to the upper-left corner when I go to make it. If I omit the SELECT ALL-ATTACH step then my CUT and ENGRAVE stay separate, but again it moves to the upper-left corner. Any ideas?

@cleversomeday

Жыл бұрын

You can change the operation on a layer within an attached set, but here is what I recommend for engraving now. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJ1spsqrncq8k9o.html Be sure to read the video description because the steps for keeping the mat loaded have changed.

@stevegodun

Жыл бұрын

@CleverSomeday Thanks for the info; it was informative. My project, however, doesn't fully work like yours. I'm starting with an 8x10 acrylic sheet that I'm cutting shapes out of, then engraving the cut shapes. Am I correct in understanding that the "correct" process would be to first cut my shape from acrylic, then cut a jig from card stock, then re-mount my acrylic in the new jig and engrave from there? It just seems like there should be a way to cut and engrave my acrylic all in one go, swapping tools as necessary. Or am I expecting too much from Cricut?

@cleversomeday

Жыл бұрын

@@stevegodun The Cricut can not cut acrylic so there's that. If you were going to use a material that could be cut with the Cricut, such as craft plastic, you would want to engrave first, then cut. That is the order Cricut goes in already so no additional hacks would be necessary except to choose a material setting that allows use of the necessary tools. Please do not hesitate to contact me via cleversomeday.com/contact so I can help you with the workflow you need.

I sorry but I can’t get this link to work. I even logged in

You have saved me hours of frustration. You need to work for Cricut, because their after hours "customer service" people have apparently never seen or used a Cricut. Is there any way to eliminate that dot at the top left? I think it's there as a reference point for the machine.

@cleversomeday

5 жыл бұрын

no, sorry. the dot at the top is the hack that makes this work.

Hey, I have just tried this but cricut wont let me continue, because it is set as ''Score'' the guide circle you made. :( Is there any way to over-go it?

@ellyonartgaming

2 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: I have changed it to ''Cut'' and it works now. It cuts a tiny circle on the mat but as far as it works, I am happy. :D Thank you

@cleversomeday

2 жыл бұрын

@@ellyonartgaming Assuming its not working on score because you are using a Maker, you can edit tools from Scoring wheel to scoring stylus so it can pass the tool check empty. Cut is also fine, too. That's why the mark is tiny.

I enjoyed your wysiwyg video for cricket mats. Where do I find the download file?

@cleversomeday

3 жыл бұрын

the DS project is linked in the video description above

Hi where can I find the template please and how do I get it onto my design space x

@cleversomeday

3 жыл бұрын

DS has changed the way files are shared and this template is likely no longer working. However, you can use this method, which requires no special file kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIVrj8-Cm7vgm8Y.html

Does this only work when creating a new project? I tried it using an existing project using both links and my canvas just reverted back to the normal canvas. Can someone please help.

@cleversomeday

5 жыл бұрын

yes unfortunately you have to open this file every time as DS does not allow cut and paste between projects.

@barbra429

5 жыл бұрын

@@cleversomeday thank you

starting in "00:29" , you know the hanger type of thing in the top middle corner, my cricut mat is in upside down.. i have tried lots of time... couldn't figure it out. Please help me with that

@cleversomeday

3 жыл бұрын

Cricut mats are reversible in that they can go in either with the hanger slot up at the top or at the bottom.

@nishimranjit2755

3 жыл бұрын

@@cleversomeday yeah but how? please let me know

@cleversomeday

3 жыл бұрын

@@nishimranjit2755 just turn the physical mat around. its symmetrical so it doesn't need to change on the screen.

@nishimranjit2755

3 жыл бұрын

@@cleversomeday thank you for you rresponse but how? i am using cricut design space

@cleversomeday

3 жыл бұрын

@@nishimranjit2755 I must not be understanding your question correctly. Please contact me at cleversomeday.com/contact so I can help you.

I cant get this to load in my design space is something wrong with it?

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

No, DS is glitching and none of my projects will open for the last couple of days. See if this link will work for you. Otherwise, check back later. Sorry.

@jessicaliepke8644

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I have been trying with no luck, is there a way for you to send that image via email? Jessica.liepke@aim.com.. I have wooden hearts and circle I am trying to write on but can't get it lined up and it's driving me crazy because I am wasting so much pre cut wood that I bought.

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

It is a DS file so there is nothing to email. (You should probably edit this post to remove your email address.) I am working this issue with support. In the meantime you can use this method kzread.info/dash/bejne/fY2L27iPZ6_XppM.html

I even searched for mat template 12....... doesn’t come up

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

The link in the description above should work, then save to your projects. If it doesn't, try again later. It won't come up in a search as its my personal share.

@cleversomeday

6 жыл бұрын

You are on a computer, correct? You can't open shared files from a mobile device.

How do I get the free file?

@cleversomeday

3 жыл бұрын

links are in the video description

A year later.. have Cricut made a way to do this normally yet, instead of this hack way, thanks!

@cleversomeday

5 жыл бұрын

unfortunately not, and its been this way for all 4 years of Design Space, even after a complete overhaul. However, there is some hinting that Cricut is relooking at this, so make sure they hear from you.

@stuffstuffstuffyay

5 жыл бұрын

CleverSomeday how silly! Thanks for your reply!,