Wine glass box FREE Design Space cut file

Today I have a free cut file for you!

Have you etched a wine glass as a gift for someone?

Well, here's a box for you to package your finished project in. This box is made entirely of free shapes from the Design Space image library.

And because stemless wine glasses are so popular now you'll find a cut file for both stemmed and stemless glasses.

And I've included 3 different lid styles!

The box is very easy to assemble. Just remember to only cut the pieces you need.

You can either hide the parts you don't want to use in the Layers panel, or just click on the layers you want to cut when you get to the cut screen.

The box section is in two parts so that it will fit on 12" x 12" cardstock.

The stemmed box when assembled is 3.25" x 7.25".

The stemless box when assembled is 3.25" x 5".

Here's what you'll see when you open the project.

If you want the glass shape to be cut from the box be sure to select the entire box and the glass and click Attach. If you don't want the glass shape to cut (so you can use it for any other purpose) you can hide it in the Layers panel.

You can add any shape to the box. Just remember to attach it!

Please feel free to use this cut file for packaging products you sell.

However, please don't share or sell the cut file. Please send your friends to this blog to get the cut file themselves. Thanks!

Here's the link to the Design Space file.
https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/34646499

Happy crafting!  �

Using Bulletto Killa font in Inkscape

Bulletto Killa is a great free non-commercial use font available from Dafont.com. You can download it from here: http://www.dafont.com/bulletto-killa.font

It has similar swooshes to the Brannboll Font. However, the swooshes from Bulletto Killa don�t work directly in Design Space. This is how you�ll be able to use them.

• Click on the Text tool in Inkscape

• Click on the canvas to see the cursor (Don�t click and drag. Just click!)

• Type your text

(You can zoom your screen in by pressing the plus key on your keypad)

• Position your cursor inside the word (either use your keyboard arrows to move it or single click inside the word)

• Click the down arrow on the list of fonts (top left of screen) then scroll down and select Bulletto Killa

Your text will change

• Move your cursor to the end of your text and type an underscore _

You will get this result

•  Type another underscore and you�ll get this result

•  Type one more underscore and you�ll get this result

• If you want this look type two hyphens after your letters instead

• Once you have your text how you want it click on the selection arrow (top left of the toolbar)

• Click on your word to select it if necessary

• Click the Path menu, then Union. This will weld your letters together (so they don�t cut as separate letters) and convert them to a path so that Design Space can read it.

• Click File, Save As

• Select a location for your file and give your project a name.

•  Save as an Inkscape SVG (Or Plain SVG. Both will work.) 

You�re now ready to import your word into Design Space. 

Be aware, your word has been converted to an image. Therefore, you won�t be able to edit the text in Design Space. (Or Inkscape for that matter.)

If you want to change the text you will need to recreate it in Inkscape.

There are two other versions of this font - Bulletto Molino and Bulletto Alto. You can get them from www.zetafonts.com

Happy crafting!  �

CTMH Artistry Handbook image codes

If you're familiar with the edited cartridge handbooks I do you've probably been waiting for the Artistry handbook to appear.

If you don't know what I'm talking about read this: 
http://www.thenoncraftycrafter.com/p/image-codes.html

Well, It's done! I will be adding the link to the handbook to the above page in a week or two.

But if you don't want to wait that long... you can get it right now just by visiting my Facebook group: CRICUT LOVERS GUIDE TO DESIGN SPACE

If you're not a member... where have you been? And why are you still here reading this? Click here to join! O Post and say Hi! O

Happy crafting!  �

FREE: Sideways Box card cutting file

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. 

Hi crafters!

Today I'm sharing with you a FREE card base called a Sideways Box Card.

One of my friends Sharon (Skippy's Place) saw this card style on a CTMH blog called Scrappy Matters.

Sharon told me I had to create a cutting file for the Explore so she could make one without having to measure anything! So I did what I was told and here's the result. (Link to the cutting file is at the end of this post.)

The "Just Because" image is from the Paper Lace cartridge. Image number #M46F66. This beautiful image is included in the Cricut Image subscription. This image is not included in the cutting file.

Here's the link to Simone's (scrappymatters) blog post where you'll find instructions on how to make one yourself without a cut file. (The measurements are in metric.)
http://scrappymatters.com/2015/06/fancy-fold-sideways-box-panel-card/

Simone found the original tutorial for this card style on a video by Dawn Griffith. Dawn calls it a Step Panel card. Here's the link to that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ-hMjA2Afw

Even though this is a Sideways Box card.... you can also turn it around and use it upright like I did in this example.

         

The finished card measures 5.5" x 4.25" and folds flat to fit into an envelope.

And it has room on the back for writing your message. 

Image is from Kadoodle Bug Designs - PTC Cutie KaToodles - Seashell Crickets
Image is not included in the cutting file. 

Here is the link to the Design Space cutting file. All images used in the file are from the Basic Shapes in Design Space and are therefore free.

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/28673879

Hope you enjoy the new file! Please let me know if you have any problems cutting it. 

(I will add a CCR file asap!)

Other products used:

Cricut� Cardstock, Navy

Cricut� Cardstock, White - I used the white cardstock for the Print then Cut on the Cuutie KaTootles image. I used the rear feed tray on my printer (Epson WF-7620). It cut beautifully on my Cricut Explore Air using the cardstock setting!  I did trim off the eyelashes though as they were so thin they shredded slightly. 

Patterned paper was from my stash.  One is from a 6x6 bundle called Delightful from Authentique Paper. The other one is from another 6x6 bundle and is still buried under the rubble on my desk!

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Happy crafting!  �

Which program works with which Cricut?

Confused about which software program will work with your Cricut? Maybe this diagram will help. O

Click image to enlarge.

Happy crafting!  �

Design Space Review update and Cricut Explore Air Giveaway!

Hi everyone

Back in February 2014 (wow, time flies) I did a review of the just released Design Space program. At that stage I didn't even have a Cricut Explore and didn't see myself getting one as I was happy with my Expression and my Silhouette Cameo.

If you read my review http://www.thenoncraftycrafter.com/2014/02/cricut-design-space-first-impressions.html you'll see that I wasn't overly impressed at some parts of the Design Space program.

Fast forward to today... I have two Explores, the Expression only comes out when I'm helping someone with a problem they're having with Cricut Craft Room and the Silhouette is packed away! O

Many of the issues I mentioned in my review have been fixed or added (such as an align feature and the slice tool) or are slated for a future update, such as:

• bigger Print then Cut - (which wasn't even in the first version of Design Space)
• Offset shadows

Since the release of the desktop version of Design Space Cricut have also released iPad/iPhone/iPod versions of the Design Space and Android versions are currently in development.

And there is now a monthly or yearly Cricut image subscription available which gives you cutting access to over 30,000 Cricut images!

Also coming is:

• Print then Cut for the iOS app
• An offline version of the iOS app
• Ability to use the Imagine Colors & Patterns cartridges. Also to scale/move the Imagine patterns to fit the image you are using AND the ability to import your own patterns to flood fill images.
• Ability to select from different paper sizes on the Desktop version. (That function is already available on the iOS apps.)

What I'd still like to see added:

• Ability to easily curve text along a path
• The DS iOS app to be available in all iTunes stores. Currently if you're not in the US, Canada or UK you have to create a US iTunes account to access the app. 

All in all there's a lot to love about Design Space now.  And the difference between the Explore and the Silhouette is night and day! I can honestly say there's hardly a day goes by where I don't use my Explore. And if I ever get crafters block and can't think of something to make, I just head to the Make it Now projects in Design Space and find something there. If this keeps up I might just have to change my name from the Non-Crafty Crafter!

So, the word "Giveaway" in the post title might have caught your eye...

Well, the folks at Cricut have generously given me a Cricut Explore Air to give away.

Click here to complete the giveaway entry form:

ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED.
Winner will be announced on Friday. Thank you to everyone who entered and shared how they got started on their craft journey! 

Important info:
Entry is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States who are at least 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited.

No purchase necessary to enter.

One entry per person/email address only. Duplicates will be deleted. 

Entries close 11:59pm DST, Monday, 10th August 2015. 

The winner will be selected using Random.org and announced on Wednesday, 12th August 2015. 

Winner will be emailed from thenoncraftycrafter@hotmail.com so make sure you add that address to your safe list! 

The winner will also be announced here so make sure you click on the Join this Site button in the sidebar so you don't miss it!

And lastly, the winner will also be announced in the Cricut Lovers Guide to Design Space Facebook group, so if you're not a member there head on over and request to join! If you have friends or family who have an Explore or are thinking of buying one, send them on over too! There's lots of info available for newbies and experts alike!

WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED: http://www.thenoncraftycrafter.com/2015/08/winner-of-cricut-explore-air-giveaway.html

Happy crafting!  �

CRICUT: Design Space iPhone app has been released

By now you might have seen posts over at Cricut Lovers Guide to Design Space from some very excited members who are using the just released Design Space iPhone app.

Yes, the app has now officially been launched!

If you haven't found it here's the link to download it from the App store.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cricut-design-space/id749471884?mt=8

If you're not in the US, Canada or UK you will have to create a US iTunes account to get the app.

Here's more info on that: http://www.thenoncraftycrafter.com/p/info-for-cricut-users-outside-us.html


You can now use the Design Space app on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices.  If you already have the iPad app installed, make sure you update it because it now has new features! And work has started on an Android app too! (Check this post for more info: http://www.thenoncraftycrafter.com/2015/06/cricut-ipad-app-news-and-more.html


What's new in the app:

• There's an in built camera option you can use to overlay your project images over a real life background. This helps visualise the finished project. 

• You can now use the Hide Contour feature to hide parts of an image

• The basic shapes tool has been added so you can quickly add a score line or squares, circles, stars etc to your canvas.

• There are also Bug fixes and performance improvements in this update.  If you have feedback for PC you can use the feedback option in the menu. 

Now, you can design and cut with the Cricut Explore pretty much anywhere! 

Happy crafting!  �

CRICUT: iPad app news and more

I love the Design Space iPad app! I keep thinking it would be awesome if there was an iPhone app as well.

Because there�s some days when I�m out and about without my iPad (that thing gets heavy once you put a case on it) and I have some free time while I�m sitting waiting for an appointment, or having a coffee.

Once I�ve run out of lives on Bubble Witch 2 it would be fun to play with the app.

Well��.. Guess what?

There�s now a Design Space iPhone app and it�s amazing!

The app now works with

iPhone 4, 4s

5, 5S, 5C

6, 6 Plus

iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4

iPad Mini, Mini 2, Mini 3

iPad Air, Air 2

and even

the iPod Touch 5th Generation!!

Any Apple mobile device that runs iOS 7.1 and above can now use the app!

There's also an update for the iPad app for those that are using that!

The Cricut Product Experts are currently testing the new app and I am now able to share some screenshots and info with you. I don't know the exact release date yet but as soon as I have more information (and I'm allowed to share) I'll let you know!

And for all of the Android users out there who have just thrown their Samsungs at the wall.... your app is being developed too! Cricut haven't given us a release time frame yet, but they have heard your requests and work is well under way! So stay tuned! 

The Adroid app will support:

• Galaxy tablets that support Lollypop, KitKat and Jellybean (wonder if there's a Tim Tam version....) 
• Galaxy phones: S3, 4, 5 and 6
• Galaxy notes 4/5

And it's not just Samsung users that will be able to use the app. While the user experience is optimised for the Samsung Galaxy it should work with all Androids.

So back to the iPhone app...

Here�s some screen shots to give you an idea of what to expect. Keep in mind these are from the Beta iPhone app, so there could be changes before the app is released.

The iPhone app works basically the same as the iPad app. The app detects the device that's being used and reconfigures the user interface. That means that no matter what size screen you're using everything will still fit on the screen.

You'll see the Make it Now projects just as you do on the iPad app and the Web version of Design Space

 

You can set up your Explore straight from the iPhone app

 

Click the menu icon to select from the different Make it Now categories

This is how your screen will look in portrait view. On my iPhone 5 I can see four icons along the bottom.

Turn your iPhone around and your screen changes to landscape mode. 

Now I can see nine of the ten icons.

Click on the Image button and select the Categories menu. You'll see all the different categories of images here.

Or, click on the Cartridges menu and either scroll through the list or type the name of the cartridge you're looking for in the search box.

The Group, Attach, Weld, Slice and Flatten options are found in the Actions menu.

The sizing, rotation, flip and position options are found in the Edit menu.

Click the Text button and type your text.

Then click the Edit button to change your font. You have all the same text options as the Web version. You can even install the same fonts you have on your computer by using an app such as AnyFont.

But, I've saved the coolest feature till last!  

The iPhone app and the new version of the iPad app have an awesome project preview camera. Design your project 

then click on the camera icon. Point your iPhone/iPad towards the wall/cushion/canvas/mirror/anything at all and you will see exactly how your project will look! 

Imagine being able to see what your wall art will actually look like before you cut it out!

There's plenty more in store from Cricut in the coming months! 

The Cricut team are busy working on:

• An offline version of the iOS app
• The Android app
• Larger size Print then Cut
• Print then Cut for the iOS!
• Offset shadows (yes, really!!!)
• Ability to use the Imagine Colors & Patterns cartridges. Also to scale/move the Imagine patterns to fit the image you are using AND the ability to import your own patterns.
• Ability to select from different paper sizes on the Desktop version. (That function is already available on the iPad app.)

What isn't planned:

• Offline version of the Desktop (PC & Mac) app. 

What I'm still waiting for:

• The app to be available in the Australian/New Zealand iTunes stores (as well as everywhere else that needs it.)

Hopefully there's some good news in there for everyone!

Happy crafting!  �

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