Cricut Explore comparison chart

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There's lots of Thanksgiving bargains available on the Cricut Explore through the different vendors. Before you start shopping here's a chart I put together to help you pick the right Explore for you. Click the images to enlarge, or download the PDF from here: Cricut Explore Comparison by Narelle

At the end of this post I'll add links to some of the current Explore deals as I find them.

Amazon:
Cricut Explore Air $199.99 (Prime. Free shipping on orders over $35)

Explore Bluetooth Adapter from Amazon $24.15 (Prime)

Cricut.com
Cricut Explore Air $219.99. Use code DOORBUSTERS to get 10% off and free US (continental) standard shipping. Brings price down to $197.99!

Be sure to check out the bundles at Cricut.com. There are various bundles available and depending on the inclusions can be a much better deal. You can use the DOORBUSTERS code on those too!

Explore Air bundles
Explore One bundles


Joann.com
Explore One (grey) online $199.99 with free shipping.
(Paper ad shows in store price for this model as $149. Only available Nov 24, 25 & 27)
Explore Air online $249.99  with free shipping
In store price $199. Only available Nov 24, 25 & 27)

Black Friday Deals

Amazon
CRICUT EXPLORE ONE BUNDLE MAT/TOOLS - Explore One machine with 12x24 standard grip mat, scraper/spatula & two week subscription. $199.99. (Price currently shows as $179!!)
http://amzn.to/1lNUHTF - Click the Explore One bundles button.

CRICUT EXPLORE AIR BUNDLE TOOL/BLADE - Explore Air machine with deep cut blade & housing, basic tool set & two week subscription - $269.99. (Price currently shows as $229.99!!)
http://amzn.to/1lNUHTF - Click the Explore Air bundles button.


Cricut.com
Cricut Explore One� Pink Poppy Machine + Basic Fonts Set. $259.99. (Currently shows as $209.99!) 

http://shrsl.com/?~akyd

Includes:

• Fontastic Fonts Cartridge
• Everyday Fonts Cartridge
• Chalkboard Fonts Cartridge
• Cricut� Cutting Mat Variety 3 Pack

Cricut Explore One� Pink Poppy Machine + Deluxe Starter Set. $269.99

(Currently shows at $219.99!) http://shrsl.com/?~akyf

Includes:

• Cricut Explore Deep Cut Blade with Housing
• Cricut Vinyl Sampler Pack, Home
• Cricut Cutting Mat Variety 3 Pack
• Cricut Transfer Tape
• Cricut Tools Basic Set
• Cricut Iron-on Lite, Red
• Cricut Printable Magnetic Sheets
• Cricut Window Cling, White
• Cricut Stencil Vinyl

Cricut Explore One� Navy Bloom Machine + Adapters Set $189.99 - http://shrsl.com/?~akyj

Included in set:

• Cricut Explore One� Navy Bloom Machine
• Cricut Explore� Wireless Bluetooth� Adapter
• Cricut Explore One� Accessory Adapter and Pen

Cricut Explore Air� Machine + Tools & Mats Set

$279.99 (Currently shows as $229.99!) http://shrsl.com/?~akym

Includes:

• Cricut� Cutting Mat Variety 3 pack
• Cricut� Tools Basic Set
• Cricut Explore� Carry Bag, Gray

Cricut Explore Air� Machine + Deluxe Starter Set
$289.99 (Currently shows as $239.99) 
http://shrsl.com/?~akys

Includes: 
� Cricut Cutting Mat Variety 3-pack
� Cricut Explore Deep Cut Blade With Housing
� Cricut Tools Scoring Stylus
� Cricut Explore Metallic Pen Set
� Cricut Explore Antiquity Pen Set
� Cricut Explore� Carry Bag, Gray


Cricut Explore Air� Machine + Ultimate Machine Set
$299.99. (Currently shows as $249.99!) 
http://shrsl.com/?~akyu

Includes:

• Cricut� Cutting Mat Variety 3 pack
• Cricut Explore� Deep Cut Blade With Housing
• Cricut� Tools Scoring Stylus
• Cricut Explore� Candy Shop Pen Set
• Cricut� Tools Basic Set
• Cricut� Window Cling, Black
• Cricut Explore� Carry Bag, Gray

Cricut Explore Air� Machine + EVERYTHING Starter Set
$379.99 (Currently shows as $329.99) http://shrsl.com/?~akyx

Includes:
� Cricut Cutting Mat Variety 3-pack
� Cricut Explore Deep Cut Blade with Housing
� Cricut Tools Scoring Stylus
� Cricut Explore Calligraphy Pen Set
� Cricut Explore Metallic Pen Set
� Cricut Tools Basic Set
� Cricut Vinyl Sampler, Home
� Cricut Stencil Vinyl
� Cricut Dry Erase Vinyl
� Cricut Transfer Tape
� Cricut Poster Board, Metallic
� Cricut Iron-on Lite, Gray
� Cricut Iron-on Glitter, Red
� Cricut Printable Sticker Paper
� Cricut Printable Iron-on Light
� Cricut Printable Vinyl
� Cricut Printable Magnet Sheets
� Cricut Window Cling, Black 
� Cricut Washi Sheets, Classic
� Cricut Craft Foam, Plush
� Cricut Trimmer Tool
� Cricut Premium German Carbide Replacement Blade

� Cricut Explore� Carry Bag, Gray

Hobby Lobby
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR BUNDLE - Explore Air machine with printable sticker paper, printable vinyl, premium blade, 12 x 12 strong grip mat & 60 day subscription. $229.99. In stores only. 

Joann
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR BUNDLE - Explore Air machine with printable sticker paper, 12 x 12 light grip mat, scoring stylus, candy shop pen set, 5 digital image set, & two week subscription - $229.99. http://www.joann.com/cricut-explore-air-holiday-bundle/14688055.html#q=explore%2Bair&start=1

CRICUT EXPLORE ONE PINK BLOSSOM BUNDLE - Explore One Pink machine with premium blade and 12 x 12 consumable pack & two week subscription. $179.99 http://www.joann.com/cricut-explore-one-bundle/14688584.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=927579&hq_l=14&hq_v=6160e9465e#q=Cricut&start=1

Menards
CRICUT EXPLORE ONE BUNDLE - Explore One machine with vinyl sampler Home 12x12, 12x48 transfer tape & 60 day subscription. $199.99. 
https://www.menards.com/main/p-1444451640019-c-1446215532061.htm?tid=-5138724906106291081

Michaels
CRICUT EXPLORE ONE - Explore One machine with metallic vinyl sampler, premium blade & 60 day subscription - $229.99. http://www.michaels.com/cricut-explore-one-bundle/10432548.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=927579&hq_l=12&hq_v=6160e9465e#q=Cricut&start=12

Walmart
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR FROZEN BUNDLE - Explore Air machine with weeder tool, printable sticker paper, frosted window cling, vinyl sky, vinyl silver, Frozen digital image set, & two week subscription. $229.99. 
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cricut-Explore-Air-Frozen-Bundle/46360465

CRICUT EXPLORE ONE CORAL WM BF BUNDLE - Explore One Coral machine with black pen and adapter & 30 day subscription. $149.99
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cricut-Explore-1-Coral-Bundle/46360467




I'll add more as I find them! :)

Happy crafting!  �

Cricut Explore Air

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

Want to be able to easily make pretty d�cor, personalized gifts, and fun cards for upcoming holidays? Then you need to treat yourself to a Cricut Explore Air� � Cricut's very popular electronic cutting machine. It's the best DIY crafting tool to be developed since the sewing machine!

The Cricut Explore Air is versatile, easy to use, and allows for very precise cuts. It's also incredibly affordable, especially since Cricut generously discounted the cost by up to $200 on the machine and bundles � just in time for the holiday crafting season! 

And you can get FREE SHIPPING in the US by using the code FREESHIPNOV

With the Cricut Explore Air�, you can cut over 60 different types of material, including paper, fabric, plastic and vinyl to name a few. The Explore Air also features Cut Smart� technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from �" tall up to 11�" wide x 23�" tall.

This Cricut Explore machine is called the Air because it has built-in Bluetooth� capability. This means you can use Cricut�s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.

While the Cricut Explore Air is impressive on its own, purchasing it with one of Cricut's bundle offerings makes it even more valuable. Each bundle comes with different accessories that allow you to expand your creativity and make your crafting projects even more simple and fun to create. Plus, by purchasing your Explore Air with a bundle, you're able to save a bundle in the process!

Go to Cricut.com and check out the savings Cricut is offering on their Cricut Explore Air� and bundles today so you can get your very own in time to make this holiday season your most creative one yet!

Happy crafting!  �

Design Space Beta Preview September 2015

Cricut have been hard at work on the next release of Design Space!

I've put a video together to quickly give you a preview of what's coming.

Hope you like it more than I liked making it! (Note the end titles - A Reluctant Video Production) O

Please remember, this is a beta preview. You won't see this in the current production version yet!

Here's the basics of what's in the update:

• Ability to apply patterns to images
• Ability to upload custom patterns
• Image information icon is now displayed in the layer attributes panel
• Vector and basic image uploads is automatically determined by the file type
• Uploaded images now include a preview for both printable and non-printable cut styles
• Slice now creates an additional layer to preserve the color/pattern of both overlapping images
• Edits can be made to individual layers without needing to ungroup first
• Grid lines are now on by default
• Each page in a project must be printed individually when using Print then Cut
• Shift click multi-select images on the canvas/layers panel

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Happy crafting!  �

Cricut: Save on Machine Sets, Materials, Mats + More!

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Have you been thinking about buying a Cricut Explore Air^�? Well, now is the time to treat yourself! Right now at Cricut for just $299, you can get the Cricut Explore Air� + Ultimate Machine Set. This special bundle includes the Cricut Explore Air^� electronic cutting machine, the Cricut^�Cutting Mat Variety 3 pack, a Cricut Explore^� Deep Cut Blade With Housing, a Cricut^� Tools Basic Set, and more! Everything you'll need to make beautiful cards, labels, gift tags, or whatever creations you can dream up is included in this handy set. 

The offer is for a limited time only, so don't miss your chance to get everything you need to hit the ground running in one great deal!  

But wait - there's more!

Get Cricut Material and Mat Sets for Up to 40% Off!
Valid: Now through 9/5

Free Cricut Cut of the Week: Zombies Digital Set
Valid: Now through 9/5

Re-released retired cartridges now available at Cricut!
Valid: For a limited time

Save 10% off all supplies at Cricut.com code: SUPPLIES10
Valid: For a limited time

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!  �

Winner of the Cricut Explore Air Giveaway!

I'm so excited to announce the winner of my giveaway!

Drum roll please!

I'll be emailing you very soon Bonnie! Make sure you look for an email from thenoncraftycrafter@hotmail.com

Thank you to everyone who entered! If only I had 1088 Explores to give away!


Looking forward to bringing you more Cricut Explore tutorials soon.

If you haven't joined my Facebook group yet, you're missing out on so much inspiration! Come on over!!! :)

CRICUT LOVERS GUIDE TO DESIGN SPACE

Happy crafting!  �

New Cricut Explore One Colors!

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

Did you know there are two new Cricut Explore� One machines? These amazing machines are now available in  Vintage Navy and Cherry Blossom -- for only $199.99! 

With the addition of the Explore� One Accessory Adapter and Pen and the Explore� Wireless Bluetooth� Adapter this machine can do everything the Explore Air can do! 

The Wireless Bluetooth� Adapter is currently on sale for $24.99!

Purchase your very own machine in one of these new colours today. Be sure to use the code AUGSHIP at checkout because you'll get free standard shipping on all orders (no minimum)! (USA only)

If pink or navy is your colour... go check them out! 


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

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!  �

Stop reinventing the wheel!

I recently spent most of a day trying to design a birthday card for my Mum. I was having a total design block but had to get it done that night as it was her birthday the next day and I was going to see her that day!

So at about 11pm I suddenly had a brain wave.... "Why don't I look at the Make it Now' projects?

15 minutes later I had chosen the card I wanted to make, selected the materials and was printing and cutting!

Here's the card I selected.

I even had the Cricut Printable Fabric that was used in the card!

Here's my version of the card. I see now that the cake in the Make it Now gallery has been raised with pop dots... but hey... I was in a hurry! O

I embossed the pink layer with my Cuttlebug using a Cricut embossing folder called Carmen.

I was nervous about using the printable fabric but it print and cut beautifully. I've never cut fabric with my Cricut before but the Cricut Printable fabric is great because you don't need any stabilizer! And it's self adhesive!

There's two 8.5 x 11" sheets in the pack so use it wisely my friends. :) And be aware that it's for ink jet printers only and is Non-Washable.

I used the Cricut Explore One for this card. Swapping out the blade for the score tool took just seconds! The One is a great addition to the Explore family and sits very happily beside my Explore Air. O

If you're thinking about buying a Cricut Explore one here's a link that will get you $20 off any Explore One bundle: Explore One bundle offer

Or if the Explore Air interests you here's the same offer for those bundles: Explore Air bundle offer

And don't forget to use the code JULYSHIP to get free standard shipping within the US.

So one card, one bunch of flowers and a nice lunch.... meant one very happy Mother!

Next time you're pulling your hair out trying to come up with an idea for a card... stop trying to reinvent the wheel and check out the Make it Now projects!

Till next time...

Happy crafting!  �

CRICUT: Design Space - Sorting the Custom Materials

Have you had trouble finding a particular material when you click on Custom materials in Design Space?

Well.. did you know you can sort them?

Yes.... seriously... you can!

Here's the list when you first open it. The materials don't seem to be in any particular order... when in fact they are in Cut Pressure order. Materials that require less cut pressure are listed at the top of the list.

(Click images below to enlarge)

It's easy to change the order to alphabetical though. Just click on the Material Name heading.

Wait about 5 or so seconds while the materials are being sorted then they'll appear in alphabetical order from A - Z. Click on the Material Name heading again to sort from Z - A.

To change back to Cut Pressure order just click on that heading.

I hope this was one of those "you learn something new every day" days!

Happy crafting!  �

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INKSCAPE: Converting a JPG or PNG into a SVG

"How do I create a SVG from an image I found on the internet?"

This question gets asked a lot in our Facebook group Cricut Lovers Guide to Design Space...

Well... first, make sure you're not breaching copyright by doing so! You should always respect the intellectual property rights of the artist who created the image. Using unauthorised/licensed images is done at your own risk. Whether they are for personal use or to sell/giveaway makes no difference. 

Obviously your risk of receiving a cease and desist letter is minimal if you're using the image for your own personal use. But if you sell or share the file you made... or a product made with that file... then it's at your own risk. 

Now that we've covered that... let's move onto the tutorial.

In the example below I'm using a free image from https://openclipart.org/
These images are Public Domain images and are free to use, even commercially. For more information on the use of these images click HERE.

If you want to follow along using this image here's the link: https://openclipart.org/detail/46117/flower-six-red-petals-black-outline-green-leaf

You'll notice that there's 4 options when you go to download.

The first option will download the file as a SVG. But doing that spoils all the fun of you learning how to create a SVG yourself. So pick one of the other three options. Generally for the best result you should pick the highest resolution png or jpg image you can... which in this case means the "Big Image".

Click on that button and save the file to your computer. Don't forget to make a note of where you saved it.

Next you'll need Inkscape - If you don't have it installed yet, you can download it from https://inkscape.org/en/download/  Inkscape.org is the only site you should download this from. Downloading it from anywhere else can also add malware to your computer... and no one has time for cleaning that up!

Make sure you download the correct version for your computer.

If you are using Windows there are two versions... a 32 bit version and a 64 bit version. Check your System info (in Control Panel) to verify which version your computer is running.

For Mac users you will also need to install XQuartz. http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/

Finally... let's get started!

Open Inkscape, then click on File, Open (or the File, Open button)

Locate your file and click the Open button.

Click on the image to select it. (If you don't select the image your trace won't happen.)

Click on the Path menu and select Trace Bitmap 

The Trace Bitmap dialog box will open. 

We want to create a group of paths so we'll be using the bottom section of the box.

As we are using a coloured image click on the Colors button.

Next you need to count the number of colours in your image. In this image there are four... red, yellow, green and black (the outline)

If you select 4 from the Scans box and press Update you'll notice that the leaf is black. So the rule I usually go by is the number of colours in the image plus 1

The settings you should now have are:

• Color
• 5 scans (the number of colours in the image + 1 remember..)
• Uncheck Smooth - Smooth applies a "Gaussian blur" to the image. Gaussian blur makes objects appear softer and less clearly defined. You don't want that so make sure you uncheck that box. 
• Check the Stack Scans box - You can have this box unchecked but you'll get a different result. I'll show you that at the end of this tutorial. 
• Check the Remove Background box. This will give your image a transparent background. 

Once you have done that click the Update button. You'll see that all the colours are now correct.

Now click the OK button. You won't notice anything happening because the newly traced image has been placed above the original image.

Click the Close button on the Tracing Bitmap dialog box

Click on the image and move it to the side. You'll notice on the status bar at the bottom of the screen it will show that this is a Group of 4 objects. That's your new image.

If you click on the other flower it will show as an Image in the status bar.

Move that one over to the right out of the way then click back on your new image

Now you need to ungroup this image to see the four different layers.

Click on the Object menu and select Ungroup

Click on the red, yellow and green parts of the flower and move them to the side.

You won't actually be needing those now so you can go ahead and delete them. Just click on each one and press your delete key. (You can also select those three layers at the same time by dragging your mouse around them and clicking delete.)

Now you'll be left with the outline of the flower.

Next we're going to fill the empty spaces with colour. You can use any colour that you like, but for this exercise we'll match the colours from the original image.

From the toolbar on the left click on the Color Picker button. (Shown bottom left of this image and looks like an eye dropper.)

Click on any one of the red petals.

Click on the Fill button (the paint bucket)

Now click on any of the unfilled petals in the new image.

Click in each of the other petals to fill them.

Press the Esc button on your keyboard to deselect the traced flower. (You must do that or your petal will be filled with the next colour.)

Click on the Color picker tool again.

Click inside the green leaf to select that colour

Click the Fill tool

Click inside the leaf on your traced flower to fill it

Press Escape

Click the Color Picker tool

Click inside the yellow area

Click the Fill tool then inside the middle of the flower to fill it with yellow.

Now that all sections of the flower have been filled we can delete the original image. Click on it and press Delete.

Holding down the Shift button on your keyboard click each of the red petals in turn to select them.

Select the Path menu

Select Combine

The petals will now be combined into one image (or path)

You can move the red, yellow and green images to the side

Now we'll create the shadow for the image. The outline of the image is transparent. If we left it that way it would cut like this image below, which would make layering the image difficult. What we want is a solid background.

With the outline selected (either drag your mouse around the flower or click on one of the black lines) click the Path menu

Select Break Apart

The image will be broken up into its individual objects (paths)

Now click the Path menu again and select Union

The image is now one solid path

Move the other components of the flower over the black outline

Select the entire shape (Ctrl A)

Click the Object menu and select Group

Now you're ready to save your project as a SVG.

Click the File menu

Select Save As

Give your file a name

Then click the Save As Type box and select either Inkscape SVG or Plain SVG. Both will work in Design Space so it doesn't matter which one you select.

From a search of the difference between the two types of files: "The Inkscape SVG has additional information added into its format to ease editing within Inkscape"

So pick which ever you want. Inkscape always defaults to Inkscape SVG.

Click the Save button. Don't forget to make a note of where you saved it.

Now that you've created your SVG you can import it into Design Space.

Log into your Design Space account and click Create New Project

Click Upload Image

Click the Vector Upload option

Click the Browse button

Locate the file you saved to your computer and click Open

The preview of the SVG will appear in the preview window.

Add Keywords if desired. Make sure you place a comma between your keywords

Click SAVE

The SVG will appear in your Uploaded Images Library.

Click on it to select it and press the Insert Images button

Because I didn't adjust the size of the image in Inkscape it imported into Design Space quite huge. Simply select the image, go the the Edit panel and adjust the height or width of the image to the size you want it.

 I've changed the height of my flower to 5"

Here is how your preview screen will look when you click Go. The four layers are placed on separate mats ready to cut.

And here's how they look in the Layers panel

You can ungroup them if you wish. And you can change the colour of any of the layers by clicking on the image in the layers panel and selecting a colour from the palette.

If you want to change this image from a cutting image to a Print then Cut image simply select the entire flower and click Flatten from the Layers menu. (Make sure your image fits in the maximum Print then Cut dimensions of:

Chrome: H 8" x W 5.5"
Firefox & Safari & IE: H 8.5" x 6"

The image as it appears as a Print then Cut. Only the outline will be cut.

More info:

Changing the size of the image in Inkscape.

Make sure you lock the proportions so that the height and width will change at the same time.

The default size is set at pixels (px) so click the drop down box to change it to inches.

Then change the size.

Keep in mind that the size you set here will not be accurately reflected in Design Space. Setting the height of the object here at 5" will result in an image that imports at approx 6.24". The reason for that is that Inkscape doesn't properly convert image sizes to inches. But it will be close and you can fix the size when you get it into Design Space. 

Remember the Stack Scans option during the tracing process?

We left Stack Scans checked, however in this example we could have had it unchecked. In both cases we are deleting the coloured sections of the flower anyway, so it doesn't matter which we picked as all we wanted was the black outline.

This shows the different results you would get...

Lesson over! Hope you learned something! O Comments are welcome if you have any questions.

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