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Thanks Virginia!

Hi Jeanne, as far as I know the Design Space Offset/inset function is working fine. I was using it just yesterday to create insets to fill written texts and it worked as expected. I was using -0.011" insets to fill text with the fine point pen. What kind of results are you getting? If the Offset tool isn't working, try using the reload/force reload setting in the menu bar under "View", or quit DS and empty the cache, then reopen Design Space. I hope you get this figured out!

Thanks for the comment Lucy! Good luck on this project, you got this!

Thanks for the comment! We made these stickers before the Create Sticker function was available in Cricut Design Space. If you want to see how we used the Create Sticker function for 3D inflated Easter themed stickers, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/Z4wNhmSEx1E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FY6zm-I1osjZRh8e

Thank you very much! Good luck with your project!

So happy to hear that! You made my day!

Thanks for the kind words! Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025!

Thanks for the great question! I wouldn't worry too much about puff spreading outwards during pressing...it's not like baking cookies 😀. You might lose fine internal details in graphics though. My advice: if you are worried about your puff vinyl elements squishing together, do a test press and see how the spacing works, then make the adjustments before you press your project. Good luck!

My first thought would be that you would need to apply the first layer to some kind of fabric base. Secondly, even if you did build out multiple layers without "activating" the adhesive from the bottom layer of stripflock, the patch would be too thick to apply to a blank with the original bottom layer adhesive plus heat. I have been meaning to experiment with making a standalone patch with this technique. I might start with a base layer of fabric like canvas cut the fit the base layer of stripflock HTV, then build up the decal. Once the decal is finished, I would try fabric adhesive to apply it to whatever I was making the patch for - hat, bag, etc. I encourage you to experiment!

You can find the full list of our recommeded fonts for small letters here: sniptoit.com/how-to-cut-small-letters-on-a-cricut/. These fonts have been tested to cut out of HTV and adhesive vinyl

My Dad is a retired graphic designer and he gifted me all my brayers and 3M squeegees! This is an acrylic brayer, which I greatly prefer to rubber. You can find many acrylic brayers like this one on Amazon. Thanks for watching!

Yes, the 3D effect is created in Adobe Illustrator using the inflate tool. This is a popular sticker style right now, but the stickers are flat, it is entirely an optical illusion. This is why I recommend printing on white vinyl or sticker paper instead of transparent, to retain the white highlighting that makes the stickers look shiny and puffy.

@ cool thank you!!!

when you layer, you have to take into account cumulative press time for all layers. Every layer I used in this video ended up getting pressed more than once except for the puff. if you press your bottom layers for only a second or two, then I recommend you press your last layer for the lower end of the full press time for that HTV. In this project I was mixing different brands and varieties of HTV which makes it a little trickier. If you are just layering eg Siser Easyweed, it is very easy and you're unlikely to overpress if you do a final 10 second press of your design.

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Thanks Byrd!

Thanks so much for watching! I'm happy to help.

Thanks for watching! How is your machine cutting overall? If you've had a hiatus and now your machine is messing up all cuts, you may be in need of a firmware update, in which case I recommend calling Cricut support. If your machine is only having trouble cutting this specific glitter vinyl, it could just be that material. Each color or variety of vinyl will have a different formulation, and those differences can have an impact on how well the vinyl cuts, so I would do some small test cuts and compare the problematic vinyl to other glitter vinyl that cuts well. Maybe it's just best to try a different vinyl. What brand are you using? I'm a little surprised that your vinyl is shedding glitter that got into your blade housing, I've used glitter vinyl from Siser EasyPSV, Oracal, and StyleTech, and none of them shed. In answer to your final question, yes, you can use HTV instead of adhesive vinyl for many applications, such as on cardstock. HTV adhesive is meant to bond to fabric, but most HTV will also bond to materials like cardstock or wood. It's best to test first, though, because some brands of HTV don't stick that great to cardstock - you can check out my test of tiny HTV letters on cardstock here: sniptoit.com/how-to-cut-small-letters-on-a-cricut/#section2tinyfonts. (I like Siser best for cardstock) So, if your machine seems OK except for cutting this particular vinyl, you might just want to move on to another material. Using the Deep Point blade can help, and I use it all the time for cutting small details, but sometimes it's a lot easier to use something else, especially something that won't mess up your blade housing! I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!

@@SniptoIt Thank you for such an in depth reply!!!! After about 6 months away from my Cricut I had to update all my computers' Design Space and that sent me into a tailspin. Two of my three computers Design Space is no longer compatible with. The computer I bought this year is compatible. Both of the other two are up to date. But I don't think that is my issue. Firmware, maybe but last time I checked, it was also up to date. So I cut a full page of (cheap brand that is no longer available) glitter vinyl and it was perfect. Same brand different color, same design, it chewed up the letters. Cleaned the blade and the next cut was better but the vinyl (I have learned so much about vinyl from your video!!!) was sliding off the backing. I am very anxious to try the reverse weed technique and the box. I think that could really turn things around. Anyway, I thought my vinyl might have dried out, that one color anyway, and bought a brand new roll at my local Michaels of their most new brand that they have switched out for the Oracle and the Siser they used to carry. I hesitate to mention the brand. THAT is the one that just did NOT work no matter what blade or setting and 5 passes or anything and scraped up glitter into the housing, etc. I took my mat still covered with the vinyl and the housing and the vinyl back to the store. They said no one had complained about this brand before and refunded my money. I asked if I had made a mistake and this wasn't FOR Cricut machines but it clearly states on the box that is is for most cutting machines and it was in with Cricut materials. Anyway, I am trying to even clean it out of my machine, the glitter. I am planning to take all the steps you outline and then some and try again. A new housing has been ordered with the fine deep cut blades and I will be reporting back. I already see that the boxes are going to be game changers! Thank you SO much! Loved your video and will subscribe!

The template is available on my website. Go to this link: sniptoit.com/how-to-make-wavy-stacked-text/#template and follow the prompts to download the template file in PNG format.

An intriguing request! Make sure you're subscribed to the channel to get notified when new content is released, and perhaps I'll be able to create the video you need.

@@SniptoIt I am subscribed to your channel can you give me your Instagram account so I can show you some designs and tell me if I am ready to start freelancing or not

Thanks for watching! I really hope your project works out. Remember: test cut, test cut, test cut 😃

I learned so much from your video. Thank you!

@@barbaraarwood9274 you're welcome! thanks for watching,

if you're on a Maker 3, try the aluminum foil setting. That uses the same pressure, and uses the Deep Point blade by default

Hi Susan, before you lock the template layer, use the arrow tool to adjust the dimensions. grab one of the anchor points and pull it until you've got the shape you want. Lock the template layer when you're done and proceed with the rest of the tutorial.

You. can add your own fonts to PhotoPea fairly simply. Open the font pulldown menu, and click the Load Fonts button and then select the font you want to use from your computer. I offer a more detailed overview of this process in an updated video I made here: th-cam.com/video/koiXojv8_X0/w-d-xo.html I have also compiled a list of 20 "groovy" fonts you can try using the wavy stacked text technique...you can check out that list and download new fonts here: sniptoit.com/groovy-fonts-for-wavy-stacked-text/

Thanks so much for the kind words. I recently updated my technique to make it even easier. You can watch the updated tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/koiXojv8_X0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=U2PX48NCriHaVjaL

You're welcome! Best of luck!

@@SniptoIt I am trying this but when I try to edit for Washi Tape it does not give me the option to switch to the Deep Point Blade.

@@frenchy8611 Are you trying to use the Maker3? Try switching to the Aluminum Foil setting...its the same pressure but uses the Deep Point Blade by default. Good luck!

@@SniptoIt yes Maker 3 - Thank you I will try!

Ha ha I wish I had that many subscribers!

@SniptoIt I'm embarrassed 😳 your voices sounded so similar at first, but then I went to his channel, and I could tell the difference, haha

What machine are you using? With Maker/Maker 3 you won't have the option. If you want to use the Deep Point Blade with low pressure, try the aluminum foil setting (turn off multicut) or create a custom setting with with the Deep Point blade and low pressure.

Thank you so much for the kind comment! Keep your eye open for more design space and graphic tutorial videos coming soon!

I'm so happy this video helped you. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you, that is so kind

You're welcome. Happy to help!

that font is called Lobster. It can be found on Google Fonts

Thanks for the kind words Julie!