Guess what everyone? I've figured out an even EASIER way to do this and it doesn't require printing a jig on a tabloid sheet of paper! I've made a new video about it that well be available on February 29th at 2pm. You can catch here: th-cam.com/video/UnLkvgz5i08/w-d-xo.html Let me know if this helps.
First off, you don’t need the jig. All you need is to put a permanent black marker into the holder and put your mat into the machine without paper. Let the marker create the registration lines permanently on the mat. It also works on the Joy. Then I use the free stickers on Canva that have white borders. I upload all the photos into a file and then I the file into DS. Works just fine.
The registration marks position in the mat preview is not a glitch. They show available print then cut area for the sticker paper format you use. Later in the process you will see another preview showing registration marks "hugging" the image(s), which is how it eventually prints. Your hack is not unheard of but many users don't know of it. It works reasonably well when you add substantial offset to the stickers but it hardly works for the stickers without offset. Then you depend on the standard print then cut and perfect calibration. I'm personally fortunate that my Maker calibrates very well and I don't even add bleed to the stickers before cutting.
Just a couple of extra thoughts on this process for you guys. I did try to print the sticker sheet in "borderless" but this resulted in the stickers being off. I actually think it's a Mac to Printer issue as I noticed some slight size errors when I've printed other things that didn't need to go through Cricut. So for best results use the standard paper size and 100%. Also, consider calibrating your Cricut prior to making the jig just to make sure everything is lining up okay. And lastly, I am using the Cricut beta version, which may make some settings and options available that aren't in the regular version. Let me know how this works for you guys here in the comments! I'd love to know if this has helped up your sticker game.
I appreciate that. I kept trying to shrink it down because I know so many people just want to cut to the chase and not waste time on videos. But at the same time, I think, understanding the thought process behind the method helps to troubleshoot down the line if you run into problems.
Hi Lab Craft. If my printer only prints 8.5 by 11 pages as well as the sticker paper is the same size, how do I maximize the printing area. Please describe each step, as I am very new to this and it is somewhat confusing. Much appreciated!!
So you made the JIG for that exact sticker to cut. So, do I have to make a JIG for each set of stickers that I want to print or will it cut other stickers where it should? I hope that I am making sense.
I have been trying everything to get this to work and your tutorial seems 1000% easier than any others I have come across! I cannot wait to try this tomorrow and comment my results! Also, the link the the template isn’t working if it could pretty please be fixed. Thank you, thank you, 😊 😊🎉
That would explain why nobody downloaded the template I've fixed the link and it is working now. Thanks for pointing that out! Let me know how it works.
If I’m understanding this correctly, since my printer does not print larger than a standard 8.5” width paper, this will not work for me because I cannot print a jig. Is that right? Thanks!
Right you will need access to a printer that can print a tabloid size sheet of paper. I had another TH-cam user that asked if I could print them one and mail it by ordering through my Etsy shop. It’s something I consider offering if more people are interested.
I'm glad you mentioned this, because my printer only prints up to an 8.5x14, But....I was able to find a work around by printing the file to a PDF and having Staples print it for me on an 11x17 for only $0.52 with free pickup. This is an alternative if you still wanted to try it.
I actually went back and was looking at how to get around this and may have found a solution! I’m going to make an updated video later this week that would essentially eliminate the need for a tabloid sheet of paper. It never really occurred to me that I kind of had a little bit of “crafting privilege“ by having access to a printer that printed tabloid sheets. I’ll post that update once I get the video made.
@@MadeWithGrace Hi Grace. Did Staples print on sticker paper? Can you explain in order how to do this process? I am very new to all of this. cannot figure out how to maximize this printing area and I do not know how to change the canvas size in design space. Thank you soo much!!
I have a Gwieke Cloud CO2 laser. I actually made a review video on it a few weeks ago. If you’re interested you might want to take a look on my channel page.
Yes, the same method would work. Whether or not you create kiss cut stickers or dye cut stickers is really just a matter of the pressure used so you’re not cutting all the way through the sticker paper. You would just need to add a couple of squares attached to the image if you wanted the sheet cut down to a smaller size.
I was interested in trying this version of the full page hack, got it all done but when swapping the template to the 12x12 mat cricut just tells me it needs a longer mat, so not sure how you did to get it to work with the 12x12.
It uses the registration marks as a guide. Basically the template is letting you trick the cricut into thinking that you’re printing this letter size on a bigger piece of paper because the registration marks are set on the template where it expects them to be.
Guess what everyone? I've figured out an even EASIER way to do this and it doesn't require printing a jig on a tabloid sheet of paper! I've made a new video about it that well be available on February 29th at 2pm. You can catch here: th-cam.com/video/UnLkvgz5i08/w-d-xo.html Let me know if this helps.
First off, you don’t need the jig. All you need is to put a permanent black marker into the holder and put your mat into the machine without paper. Let the marker create the registration lines permanently on the mat. It also works on the Joy. Then I use the free stickers on Canva that have white borders. I upload all the photos into a file and then I the file into DS. Works just fine.
genius!!
Do you have a video on this?
We need a video on that. Please!!! I hate DS for my images, so don't use it.
The registration marks position in the mat preview is not a glitch. They show available print then cut area for the sticker paper format you use. Later in the process you will see another preview showing registration marks "hugging" the image(s), which is how it eventually prints.
Your hack is not unheard of but many users don't know of it. It works reasonably well when you add substantial offset to the stickers but it hardly works for the stickers without offset. Then you depend on the standard print then cut and perfect calibration. I'm personally fortunate that my Maker calibrates very well and I don't even add bleed to the stickers before cutting.
Just a couple of extra thoughts on this process for you guys. I did try to print the sticker sheet in "borderless" but this resulted in the stickers being off. I actually think it's a Mac to Printer issue as I noticed some slight size errors when I've printed other things that didn't need to go through Cricut. So for best results use the standard paper size and 100%.
Also, consider calibrating your Cricut prior to making the jig just to make sure everything is lining up okay.
And lastly, I am using the Cricut beta version, which may make some settings and options available that aren't in the regular version.
Let me know how this works for you guys here in the comments! I'd love to know if this has helped up your sticker game.
This is Genius! Thank you so much for sharing this method. Can't wait to try it out! ❤🧡💜
You are so welcome! Let me know how it works for you.
Excellent tutorial! I’m so glad you went the long way round too, I think it explains it better. Looking forward to more of your vlogs..😊❤
I appreciate that. I kept trying to shrink it down because I know so many people just want to cut to the chase and not waste time on videos. But at the same time, I think, understanding the thought process behind the method helps to troubleshoot down the line if you run into problems.
This is a great hack! Thanks for sharing. Will try to experiment this with my cameo, see if it works there as well.
Please do! I don’t have a Cameo so I it would great to hear if it works.
Wow, thanks for your tutorial. I think I can work out how to use my samsung laptop use your brilliant process!
Hi Lab Craft. If my printer only prints 8.5 by 11 pages as well as the sticker paper is the same size, how do I maximize the printing area. Please describe each step, as I am very new to this and it is somewhat confusing. Much appreciated!!
So you made the JIG for that exact sticker to cut. So, do I have to make a JIG for each set of stickers that I want to print or will it cut other stickers where it should? I hope that I am making sense.
The jig works for every sticker set. You just need to print each sticker sheet at 100% and line it up like I do in the video..
Genius 🎉 Thank you!!
I have been trying everything to get this to work and your tutorial seems 1000% easier than any others I have come across! I cannot wait to try this tomorrow and comment my results! Also, the link the the template isn’t working if it could pretty please be fixed. Thank you, thank you, 😊 😊🎉
That would explain why nobody downloaded the template I've fixed the link and it is working now. Thanks for pointing that out! Let me know how it works.
thank you
If I’m understanding this correctly, since my printer does not print larger than a standard 8.5” width paper, this will not work for me because I cannot print a jig. Is that right? Thanks!
Right you will need access to a printer that can print a tabloid size sheet of paper. I had another TH-cam user that asked if I could print them one and mail it by ordering through my Etsy shop. It’s something I consider offering if more people are interested.
I'm glad you mentioned this, because my printer only prints up to an 8.5x14, But....I was able to find a work around by printing the file to a PDF and having Staples print it for me on an 11x17 for only $0.52 with free pickup. This is an alternative if you still wanted to try it.
I actually went back and was looking at how to get around this and may have found a solution! I’m going to make an updated video later this week that would essentially eliminate the need for a tabloid sheet of paper. It never really occurred to me that I kind of had a little bit of “crafting privilege“ by having access to a printer that printed tabloid sheets. I’ll post that update once I get the video made.
@@LabcraftStudiowait what?! That’s a new one
@@MadeWithGrace Hi Grace. Did Staples print on sticker paper? Can you explain in order how to do this process? I am very new to all of this. cannot figure out how to maximize this printing area and I do not know how to change the canvas size in design space. Thank you soo much!!
OMG... not sure how ur channel came up but this was a great tip. Im a new follower
Thank you so much!❤
You're welcome 😊
Do you have to have the procreate app to print the template
Nope! The jig is included as a png file. I have a several other videos showing this process using other software too.
Appreciate info on stickers. I do see you have a Laser cutter? What kind is it and what can you cut or engrave? Looking to getting one
I have a Gwieke Cloud CO2 laser. I actually made a review video on it a few weeks ago. If you’re interested you might want to take a look on my channel page.
Great video! Would the same process work if you wanted to kiss cut on a full tabloid sheet?
Yes, the same method would work. Whether or not you create kiss cut stickers or dye cut stickers is really just a matter of the pressure used so you’re not cutting all the way through the sticker paper. You would just need to add a couple of squares attached to the image if you wanted the sheet cut down to a smaller size.
I was interested in trying this version of the full page hack, got it all done but when swapping the template to the 12x12 mat cricut just tells me it needs a longer mat, so not sure how you did to get it to work with the 12x12.
I tell it I’m using a longer mat but I still use the regular mat because it doesn’t need to cut beyond 12”
I tell it I’m using a longer mat but I still use the regular mat because it doesn’t need to cut beyond 12”
Hmm that doesn't work for me, the machine checks the mat length then stops.
How does Cricut know the images are to be cut and where to cut?
It uses the registration marks as a guide. Basically the template is letting you trick the cricut into thinking that you’re printing this letter size on a bigger piece of paper because the registration marks are set on the template where it expects them to be.
Now, if you can just get the Cricut to work after the latest update.😅
Unfortunately I don’t have procreate so I can’t print this
You’re in luck… This weeks video which should drop in a couple of days will actually have a solution to this using….CANVA!
FYI, the template is NOT free, you HAVE to donate SOMETHING to get it to be willing to add to cart to get
It is. You can just put in zero dollars and then you can download.
it didn't let me :/@@LabcraftStudio