How to Use SVG Files with Your Cricut Cutting Machine

One of the great things about Cricut Joy, Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker cutting machines, is the ability to upload and cut SVG files that you have created or purchased from independent designers, like Especially Paper. Here’s a guide to downloading new projects and using SVG cut files in Cricut Design Space.

How to Convert Cut Lines to Score Lines in Cricut Design Space

When opening an SVG file in Cricut Design Space, every line is imported as a cut line. If your project has folds that are intended to be scored, you'll need to convert the cut lines to scores. Just follow these steps!

DIY Paper Flower: Make a Spider Mum with Cricut Explore or Silhouette Craft Cutter

These paper spider mums are a pretty addition to wedding receptions and bridal showers. If you have a craft cutter like a Silhouette Cameo or Cricut, the paper flowers are super easy to make.

Paper Succulent Tutorial and Templates

I recently crafted a paper succulent to use as a photo prop with new heart plant stakes. It was so much fun to make and such a lovely shade of green that I decided to create a tutorial and offer the cutting files and template so that you can make your own. It's super easy to make!