The Maker Playbook
For the machine that's still in the box

Your cutting machine, finally figured out.

One-page printable guides for the two parts nobody explains well: Design Space and your printer. Plus original cut files to practice on tonight.

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Sound familiar?

It's almost never the machine.

It's one setting in the software or the printer, and nobody told you which one. That's exactly what these pages do.

What's inside

Three things, made to work together.

The guide shows you how, the file gives you something to cut, and the printer page makes the sticker come out right.

13 pagesPillar 1

Design Space, decoded

Every button that confuses beginners, one page each.

AttachWeldSliceFlattenContourLayersAlign & distributeResize without distorting TextUpload an SVG without breaking itThe Prepare screen10 shortcuts that save time
Original SVG + PNG

Cut files & first projects

Practice files for every page, five first projects, sticker sheets and planners.

How it works

Five steps. No videos to scrub.

  1. 1

    Find the page

    Search by what's going wrong, like “letters cut separately”, or by button name.

  2. 2

    Print it

    Every guide fits one Letter page and reads fine in black and white.

  3. 3

    Keep it by your machine

    Pop it in a binder next to the machine. No tabs, no scrubbing through videos.

  4. 4

    Follow the numbers

    Numbered steps with real screenshots, in the order you'll click.

  5. 5

    Cut it right

    Practice on the matching file, then make the real thing the same night.

Why pages, not a course

When you're stuck at the machine, you don't want to enroll in anything.

You want the answer to this problem, on the table, right now. So every topic is a single page: what the button does, the steps in order, and the mistake that catches everyone.

We don't try to have the most files on the internet. We give you the right file for each page, so you practice exactly what you just learned.

Free printable

Start with the #1 mix-up: Weld vs. Attach

Get one page from the Playbook free and see if the format works for you.

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$14.90one time
  • One-page guides for every Design Space button that trips beginners up
  • The Print Then Cut & sticker guides: printer settings, paper, bleed, the sensor marks
  • The “it won't read the marks” troubleshooting table
  • Original cut files in SVG + PNG, plus ready-to-print sticker sheets
  • Five first projects with the file, the supply list and the steps
  • Project planner, what-to-buy-first list and a cost-per-piece calculator

No subscription. Not happy within 14 days? Full refund, no questions asked.

Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cricut, Inc. Cricut® and Design Space® are trademarks of their respective owners.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is this a course?

No. There are no hours of video to sit through. Each topic is one printed page you keep next to your machine and glance at while you work.

Which machines does it work with?

The guides are about the Design Space software and your home printer, so the Design Space pages apply to every machine that uses it. Print Then Cut needs a machine that supports it (the original Joy, for example, doesn't). Where a step depends on the machine, the page says so.

Do I need a printer?

Only for the Print Then Cut and sticker pages. Everything else works on screen, too, although most people like having the pages printed.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay $14.90 once and keep access. You'll never be charged again.

How do I get it?

Right after checkout you're signed in, and we email you a personal link that opens your Playbook on any phone or computer. No password to remember.

Can I sell what I make with the cut files?

Yes. You can sell physical items you make with them. You just can't share or resell the digital files themselves.

What if it's not for me?

Ask for a refund within 14 days from your Playbook page or by email, and you'll get your money back. No questions asked.

Is this made by the machine's manufacturer?

No. We're an independent team. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by the manufacturer. We just write the clear instructions we wish came in the box.

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