{"id":4686,"date":"2020-11-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpressmu-575498-1860472.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=4686"},"modified":"2021-01-20T07:20:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T07:20:46","slug":"christmas-gift-tags-using-cricut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/christmas-gift-tags-using-cricut\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Gift Tags using Cricut Draw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christmas_gift_tags_cricut_bp-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christmas_gift_tags_cricut_bp-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christmas_gift_tags_cricut_bp-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christmas_gift_tags_cricut_bp-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christmas_gift_tags_cricut_bp-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/christmas_gift_tags_cricut_bp.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Personalize your Christmas gift tags this year with this free Cricut SVG file! Learn how to use the Cricut draw function to easily customize these gift tags.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No gift is complete with a gift tag. These Cricut gift tags are easily cut on the Cricut machine out of cardstock and really elevate your Christmas presents. Use the fonts that I&#8217;ve listed below or play around with your own to give a personalized gift giving experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>If you like this tutorial, join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\">our Facebook community<\/a> where I post<strong> <\/strong>other <strong>free SVG files and resources<\/strong>! I look forward to crafting with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-1024x541.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-600x317.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won\u2019t cost you a penny more)!&nbsp; Read my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/privacy-policy\/\">full disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>MATERIALS FOR GIFT TAGS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1334639&amp;u=1181125&amp;m=51766&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">Cricut Maker or Explore Air 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/281mr\">Cricut Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Hk10yA\">Light Grip Cutting Mat <\/a>(the 12&#8243;x 12&#8243; size)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ne point blade (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZyRcpE\" target=\"_blank\">Cricut Fine Point Blade<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jH8JnG\">Cards<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+69ovviBBmo4ts8Ifqs9Ulw\">t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jH8JnG\">ock<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/2lemw\">Cricut markers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>My free SVG gift tags template (you will need access to my free resource library below)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab the free SVG design file (available in my&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/free-resource-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">free resource library<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 get the password by filling out the form on the sidebar or below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not subscribed? Get access to the free resource library below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fd-form-5f3d7ce31a170f0026cf1b49\"><\/div>\n<script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '5f3d7ce31a170f0026cf1b49',\n    containerEl: '#fd-form-5f3d7ce31a170f0026cf1b49'\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2>HOW TO MAKE THE GIFT TAGS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather watch a video on how to make it step by step, take a look at this video here&nbsp;<strong>(highly recommended!)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WGm9jejQdHY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 1: GET THE FREE SVG FILE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the free Christmas gift tag cut file from the <a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/free-resource-library\/\">Free Resource Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 2: PREP FILE + CRICUT DRAW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upload<\/strong> the file into Cricut Design Space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can cut them out as-is if you prefer to hand write the tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to try out the <strong>Cricut Draw<\/strong> function, do the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the font you would like to use. I am using <strong>Europe Underground<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dafont.com\/europe-underground.font\">free personal use<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/eungr\">commercial licence<\/a>) for the  &#8220;To\/From: Santa&#8221; and <strong>Better Caramel<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dafont.com\/better-caramel.font\">free personal use<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/fontbundles.net\/sronstudio\/157661-better-caramel-font-trio\/rel=lLD7Pe\">commercial licence<\/a>) for the cursive name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resize and play with the fonts until you are satisfied with how they look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT1.png 889w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT1-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT1-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT1-600x227.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to <strong>WELD <\/strong>your fonts together (per gift tag) so that Cricut will cut out words and not individual letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT2.png 892w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT2-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT2-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT2-600x157.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your text layers and <strong>go to &#8220;Linetype&#8221; and select &#8220;Draw&#8221;<\/strong> (instead of &#8220;Cut&#8221;). This let&#8217;s Cricut know that you want to draw these lines instead of cut them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then need to take your font layer and <strong>ATTACH<\/strong> it to the gift tag you are using. This lets Cricut know WHERE you&#8217;d like to draw on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT3.png 889w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT3-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT3-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT3-600x175.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 2: CUT IT OUT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the prompts to cut it out. I used the <strong>heavy cardstock setting<\/strong> on my Cricut Maker with <strong>more pressure<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will draw first and then cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cursive part is only outlined. I just coloured this in with my marker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT4.png 749w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT4-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/04-GT4-600x272.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 3: WEED YOUR DESIGN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully <strong>weed your designs<\/strong>. It should be pretty easy to weed these but still be careful! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>CONGRATULATIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beautiful! You did it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\">Facebook community<\/a> to show off your tags or other things you&#8217;ve used Cricut&#8217;s &#8220;draw&#8221; function on!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personalize your Christmas gift tags this year with this free Cricut SVG file! Learn how to use the Cricut draw function to easily customize these gift tags. No gift is complete with a gift tag. 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