What Can You Make With Cricut Print Then Cut? 30 Fun Project Ideas

You have a Cricut.

You figured out what Print Then Cut is.

And now you're staring at that beautiful machine wondering:

What can I actually make with Cricut Print Then Cut?

A lot more than stickers.

Don't get me wrong. We love stickers around here.

But once you understand how Print Then Cut works, you can use it for journal kits, bookmarks, gift tags, planner accessories, cards, party decorations, holiday crafts, kids' activities, labels and all kinds of creative paper projects.

So if you're looking for things to make with Cricut Print Then Cut, grab your idea list.

Because we're about to give that Cricut something to do.

What Is Cricut Print Then Cut?

Let's start with the basics.

Cricut Print Then Cut combines your home printer with your Cricut cutting machine.

Instead of Cricut creating the colorful design, your printer does that part.

The process looks something like this:

Create or choose a design → Print it → Let Cricut scan it → Cricut cuts it

Cricut Design Space adds special sensor markings around your printable area.

After printing, you place the page onto your Cricut mat.

Your Cricut scans those markings to determine where the printed designs are located.

Then it cuts around them.

This means you can create detailed, colorful projects without layering a bunch of different colors of cardstock or vinyl.

And that's where the fun begins.

What Can You Make With Cricut Print Then Cut?

Let's look at some of my favorite Cricut Print Then Cut projects.

1. Printable Stickers

We have to start here.

Stickers are probably one of the most popular Print Then Cut projects for a reason.

They're fun.

They're useful.

And they're a great beginner project.

Create stickers for journals, planners, calendars, scrapbooks, gifts, organization and more.

2. Journal Stickers

Make stickers specifically designed for journaling.

Try:

Tiny flowers.

Books.

Bows.

Plants.

Hearts.

Labels.

Quotes.

Mini trackers.

Functional icons.

Affirmations.

Mix decorative and functional stickers on the same sheet so you can actually use them while journaling.

3. Planner Stickers

Print Then Cut can turn your Cricut into a planner-sticker-making machine.

Create stickers for:

Appointments.

Meal planning.

Paydays.

Birthdays.

Self-care.

Cleaning.

Workouts.

Important dates.

To-do lists.

Or just little decorative pieces that make opening your planner more fun.

4. Bookmarks

Bookmarks are an easy project that feels surprisingly satisfying.

Print colorful designs onto an appropriate paper or cardstock.

Let Cricut cut around them.

Then use them as-is or add a ribbon or tassel.

Create bookmarks for book lovers, kids, teachers, holidays or gifts.

5. Gift Tags

Why buy a generic pack of gift tags when you can print exactly what you need?

Create tags for:

Birthdays.

Christmas.

Mother's Day.

Teacher gifts.

Baby showers.

Weddings.

Thank-you gifts.

Happy mail.

You can coordinate the colors and designs with your wrapping paper or gift theme.

6. Printable Journal Kits

This is where Print Then Cut gets really fun.

A printable journal kit can combine several different elements into one creative project.

You might have:

Journal pages.

Stickers.

Tabs.

Tags.

Pockets.

Bookmarks.

Journaling cards.

Affirmation cards.

Decorative embellishments.

Instead of making one item, you're creating an entire coordinated journal experience.

7. Journal Cards

Create little cards for your journal or scrapbook.

Add:

Journal prompts.

Quotes.

Questions.

Affirmations.

Memory prompts.

Places to write dates.

Little stories.

Tuck them into pockets or attach them directly to a journal page.

8. Printable Pockets

Yes, you can make pockets.

Print the pocket design.

Let Cricut cut the shape.

Fold and assemble it according to the project instructions.

Then attach it to your planner, journal or scrapbook.

Use the pocket to hold little notes, tags, cards, photos or other printable pieces.

9. Planner Tabs

Create custom tabs for planners, binders and journals.

You might make tabs for:

Months.

Goals.

Home.

Kids.

Finances.

Meal planning.

Self-care.

Work.

Projects.

Reading.

Hobbies.

Organization can be cute too.

10. Affirmation Cards

Print Then Cut is perfect for little affirmation cards.

Create a set for:

Confidence.

Motherhood.

Creativity.

Self-care.

Business.

Goals.

Rest.

Happiness.

Keep them in a jar, tuck them into your planner or display one on your desk each day.

11. Vision Board Pieces

You don't need to spend three hours flipping through magazines looking for one tiny picture that represents your dream vacation.

Print your own vision board pieces.

Create:

Goal words.

Quotes.

Mini graphics.

Travel images.

Money goals.

Self-care reminders.

Home inspiration.

Hobby icons.

Motivational phrases.

Then let Cricut cut everything out.

12. Labels

Print Then Cut labels can be both useful and adorable.

Create labels for:

Craft supplies.

Storage bins.

Pantry organization.

School supplies.

Planner supplies.

Kids' organization.

Gift packaging.

Office storage.

The colorful design comes from your printer and Cricut handles the cutting.

13. Reading Journal Pieces

Book lovers can get a lot of mileage out of Print Then Cut.

Make:

Book-rating stickers.

TBR labels.

Mini book graphics.

Reading challenge pieces.

Favorite quote cards.

Genre labels.

Book-review cards.

Decorative bookmarks.

Then combine everything into a personalized reading journal.

14. Scrapbook Embellishments

Create embellishments that coordinate perfectly with your scrapbook page.

Try:

Flowers.

Frames.

Labels.

Quotes.

Tags.

Decorative shapes.

Titles.

Themed illustrations.

Print only the pieces you actually need instead of buying an entire pack of embellishments.

15. Memory-Keeping Pieces

Print Then Cut can help turn ordinary memories into little keepsakes.

Create:

Date labels.

Location tags.

Memory prompts.

Mini cards.

Decorative frames.

Captions.

Milestone pieces.

Combine them with photos, tickets and handwritten notes.

16. Happy Mail

This might be one of the cutest Cricut Print Then Cut projects.

Create a little happy mail kit containing:

Mini note cards.

Stickers.

Envelope seals.

Gift tags.

Affirmation cards.

Decorative pieces.

Send it to someone who could use a little surprise.

17. Mini Note Cards

Create small cards to tuck into:

Lunch boxes.

Kids' backpacks.

Gifts.

Packages.

Planners.

Books.

Happy mail.

They can say something encouraging, funny, sweet or completely ridiculous.

Sometimes a tiny note can make someone's entire day.

18. Party Favor Tags

Hosting a party?

Create tags that coordinate with the theme.

Use them for:

Birthday favors.

Baby showers.

Bridal showers.

Graduation.

Girls' nights.

Holiday parties.

Teacher appreciation.

Print Then Cut lets you use detailed full-color artwork without having to recreate everything in layered cardstock.

19. Cupcake Toppers

Create colorful themed cupcake toppers.

Print the designs.

Let Cricut cut around them.

Then assemble them using materials appropriate for food-related crafting.

Suddenly basic cupcakes look like they were made specifically for the party.

20. Party Decorations

Print Then Cut can help create all kinds of paper party details.

Think:

Mini banners.

Table decorations.

Favor pieces.

Food labels.

Signs.

Decorative cutouts.

Photo booth props.

Themed accents.

One digital theme can become an entire party collection.

21. Holiday Printables

This could keep your Cricut busy all year.

Make Print Then Cut projects for:

Valentine's Day.

Easter.

Mother's Day.

Fourth of July.

Halloween.

Thanksgiving.

Christmas.

New Year's.

And all the little celebrations in between.

22. Holiday Gift Tags

Create an entire collection of seasonal gift tags.

You can coordinate them with your holiday wrapping or create completely different styles for different people.

Cute.

Funny.

Traditional.

Colorful.

Minimal.

It's your printer.

Go wild.

23. Printable Garland

Print individual decorative pieces and let Cricut cut them.

Then connect them to create a garland.

Try:

Hearts.

Flowers.

Stars.

Pumpkins.

Christmas trees.

Rainbows.

Books.

Birthday graphics.

Seasonal shapes.

This is an easy way to turn a printable into actual home or party decor.

24. Kids' Activities

Print Then Cut isn't just for grown-up crafting.

Create interactive kids' activities such as:

Matching games.

Sorting activities.

Story pieces.

Reward charts.

Alphabet activities.

Number games.

Color-matching pieces.

Pretend-play sets.

Always design and choose pieces appropriately for the child's age and supervise as needed, especially with small pieces.

25. Paper Dolls and Dress-Up Sets

Create printable characters, outfits and accessories.

Kids can mix and match pieces for pretend play.

Try themes like:

Animals.

Careers.

Fairy tales.

Holidays.

Seasons.

Travel.

Fantasy.

This is one of those Print Then Cut projects where the cutting machine can save you a lot of scissor time.

26. Recipe Cards

Create recipe cards that actually match your style.

Make sets for:

Family recipes.

Desserts.

Favorite dinners.

Holiday recipes.

Baking.

Slow-cooker meals.

Then create matching tabs and category labels.

You could turn the entire collection into a handmade recipe binder.

27. Habit Tracker Pieces

Create little visual pieces to make habit tracking more fun.

You might use:

Stars.

Hearts.

Flowers.

Checkmarks.

Mood icons.

Water drops.

Books.

Movement icons.

Instead of simply checking a box, add a tiny sticker when you complete the habit.

Is it necessary?

No.

Does it make tracking more fun?

Absolutely.

28. Reward Stickers

Create little reward stickers for yourself or your family.

Use them for:

Completed chores.

Reading goals.

Schoolwork.

Habit tracking.

Potty training.

Routines.

Personal goals.

Or surviving Monday.

That deserves a sticker too.

29. Hobby-Themed Crafts

One of my favorite things to make with Cricut Print Then Cut is something based around a hobby you already love.

Try themes like:

Book lover.

Plant lady.

Gardening.

Baking.

Crafting.

Travel.

Journaling.

Sewing.

Camping.

Photography.

Create stickers, cards, tags, bookmarks and journal pieces around the same theme.

30. Complete Print and Cut Craft Kits

Once you're comfortable with individual projects, combine several elements into one kit.

For example, imagine a Girly Book Lover kit containing:

Printable stickers.

Bookmarks.

Reading journal cards.

Book-review pages.

TBR pieces.

Planner tabs.

Printable pockets.

Decorative tags.

Affirmation cards.

Suddenly you're not making one printable.

You're making an entire creative experience.

And that is where Print Then Cut gets really fun.

What Materials Can You Use for Cricut Print Then Cut?

The material you choose depends on what you're making.

You might use:

Printable sticker paper for stickers and labels.

Cardstock for bookmarks, cards and tags.

Printable vinyl for certain sticker and label projects.

Regular printer paper for lightweight crafts, journal pages and testing.

Specialty printable papers for specific creative projects.

Always make sure your material is compatible with your printer and appropriate for your Cricut machine.

Do You Need Special Files for Cricut Print Then Cut?

For many colorful Print Then Cut projects, you'll use a PNG file.

PNG files can contain detailed full-color artwork and can support transparent backgrounds.

That makes them perfect for things like colorful stickers, journal pieces and decorative printables.

SVG files are often more useful when you want Cricut to cut individual shapes or layers.

My favorite beginner shortcut is:

PNG = Think PRINT

SVG = Think CUT

There are exceptions, but it's a great starting point when you're learning Cricut file types.

Can You Use Print Then Cut Without a Cricut?

Technically, you can still use many printable projects without the Cricut part.

You can print the files and cut them with scissors or a paper trimmer.

A Cricut simply makes it much easier to cut detailed shapes and multiple pieces.

So if you find a printable journal kit or sticker set you love but don't own a cutting machine?

Print it anyway.

Grab the scissors.

You're still invited to the craft party.

What Should a Beginner Make First?

If you're brand new to Print Then Cut, don't start with a complicated project containing 62 tiny pieces.

Try:

Stickers

Bookmarks

Gift tags

Journal cards

Affirmation cards

These projects let you practice the basic process without complicated assembly.

Once you're comfortable uploading, printing, scanning and cutting, move on to more detailed projects.

What If My Cricut Cuts in the Wrong Place?

If your Cricut scans the page but the cut doesn't line up correctly with the printed artwork, your machine may need Print Then Cut calibration.

You should also check:

Paper placement.

Printer scaling.

Sensor markings.

Material type.

Lighting.

Your Design Space project setup.

If you're troubleshooting, test the project on inexpensive regular printer paper before using more specialty materials.

Save your good sticker paper until everything is working correctly.

What If I Don't Know How to Upload the Files?

If you're working with a colorful PNG, you'll typically upload the file into Cricut Design Space before preparing your Print Then Cut project.

Once you've done this a few times, it's pretty straightforward.

Upload.

Add to Canvas.

Size.

Arrange.

Prepare for Print Then Cut.

Print.

Cut.

Create.

You've got this.

Print Then Cut Is About More Than Stickers

Stickers might be what gets you started.

But they're definitely not where you have to stop.

That's what I love about Print Then Cut.

A digital design can become something you actually use.

A bookmark you put in your favorite book.

A card you send to a friend.

A pocket inside your journal.

A tag attached to a gift.

A decoration for your child's birthday.

A sticker that makes your boring planner page a little happier.

The printable isn't the finished product.

It's the beginning of the project.

And that's exactly what we're about at Maker Beautiful.

We create printables that give you something to make, organize, celebrate, enjoy or do.

So turn on the printer.

Open Cricut Design Space.

Pick something from this list.

And make something.

Print • Cut • Create • Be Happy.

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