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Cricut: How to Make Easter Gift Bags

Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
10 - 30

Find use for your iron-on vinyl scraps with these quick and easy Easter gift bag ideas! The Easter gift bags are ideal for both children and adults and are the perfect size for housing handmade chocolate treats.

Discover three ready-to-cut Easter gift bag designs using the Cricut Design Space project link below. All you need to do is resize, add your name of choice, and you're good to go!

Project and instructions by Aisha Cluitt

Cricut Design Space Project Link: Easter Gift Bags

Discover more Cricut Easter projects ideas here >

Please note: This project contains paid-for content from the Cricut Design Space app. Screen reference images are taken from the desktop version of Design Space. This project has been created using the Cricut Maker; however, it can be recreated on the Cricut Explore and Joy digital cutting machines too.

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How to make

You will need
  • * Cricut Design Space app installed on a laptop, desktop or mobile device
  • * Cricut Maker 3 - a Cricut Explore 3 or Cricut Joy can also be used
  • * Cricut Basic Tool Set
  • * Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat
  • * Selection of Cricut Everyday Iron-on Vinyls
  • * EasyPress Mini
  • * Cricut Heat Resistant Mat
  • * Drawstring Cotton Bag/s
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Step 1

Start by opening the project in the Cricut Design Space app using the project link at the top of this post, or alternatively use this link - https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/6377fc75901a4d3fbd5db85d

 

To access the project, copy and paste the link into your browser, you will be directed to a Cricut landing page, select 'Open' followed by 'Open Cricut Design Space Application'.

 

The app will open (you may be prompted to log in) and the project overview screen will appear.

 

Select 'Customise'

Step 2

Once through to the Canvas screen, re-size your chosen design as desired.

 

Top Tip: Ensure the padlock icon remains locked, so that the design resizes proportionately.

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Step 3

To amend the name on the design, double-click on the name element to highlight it and then type begin to type your chosen name.

 

Top Tip: If using a name that is quite long, make sure to double-check the measurement of this to ensure if will fit on your base item.

Step 4

Once happy with the design select 'Make it'.

 

You will then be taken to the mat preview screen. Ensure the 'Mirror' function is enabled on all the mats; this will ensure all items display correctly once pressed onto your base item.

 

Once happy that everything is present and correct, click 'Continue'.

Step 5

Once through to the machine set-up screen, select the relevant cut setting for the material you are using - we've used Everyday Iron-on.

 

Apply the iron-on vinyl to the cutting mat, with the right-side face down, then follow the on-screen instructions to cut the design.

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Step 6
Use a weeder tool to remove any elements of the design you do not wish to transfer to the drawstring bags.
Step 7
Step 8

Follow the step-by-step instructions on the Heat Guide to press the design onto the stocking.

 

As the egg design requires different layers to be applied to create the final piece, start by applying the full egg shape (purple layer in Design Space first), followed by the pink flowers, and finally the white dots and name.

 

Once the final transparent carrier sheet has been removed from the iron-on vinyl layer, your gift bag is then ready to use!

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