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Beginner Cricut Project: How to Make a Paper Cut Gift Tag with Cricut

Beginner Cricut Project: How to Make a Paper Cut Gift Tag with Cricut

Welcome back, Cricut crafters! If you're just getting started on your Cricut journey, you're in the right place. Today’s tutorial is part of our Beginner Cricut Series, and we’re diving into your very first paper cut project—a super cute, layered gift card tag. It’s simple, practical, and adds a handmade touch to any gift. Ready to jump in? Let’s go!

Start with Selecting the Design Template. Here is the one we are using for this tutorial:

https://designbundles.net/elinorka/4455182-summer-gift-tag-template-flowers-gift-tag-cut-file

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Make sure you have Plus membership to download this file, If you don't have the membership, Select any plan from below to get started!

https://designbundles.net/plus-choose

✂️ What You’ll Need

Before we get started, gather the following supplies:

  • Design File Link Mentioned above - (Included with a Plus Membership from Design Bundles)
  • Cricut Machine
  • Standard Grip Mat
  • Two Sheets of Cardstock (Choose contrasting colors)
  • Cricut Pen or Gel Pen (Optional for the name detail)
  • Cricut Design Space
  • Twine, glue, or other fastener (to tie or attach the tag)
  • Spatula or scraper tool (optional but helpful)



📝 Tip: You can wash your Cricut mat with dish soap and a soft scrubber to refresh it when dirty!


🖥 Step 1: Upload Your Design to Cricut Design Space

Open Cricut Design Space.

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Upload your gift tag file.

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Once uploaded, the default size is approximately 3” x 6” —perfect for our oversized tag. No need to resize for now.

✍️ Step 2: Add a Name Using the Pen Tool (Optional)

Want to personalize your tag? Follow these steps:

1- Add a text box with your recipient’s name.

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2- Change the Operation to Pen.

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3- Select the color and pen type (G - Gel 1mm and and change color - This depends on the Pen you are using)

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4- Choose your font.

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5- Weld the letters together to avoid overlaps.

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6- Position the text on the tag's top layer.

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7- Select both text and tag layer, then click Attach to ensure they print together.

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🎨 Step 3: Visualize with Color (Optional)

To preview how your project will look:

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Change the tag layer colors in Design Space to match your cardstock.

Note : This step is optional but can help visualize the final product.

🧵 Step 4: Prepare for Cutting

1- Click Make It.

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2- Set the material type to Heavy Cardstock (for thick paper) or Medium Cardstock (for thinner sheets).

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3- Load your Cricut pen into Clamp A until it clicks.

Optional tip: Test your gel pen on a corner to ensure visibility and color accuracy.

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4- Place the first piece of cardstock (top layer) onto the mat and press firmly.

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✂️ Step 5: Cut and Write

1- Load your mat into the machine.

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2- Let Cricut draw and cut your first layer.

3- Unload the mat once complete and gently peel off the cardstock to avoid bending.

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🧼 Tip: Use a spatula, scraper, or sticky item to remove debris from the mat before the next cut.


📏 Step 6: Cut the Second Layer

  1. Load your second cardstock (bottom layer) onto the mat.
  2. Select appropriate settings (e.g., medium cardstock).
  3. Load and cut as you did with the first layer.

Step 7: Assemble the Tag

Once both layers are ready, you have two options:

Glue them together for a sleek, finished look.

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Tie them together with twine to allow some movement between layers (a fun, high-end touch!).

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🎁 Final Touch

Tie your tag to a gift with twine, ribbon, or string. Voila! You now have a beautiful, personalized gift tag made entirely with Cricut.

🎉 Wrap-Up

That’s it—your very first paper cut Cricut project!

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We hope this project helped you build confidence with your Cricut. Be sure to check out the other tutorials on our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@DesignBundles

Happy crafting! ✨

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