If you're anything like me, you've invested a fair amount into your Cricut cartridges and love so many of the wonderful images. I'll never tire of those sweet Doodlecharms characters! However, now that I have my Cameo, I find that I'm using SVGs more and more. I love the variety of cuts available and I also love the ease of the Silhouette software. Although I do continue to pull out my Cricut now and then, I wondered if it was worth it to me to invest in the new Cricut Explore. I have read some reviews about how much better the Silhouette cuts. I have to admit that my Silhouette cuts much more cleanly than my Expression. (Note: I have not tried the Explore so can not make a comparison with that.)
Earlier today, I was trying to cut the reindeer from Very Merry Tags and was using my Cricut. I needed the cut to be on the smallish side - 2.75in. I tried several times using several methods and had no success. The antlers ripped each and every time. I then wondered if there was a way to use my Silhouette to cut the image so mucked about with things for a bit... and there is a way!! Using Cricut Design Space, Paint and my Silhouette Cameo software, I was able to import the reindeer image and cut it out using my Silhouette. Here's a photo comparison:
I find that the Silhouette cut is more defined than the Cricut cut. Plus, the antlers cut out beautifully! I'm so excited to continue to use the Cricut images that I love so much and combine them with the SVGs that I also love to use.
I created a video tutorial which provides instructions on how to use your Silhouette to cut Cricut images. I humbly request that you demonstrate integrity in using this method to cut only images which you have already purchased.
NOTE: Cricut has had my video tutorial removed from YouTube. I have spoken with a lawyer and there is absolutely nothing wrong with what I am doing. However, it's simply not worth it to "fight" the issue. If interested in this method, please feel free to email me at smallbitsofpaper@hotmail.com and I'll be happy to send you written instructions.
133 comments
Thank you for the tutorial Kate!!!I will finally cut those intricate cuts from my cricut carts.
Thank you for the tutorial Kate!!!I will finally cut those intricate cuts from my cricut carts.
SUPER FANTASTIC!!! can't wait to try this. Thanks so much for sharing.
This is awesome Kate! Thank you so much sharing!!
Susie
Ahhhhhh-mazing! I tried to follow along with Cricut Craft Room and it did not work for me because it picked up the lines from the mat. I'll have to see if I can get this new Cricut Design Space with all my 200 + carts can't afford to waste all those images. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing, my dear Kate! Your video is amazing, too! :o) I use a Mac and have never seen Cricut Design Space, but I'll have to fiddle around to see if I can work something out, too! This is so exciting. Thank you for sharing with us, my friend! :o)
Hugs and blessings,
Karen
Just wanted to let you know it works fabulously! I just posted the card I made on my blog and thanked you by posting the video so others could see.
http://cr8tivechix.blogspot.com/2014/03/deepest-thanks.html
Fabulous tutorial Kate!! I don't know much about the cricut design space...I am going to read up on it and check it out. TFS!
Sherrie K
That is AWESOME Kate! I don't have the Explore either... nor do I want it... but I'm thrilled about using my 250+ cartridges with my Silhouette... Just knowing I can save the files is perfect! Print & Cut here I come!!! LOL :o)
Theresa
Thank you for sharing this tutorial!!I must try this!!!
I still use my Cricut!!
Have a wonderful day my friend,
Migdalia
*Crafting With Creative M*
I will have to watch your video. Just something I wanted to note. I have a few Cricuts and I also have a Cameo, by far the cameo cuts cleaner than the Cricuts do. I cut out that exact reindeer for my Christmas cards this past year. I used my Cricut and cut one from some white cardstock from Walmart, it torn up the antlers like your did. Using the same settings on my cricut went and cut out the reindeer again using Cutmates cardstock and they cut perfect. So card does make a huge difference.
Kate here is a link to that paper I was talking about.http://www.worldwinpapers.com/cutmates.html I learned about it from the Make the Cut forum. It is fabulous cutting paper, whenever I have to cut something small and detailed I use it.
Thanks for taking a peak at my blog
Looks like the Provo Police arrived before I saw this. I just got a Silhouette after many years/two Cricuts/over 100 cartridges and multiple hours of aggravation. I debated getting the Explore and opted to go with Silhouette after seeing the issues I had with Cricut/Provo Craft not corrected or even addressed; just them pumping out more machines/stuff to buy that had some cool bells and whistles but the same problems. Is there any chance I could get written instructions on how to do this?
They have taken your video down and I have searched everyway to do this and tried some things but I cannot get it to work! Would you care to email me how you did this? kelliebdesigns@gmail.com
Thanks in Advance!
Thanks for finding out how to do this! I'm thinking about replacing my cricut (I have an OLD one, the original expression) with the Silhouette. Since the video is down, do you have text instructions anywhere? Thanks!!
Hi Sonia!
I just sent you a message via email.
Good luck!
Kate
I would also love written instructions pretty please! Thanks for your time!!
Hi Dana! I just sent you an email. Happy crafting!
Hi! Thank you for your input. I've been surching for this info. May I please have a written step by step instructions please?! Jenniemeza@hotmail.com
Thank you so much!
I just sent an email, Jennie. Good luck and happy crafting!
Oh my goodness! I would so love to learn how you did this. I just recently (yesterday!) bought a Cameo. I still own 4 Cricut machines and way more cartridges that I could possible use in a year but I don't have reliable internet to use the Explore. I love how the Cameo can be used without an internet connection. I would greatly appreciate the instructions to use my "paid for" images from Cricut on my new Cameo.
Hi Valerie! I can't find your email. Please send a message to smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail . com (remove spaces) and I'd be happy to send a link to my new video.
I would SO love to have instructions to cut Cricut images using Silhouette. Thanks for helping us!!! jan629@insightbb.com Jan T
I just sent you an email, Jan. :)
I just sent you an email. You...are...awasome!!
Hello Kate,
I've just sent you an email. Hope tot read from you
Happy New Year from the Netherlands
Wilma Westerbeek
Keegan and Wilma - I just sent you each an email with instructions.
Happy New Year from Canada!!
Hi Kate, I just sent you an email from my aol account. Hope you can help. You can also send to this email account. Many thanks.
I just sent an email, Ty. Good luck!
Hi Kate, could you send instructions to cyndi@frontiernet.net? Thanks
Just sent, Cyndi. Happy crafting!
Can you please send me your instructions? Thank you in advance.
Hi J&S! I don't have your email so tried to send a message through Google+. I hope it went through!
Hi Kate!
I sent you an email! Thank you so much. Christelle
I got it - and replied!
I would love to be able to see this video too. my email is junhita@yahoo.com
Thank you so much!!!
I just sent you an email, Junhita!
Hey Kate,
I sent you an email. I can't wait to learn how to do this!! I was so frustrated with Cricut. Thank you for sharing!!
Karen
Email sent, Karen!
Hi after searching high and low I found this post telling me how to use my cricut svg files with my new silhouette cameo only to find the video link was missing. Could you please send me the link ward_paula26@yahoo.co.uk thank you xxx
Message sent, Paula! Good luck!
Hello! I'm thinking about making the switch from cricut to silhouette. The thing that keeps me back is the thought of all the cartridges going to waste. I'd love to see your video on how to use cricut images on my silhouette! Thank you!
Please send it to Bec224@aol.com
Hi Rebecca - message sent!
Hi Kate. Wow I was glad to find your blog. My daughter and I have a silouhette portrait and I just saw some cute digital images on the cricut website. Are those SVG files and are they the images you are referring to? I would love to see your tutorial. I never owned a cricut machine or any cartridges but I love their critters. My email address is lisagolzbein@att.net.
Thank you in advance!
Lisa
Hi, can you please send me the tutorial as well? thank you so much!
lisadida@sbcglobal.net
Message sent, Lisa!
Hi Kate, you are amazing for figuring a way out, something which I have wrecked my brains over for quite a while now. I would be so grateful if you could kindly forward the tutorial to me as well: milktoof@hotmail.com
Have a nice week ahead! Cheers, Julie<3
Hi Julie! Instructions have just been sent. Happy crafting!
Kate, you are so kind in sharing this. Would you please send me the instructions? cstevens91811@gmail.com thank you!
Christina
Hi Kate
I would love written instructions too please.
genzeh.baby@live.com.au
Thanks a million!!
Genna x
Christina and Genna - Emails have been sent!
I would love to learn how to do this if you are able to send the directions to my email...Thank you so much in advance. What a great help
Terry
mmccloskey2@juno.com
I just sent them, Terry!
I sent you an email. Hope to hear from you soon. thanks
I just replied, Sherry!
If you could possibly email me directions too, I'd really appreciate it.
Whimsybykelly@gmail.com
I just sent the directions to you, Kelly. :)
I would love the instructions! samantha@samandlizzy.com
Thank you,
Samantha
Email sent!
i would love to get the instructions too! vangie0415@yahoo.com thanks!
Message sent, Vangie!
Please send me the written instructions. Gumbyhardy@gmail.com
Instructions sent, Brenda!
I would love to have the instructions, could you please send them to me? thanks.
Hi Melba! I just sent you an email! :)
Hi Kate, Please can you send the written details for this gem of information!
Thanks in advance, Jess
Hi Jessie! There is no published email address attached to your account. Please send me an email at smallbitsofpaper@hotmail.com so I can reply with the instructions.
Hi i would love to get instruction as well sent you an email (my email is jmmojar6@gmail.com) thank you for your help
I would love to get instructions as well jmmojar6@gmail.com here is email i use to request for instruction thank you for your help
Hi Johanna! I've sent you an email. 😃
Could I get the instructions also please! :) thank you!
Hi Becca! I'm not sure where to send them. Please send me an email at smallbitsofpaper@hotmail.com and I'd be happy to send you the instructions. ☺
Hello Kate, can you please send me the instruction too. Thank you!!!
Hi Dee! Thanks for your message here and your email. I just replied to your email and sent you the directions. Good luck!
Hello Kate! I would love the instruction on how to do this too! Thank you!
Hi Marissa! I don't have an email address for you. Please message me (smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail.com) and I would be more than happy to send you the instructions!
Please send me information! I have sent you an email. Sorry if this is a double post. I'm not sure my last comment actually posted.
No worries! I just replied to your email.
Hi Kate!! Could you also please please please send me the instructions as well? I was so very excited to see this post and think you are an absolute genius! I sent an email as well, so my apologies for stalking you. I am working on decorations for my sister's baby shower that is right around the corner! Thank you in advance!
Hi Bee! Instructions just sent! Best of luck with the shower!
Hi Kate
Could you please send me instruction? Thanks so much!
Lynn
Hi Lynn! I received your comment on my Use Silhouette to Cut Cricut Images post but don't see an email associated with your account. Please send a message to smallbitsofpaper@hotmail.com and I'm happy to help!
I would love this too! Thank you!
Hi Kimberly! I'd love to send you the instructions but need your email address as you have a no-reilly blogger account. Please send an email to smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail..com and I'll get the instructions to you.
Hi Kate!
Would you please send me the instructions? I would love to know how to do this. Thanks so much!
Nancy
Hi Nancy! I'd love to send you the instructions but need your email address as you have a no-reply blogger account. Please send an email to smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail..com and I'll get the instructions to you.
Hi Kate, Would you please send me your instructions? Thank you so much!!
Hi Barb! Where should I send the instructions? Please send an email to smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail..com and I'll get them to you.
Hiya!
My comment got deleted twice so I’m not going to bother this time >_<
Essentially: would love those instructions! Major appreciation, in advance!
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Hi! I’m happy to send instructions but need to know where to send them! smallbitsofpaper@hotmail.com
Hello I just emailed you!!! Thank you so much because I am over how my Cricut cuts but there are some perks of design space!!!
Thanks for the email! I just sent the instructions your way!
I would love the instructions. I am emailing you.
Thank you for sending me your email address. I just sent the instructions!
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