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Inserting Images in Text in Cricut Design Space
Learn how to add images to your text designs in Cricut, great for personalized gifts.
Did you know that it’s possible to insert images in text in Cricut Design Space? With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create fun and unique designs that you can print and cut for bags, shirts, pillows, signs, gifts, and more!
Try some bold fonts with this technique, as they work really well. We’ll be using the neutral sans serif font, Cedric, for our design today.
Step 1 - Upload Your Image
With your project open in Cricut Design Space, click the Upload icon on the left.
Select Pattern Fill and Upload Your Image
Select Pattern fill and click the Upload Pattern button on the Upload screen.
You can drag + drop your image file or click Browse. If you click Browse, locate your image, select it, then click Open in the Open dialog.
Rename and Save Your Pattern Image
Your image will appear on the left. Give it a name and click the Upload button.
Step 2 - Add and Edit Text
Click on Canvas at the top to return to your project and select the Text icon on the left. You can edit your text options such as the font, font size, alignment, spacing, etc.
If needed, we have an in-depth guide to using the text edit panel in Cricut Design Space.
Step 3 - Change the Operation for the Text
With your text selected, change the Operation to Print Then Cut.
Step 4 - Fill the Text With a Pattern
Change the Print Type to Pattern
Click on the color square in the Operation section. Then change the Print type from Color to Pattern.
Select and Edit the Pattern
Scroll through the list of patterns and select the image you uploaded earlier. Once you have selected the image, you can edit it by clicking on Edit Pattern.
In the Edit Pattern window, you’ll see a preview on the left. You can change the scale and horizontal/vertical placement, rotate the image and flip it horizontally/vertically.
Edit the Pattern for Each Letter Individually
After editing the pattern, you may see that the patterns in the other letters don’t look very nice. To edit the pattern for each letter individually, select the text and click the Ungroup icon. Notice how each letter is now its own layer. Select each letter and edit its pattern.
Tip: with the text as individual letters, you could use a different image for each one.
Once you’re happy with your overall design, it’s ready for printing and cutting!
Step 5 - Print and Cut Your Design
Attach Text if Needed
If you want to keep your text in this exact arrangement, select all the text and click Attach.
Print Then Cut Your Design
Click the Make It button at the top right.
You will see a rectangle around your text showing the print and cut area on the Prepare page. If you are printing on transfer material, you also have the option to mirror your design. Click Continue when you’re ready to print. Then follow the rest of the prompts to finish printing and cutting.
Now you know how to insert images in text in Cricut Design Space! Try it out with different fonts and images to create some wonderful designs for beautiful gifts!
