Think about it Thursday - Adding Custom Patterned Paper to your Cricut layout

WELCOME TO CRICUT WEEK 2! 

As promised on Tuesday, today I showing how to add custom patterned paper to your Cricut layout. When I am creating a layout using Design Space, I like to visualize it with the paper packet I will be using to complete the cuts. As shown on Tuesday, I added a second base layer which was a plaid patterned paper. I have added this layer as a print because I am a very visual person and having the print on the page will help me pick the correct colors for my Cricut cuts. 

The instructions for doing this are as follows:

1. Secure a picture of the patterned paper ( I generally download a picture from my Close To My Heart sale site).
2. Upload a pattern fill. In past blog tutorials, we have uploaded images. To upload patterned paper, click on the Pattern Fill button.
   
3. Selected the picture of the patterned paper and upload.
   
4. Design Space asks you to name and tag the pattern. I named this pattern CTMH Timber red plaid since it is from the soon to be released Close To My Heart Timber paper packet. I tagged this pattern as Animals & Wildlife, Nature, Fall with a type of Plaids and Argyles.
   
5. Now that the patterned paper has been uploaded, I can add it to my design. To use, I simply add a shape (in this case a square), then I choose a "fill" of "print", then select "pattern" from the pull down and select the pattern I want to fill with from the drop down (in this case the CTMH Timer Red Plaid pattern). 
   
6. Once I have added the square for the second base layer, I selected the black base layer and align the center both horizontally and vertical.
   

That's all there is to it. I know nothing beats having all of your paper in front of you and just creating using the colors that match. That said, sometimes I get so excited about creating a layout that I design all of my layouts while I am waiting for the paper I ordered to arrive. I did a happy dance when I discovered I could upload patterned paper into Cricut and use it to design my layouts using specific paper packets.

Stay well and Happy crafting!!

And remember all Cricut and general crafting questions are welcome!!

TINA Stanczak

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