Cricut Guided Flows: How to Use the New Updates

Cricut is constantly rolling out updates inside Cricut Design Space (some are not always my favorite), and one of the newest features is called “Cricut Guided Flows”. These updates are designed to help simplify the creative process, especially for a beginner starting their crafting journey.

If you’ve opened Design Space recently, you may have noticed that starting a project looks a little different from how it used to. Instead of jumping straight into a blank canvas, Cricut now offers Cricut Guided Flows that walk users through project types like vinyl decals, stickers, and cards.

Let’s take a look at how the feature works, what the new features include, and whether they’re helpful.

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What Are Cricut Guided Flows?

Cricut Guided Flows are a new part of  Design Space that walks users through certain projects step-by-step. Instead of starting from a blank canvas, you begin by selecting the type of project you want to make.

For example, you might see options like:

• Vinyl decal
• Stickers and labels
• Cards
• DTF Prints

These project ideas are meant to simplify the first step for a beginner by helping them choose a project before designing.

Once you select a project, the system sets up the design size area and will give you suggested materials off to the side. The goal is to “guide” users through the crafting journey with fewer decisions along the way.

For someone using new Cricut machines or starting their first project, this structure can feel much less overwhelming.

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Where to Find Cricut Guided Flows

You can find Cricut Guided Flows directly on the home screen when you first open Design Space.

You’ll notice several guided project types displayed near the top. These are part of the new features Cricut added to help beginners start crafting faster.

You can also access them when clicking New Project.

Instead of opening a blank canvas immediately, you’ll first see a selection of project categories. From there, you choose the project type and begin designing within a template or a custom-sized area. 

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How Cricut Guided Flows Work

Once you choose a project, the software sets up a design area tailored to that project’s size. It will let you choose some pre-set sizes or create your own.

For example, if you choose a vinyl decal, the flow may ask you what surface you are designing for. Options might include:

• Water bottles
• Mugs
• Notebooks
• Phone cases
• Tumblers
• Car windows

After selecting your project and size, the system will automatically generate the design space for you on the canvas.

This is where customizable templates come into play. The templates show you recommended project ideas that are tailored to that type of project.

This is helpful for beginners learning to work with materials like adhesive vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, or sticker paper.

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Guided Sticker Projects and Print Then Cut

One area where Cricut Guided Flows stands out is the sticker workflow.

Sticker projects automatically set up a printable layout that works with Print Then Cut, making it easier for beginners to create stickers.

The template shows a boundary where your images should be placed, ensuring everything fits within the printable area.

Once your images are uploaded, the software automatically adds the sticker border. You can then adjust the sticker style by editing:

• Border thickness
• Fill color
• Die-cut or kiss-cut style

For many beginners exploring Design Space, this simplified setup can make sticker creation much easier than manually setting up offsets and flattening layers.

However, material settings make you choose Cricut-branded products for a lot of the projects, but especially when using sticker features tied to Cricut Access tools (i.e. the sticker maker function).

Side note: the sticker creator has become more accessible (no longer behind the Cricut Access paywall).

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Pros and Cons of Cricut Guided Flows

Like most new features, Cricut Guided Flows have both strengths and areas that could improve.

Pros

Beginner friendly

The structured setup helps a Cricut beginner understand how projects are created.

Faster project setup

Templates eliminate the need to manually size design areas for certain projects.

Visual previews

Seeing how your design might look on items like mugs or tumblers helps guide the creative process.

Built-in templates

The customizable templates can provide inspiration for new project ideas.

Cons

Limited guidance

While the system provides a setup, it doesn’t always teach the design techniques behind the project.

Material restrictions

Some settings prioritize Cricut materials or smart materials, which may not match what every crafter uses.

Less control for advanced users

A seasoned creator may prefer working directly on a blank canvas instead of using templates.

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Who Should Use Cricut Guided Flows?

Overall, Cricut Guided Flows are best for beginners learning the Cricut Design Space software.

If you recently purchased a new Cricut machine, these flows can help you complete your first project with less confusion.

They provide a structured starting point and help simplify the creative process, which can be especially helpful when you’re still learning how Cricut Design Space works.

However, a seasoned creator who already understands offsets, layers, and advanced design techniques may find the templates less useful.

That said, these exciting updates show that Cricut is continuing to experiment with ways to make crafting more accessible.

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Final Thoughts on Cricut Guided Flows

The introduction of Cricut Guided Flows is an interesting step forward for Cricut Design Space.

While the feature may still need refinement, it offers a helpful starting point for beginners learning how to create projects with their machines.

If you’re just beginning your crafting journey, these flows can simplify the first step of choosing a project and setting up your design space.

For more experienced users, the templates may serve as inspiration or quick starting points when brainstorming project ideas.

Either way, these new features highlight Cricut’s ongoing effort to improve the new Design Space software experience for crafters.