This line art floral monogram tote is all about learning how to build a design inside Cricut Design Space instead of relying on a finished SVG. In this class, you’ll start with a single letter, layer floral elements around it, and use offset, slice, contour, and weld to create a clean line art style design that’s ready for heat transfer vinyl.
If you’ve ever wanted to understand how people make those custom monogram designs from scratch — this is that class.
Step 1: Shop the Supplies
Materials
- Mini canvas tote bags
- Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
Tools
- Cricut cutting machine (Maker, Maker 3, or Joy depending on design size)
- Fine-point blade
- Green StandardGrip mat
- Weeding tools
- Scissors
- Brayer
- Mini heat press or EasyPress
- Lint brush or lint roller
You can shop all of the Day 4 supplies in 1 place here.
Step 2: Download the Files
This project uses floral SVG elements provided for the class. Download the files from the link in the description and upload them into Cricut Design Space before starting your design.
Step 3: Watch the Video Tutorial
In the video, you’ll see how to: – Build a custom monogram design from a single letter – Layer floral SVG elements to create a balanced layout – Prep a detailed design for cutting and pressing
Design Space Skills You’ll Learn in This Project
This class is heavily focused on advanced design-building skills inside Cricut Design Space
You’ll learn how to:
- Start a project from a blank canvas
- Add and edit text using Cricut fonts
- Filter fonts to show only free options
- Resize, rotate, and position text precisely
- Upload SVG files and ungroup elements
- Duplicate, flip, and reposition design elements
- Use Weld to combine multiple shapes into one layer
- Add Offsets to control spacing and line weight
- Use Contour to hide inner cut lines
- Use Slice to remove overlapping areas cleanly
- Build line art–style designs that cut cleanly
- Prepare layered designs correctly for HTV by mirroring
These skills transfer directly to custom monograms, shirts, totes, signs, and layered vinyl projects.
Step 4: Cut, Weed, and Press
Once your design is finished:
- Measure the tote bag area and resize the design (approximately 6 inches tall)
- Set your mat size to 12 x 12
- Turn Mirror ON for HTV
- Cut using the Glitter Iron-On setting (or appropriate HTV setting)
- Use a brayer to secure vinyl to the mat
- Weed carefully, taking extra time with thin and detailed lines
For pressing:
- Lint-roll the tote to remove dust and lint
- Fold the design slightly to help center it on the bag
- Press using a mini heat press on high heat for about 20 seconds
- Peel the carrier sheet and re-press briefly if needed
Your line art floral monogram mini tote is now complete.
Project Tips
- Line art designs may need a second cut for clean weeding
- Slowing down during weeding prevents tearing thin lines
- Keeping vinyl on the mat helps control rolled material
- Small offset adjustments make a big difference in final results
