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 DIGITAL FILES EXPLAINED

- Not ideal for printing

SVG
- Ideal for those wanting to avoid hand cutting
- Ideal for Cricut users
- Ideal for users with cutting machines that
are SVG compatible

- Not for printing

DXF
- Ideal for those wanting to avoid hand cutting
- Ideal for Silhouette Cameo machines with
Studio Basic Edition
- Ideal for CNC machines or machines that
are DXF compatible

PDF
- Printable
- Ideal for users with no cutting machine
- Ideal for trace and hand cut
- Does not work in cutting machines

PNG
- Not ideal for printing, best used online
- Transparent background
- High resolution but cannot be scaled
- Works with Cricut and Silhouette machines
 HOW TO INSTALL SVG + DXF FILES

FOR CRICUT MACHINES

1. Log into Cricut Design Space

2. Click on “New Project” and use the upload button to upload the SVG file.
We do not recommend using the DXF file in Cricut Design Space as the SVG file type works best in Cricut.
*Using Sure cuts a lot?
Some SVG files do not work properly in Sure cuts a lot 2 and the SVG file may look distorded with points.
This is due to the SCAL software modifying the SVG. This is not a problem with the SVG but with the
software compatibility itself. In this instance, I recommend you use Cricut Design Space or Inkscape.
We have created a detailed video tutorial to help you upload SVG files to Cricut Design Space:
https://youtu.be/UhOZK7rnbwk

FOR SILHOUETTE MACHINES

1. Log into Silhouette Studio

2. Go to File > Open and locate the SVG/DXF file on your computer.
Once the file is uploaded, if you are having trouble with any shapes/letters such as O, A, P, D, R etc...
you will need to make a compound path by selecting the entire image, right clicking and selecting
“make compound path”.

PLEASE NOTE:
*If you have Silhouette Studio Basic Edition (free version), you can only import the DXF file.
*If you have Designer or Business Edition (paid version), you can import both the SVG/DXF files.
We have created a detailed video tutorial to help you upload SVG/DXF files to Silhouette Studio:
https://youtu.be/6dGnZxB_UYw

FOR BROTHER MACHINES

1. Log into CanvasWorkspace

2. Click on “New” and use the import SVG button to upload the SVG/DXF file.
Occasionally, the CanvasWorkspace software does not allow files with compound paths (such as
characters like O, A, P, R, R that have internal cut spaces). While we endeavour to ensure all our file types
accommodate this by default, if you encounter this issue please contact me.

We have created a detailed video tutorial to help you upload SVG/DXF files to Canvas:
https://youtu.be/e3e-zhE3HJY
 TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you are having trouble with the SVG or DXF files, please read below:

GENERAL ISSUES TO BE AWARE OF

- You MUST first unzip the design folder to get to the files inside. Do NOT upload the .zip folder to your
cutting machine, it will not work.
- Do NOT double click on the SVG or DXF files directly to open them as they will not open properly. You need to
upload them to your Cutting Machine Software (eg. Cricut Design Space/Silhouette Studio)
- You can NOT upload PDF files to cutting machines, these types of files are intended for print and cut only.
- Some files like Butterflies are layered files, once you upload the files to your cutting machine software, you will
need to UNGROUP all the layers before cutting them.
If you are having issues with the file, please contact me with photos/screen shots of the issue so I can help
detect what is happening.

THE SVG/DXF FILE WONʼT OPEN

Make sure it is the correct file type for your cutting machine that you are trying to upload. There are multiple
file types included in the design folder.
Please note, that if your computer has a web browser or other program set as the default program to open
SVG files, the file type may be incorrectly listed within the folder. The best way to see the file types is to look
at the file extension.
If you find yourself having issues with the files (they won’t upload etc...) they may have been damaged or
corrupted during the unzipping process. We recommend completely deleting the files/design folder
and re-download a fresh copy of the files and to start the process again.

MY FILE IS MISSING

If you seem to be missing a file please contact me asap.

Are you using a Windows PC?
Depending on how your default program is set, it is difficult to identify the SVG file as it may display as a
“HTML Document” which is confusing, especially if you do not have your file name extensions showing.
Please ignore this default program setting and upload this SVG cutting file directly to your cutting software and
it should display correctly inside the software.

FOIL QUILL, PENS OR ENGRAVING

Tips for using a Foil Quill, Ink Pen and Engraver

1. Don't forget to change the setting to “Draw” instead of “Cut”.
2. Be sure to select all elements and “Attach”, so the individual stroke lines don’t separate.
 TERMS OF USE
By purchasing this SVG file you agreed to the following terms of use:

PERSONAL + COMMERCIAL USE

Personal Use is allowed. Personal use is defined as making something for yourself or making something for
a friend as a gift.

Small Commercial Use is allowed for up to 500 units.

This is only offered to independent artists, students, and small businesses consisting of less than 5 employees.
For larger scale use (500+ products) or use in broadcast media, please contact us.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Sell the HANDMADE, PHYSCIAL products you create from our template. YOU must be the creator of the
physical product.
• Use the design for multiple projects
• Use the design for small Commercial Use (up to 500 items on physical products)
Note that 500 is the grand total of uses per design (not 500 Butterflies, then 500 pocket invitations or
500 paper flowers, etc.)
• Clipart (PNG files only) can be use on Corjl or Templett. However, when using our clipart png files for
digital items, we require graphics to be locked, where the graphics may not be extracted, moved or
customized and the final product is “flattened”, meaning the customer cannot isolate and pull out the design.

WHAT YOU CANNOT DO

(i) distribute, share, alter, sub-license, resell or rent any of our designs. They cannot be shared for any use,
including personal
(ii) trace the digital files, modify and resell as your own, copyright remains the property of DIY Craft Tutorials
(iii) use our designs for any derogatory or offensive material
(iv) use the graphics to repackage with your own designs to resell again or modify some or all of the design
to resell
(v) manufacture or mass produce items with our design
(vi) use on native apps, web apps, or games
(vii) use the design as part of a trademark or infringe upon any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or
other proprietary rights of any party or rights of publicity or privacy
(viii) use graphics for ribbon/fabric printing or embroidery/cross stitch patterns for sale
(ix) use graphics on websites like Shutterstock, Cafepress, Freepik, Creative Market or similar
(x) use graphics on 3rd party Print On Demand sites (like Zazzle, Printful, Print Aura etc) that print digital
designs onto physical products for sale. YOU must be the creator of the physical product
By purchasing designs from DIY Craft Tutorials, you are granted a, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable
license to use the design element.

I regularly check the usage of my graphics/designs and may ask you to provide me with your order
number for you to be able to prove that you have bought a license for each graphic/design used.
Thank you for your understanding.