Download the Smiley Face files

• The files are on row 4 of my Free Resource Library
• The file I used with Cricut's Print then Cut feature is:

  "Smiley Face in Circle Graphics - GIF, JPG, PNG (1 per image)"

Unzip the file

Open Cricut Design Space

Create a New Project

• Click on the "New Project" button in the top left corner of the window

Upload the image: wlp_face-smiling-in-circle-white-no-outline-free.png

• Click on the "Upload" button on the left sidebar
• Click on the word "Image"
• Click on the "Upload Image" button (white background with green text)
• Drag your file into the dashed square box or
• Click on the "Browse" button (white background with green text)
• Select your file
• Click on the gray "Open" button
• Select "Complex" image type
• There isn't a background in this file so click on the green "Apply & Continue" button
• Click on the Print Then Cut Image window
• Click on the green "Upload" button

Select your uploaded image

Click on the green "Add to Canvas" button in the bottom left corner of the screen

Resize the image

• On the top toolbar make sure the lock is closed in the size area so the image will be resized proportionally
• Adjust the width to 4.5 inches, the height will automatically adjust to the match the width

Make sure your Cricut is attached and turned on

Click on the green "Make It" button in the top left corner of the window

Select your material size

• I choose 8.5 in x 11 in (Letter)

Click on the green "Continue" button in the bottom left corner of the window

Print on 8.5 in x 11 in (Letter)

• Click on the green "Send to Printer" button near the top left of the window
• Select your printer
• You can leave bleed on or turn it off, it won't make a difference on this project
• Click on the green "Print" button in the bottom left corner of the Print setup window

Set Base Material

• Select Paper Copy Paper - 20 lb (75 gsm)
• If you don't see it listed click on the green "Browse All Materials" link above and to the right of the material options
• Find and select it from the All Materials window
• Click on the green "Done" button in the bottom right corner of the All Materials window

Set the pressure, I left mine at Default

Load tools and material

• Put your Fine-Point Blade in Clamp B on your Cricut Maker
• Put the copy paper in the top left corner of a light grip mat and make sure it is thoroughly attached with no bubbles underneath
• Load the mat into your Cricut
• Put the mat into the guides and then up against the roller wheels and hold it in place
• Press the flashing double arrow button on your machine

Press Go (the flashing C with antennae on your machine)

The Cricut will use it's sensor to identify the edges of the box surrounding the image and then cut out the image

Remove the mat from the machine by pressing the flashing double arrow button

Carefully remove the cut out smiley face from the mat

• I recommend bringing opposite edges of the mat together and letting the paper gently lift off the mat - that will prevent the paper from curling
• Be sure to replace the clear protector sheet on your mat to prevent lint or dust from reducing the stickiness of your mat

Adhere the cut out smiley face to a white paper bag

Place a battery operated tea light or fairy lights into the bag