Let's Use the Shapes Library in PowerPoint to Create SVGs for Cricut (or any other cutting machine).

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✿Today’s tutorial is sharing a secret corner of Microsoft Office PowerPoint that not too many people know about. We’re using PowerPoint to create cut files for our cutting machines! The project I’m demonstrating is a chain created from a trapezoid and circle in the PowerPoint shapes library.

✿This is NOT a full-length tutorial for making the chains. Again, the focus of my video is the functionality of PowerPoint and Cricut working together.

✿I have the chain SVG in the Charming Cheek Chat Room group files – you can find that here:   / 468293088080022  

✿I was inspired to create the chain links after seeing an incredible bag by Renee Weal from Sandcastle Designs. Her video give an in depth explanation into the best method of using leather die punches for making handbag chain straps is here:    • Loopy Straps Tutorial!  

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MY PRIOR HTV-RELATED VIDEOS:
   • Let's add glitter HTV to the tassel from t...  
   • I blew my own mind with HTV (heat transfer...  
   • Let's transform scraps of HTV, vinyl and c...  

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HERE ARE THE PRODUCTS I USED FOR THIS PROJECT (FOR HANDBAG STRAPS YOU NEED TO REINFORCE THE MARINE VINYL OR USE A HEAVIER GAUGE MATERIAL):

NEON HTV/Iron On Vinyl:
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-...

Marine Vinyl:
https://www.joann.com/marine-vinyl/47...

Xinart 12x12 Strong Grip Mat:
https://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Explor...

Cricut Maker or Explore Air

Fine Point Blade

Iron or Heat Press

Teflon Sheets or Parchment Paper to Protect the Vinyl/Iron.

Computer (Mac or PC) with Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Cricut Design Space

Ruler & Exacto Knife to Cut Marine Vinyl to fit Mat