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Close up of markers and a sign that says, "Spring is Here"
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DRAW IN MULTIPLE COLORS WITH THE CRICUT

Use the Cricut Contour Tool to separate parts of a single draw image so you can write it in several colors! A fun way to use the Cricut Contour Tool and Cricut Pens.
Keyword: Cricut Contour, Cricut Pens
Author: Cori George

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Cricut Design Space image (#MCD03BC)

Instructions

  • Start in Cricut Design Space with three of the same image (#MCD03BC) on your Canvas.
    DS - Three Spring is Here images on Canvas
  • Select the first image and use Contour to remove everything but the word "spring."
    DS - Contouring out just the word Spring
  • Then on the second image, contour out everything but the word "is" and on the third image, contour out everything except the word "here."
    Three separate images of Spring is Here.
  • Now move all of the pieces together so they look like the original image.
    DS - Three separate images placed properly
  • Now re-color each layer in your chosen pen colors.
    DS - Three separate images colored three colors.
  • If you'd like, add some embellishments. Add some flowers and then change them to a draw linetype.
    DS - Changing flower images to be draw images
  • Then you can draw using your Cricut! Follow the onscreen instructions to draw your project, swapping out the pens as necessary.
    Cricut gel pen in purple Cricut Explore Air 2
  • Such a fun way to use the Contour Tool!
    Colorful Spring is Here image with gel pens.