How to Make Address Labels with Cricut!

Learn how to make address labels with Cricut! Full detailed tutorial on how to flatten in Cricut to create custom return address labels.

I am trying to be more prepared for the holiday season. Last year I didn’t even get Christmas cards out so I am planning early this year… we’ll see how it goes!

I started by making some new DIY return address labels with my Cricut and the new Cricut foil system. I made two different kinds and used two different materials to see which one I preferred.

And I have a full tutorial on how to make both custom address labels for you! I have been loving the new Cricut foil lately and decided to try it out with these custom labels and I definitely learned some things to tell you about!

I also have a full Cricut Design Space video tutorial on how I designed both of the personalized address labels at the bottom of this post so make sure to watch it if you need to see the step-by-step instructions in action.

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Materials Needed for Cricut Address Labels

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Cricut Explore Air 2 or Cricut Maker or the new Cricut Joy Xtra (regular Cricut Joy does not have the print then cut capability).
Printable Vinyl or Sticker Paper (I definitely prefer the vinyl labels!)
Cricut foil transfer kit
12 x 12 gold foil sheets
Cricut pens
home printer

Designing Rectangle Return Address Labels

Also, if you are new to CDS, make sure to check out my series of Cricut Design Space 101 tutorials to get started.

Let’s first tackle the standard rectangular return address label. I took screenshots of my steps but there is also a full YouTube video at the end of the post if watching is easier.

On a new project canvas in Cricut Design Space, the first thing you’ll want to do is add a new Shape.

Click on Square and turn off the size lock. Change the size to 1 inch high by 2.625 inches long (standard return address label size). Then change the color to white.

Insert a text box and type in your address. (This is not my actual address, lol!) I clicked on the font drop down and filtered to Writing style.

Picking fonts is always the hardest part of any project, IMO! I ended up going with Bertham Pro Regular. Use the double arrow at the corner to change the size to fit in the rectangle.

You can also unlock the lock sign on the left side to stretch the text longer too.

Then I wanted to add a Monogram P to the side of the label. I searched Monogram in fonts and picked Layered Monogram. I typed a P in a new text box.

But you can use an image or uploaded image on your Cricut labels! One of the many reasons to create your own cute custom return address labels is that you can have them exactly as you want.

Since this font has four layers, I ungrouped the letter and moved the top layer to the side. Then I deleted off the bottom three layers.

There are a couple of different options when customizing the address labels. I am really loving the new Cricut foil transfer system so I knew I wanted to foil the single letter.

However, you could always just print the P or use the write function to draw a letter with a Cricut pen. Or even use the print then cut function for the entire label.

Since I am foiling, I changed the Operation to Foil and then chose Fine tip.

Then I centered everything on the rectangle to make sure the sizes were how I wanted them. Once all was good, I moved the P to the side.

Then I used my cursor to select both the rectangle and the address and then I clicked on Flatten.

Cricut flatten squishes all the layers together so that it can print just like I did when making stickers (the Cricut itself doesn’t print, it sends it to a printer).

Then I moved the P back to where I wanted it, selected everything and clicked on Attach. So the Cricut knows to use the foil on the rectangle.

If you want to cut multiple return address labels, Cricut Design Space allowed me to print 16 on one 8.5×11 inch sticker paper.

When you hit Continue, you’ll need to select Send to Printer. Then pick your printer and leave the bleed on.

I printed this set on Cricut printable sticker paper. My inkjet wasn’t happy with it! It was a bit too thick even though I have been able to print it before.

So I sent it through my laser printer which isn’t recommended because laser printers use heat. It printed fine, but the paper did get hot and bend some.

I set my Cricut Explore Air 2 wheel to Custom and then selected Printable Sticker Paper White on the drop down menu.

Once the DIY address labels are printed on the sticker paper, place them on a Cricut mat in the upper left hand corner.

There will be a black rectangle or registration marks around the labels that the Cricut machine needs to read so that it knows where to cut and foil.

*Again, you don’t need to use foil if you don’t have any! You can easily use any fine point pens or even glitter gel pens to add the extra personal touch.

In order for the Cricut to foil in the right area, the black lines need to be seen. So, a piece of foil and the tape needs to fit inside the box.

This is where I messed up! I underestimated how far over the P was going to be on the left side. I should have sliced the tape in half as I did on my printable vinyl sign tutorial.

how to make return address labels with foil

Once the foil sheet is on, insert the foil fine tip in the housing, load the cutting mat, and click on the Go button.

After the foiling is done, the Cricut will pause and you’ll see a pop-up message on your screen. Do not unload the mat!

Peel off the foil and swap out the foil housing for the fine tip housing.

You’ll see where the tape was too far over and the foil tip does not work on the tape! Learned that for sure on this project! The Cricut will now cut out the individual address labels.

You can see the shine from the foil! At least half of the sheet came out how I wanted. Next time I will know to use skinnier tape!

Again, you don’t have to use foil. You can use all the same step by step directions to create Cricut address labels with just print and cut like the ones I did using the new Cricut printable vinyl.

You can check out the differences between all the holographic and printable vinyl on my YouTube video.

Designing Round Return Address Labels

Ok, so let’s move on to the round foil address labels. I added one extra step in these custom Cricut address labels because I wanted some extra color in them.

Plus it saved me from having to get the foil just right… you’ll see!

For this custom address label, I wanted the size of the labels to be 1.5 inch round.

So, I added a circle and sized it to 1.5 inches. Then I inserted a text box, filtered to writing font, picked a Cricut font, and then changed the Linetype color to the color I wanted the text.

I used the same Monogram Font that I used in my flower shadow box tutorial. You can get the Monogram classy here. I’m using the Monogram Classy Two.

I added a new text box and typed in lower case p and the lower half of the monogram appears.

Then insert a new text box and type P (capital P) and you’ll get the top half.

Move them closer together to about where you want them. Then resize and move your last name in between them.

Once I have it about the size I want it I select them all and Center Horizontally.

Then I moved my last name to the side just so it’s easier for me to just select the top and bottom. Once the top and bottom are selected, first click on Attach.

Then since I’m foiling it, I change the Linetype to Foil and Fine. You don’t have to foil, you can always use glitter gel pens or other pens to write it.

Then I slide my last name back in the center and group them together.

I move it over to the white circle knowing I’ll probably need to resize it later.

Now let’s work on the address. I added a text box and typed the street into it and chose a writing font.

Size it down and center it over the top of the circle. Now it’s time with some fidgeting of a few tools.

First, I use the Curve function and slide the ball to the right to curve it down.

Now comes the tinkering. Decrease both the font size and the line space (back and forth) until it looks how you want it.

You’ll need to change the amount of curve on it too when you start messing with the font size.

Now repeat the same steps for the city, state, and zip code. I do have a full tutorial on using the curve function if you need more help and I also go over all of this in my video at the bottom of the page.

Once everything is how you want it (I had to make the monogram smaller to fit), center it all horizontally.

I moved the grouped monogram and last name to the side. Then use your cursor to select the addresses and circle and click on Flatten.

When you flatten something in Cricut Design Space it moves to the front, so you’ll probably be wondering where the monogram went!

Either move the flattened circle to the back or the monogram to the front under the Arrange drop down.

Select both the monogram and circle, enter them, and then click on Attach.

Now it’s ready to print, draw, and then foil on either a Cricut Explore Air 2 or a Cricut Maker.

CDS will allow me to print 20 copies on one 8.5 x 11 piece of printable vinyl.

Send it to the printer as we did above. This time I used my inkjet since the printable vinyl is much thinner and easy to use.

Once it’s printed, apply to a Cricut mat and follow Cricut Design Space prompts. Insert a pen into clamp A and the foil fine tip into clamp B. Choose printable vinyl on the drop down menu.

cricut return address labels printable vinyl

After the writing of the last names is done, the Cricut will pause and instruct you to apply the foil.

Now this time we don’t have to worry about getting the foil on the inside of the lines… yay! Why?? Because the Cricut already read the lines before it used the pen so it doesn’t need to read them again since the mat is never unloaded.

So trim the 12×12 piece of foil transfer sheet and tape it to the edges of the printable vinyl without removing the mat. The foil housing should already be in your machine so just push the blinking light and let it foil!

When the Cricut pauses again, peel off the foil and change the housing to the fine point blade. Again, do not unload the mat!

Now the circles will be cut out and the foiled custom address labels will all be done!

Shiny and pretty!

Perfect address labels for my holiday cards but they would also be beautiful on wedding invitations!

Pro Tip: The first time I made the Cricut address labels I used the medium foil tip and it ripped the printable vinyl a little on the intricate parts.