Professional lash packaging design using Cricut maker

In this post, I’m going to discuss how I made eyelash packaging, featuring the Cricut Maker. This step-by-step guide will walk you through making templates, adding windows, applying logos, and more to elevate your lash packaging game.

Step one is to make the template

I found this website templatemaker.nl from multiple social media influencers. It offers templates for different types of boxes for free, which is clutch. They have various shapes and sizes, and a custom option too, though I think that one isn’t free.

I picked the box that looked the most like lash packaging and took apart a lash box I already had to use as my guide. I measured the tabs, length, and width using that box and then imported it into Template Maker.

I put a zero where the thumbhole diameter is because we don’t need that on this box.

After I had everything inputted, there are many different export settings you can use while exporting your template. I prefer working with JPEG as it worked the best for me out of SVG, Cricut, and PNG. Choose what works best for you.

I saved my template as a JPEG and imported the file into Cricut Design Space. I removed the background, cropped it, and uploaded it into Design Space.

Furthermore, I changed the color to white to see what I’m doing with this template. Sometimes when you import your template into Design Space, the sizing can be off a little bit, so just go in and adjust the sizing.

Adding a window

Next, we’re adding the window. I measured the window opening on the same lash box that I used as a guide earlier and created a square using the measurements. I then centered and aligned the square window with my template.

Now that I have the window aligned, I am selecting my whole template and using the slice option to cut the actual window out of the template. After removing the two rectangles, you can just delete them.

Adding score lines

Now that we have the window, it’s time to add our score lines to our template. The score lines make it easier for our box to fold. The Cricut scores the card stock you’re using to cut out and not actually cutting it, making it easier for your box to fold. Use the original JPEG as a guide to determine where you put these lines. After the score lines, I added little cutout tabs where the box closes.

Finally, your template is finished. Select everything and use the attachment option to attach everything together. This is important because if you don’t attach everything, it will be a jumbled mess when you press make it. Also, save your project.

Step two is to cut templates

Click “Make it” to begin cutting your box out of card stock. Make sure everything is lined up properly with the mat and click continue. Choose your set-based material—we are using card stock. I’m using medium card stock and more pressure to ensure it cuts through. Change the tools option to a scoring stylus if you have one.

Load your tools and card stock into the Cricut machine and begin cutting. The box has been cut out and scored correctly—everything came out great.

Step three is to apply the logo/name

I designed a random name in Cricut Design Space, choosing the name “Lashed.” After weeding out my lettering and applying transfer tape on top, I placed the name over one of the templates I cut out. It came out so cute.

If you get card stock with foil properties, the transfer tape might mess up the paper. A quick fix is to laminate the card stock first, then cut out the template normally and add the logo on top.

Step four is to apply clear film to the window

I struggled to figure out what type of plastic to use. I ended up purchasing cellophane sheets, clear film, and acetate sheets.

The cellophane sheet was too thin and wrinkled up in the lash window, but it’s the cheapest option. The acetate sheet is my favorite—it’s not too thin or too thick and doesn’t wrinkle like cellophane. The film was too thick for me and the most expensive.

I used glue tape to secure the plastic film on the inside of the window.

Step five is to fold lash boxes

Since we added score lines, it is easy to fold our lash box where needed. I used glue tape to secure the box on the flaps, leaving one side open to place the lash trays in it.

Finally, insert the lashes in the perfect eyelash box, and it will level up your brand.

Conclusion

I hope you learned something, even if eyelash packaging doesn’t convince you. Hopefully, you learned a different way to use a Cricut Maker to make a box. For small business owners out there, I hope this post was helpful. If you have any questions, please comment below and I’ll be sure to answer them.