Edited: August 7, 2025
Crafting Ideas | What you need | Preparation | Design and Print Then Cut | Apply | Care | FAQ
Create custom temporary tattoos in a flash with Cricut Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets. Perfect for party favors, team swag, and more, Temporary Tattoo Sheets work with your home inkjet printer to print, then cut full-color temporary tattoo designs.
Select options below to learn how to use Cricut Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets.
What you need
Cricut Cutting Machine*
Cricut Design Space
Light Grip Machine Mat
Fine Point blade and housing
Cricut Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets
Inkjet Home Printer**
Hair Dryer
Scraper
Damp Cloth
*Cricut Maker machines, Cricut Explore machines, Cricut Joy Xtra, and Cricut Venture.
Important: **For use with inkjet printers only. Using a laser printer may damage the materials or printer.
Preparation
Take a moment to identify the printable side of the material. The printable side is blank. The backer has printing on it.
Check your printer’s instructions or print a test page on printer paper to ensure you know which way to load the printable side of the material.
Design and Print Then Cut
→ Make
Customize your printable design in Design Space, then select Make It. (To learn how to create a printable design, visit How to Print Then Cut in Design Space.)
→ Mirror
To preserve directional elements, be sure to mirror your design and follow the instructions in Design Space, to print your design.
→ Dry
Dry the printed area with hair dryer on High setting for 2 – 3 minutes. Let sit until cool to the touch before proceeding to the next step.
→ Apply Sheet
Peel the liner from the clear protective sheet, then press the clear sheet onto the printed sheet. Use scraper to press out bubbles.
→ Place on Grip Mat
Place tattoo sheet + clear adhesive sheet on Light Grip machine mat. Ensure the page is oriented on the mat as it appears in Design Space.
→ Select Material & Cut
Select “Browse All Materials,” then select the setting for Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets. Load mat and material into the machine and select Go. When the cut is complete, select Unload.
→ Use or Share
Remove cuts from mat. DO NOT remove the clear layer until ready to apply the temporary tattoo. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
Apply
Ensure the skin of the application area is clean, dry, and intact.
Peel clear adhesive layer away from printed design.
Place temporary tattoo face down on skin; apply a thoroughly dampened cloth and soak for 25 - 35 seconds until design is transferred.
Peel paper away from skin to reveal tattoo.
*CAUTION: For external use only. Apply only to clean, dry, intact skin. Do not apply to sensitive areas, mucous membranes, broken or irritated skin, or near eyes or mouth. In case of irritation, discontinue use and wash the area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Single-use only. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
Care
- Avoid rubbing against clothing or accessories for 30 minutes after application.
- To remove: Gently wash off design with mild soap/cleanser.
FAQ
Are Cricut Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets safe for skin?
Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets have been designed for skin application*. They are CPSIA compliant, lead- & phthalate-free, and have passed the PFAS (Forever Chemicals) Test Panel.
*CAUTION: For external use only. Apply only to clean, dry, intact skin. Do not apply to sensitive areas, mucous membranes, broken or irritated skin, or near eyes or mouth. In case of irritation, discontinue use and wash area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Single-use only. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
How do you remove Cricut Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets from your skin?
To remove Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets from your skin, we recommend gently washing off your design with mild soap/cleanser and water.
Which Cricut machines are compatible with Cricut Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets?
Cricut Printable Temporary Tattoo Sheets are compatible with: Inkjet printers; Cricut Maker machines, Cricut Explore machines, Cricut Joy Xtra, and Cricut Venture.