Button Templates for Cricut
Design pin-back buttons online, print the PDF, and use your Cricut to cut perfect circles. No more fighting SVG files in Design Space.
Why Cricut Owners Love ButtonMaker
You already own the best circle cutter on your desk. Now get button templates that actually work with it.
Most button makers cut circles by hand or with a manual circle punch. If you own a Cricut, you already have a precision cutting machine that can do it faster and cleaner. The problem has always been getting the template right: calculating bleed, sizing the design, and laying out a full page so you are not wasting paper.
ButtonMaker handles all of that. Pick your button size, upload or design your image, and download a print-ready PDF with every circle sized correctly, bleed included. Print the page on your home printer, then set up a simple circle cut in Design Space at the right diameter. Your Cricut cuts every button perfectly, every time.
No more importing SVGs that lose their formatting. No more manually drawing circles in Design Space and trying to align them with your printed design. Just design, print, cut, press.
The Cricut Button-Making Workflow
Design in ButtonMaker
Pick your button size, upload an image or use AI to generate one. Position it on the canvas with live bleed preview. Add text if you want.
Fill Your Page
Add your design to the print queue. ButtonMaker fills an 8.5x11 sheet with as many buttons as possible, spaced for cutting.
Print & Cut with Cricut
Print the PDF on your home printer. In Design Space, create circles at the cut diameter shown in ButtonMaker and cut each button.
Press Your Buttons
Place the cut circles in your button press with the shell, mylar, and pin-back. Press and you are done. Professional results every time.
Compatible Cricut Machines
- Cricut Maker and Maker 3 — best for thicker cardstock and heavy paper. Adaptive Tool System gives cleanest cuts.
- Cricut Explore Air 2 and Explore 3 — handles standard printer paper and light cardstock perfectly. Most popular for button makers.
- Cricut Joy and Joy Xtra — works great for smaller batches. The Joy Xtra handles 8.5x11 sheets for full-page button layouts.
Set your material to "Medium Cardstock" or "Cardstock" in Design Space for the cleanest cuts on printed button templates. If using standard printer paper, "Copy Paper" or "Light Cardstock" works well.
Popular Button Sizes for Cricut Cutting
Most Popular
The classic pin-back button. Fits 12 per page. Cricut cuts the bleed circle at about 2.6 inches.
Use 2.25" templateSmall & Sharp
Great for logos, icons, and collectible sets. Fits more per page, perfect for Cricut batch cutting.
Use 1.5" templateBig & Bold
Maximum impact for events and campaigns. Cricut cuts these cleanly even on heavier paper.
Use 3" templateFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Design your button in ButtonMaker, download the print-ready PDF, print it on your home printer, then use your Cricut to cut the circles. The PDF includes cut lines at the exact diameter your button press needs. This is faster and more precise than cutting by hand or with a manual circle cutter.
Any Cricut that cuts paper works: the Cricut Maker, Maker 3, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, and Cricut Joy. The Maker series handles thicker cardstock better, but standard printer paper cuts cleanly on all models. Set your material to cardstock or medium cardstock for the best results.
All standard button sizes work with Cricut. The most popular are 2.25 inch circles (the classic pin-back button size) and 1.5 inch circles for smaller pins. ButtonMaker calculates the bleed automatically, so the cut circle is slightly larger than the visible button area, giving you the wrap-around edge you need for assembly.
You do not need Design Space for the button design itself. ButtonMaker handles the design, sizing, bleed calculation, and page layout. You only need Design Space (or your preferred cutting software) to set up the circle cut on your Cricut. Create a circle at the correct diameter, place it over your printed design, and cut.
Ready to make buttons with your Cricut?
Pick a button size, design it, and download the PDF. Your Cricut handles the rest.
Start Designing