FAQs

Q: What is the Gnome Craft Countdown?
A: Craft Countdown events by "Craft with Sarah" are online papercrafting events where I share themed craft projects for a set number of days. After signing up for a free ticket to this Gnome Craft Countdown, you'll be emailed a new pair of gnome-themed cut files each day for 14 days, starting on 7th February 2026.

Cut files are available to download for free for 24 hours after that day's project goes live.

You'll also get five additional gnome designs emailed to you within 30 minutes of registering your free ticket. Look for an email with subject line "Gnome Craft Countdown - Free Ticket & Bonus Gnomes" from sarah@craftwithsarah.com

Q: How much does the Christmas Craft Countdown cost?
A: It's free! Simply sign up with your email address and you will be emailed a new pair of gnome cut files every day for 14 days, starting on 7th February 2026. Each project will be available to download for free for 24 hours after its launch.

After signing up for the free version of the Gnome Craft Countdown, you will be shown details about the "Instant Access Bundle". This is an optional paid add-on which gives immediate access to all cut files from the Countdown, plus 24 EXTRA bonus gnome designs that are currently only available as part of the Instant Access Bundle.

Q: Can you show me the gnome projects?
A. Sorry, the gnomes are a surprise until their release day. There are a few sneaky previews in the photographs on this page that give a little clue as to what some of the designs are.

Q: Are these new cut file designs?
A. Yes, all cut files are brand new and have been designed especially for the 2026 edition of the Gnome Craft Countdown.

Q: What happens after I sign up?
A: After signing up to the Gnome Craft Countdown, you'll receive an email with more information, including an (optional) invitation to join my Facebook group where you can craft along with other attendees throughout the Countdown and take part in additional challenges and giveaways.

Then, starting on 7th February 2026, you'll get an email each day with links to that day's cut files. Don't forget to click the links to visit my website and download the cut files to your computer or mobile device before they expire.

Q: How long will I have access to the projects?
A: Each day's cut files will be available to download for free for 24 hours after they launch. After that time, they will no longer be available to download for free. Once saved to your computer or mobile device, the files do not expire.

Q: Will there be a video for each project?
A: As all the gnome projects are made in the same way, I thought it would be a bit repetitive for you to have to watch a video every day to see how to stick them together. So instead, I've created one "master" step-by-step video and matching written tutorial which will be emailed to you within 30 minutes of registering a free ticket.

The steps in that tutorial are the same for all of the gnomes in the Countdown. AND... to make things even easier, every single cut file contains its own printable assembly guide which shows the order to stick the layers together in for that particular gnome.

Q: What file formats are included for the cutting files?
A: Each cutting file design comes in SVG, DXF, EPS and PNG formats.

Q: What cutting machines can these files be cut on?
A: The free SVG files included in the Christmas Craft Countdown have been designed to cut on Cricut machines using the Design Space software.

However, they can also be loaded into Silhouette Studio for Silhouette cutting machines or the Brother ScanNCut CanvasWorkspace software, as well as any other cutting machine or laser software that uses SVG, DXF, EPS or PNG files.

Q: Do I need a cutting machine to make these projects?
A: Although the videos and tutorials show how to use the files with a Cricut machine, this year I have also included hand-cutting and printable versions of the templates that can be made without a cutting machine.

Q: Can I cut the designs on a Cricut Joy?
A: Yes, all of the gnomes can be resized smaller to cut on a Cricut Joy.

Q: Can I sell crafts that I make with these files?
A: Yes, all of my cut files come with a Commercial License which allows you to sell unlimited physical, handmade, finished products that you create with these designs.

Q: How do I get the SVG cut files and tutorials?
A: Cut files will be released one project per day for 14 days, starting on 7th February 2026. You will receive an email each day with a link to my website where you can then download the free cut files. The cut files for each project are ONLY free for the first 24 hours after they go live, so be sure to check your emails every day to make sure you don't miss any!

Q: What if I miss a day's download?
A: No problem - all cut files will also be available to purchase individually from my SVG Shop once the free version has expired. Or, purchase them all at once as part of the Instant Access Bundle.

Q: My question isn't answered - how can I get in touch?
A: Send me an email at hello@craftwithsarah.com - I'm always happy to help!

I aim to reply to every email within 48 hours but please remember that I live in the United Kingdom so there may be time differences between us that could delay my responses to your email.