Earth Day Easel Cards

Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Earth Day Easel Card (#70) from my FREE Resource Library. Click here to get access to the library.

STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE SVG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

If you aren't familiar with uploading SVG files into Design Space, take a look at my quick and easy tutorial here. Using your smartphone? Click here for my step-by-step guide on uploading SVG files with the Cricut App.

All the score lines have been set for you.

STEP 3 - UPLOAD THE PRINT THEN CUT FILES INTO DESIGN SPACE

Follow step 2 to upload the print then cut png file into Design Space.

In the IMAGE TYPE MENU, Select COMPLEX and then CONTINUE.

Select the magic wand in the top left corner. Click anywhere on the background (the grayed out portion). Then press CONTINUE.

Make sure to select PRINT THEN CUT and click UPLOAD.

Highlight the image and select INSERT IMAGE to bring the file into your canvas.

STEP 4 - RESIZE YOUR IMAGE

After your image has been brought into your canvas, change the width of the image in the SIZE panel.

Without unlocking your image, change the height to 5.6 inches.

Click the green MAKE IT button in the upper right corner.

STEP 5 - PRINT YOUR IMAGE AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS

When you get to the PREPARE screen, you will see the print then cut images with the black box around it. Click CONTINUE.

Select SEND TO PRINTER.

Make sure you have the ADD BLEED option toggled and click PRINT.

Once your image has been printed, make your materials selection. I am using Medium Cardstock for this tutorial.

STEP 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS

Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat. I prefer to use a brayer to ensure the material adheres properly to the mat.

To load the mat into the machine, press the double arrows button. Do make sure that the mat is positioned under the mat guides.

Hit the "C" button once it begins to flash and you are on your way to cutting out your card!

Repeat step 6 until all mats have been cut.

STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

Now that everything has been cut, it is time to assemble.

Begin by adding glue or adhesive to the backside of the plain green circle.

Add your print then cut Earth on top.

Next, fold along the score lines of the card.

Press the fold with your scraper.

Now, add glue or adhesive to the backside of the message layer.

Apply to the inside of your card.

Add a foam square to the back of the recycle symbol.

Apply to the inside of your card above the "Happy Earth Day" text.

Add glue or adhesive to the outside of the card below the fold line.

Place the Earth layer on top making sure to line up your edges and press into place.

Your Earth Day Easel Card is complete.

STEP 8 - ASSEMBLE YOUR ENVELOPE

To assemble your envelope, fold along the score lines and press with your scraper.

Add glue or adhesive to the side tabs.

With the side tabs facing inward, bring the bottom tab up to form your envelope.

Now, your card is ready to gift or send in the mail!

All you need to do once the design has been imported into Design Space is click the green MAKE IT button.