Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Hoppy Easter Insert Card (#69) from The File Vault. Get access by joining the club.

Note: Within the download, you will find two versions of this card. One for the Maker/Explore and one for the Joy. For this tutorial, I will be using the Maker/Explore version. You choose based on your machine!

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.

STEP 3 - UNGROUP CARD LAYERS

The file will upload into Cricut Design Space grouped together. You will want to hit the UNGROUP button to separate the layers.

STEP 4 - PREP THE CARD LAYERS

Unlike some of my other insert cards, I designed the text to be multi-colored. To do this, I couldn't set everthing for you in advance. So, there are a few things that we need to do before we can make it.

Highlight the "Easter" text layer in the LAYERS panel

Under the OPERATION menu, select PEN.

Select your color choice in the colors menu.

Continue this step for the remaining two text layers.

Note: If you would like the text to be one color, highlight all three text layers, change the operation to PEN, and choose your color.

Next, highlight the fold line in the LAYERS panel.

Under the OPERATION menu, select SCORE.

Now, select all four layers in the LAYERS panel.

Click ATTACH in the lower right-hand corner of the LAYERS panel.

The score line for the envelope has already been set for you so you can click the GREEN Make It button.

STEP 5 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS

You will see the three layers for this card in the mat preview. Click the CONTINUE button.

For this tutorial, I am using Medium Cardstock and Glitter Cardstock. Select your materials accordingly.

Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat.

STEP 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS

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 creating your card! Follow the prompts in Design Space on when to change out the different tools.

Repeat Step 6 until all layers have been cut.

STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

Now that all layers have been cut, you can assemble this card.

Begin by folding along the score line of the outer card layer.

Press the fold with your scraper.

Now, carefully place the card insert layer into the tabs in the outer card layer.

Add a small amount of glue or adhesive to any portions of the outer layer that may be curling a little. This is something usually I do for all my insert cards but is totally optional.

Your card is done.

STEP 8 - ASSEMBLE THE ENVELOPE

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

Add glue or adhesive to the side flaps of the envelope.

Folding the side flaps inward, bring the bottom flap up, forming the envelope.

That is it!