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LEARN TO MAKE CUTE HOPPY EASTER INSERT CARDS USING ANY CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
Can you believe it is already time to start thinking about Easter? Wow, this year is flying by! The holiday is coming early this year so I wanted to design some Easter Insert Cards for you all!
As for all my insert cards I design, it can be made using any Cricut, or other brand, cutting machine you have! In the download, you will find two folders inside. One for Maker/Explore and one for Joy.
Note: The version for the Cricut Joy is only the design so it would be best to use Cricut’s Insert Card Packs available at most craft stores! For more information on how to use this design with a Cricut Joy, please take a look at my Cricut Joy New Years Insert Card tutorial!
In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.
You can download the SVG file for this project at the bottom of this post.
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EASTER INSERT CARDS – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using the FABULOUS Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2 !
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Cardstock
- Cricut Pen. I am using Sour Apple, Raspberry, and Magenta.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Hoppy Easter Insert Cards
This tutorial will show you how to make a fun and colorful insert card for Easter using any cutting machine!
Materials
- My FREE Hoppy Easter Insert SVG Cut File
- Cricut Cardstock
Tools
- A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker!
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Stylus
- Cricut Pen. I am using Sour Apple, Raspberry, and Magenta.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the SVG Cut file for the Hoppy Easter Insert Card (#69) from my FREE Resource Library. Click here to get access to the library.
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!
This card is so fun and so colorful. I know anyone who receives it will smile!
While playing around with pen colors, I noticed that the lighter colored pens create almost a watercolor look.
I liked this look but if you don’t prefer to see pen strokes, I would recommend a darker color pen!
Post a photo in the comment section or tag your projects on social media @thebeardedhousewife using the hashtag #beardedhousewife! I’d love to see how yours turn out!!
Happy Crafting!
WANT THE FREE SVG FILE SO YOU MAKE THIS EASTER INSERT CARD YOURSELF?
GET IT FROM MY RESOURCE LIBRARY! YOU’LL RECEIVE THE PASSWORD FOR THE RESOURCE LIBRARY INSTANTLY AFTER FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW!
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