Easy Cutout Christmas Cards

LEARN TO MAKE SIMPLE CUTOUT CHRISTMAS CARDS USING YOUR CRICUT OR CUTTING MACHINE

If you haven’t been able to tell from my blog, I LOVE to make cards. Christmas cards are no exception. My family has come accustom to receiving handmade holiday cards, just like these cutout Christmas cards!

These cards are not only pretty but you can whip them up in a hurry! They should only take roughly 15 minutes to make!

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.

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CUTOUT CHRISTMAS CARDS – MATERIALS LIST

Cutout Christmas Cards

Cutout Christmas Cards

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This easy to make holiday card is so whimsical and cute that anyone who receives it will smile!

Materials

  • My FREE Cutout Christmas Card SVG File
  • Cricut Cardstock
  • Cricut Glitter Cardstock (optional)
  • Glue or adhesive

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 Scraper
  • Cricut Brayer

Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Cutout Christmas Card (#53) from The File Vault. Get access by joining the club.

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.

upload your file into design space

You will see everything has been set for you.

everything has been set already

Click the green MAKE IT button.

click the green make it button

STEP 3 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS

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

click continue in the mat preview section

Click the CONTINUE button.

For this tutorial, I am using a combination of Cricut Cardstock, glitter cardstock, and a patterned cardstock. Select your materials accordingly.

Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat.

STEP 4 - 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.

press the flashing arrows to load your mat

Hit the "C" button once it begins to flash and you are on your way to creating your card! Follow the prompts in Design Sapce on when to change out the different tools.

press the flashing "C" button to being your cut

Repeat Step 4 until all layers have been cut.

STEP 5 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

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

now it is time to assemble

Flip the cutout layer over and apply adhesive to the back.

add adhesive to the back of your cutout layer

Place over the inlay layer. In this tutorial, that is the patterned cardstock.

place on top of the solid inlay layer

Press to ensure adhesion.

press firmly to adhere

Gently fold along the score line of the card base.

gently fold the card along the score line

Press the fold with your scraper.

press with your scraper

Flip the completed inlay layer over and add adhesive to the back.

add adhesive to the inlay layer

Carefully adhere the inlay layer to the card base.

line up with the card front

Your card is complete.

your card is complete

I have included an envelope for you to make as well. That file is located under ENVELOPE in your download.

I hope you get a chance to make these beautiful cards. Add some glitter paper to add that extra holiday sparkle!

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!!

Love,

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