Easy Fall Insert Cards

LEARN TO MAKE EASY FALL INSERT CARDS ON ANY CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE

It has been a while since I posted a quick and easy insert card for everyone so I created this cute Hello Fall version.

I used some fun patterned paper for the envelope to give it a little more fall flair.

The card can be made on any cutting machine. In the download, you will find two folders inside. One for Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker and one for Cricut 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 Dad & Me Insert Cards!

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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HELLO FALL INSERT CARD – MATERIALS LIST

Hello Fall Insert Card

Hello Fall Insert Card

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

This tutorial will show you how to make a quick and easy insert card for fall!

Materials

  • My FREE Hello Fall Insert Card SVG Cut File
  • Cardstock
  • 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 Pen. I am using Moccasin.
  • Cricut Scraper
  • Cricut Brayer

Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Hello Fall Insert Card (#93) 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.

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.

ungroup the design

STEP 4 - CONVERT FOLD LINES TO SCORE LINES

Scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the envelope. Click the fold line.

find and select the score line for the envelope

Change the fold lines to score lines by changing the OPERATION from BASIC CUT to SCORE.

change the operation to score

Attach the score line and the envelope by highlighting the GROUP the envelope is under and selecting the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.

highlight the envelope group and select attach

Now, scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the outer card. Click the fold line.

find the score line for the outer card

Change the fold lines to score lines by changing the OPERATION from BASIC CUT to SCORE.

change the operation to score

Next, click the text layer.

find the text layer for the outer card

Change the text by changing the OPERATION from BASIC CUT to PEN. Select the color pen of your choice.

change the operation to pen and choose your desired pen color

Attach everything together by highlighting the GROUP the outer card is under and selecting the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.

highlight the card base group and select attach

Click the GREEN Make It Button.

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.

click continue

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

select your material

Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat using the Cricut Brayer.

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.

to load the mat, press the flashing arrows

You will know the machine is ready to cut your material when you see the flashing "C" button. Press that to start the cut.

to begin the cut, press the flashing "C" button

Follow Design Space prompts to change out the scoring wheel, pen, and fine point cutting blade.

Once the cut is complete, make sure to peel the mat away from the cardstock rather than the cardstock from the mat. This will prevent any curling of your design.

Repeat Step 6 for until all layers have been cut.

STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

Now that everything is cut, we can start to assemble the card.

time to assemble

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

begin by folding the card along the score line

Burnish the fold with your scraper.

burnish with the cricut scraper

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

place the insert layer into the slits on the outer card

Close the card and give it a good press with your hand.

press with your hands to make sure everything folds properly

You can add some glue to any area that isn't laying flat.

you can add a little glue in case there are areas that don't want to lay flat

STEP 8 - FORM THE ENVELOPE

To make the envelope, begin by folding along the score lines and press the folds with your scraper.

begin to fold the envelope along the score lineburnish with the scraper

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

add glue to the bottom of the side flaps

Bring the bottom flap up forming the envelope.

bring the bottom flap up and form the envelope

Your card is now ready for you to add a message!

your card is complete

I just know this card will brighten anyone’s day. Especially those who just L-O-V-E Fall!

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