Easy Halloween Cards
LEARN TO CREATE EASY AND FUN HALLOWEEN CARDS WITH GIFT CARD SLEEVES TO GIVE TO YOUR LITTLE TRICK OR TREATERS
Let's face it, this year as a whole is completely different. Trick or Treating is no exception. With things changing rapidly, nobody knows if the holiday tradition will take place! So, I came up with these easy Halloween cards to give to our family members!
The card includes a gift card sleeve so you can add a little something special for them to get what they want. That way, you are avoiding any contact with the bags of candy – both your hands and mouth! LOL!
The best part about my design is that it utilizes the Print then Cut function of your Cricut Maker or Explore Air 2. If you don’t have a cutting machine, no worries! You can print off the PDF version of the card on your home printer!
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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HALLOWEEN CARDS – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using the FABULOUS Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2 !
- Your home printer
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Cardstock
- Cricut Pen. I am using black.
- Glue or adhesive. I am using Crafter’s Tape.
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Trick or Treat Cards
These cute cards are perfect to give to your little Trick-or-Treater, no matter what their age!
Materials
- My Trick or Treat Card SVG Cut File
- Cricut Cardstock
- Adhesive or glue. I am using Crafter's Tape
Tools
- A way to cut your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2!
- A home printer
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Stylus
- Cricut Pen. I am using Black.
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the SVG Cut file for the Trick or Treat Card (#43) 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.
STEP 4 - CONVERT FOLD LINES TO SCORE LINES AND ATTACH TO ENVELOPE
Scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the envelope. Click the fold line.
Change the fold lines to score lines by changing the LINE TYPE from CUT to SCORE.
Attach the score line and the envelope by highlighting the GROUP the envelope is under.
Select the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
STEP 5 - PREP THE BACK OF YOUR CARD
Scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the card back. Click the text.
Change the text to draw by changing the LINE TYPE from CUT to DRAW.
Attach the text and the back of your card by highlighting the GROUP both are under.
Select the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
STEP 6 - PREP THE GIFT CARD SLEEVE
Scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the gift card sleeve. Click the text.
Change the text to draw by changing the LINE TYPE from CUT to DRAW.
Now, click the fold lines.
Change the fold lines to score lines by changing the LINE TYPE from CUT to SCORE.
Attach the score lines, text, and the gift card sleeve by highlighting the GROUP the layers are under.
Select the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
STEP 7 - UPLOAD AND PREP THE PRINT THEN CUT IMAGE
Following the same process from step 2, upload the print then cut thank you image from your download. It is in the "Print then Cut" file.
When you get to the IMAGE TYPE screen, select COMPLEX.
Then, click CONTINUE.
You will see a preview of your image. Click CONTINUE.
Make sure to select PRINT THEN CUT IMAGE.
Then click SAVE.
Now that your print then cut image is uploaded, unlock the image by pressing the LOCK.
Change the size of your print then cut image to 5 inches wide by 7 inches tall.
Place the image over the white card layer and highlight both layers.
Select CENTER HORIZONTALLY and CENTER VERTICALLY under the ALIGN dropdown menu.
Select the FLATTEN option in the lower right hand corner.
Click the green MAKE IT button in the upper right corner.
STEP 8 - PRINT YOUR IMAGE AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS
When you get to the PREPARE screen, you will see the print then cut image with the black box around it. Click CONTINUE.
Select SEND TO PRINTER.
Make sure you have the ADD BLEED optional toggled.
Click PRINT.
STEP 9 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
Following the prompts in Design Space, attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip 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!
Once the cut is complete, the double arrows will flash again. Press it and the mat will unload.
Repeat Step 9 until all layers are cut.
STEP 10 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD
Start by folding the envelope along the score lines.
Press with the Cricut Scraper to ensure everything is folded well.
Apply glue or adhesive to the tabs and press to form your envelope.
Now, fold the gift card sleeve along the score lines.
Press with the Cricut Scraper to ensure everything is folded well.
Apply glue or adhesive to the tabs.
Fold the back panel up and press to adhere.
Next, add adhesive to the back side of one of the card layers.
Align the two card layers and press.
Finally, apply glue or adhesive to the back of the gift card sleeve.
Position the gift card sleeve where you'd like and press to adhere.
Your card is ready to personalize and gift!
This card is so easy and really cute! While I know the kiddos would really like candy, this will be even better if you tell them they get to go to the store and pick out what they want!
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Love,
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So fun and fast! Just whipped one up for my daughter, her fiancée, and my two grand dogs! In goes their favorite local sandwich shop gift certificate and a gift certificate from Pet Smart!!!
Shirl,
I’m so glad you like it! I love the gift card ideas too!!
I hope you enjoy your Halloween! 🎃❤️