Father’s Day Insert Cards
HOW TO MAKE EASY INSERT CARDS FOR FATHER'S DAY
Father's Day is in a few days. Do you have a card for dear old Dad yet? No time to run to the grocery store or greeting card shop? Don't worry! These Father's Day Insert Cards are the perfect way to say how much Dad means to you!
These insert cards were inspired by the new Insert Card blanks made for the Cricut Joy. I loved the simplicity of these cards and wanted to design something that would be quick and easy to throw together!
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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FATHER'S DAY INSERT CARD – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using my Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Maker 3, or Cricut Joy!!
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut Cardstock, in your choice of colors (or Dad's favorites!)
- Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat (blue)
- Glue for the envelope. I am using Art Glitter Glue.
Father's Day Insert Cards
These insert cards are so easy to make and even cooler to give! Show Dad you care with a custom card made by you in every way! All you need to do is add a little note, throw in a gift card, and you are good to go!!
Materials
- My FREE Insert Card SVG cut file
- Cricut Cardstock, in your choice of colors (or Dad's favorites!)
- Glue for the envelope. I use Art Glitter Glue.
Tools
- A way to cut your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker. This project will certainly work with the Cricut Explore Air 2 or the NEW Cricut Joy!
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat (blue)
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the SVG Cut file for this Father's Day Insert Card (#10) 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 CARD PIECE
Scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the card piece. 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 card piece by highlighting the GROUP the piece is under.
Select the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
Repeat this process for the envelope as well.
Click the GREEN Make It Button located at the top right corner.
STEP 5 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS
Select your cardstock from the Materials list. I used Medium Cardstock for this tutorial.
Now you're ready to prepare your mat and make the cuts!
STEP 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
Attach your cardstock to the Cricut LightGrip Mat. The LightGrip Mat
is perfect for cardstock projects as it is sturdy enough to hold onto
the cardstock but won't tear the paper when you release your design.
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.
When removing the card, peel your mat away from the card rather than peeling your card away from the mat. This will help prevent curling.
Repeat Step 6 until all layers are cut.
STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD
Start by folding the card in half along the fold line.
Gently slide the corners of the card insert into the slits made on the outside card piece.
Your card is finished!
Now, fold the envelope along the fold lines.
Glue flaps in place.
STEP 8 - PERSONALIZE THE CARD
You are ready to add your message to Dad and make his day!
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 you transform this card!
Need a gift for Dad? Make him a custom T-Shirt with my Infusible Ink T-Shirt tutorial!
Love,
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