Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Statue of LIberty Card (#84) from The File Vault. Get access by joining the club.

Note: Within the download, there are two versions of this card. One for Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker as well as one for Cricut Joy. I am using the Cricut Joy SVG for this tutorial. The same steps would apply with the other machines and corresponding foil transfer tool.

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 THE DESIGN

Ungroup the design by pressing UNGROUP in the LAYERS panel.

STEP 4 - CONVERT THE CUT LAYERS TO FOIL

Begin by selecting the top fireworks layer in the LAYERS panel.

Under OPERATION, select FOIL.

Next, choose your foil color.

Repeat this step for the other two fireworks layers.

Now, highlight the entire card - except the insert layer and click ATTACH in the LAYERS panel.

Click the GREEN Make It Button.

STEP 5 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS

In Design Space, you are asked how you would like to load your materials. Since I am using a color cardstock for my insert layer not found in the Cricut Insert Cards Packs, I am going to cut my own. So, I am selecting MULTIPLE WAYS.

You can make your own choice on which mat, if any, you would like to use. Typically, for Cricut Joy Card projects, I would only select "On Card Mat".

Click CONTINUE.

Under Material Load Type, I am selecting ON MAT for the green insert layer.

For the card layer, make sure to change the size of the card to the smaller 4.25 x 5.5 size. Click CONTINUE.

For the card itself, I am using the Cricut Insert Cards and for the insert layer I am selecting Medium Cardstock.

STEP 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS

Insert your card layer into the card mat with the folded side on the left. Make sure to align at the top and side.

I use my Cricut Brayer at this point to give the card a good rub just to make sure it adheres well.

Place your foil transfer sheet on top of the card.

Follow the instructions in Design Space as to which foil layer you need to add first. For my project, Silver was the first to be foiled.

Add the included, and reusable, tape to the sides of the foil. You want the foil to be tought but not too tight that it will tear during the foiling process.

Now, place the tip into the foil transfer tool and place it into the clamp on your Cricut Joy.

Feed your mat into the machine until it starts to load.

You will see this message in Design Space.

Click GO in Design Space.

Once your first foil layer is done transferring, you will see this message in Design Space.

DO NOT UNLOAD THE MAT! Carefully remove the tape and foil transfer sheet from the card while the mat is still loaded.

Repeat these steps for the other two foil layers.

Now that all three foil layers have been transferred, remove the foil transfer tool from the clamp in your machine and replace it with the fine point cutting blade.

Click GO in Design Space to complete the cut.

Once the cut has been completed, click UNLOAD in Design Space.

For your insert layer, if choosing a color not found in the Cricut Insert Card Packs, add your material to the mat.

Follow the prompts in Design Space to cut this layer out.

STEP 6 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

Now that your card is cut, it is time to assemble the insert card.

Use your weeding tool, or spatula, to help remove the card from the mat.

Note: Due to the extra pressure applied during the foiling process, the card will be a bit more difficult to peel off the card mat. Just take your time and be careful not to rip your card.

Weed any portions of the card that may have not released when removing the card from the mat.

Slide the insert into the slits made on the outer card layer, securing it into place.

Lay the card upside down and press it gently with your hand to help everything into place.

Use your glue or adhesive on any areas that don't want to lay flat.

Your card is complete! How cool!

I made a second version of this card using a darker card from another Cricut Insert Card Pack. I can't decide which one I like more but the darker the cardstock, the more vibrant the fireworks are!