How to Make Cute Reindeer Cards
LEARN TO MAKE CUTE REINDEER CARDS ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
How adorable is this little reindeer? Well, technically Rudolph but still. He's so happy!
This card comes together by layering, or stacking, the pieces together to form the image. It can be made on any cutting machine. If using the Cricut Joy, you will want to use a premade card base and envelope.
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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STACKED REINDEER 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 StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cardstock. I am using my standard white cardstock, reds, browns, black, cream and patterned paper.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Stacked Reindeer Card
This tutorial will show you how to make a fun reindeer card for Christmas.
Materials
- My FREE Stacked Reindeer Card SVG Cut File
- Cardstock
- Glue
Tools
- A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker but you can use a Cricut Explore Series, Cricut Maker 3, or even a Cricut Joy!
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Stylus
- Cricut Brayer
- Cricut Scraper
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the Stacked Reindeer Card SVG Cut File (#146) 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
Scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the envelope. Click the fold line and change the fold lines to score lines by changing the OPERATION from BASIC CUT to SCORE.
Attach the score line and the envelope by highlighting the GROUP and selecting the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
Repeat this step for the card base.
Click the GREEN Make It Button.
STEP 5 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS
Click ON THE MAT and then CONTINUE.
You will see the layers for this card in the mat preview.
Click the CONTINUE button.
For this tutorial, I am using Medium Cardstock. Select your materials accordingly.
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.
You will know the machine is ready to cut your material when you see the flashing "C" button. Press that to start the cut.
Follow Design Space prompts to change out the scoring wheel 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.
First, layer the reindeer as shown. I have included a Layering Guide within the download to help act as a visual guide.
Add glue to the black frame and apply to the reindeer.
Next, mat and layer the messaging panel as well as the front cover panel.
Fold and burnish the card base along the score line.
Attach the messaging panel to the inside of the card.
Add the front cover panel to the front of the card.
STEP 8 - FORM THE ENVELOPE
To make the envelope, begin by folding along the score lines and burnish the folds with your scraper.
Add glue to the back of the inlay panel as well as around the cutout.
Place the inlay panel over the cutout on the envelope making sure to center it well.
This envelope is designed to have the inlay stick out past the envelope flap.
Add glue to the bottom of the side flaps.
Bring the bottom flap up and press to form the envelope.
Your card and envelope are complete.
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Happy Holidays!
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cute card. love the design
THANK YOU for adding written step by step instructions in easy term for us newbies. it is much apprectated!!!
Thanks for another great card. I’m going to try layering him on a red card to save a layer. His nose would still show through. I wonder if iron on for the top outline would work?
OMWord, this is to dang adorable! I like the stacked panels, I bet he is a thick and meaty card. So cute, so fun! Thanks again Nick. Hugs, Brenda
So darn cute, as usual! I can do this! Thank you for such clear instructions, and for keeping your resource library free. There is nothing worse than a blogger who posts a cute card then wants you to buy the SVG. Thanks for all you do!