Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Gingerbread Man Insert Cards (#101) 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 CUT LINES TO DRAW LINES

Convert the text from a cut layer to a draw layer by selecting the text in the LAYERS panel.

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

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

Click the GREEN Make It Button.

STEP 6 - MAKE YOUR MAT & MATERIAL SELECTIONS THEN PREPARE YOUR MATS

SInce I am using a CardMat and StandardGrip Cutting Mat for this project, I am going to select Multiple Mats. Click DONE.

Under the Material Load Type for the outer card, select ON CARD MAT.

Next, select your card size. I am using the smaller Insert Cards so I am changing it to 4.25 x 5.5.

Now, drag the design to the bottom right corner of the card. This will center the design on the card blank.

Under the Material Load Type for the insert, select ON MAT.

Click the CONTINUE button.

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.

STEP 7 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS

Open your Cricut Joy and place your pen into the clamp. Close the clamp.

Place the card mat into the machine. Your machine will feed the mat into your Cricut Joy automatically and check for proper alignment.

In Cricut Design Space, select the green GO button and your Joy will begin the cut. Once the cut is complete, select UNLOAD in Design Space.

Repeat these steps for the insert layer.

STEP 8 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

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

Press the card with your hand to ensure everything lays properly.

Your card is ready for a message, place into one of the included envelopes with the Cricut Insert Card Packs, and mail it to family and friends.