How to Make Meaningful Three Generations Box Cards
LEARN TO MAKE SWEET MOTHER'S DAY BOX CARDS ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE FOR SPRING
Mother's Day is coming up soon so I wanted to make some more cards for you to make this year.
I remember, when my Mom was still alive, it was always a big deal when “three generations” were at a birthday party or picnic together. Someone always had to take a picture of the trio.
Well, that was what inspired this card and I think it turned out really sweet.
To make it even more special, I gave you several name options for the card as well. Inside the download, you have the Mom version (shown in the tutorial), Mama, Grandma, Daughter, and Sister.
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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THREE GENERATIONS BOX CARD – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using my Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, or Cricut Maker 3!
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cardstock. I am using my standard white cardstock, gray, pink, brown, red, and blues.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Three Generations Box Card
This tutorial will show you how to make a special box card for Mother's Day.
Materials
- My Three Generations Box Card SVG Cut File
- Cardstock
- Glue
Tools
- A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker but you can a Cricut Explore series too!
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Stylus
- Cricut Brayer
- Cricut Scraper
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
This file is available to Basic and Premium Members only.
Download the SVG Cut File for the Three Generations Box Card (#627) from the File Library. Not a member? Click here to join.
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
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 outside box piece and inside tab piece.
I gave you several name options for this card to make it really versatile. Select the names that you DO NOT want to use and remove them from your canvas.
Click the GREEN Make Button.
STEP 5 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS
Click ON THE MAT and then CONTINUE.
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 the card.
First, fold and burnish the folds on the outside box piece.
Next, mat and layer the messaging panel.
Flip the outside box piece over and attach the messaging panel to the backside.
Fold and burnish the score lines on the inside tab piece.
Layer the inside tab piece. I do have a Layering Guide within the download for you to refer to.
Now, layer the front cover panel.
Add glue to the left tab on the inside tab piece and attach to the left side of the outside box piece. Make sure to line up the edges.
Repeat for the other side.
Add glue to the left front tab and attach the front cover panel.
Repeat for the other side.
STEP 8 - FORM THE ENVELOPE
To make the envelope, begin by folding along the score lines and press 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.
Add glue to the bottom of the side flaps.
With the side flaps folded in, bring the bottom flap up and carefully press to form the envelope.
Your card and envelope are complete.
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 yours turn out!!
Happy Mother's Day!
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