How to Make Rudolph Layered Cards
LEARN TO MAKE CUTE LAYERED RUDOLPH CARDS ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
This card is so cute. I love little Rudolph's expression while he in walking in the field.
There are some intricate cuts to this card. I have some tips and tricks at the bottom of this post to help ensure the best cut possible.
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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RUDOLPH LAYERED 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, browns, orange, red, and pink.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Rudolph Layered Card
This tutorial will show you how to make a fun layered card for Christmas.
Materials
- My Rudolph Layered 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 - PURCHASE & DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
You can purchase the SVG Cut File for the Rudolph Layered Card in my shop here.
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 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.
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, layer the front cover panel.
Mat and layer the messaging panel.
Fold the card base along the score line and burnish with your scraper.
Attach the messaging panel to the inside of the card.
Attach 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 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.
TIPS FOR A PERFECT CUT
As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, there are some intricate cuts on the front cover panel. Especially, that top layer.
I used 65 lb cardstock and made sure to adhere the cardstock to the cutting mat really well with my brayer. I also selected More pressure.
Once the cut was complete, I carefully rolled the mat away from the cardstock and took my time to avoid any tears.
Doing these things should really help you accomplish a clean cut on this panel.
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!!
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Nick, I love this card! It is so very cute and who doesn’t love Rudloph.
I love this one! It’s just so sweet!
Hey, Nick
Thank you for sharing this very cute card, who doesn’t love Rudloph.
What is the colors cardstock you are using?
Thanks for sharing Nick. This is a very cute card!
Hey Nick,
I like the Rudolph card. What size is it, how small can I go. I really love that you always include an envelope, thanks!
I really want to join the other membership, unfortunately I’m on disability.
I hope you and husband are feeling É“etter.
Thanks for EVERYTHING that you do forus!
Kelly
I Like this one too!!! Thank you
Such a cute card! I love the cutout detail on the envelope too!
Adorable card Nick! Hugs, Brenda
Thanks for sharing Nick!