How to Make Slimline Christmas Cards
LEARN TO MAKE FUN CHRISTMAS TILE SLIMLINE CARDS ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
I love how slimline cards look. I am not sure what it is but they are so fun to make.
This Christmas Tiles Slimline Card is so cute. The little tiles are layered together to create cute little characters.
If you aren't a fan of intricate cuts, don't worry. I have a simpler version within the download that doesn't create the border around the tiles.
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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CHRISTMAS TILES SLIMLINE 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, reds, browns, black, blue, green, yellow, and patterned paper.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Christmas Tiles Slimline Card
This tutorial will show you how to make a fun Christmas Tiles Slimline Card.
Materials
- My Christmas Tiles Slimline 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
Download the Christmas TIles Slimline Card SVG Cut File (#149) 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 tiles. I have included a Layering Guide within the download to help act as a visual guide.
Next, mat and layer the front cover panel as well as the messaging 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.
Attach the tiles to the front cover panel.
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.
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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I love this slimline card! Thank you!
Besides the cards that are so stinking cute, I am loving the papers that you are using for the envelopes. Thank you for including a link for them in the instructions. I see a lot of paper on my Christmas wish list 😉
So cute love it
You are so talented and truly blessed. Such a cute card, I look forward to watching your tutorials every day. Can you please tell me what brand of glue you use? I love the thin tip,
I use Beacon 3 in 1 and Art Glitter Glue.
Thank you for the compliment, Pam!
Hey Nick, where could I find the little tray with dividers you use for your tiny pieces, I can’t seem to find anything like that and think it would be helpful when making these cards with tiny bits. Loving your cards!
Honestly, it is just one of my kids’ reusable plastic lunch trays.
I don’t remember where it bought it but I came in a pack of four with the trays, cups, and bowls.
Maybe try Amazon? It is invaluable for projects with little pieces!!