Instructions

STEP 1 - PURCHASE & DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

You can purchase the Hello Summer Insert Card SVG Cut File from my shop here.

I am using the Cricut Joy version of the file. If you are a Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker user, you can use the Cricut Joy version with your cutting machine.

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

Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker version ONLY.

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

Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker version ONLY.

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 the envelope is under and selecting the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.

Repeat this for the card base.

Click the GREEN Make It Button.

STEP 5 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS

Since I am using a CardMat for this project, I am selecting On CardMat, Click DONE.

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

I am using the Cricut Joy Xtra StandardGrip Cutting Mat for the insert.

Click the CONTINUE button.

Make your material selections.

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 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS

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

In Cricut Design Space, select the green GO button and your Joy Xtra will begin the cut.

Once the cut is complete, select UNLOAD in Design Space.

Follow Step 6 until both mats are cut.

STEP 7 - 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. Open the card base up.

Slide the insert into the slits made on the outer card layer, securing it into place.

Add glue to any areas that won't lay flat (optional).

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.