Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Mother's Day Insert Card (#73) from The File Vault. Get access by joining the club.

Note: Within the download, you will find two versions of this card. One for the Maker/Explore and one for the Joy. For this tutorial, I will be using the Maker/Explore version. You choose based on your 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.

Everything has been set for you.

STEP 3 - CHOOSE YOUR PEN COLOR

You will notice a little icon next to the text layer in the LAYERS panel. This is because the color I chose in my design software wasn't compatible with Design Space.

To change this, simply click on the text layer and change the pen color to whichever you would like for your card.

Now, click the green MAKE IT button.

STEP 4 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS

You will see the three 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.

STEP 5 - 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.

Hit the "C" button once it begins to flash and you are on your way to creating your card! Follow the prompts in Design Space on when to change out the different tools.

Repeat Step 5 until all layers have been cut.

STEP 6 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

Now that all layers have been cut, you can assemble this card.

Begin by folding along the score line of the outer card layer.

Press the fold with your scraper.

Now, carefully place the card insert layer into the tabs in the outer card layer.

Add a small amount of glue or adhesive to any portions of the outer layer that may be curling a little. This is something usually I do for all my insert cards but is totally optional.

Your card is done.

STEP 7 - FORM THE ENVELOPE

To make the envelope, begin by folding along the score lines and press the folds with your scraper.

Add glue or adhesive to the bottom of the side flaps.

Bring the bottom flap up forming the envelope.