New Baby Insert Cards
LEARN HOW TO MAKE SPECIAL DELIVERY INSERT CARDS TO CELEBRATE A NEW BABY ON ANY CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
A dear friend of mine recently gave birth to her first child. He is so precious. However, due to the pandemic, we didn't do a baby shower. So, I wanted to make a cute card to show how excited I am for her!
Unlike my New Baby Pop-Up Card, this card is an insert card and can be made on any of cutting machine. In the download, you will find two folders inside. One for Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker and one for Cricut Joy.
Note: The version for the Cricut Joy is only the design so it would be best to use Cricut’s Insert Card Packs available at most craft stores! For more information on how to use this design with a Cricut Joy, please take a look at my Dad & Me Insert Cards tutorial!
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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SPECIAL DELIVERY INSERT CARDS – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using my Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Maker 3, or Cricut Joy!!
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cardstock in your choice of colors.
- Cricut Pen. I am using Blue.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Special Delivery Insert Cards
This tutorial will show you how to make a quick and easy card celebrating a new baby!
Materials
- My Special Delivery SVG Cut File
- Cricut Cardstock in your choice of color
Tools
- A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker!
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Stylus
- Cricut Pen. I am using Blue.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the SVG Cut file for the Special Delivery Insert Card (#85) 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 Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker and one for the Cricut Joy. For this tutorial, I will be using the Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker 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.
Click the green MAKE IT button.
STEP 3 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS
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 4 - 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 4 until all layers have been cut.
STEP 5 - 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.
STEP 6 - 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.
Your card is now ready for you to add a message and gift to the new parents!
This card is not only easy to make but so sweet for any new parent. I hope you find it useful!
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