Retro Christmas Cards

Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE PNG FILE

Download the PNG file for the Holly Jolly Christmas Card (#54) from my FREE Resource Library. Click here to get access to the library.

STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE PNG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

We are uploading the PNG file.

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.

To upload the PNG, find where you downloaded the file onto your computer and open it.

In the IMAGE TYPE MENU, Select COMPLEX.

Select the magic wand in the top left corner.

Click anywhere on the background (the grayed out portion).

Then press CONTINUE.

Make sure to select PRINT THEN CUT and click SAVE.

Highlight the image and select INSERT IMAGE to bring the file into your canvas.

STEP 3 - RESIZE YOUR IMAGE AND ADD A SCORE LINE

After your image has been brought into your canvas, change the height of the image in the SIZE panel.

Without unlocking your image, change the height to 4.5 inches.

In the tool bar, select the SHAPES menu.

In the shapes menu, select SCORE LINE.

Change the height of your score line to 4.5 inches.

Move your score line over the card.

Highlight both layers.

In the ALIGN panel, select CENTER. This will center your score line both horizontally and vertically.

Highlight both layers again.

In the right hand corner of the LAYERS panel, select ATTACH.

Click the green MAKE IT button in the upper right corner.

STEP 4 - PRINT YOUR IMAGE AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS

When you get to the PREPARE screen, you will see the print then cut image with the black box around it. Click CONTINUE.

Select SEND TO PRINTER.

Make sure you have the ADD BLEED optional toggled and click PRINT.

Once your image has been printed, make your materials selection. I am using Medium Cardstock.

For this tutorial, I am changing my pressure setting to MORE.

STEP 5 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS

Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat.

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 cutting out your card!

Once the cut is complete, the double arrows will flash again. Press it and the mat will unload.

To remove your card without any curling, pull the mat away from the cardstock rather than the cardstock from the mat.

STEP 6 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD

Now that you have your card printed and cut, it is time to finish assembling.

Gently fold along the score line.

Press the fold with your scraper.

You card is ready to add your sentiment.

I have included an envelope for you to make with this card. It is located in the ENVELOPE file folder for your download.