St. Patrick’s Day Insert Cards
LEARN HOW TO MAKE EASY ST. PATRICK’S DAY INSERT CARDS ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
Today, I am back with a new insert card tutorial for you all! This are my St. Patrick’s Day insert cards.
First of all, I just love how happy this one turned out. I don’t know if it’s the cute little shamrock or the font or the glitter cardstock! Just fun!
As for all my insert cards I design, it can be made using any Cricut, or other brand, cutting machine you have! In the download, you will find two folders inside. One for Maker/Explore and one for 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 Cricut Joy New Years Insert Card 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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ST. PATRICK’S DAY INSERT CARD – 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)
- Cricut Cardstock
- Cricut Pen. I am using the Dark Green pen from the Tapestry Set
- Glue or adhesive to create the envelope
- Cricut Scraper
Shamrock Insert Cards
This tutorial will show you how to create a fun Shamrock Insert Card on your Cricut Joy, Explore Air 2, or your Maker!
Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
Materials
- My FREE Shamrock Insert Card SVG File
- Cricut Cardstock
- Cricut Glitter Cardstock (optional)
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 Dark Green from the Tapestry Pen Set.
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the SVG Cut file for the Shamrock Insert Card (#65) 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. All you need to do once the design has been imported into Design Space is click the green MAKE IT button.
STEP 3 - 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 and Glitter Cardstock. Select your materials accordingly.
Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat.
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.
Your card is done.
STEP 5 - ASSEMBLE THE ENVELOPE
To make the envelope, gently fold along the score lines.
Press the folds with your scraper.
Add glue or adhesive to the side flaps of the envelope.
Folding the side flaps inward, bring the bottom flap up, forming the envelope.
You are now ready to add your message and mail your fun Shamrock Insert Card!
Like I said, I just love how cute this card turned out!! I hope you do too!
Need more St. Patrick’s Day card ideas? Check out the tutorial for my Shamrock Cutout Card!
Post a photo in the comment section or tag your projects on social media @thebeardedhousewife using the hashtag #beardedhousewife! I’d love to see how yours turn out!!
Happy Crafting,
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When I upload this on my Cricut Maker 3, it is not the same SVG. Everything is grouped together and it says I need 4 mats. The score line is a cut line so I end up with 2 pieces instead of a card. Also the printing is not on the front of the card with the shamrock and it is not set up for using the pen. I have no clue how to make this cute card but wish I did. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Hi Mary,
This project was made when we were able to preset score and draw lines. Since then, Design Space has removed this ability.
You will need to ungroup the design and convert the score and draw lines under the operation menu. If you haven’t done this before, I have a tutorial here to help: https://thebeardedhousewife.com/how-to-use-the-operation-menu-in-cricut-design-space/
Let me know if you have any other questions.
I finally got it made correctly. Thank you.