If you’re a Cricut beginner and want to make cards this is the video for you. We master two very different beginner cards in this training and share loads of tips and tricks for assembling cards. Enjoy!

Tips For Assembling Cards

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Cut Files Used:

Bee Card
Rainbow Card

Supply Links:

• Cricut Explore 3
• Cricut LightGrip Mat
• Cricut Scoring Stylus
• Scotch ATG Gun
• Our Favorite White Cardstock
• Cricut Glitter Cardstock
• Foam Squares
• Bone Folder
• Lynn Lilly Hot Glue Gun
• Spray Adhesive
• Glitter

Step-by-step Instructions:

Rainbow Card:

1. Import your rainbow card file into Design Space.
2. Cut out all of your card pieces.
3. Use the Bone Folder to crease any scored lines.
4. With the reverse tweezers and glue pen adhere your rainbow pieces to the card base one at a time.
5. Hot glue the cloud pieces to the bottom edges of the rainbow.
6. Place a sheet of scrap paper at an angle on the front of the card. Spray with a light coat of spray adhesive and sprinkle glitter on the adhesive.
7. Shake off the excess, allow it to dry, and enjoy.

Bee Card:

1. Import your bee card file into Design Space.
2. Cut out all of your card pieces.
3. Use the Bone Folder to crease any scored lines.
4. Use the ATG gun to adhere the White card insert to the bottom of the inside of the card.
5. Use reverse tweezers and the glue pen to adhere the comb layer to the front of the outside of the card.
6. Using the same tools, assemble your bees.
7. Finally, use hot glue and your reverse tweezers to adhere the bees to the front of the outside of the card.

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This is an absolutely amazing gift idea that you are going to want to make not only for Christmas but any time of the year. It’s the perfect way to present a gift card to someone special and add that handmade touch to it. Many other uses too – instead of a gift card, write a note, attach a photo, or include a packet of seeds!

DIY Cricut Gift Card Holder

Cut Files Used:

Gift Card
3 Layer Bow

Supply Links:

• Cricut Explore Air 2
• Scotch ATG Gun
• Bone Folder
• Hot Glue Gun
• Rainbow Cardstock (80 lb)
• Scoring Stylus or Scoring Wheel

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. Download the cut files from Makers Gonna Learn and import them into Cricut Design Space so you can start manipulating them. With our 3D cut files, there are just a few steps that need to be taken to get them ready.
2. The first step is to go to the Layers Panel and find the line going around part of the green “box” section. 
3. Now, go up to the top menu and over to the left, find Linetype.
4. Open the dropdown menu there and change the line type from Cut to Score. 
5. Next, you need to Ungroup. Select everything in your design and click Ungroup at the bottom of the Layers Panel. 
6. Once that is done, select both the score layer and the green layer in the Layers Panel. Once you’ve selected one, you can hold down the Shift Key and click on the next layer to select them both. Click Attach in the menu at the bottom of the Layers panel.
7. Once attached, select all layers and group them. Size the cross of ribbons and the bow appropriately. Tip for sizing the bow. Use the piece at the bottom as your guide for sizing. 
8. Now they are ready, so go ahead and click Make It. Cricut will separate the different colors onto different mats. Then click Continue.
9. Make sure the material is set to medium cardstock and give more pressure.
10. Remember that for the green layer, you will need to do some scoring. If it tells you to use the Scoring Wheel and you’d prefer to use the Scoring Stylus, simply go into Edit Tools and select the stylus there. 
11. If we have the Scoring Stylus in Clamp A and the Fine Point Blade in Clamp B, we’ll be all set for cutting and scoring. If you’re using the Scoring Wheel, you will have to change blades during the cutting/scoring process.
12. Cut out your materials.
13. Use your bone folder to crease the fold lines.
14. Use the ATG gun to apply adhesive to the folded pieces to assemble your pocket and then to apply the ribbon (cross) to the green folder. 
15. For the bow, start with the biggest piece. Add a tiny bit of hot glue to the center rectangular piece. Then grab one of the rectangles on either side of the bow piece and curve that side towards the middle, securing with that dot of hot glue. 
16. You should end up with the rectangle from the outer side of the bow matching up with the one in the center. 
17. Repeat with the other side of the bow piece. You are basically folding each side of the bow towards the middle but you don’t actually want to make a crease. You want to keep it curved and dimensional.
18. Repeat with the next ribbon piece (it looks just like the largest one but it’s smaller in size).
19. Flip the glued pieces over so that the seam is to the back. Add a dot of hot glue to the middle of the biggest ribbon piece and stack the smaller one on top of it.
20. Hot glue these pieces onto the backing piece. Use the small rectangular piece that’s left as a band to wrap around the center of the bow and hot glue to secure. 
21. Use a dab of hot glue to attach the bow to the gift cardholder. 

We have so many easy Cricut card ideas here in Makers Gonna Learn. Whip up a batch of them and keep them on hand so you can send out your own handmade cards whenever you want to!

The one we are making here today is our Happy Bee Day card. It’s a bright and cheery way to say Happy Birthday to someone special.

24 EASY Cricut Card Ideas

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Cut File Used:

Beeday

Supply Links:

• Cricut Maker
• Lynn Lilly Hot Glue Gun
• White Cardstock
• Bone Folder
• Scotch ATG Gun
• Glossy Accents
• Paper Trimmer
• Glitter Glue
• Pinking Shears
• Paper Pack
• Paper Distresser
• CanonTS8320 Printer

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. Measure the size of the card you’ll be making.
2. Import the cut files you’ll be using into Design Space. In this case, our file is a Print then Cut.
3. Grab a square and size it for the card base. You will need to unlock it so that you can make it into a rectangle the size of your card. 
4. Then, we’re using this same method to grab another rectangle to create a front panel for the card. These shapes will give you an idea of how to appropriately size your design so that it fits your card perfectly. 
5. Move the cut file over to the square, size it, and arrange it the way how you want it to. Use Align to center it on your card. 
6. Once happy with your design, click both the design layer and the layer for the front panel of your card in the Layers Panel, and choose Flatten.
7. Go ahead and click make it then send it to the printer. Remember that Cricut will add registration marks around your design. These are what your Cricut will read with its sensors so it can cut out your design properly. 
8. Once finished printing, place your printed design on your cutting mat. Insert it into your Cricut machine and have it cut out. 
9. Now, you can use your ATG gun to glue your card components together. 
10. On some of our cards, we have used things like Glitter Glue and Glossy Accents to take them to the next level. You can also embellish the edges of your paper using various types of scissors like Pinking Shears or by using a paper distresser. 

It’s such a treat to receive a handmade card for the holidays. With this really easy and whimsical snow globe holiday card, we’ll show you how to put it together so quickly that you’ll have plenty of time to make one for everyone on your list.

Snow Globe Holiday Card

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Cut Files/Fonts Used:

Snow Globe Cards
Tis The Season
Naomi

Supply Links:

• Cricut Explore Air 2
• StandardGrip Mat
• Zig 2 Way Glue Pen
• Glitter Cardstock
• Scotch ATG Gun
• Hot Glue Gun
• Brushed Gold Vinyl
• Masking Paper Transfer Tape
• Rainbow Cardstock
• Scoring Stylus or Scoring Wheel
• Bone Folder
• Tweezers

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. Upload the cut file into Cricut Design Space and add it to your canvas. 
2. The first thing you need to do is Ungroup. 
3. Then, select the cut lines, go up to Linetype, and from the dropdown menu, select Score.
4. Select the card layer and the scoreline layer and Attach. 
5. Next, we need to separate the snow globe and the snowman from the rest of the card because we don’t want them to cut out of the same cardstock. So, to do this, choose a basic shape to cover each element. 
6. Starting with the snowglobe, cover it with your basic shape. Then select the basic shape layer and the layer where the snowglobe is and choose Slice (bottom right). 
7. Delete the layers you don’t need. Repeat with the snowman. 
8. Make a copy of your card so we can do some more slicing. Using a couple of basic shapes (we used rectangles), cover up each of the side panels on the card. We’re slicing and removing everything except that center panel. 
9. Make that center panel a little bit smaller so it fits on the center of the card with a little edge showing all around. This is going to be the card liner. 
10. We used the font Naomi to create the card sentiment. Naomi comes with glyphs that you can add for the swirls and curly cues on the letters. To use glyphs, you will need a program like Inkscape or Illustrator, so instead, we have created a cut file of the words Tis the Season using Naomi and the glyphs for you to make it easier. 
11. Once you have sized the sentiment to fit your card, you want to change the color so it cuts on its own mat. You will need to Weld the sentiment before cutting to keep the letters together and in order. 
12. You’re ready to go ahead and click Make It. It’s always a great idea to check your mats to make sure it all looks right before cutting. Once you do, press Continue.
13. Select your material – Medium Cardstock. Load each mat one at a time to cut out each color of cardstock.
14. Fold your card along the score lines, creating creases with your bone folder. 
15. Use your ATG to adhere the liner to the center of the card. Then attach the snow globe and the snowman and all of his features. Note that it does matter which direction the pieces go – there IS a front and a back. We’re using the Zig glue for the tiny pieces instead of the ATG for the best results.
16. We like using reverse tweezers for placing those small pieces too. It makes it so much easier!