How To: Insert Cards with Cricut Joy

 Hey Y'all!

Today we're going to build on that foundation of learning we have from our Design Space Course blogs, and make a few cards with the Cricut Joy. These could be easily modified to work with other die cut machines, and if you'd like a tutorial with the larger Cricut machines let me know in the comments below!

Design Space Blogs:

https://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2023/05/how-to-cricut-design-space.html

First off, I couldn't stop at just one once I got the Joy out and set up for this blog, so though the processes are virtually the same I have three cards to share with you.

Supplies:

Cricut Joy

Cricut Joy Card Insert Mat

Cricut Joy Pens (I used the metallic silver glitter, the silver marker, and the coral pen.)

Cricut Joy Insert Cards

Steps:

1) Gather all your supplies and get everything set up to best suit your crafting needs.

My Joy Bag.

Getting Set Up.

Choosing materials.

2) Decide on which card you'd like to make. I searched holiday cards and decided on this one first:

3) Prep your mat and get your materials ready.

4) Follow the on screen prompts to choose your mat option, and material type(s). Connect your machine, and load the prompted material (in this case our pen).

5) Follow the on screen prompts, and allow the machine to draw. Then when prompted, switch out the pen for the blade, and cutting will begin.

Swapping out tools when prompted.

6) Once finished follow on screen prompts to unload the mat!

7) Remove mat from the Joy and start slowly peeling the car away. Tip: Take your time, you don't want your card tearing or the paper curling up.

8) Assemble! The insert part just fits right in the slots on the card, easy. 

All done!

Any questions? Let's simplify it.

For my second card I chose this one:

Getting materials ready-

Mat is loaded, draw in progress-

Tools been swapped, cut in progress-

Everything is finished, and now unloading mat-

Removing card from mat, and assembly-

Card two is finished!

Last one!

I don't know that I can recommend this one. Maybe it was my error, but the card was loaded correctly, however the design is off. I was able to fix it with some wording to balance it out.

Still need assistance?

Here's a video:

If you need any help just message me on social media, or leave a comment below.

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife