It’s Day 2 of the Craft a Card Stash (CACS) Holiday Edition!
To grab today’s free design, simply sign up for the CACS Holiday Edition emails here, and you’ll find the download link in your second email.
Creating this Christmas tree card with your Cricut is quick and simple, with just three main layers and a star for decoration. I love that when opened and set upright, it doubles as a festive display piece for your loved one.
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Materials required:
- Cardstock in various colors
- Glitter
- Double-sided adhesive
- Craft Glue
Tools needed:
- Cricut Machine – Any machine that can cut 12×12 in
- Cricut Standard Mat
- Bone Folder
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Step 1: Set Up in Cricut Design Space and Cut Out
- Download and Upload: Once you’ve received the Day 2 email, download the design and upload it to your Cricut Design Space Canvas.
- Attach the Score Lines: In the layers panel, select the vertical lines and change them from a cut lines to a score lines under the operations panel. Then, attach them individually to the card bases (the Christmas tree layers) by selecting both the base and the score line, and clicking “Attach” at the bottom of the layers panel.
- Cut Out the Card: Follow the prompts in Design Space for scoring and cutting.
- Fold the Layers: Using a bone folder, carefully score each layer of the Christmas tree in half.
Assembly Instructions
Step 2: Layering the Design
Attach the Inner Layer: Using double-sided adhesive tape, attach the inner layer, aligning it to the bottom of the card.
Affix the Top Layer: Next, attach the top layer to create the ornament design, aligning it to the top of the tree/star.
Attach the Star: Finally, secure each half of the star to opposite sides of the card.
Step 3: Embellish with Glitter
Join the CACS Holiday Edition!
Today is Day 2 of Craft a Card Stash Holiday Edition! To get your free design, sign up for the CACS Holiday Edition emails here. The link to download will be in tomorrow’s email. Happy holiday crafting!
