Y'all, creating cards with the Cricut Joy Card Mat is not only simple but also a lot of fun! In this blog post, I will guide you through everything you need to know to master card-making with your Cricut Joy machine. Whether you're crafting personalized greeting cards for special occasions or just for fun, I'll show you how easy it is to use the Cricut Joy Card Mat to create beautiful cards that stand out. Let’s dive in and start making some amazing designs!
These are so easy that you may never buy a card at the store again. I am talking like a card in about 2 minutes flat. Sounds great, right? Keep reading to see how to create handmade cards for every occasion.
This is part of a Cricut series I am joining this week, where we'll be posting Cricut party crafts each day. Keep reading for the tutorial and even more party ideas at the bottom of this post.
Supplies needed to make cards with a Cricut Joy:
How to Use the Cricut Joy Card Mat:
Now that you have your supplies, let's start making easy and beautiful cards with the Cricut Card Mat.
Making Cards with Cricut Joy Video
If you enjoy watching videos to learn new skills, you can watch me use the Cricut Joy card mat below.
Can't watch the video or missed some of the steps? You can also just see our step-by-step instructions below.
Using the Insert Card Packs from Cricut
The Cricut Insert card packs include equal numbers of envelopes, cards, and inserts.
You can use the card mat to cut a card that has already been cut and folded. Insert the back of the card into the pocket on the back of the card mat.
Then fold the front of the card over the mat, adhering it to the sticky surface.
You can then pull up the quick corner cards in Cricut Design Space. There are a variety of card designs to choose from. Once you've made your selection, add it to your canvas. Please do not resize it, as the design is perfectly sized for the cards included in the package.
Then click ‘Make' and pick the ‘Card Mat' when prompted in Cricut Design Space. You may need to adjust the card size material setting to match the cards you are using.
Then cut the front of your card using the Cricut Joy.
Remove the cut card from the Cricut Joy card mat by using your spatula, turning the mat upside down, and bending it gently to release the card.
Then just add the insert piece into the card, sliding it into all 4 corners to secure it as shown below.
You have now made a card using the Cricut Joy! Boy, that was easy! Why stop with just one? I know once I got started, I made a ton of them.
Writing on the Inside of the Card with Cricut Joy
Now that we have created a beautiful card front, did you know that you can also use the Cricut Joy to write on the inside? No more excuses for messy handwriting! Just add your card to the card mat backward by folding it inside out.
The front of your card will be placed in the pocket, while the inside of your card will be positioned on the outside sticky portion of the mat. Then, open up Design Space and write a sentiment with your favorite writing font. Replace the blade in your Cricut Joy with a pen and let your machine do the writing for you.
Now, you have completed an entire card, including the writing on the inside, all with Cricut Joy. How fun!
There are so many cards that you can make with the Cricut Joy Card Mat. It is one of my favorite releases for the smallest Cricut machine ever. Trust me, you will love this little gadget.
Now, the Cricut Card Mat is not only available for the Cricut Joy, but also for Joy Xtra, as well as the Cricut Explore and Maker machines! You can also use both the Insert Cards featured in this post and Cricut Cutaway cards – they all work beautifully with the Cricut Card Mat.
Then you can make all of these cards and so many more. Let me know how you like the Cricut Joy card mat once you've use it!
I think you will really love this special addition to the Cricut family.
More ideas for the Cricut Joy
So, do you love the Cricut Joy card mat and want more ideas? Try the links below as well!
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Love your site and have shared your site with our new cricut club at the library
Yay! Thank you!
Is the bathroom rules svg that you used on the cricut joy video for personal use only?
It is a Cricut cut file so no it would be any use. You can find a link to it on the Cricut Joy post.
I love how easy it is to whip up a card. Thank you
Can the Cricut Joy card mat be used in another machine like a Cricut Explore?
I don’t think it can but I have not personally tried it. It is not wide enough for that machine.
Thanks for figuring it out! I just watched your new video on “Using the Cricut Card Mat on the Cricut Explore and Maker”.
Thanks again!
Hi there where can I find a step by step video on how to write with the Cricut Joy in a card using the card mat.