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Make Cards for Any Occasion with the Cricut Joy Card Mat

By Lydia

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Make the easiest cards ever with the Cricut Joy card mat. There are literally Cricut cards for any occasion! via @lydioutloud
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Never get stuck needing a card at the last minute ever again. It is so ridiculously easy to create cards for any occasion using the Cricut Joy card mat. Make a bunch and have them on hand for when an occasion pops up.

Cricut cards for any occasion

I remember when I was a kid wondering why my mom had so many random cards on hand. I eventually realized how genius it was (along with so many other things my mom did when I was younger that I didn’t understand at the time!) After enough occasions of needing a card for a last minute party or a belated birthday, I realized I needed to do the same.

And then I got a Cricut Joy machine and I officially have cards for all.the.things! (Are you proud, mom?!)

how to make cricut greeting cards

How to Make a Card with a Cricut Joy

Making a Cricut Joy card is about as easy of a project as you can get. There are a ton of ready-to-make card designs for the Cricut Joy (most of which are free with a Cricut Access subscription) and Design Space also has blank cards with corner paper holders so that you can design your own card designs with an insert.

Cricut Joy card designs in Design Space

Several designs incorporate writing with the Cricut Joy Pens in addition to cutting which is a fun mixed media twist on a typical card (like this Birthday Girl card).

Cricut Joy birthday cards

The Cricut Joy Cards come in a variety of colors with card inserts in different colors and finishes to go inside. I’ve been having fun making my own card inserts by cutting Foil Poster Board, Glitter Cardstock, Shimmer Paper and Sparkle Paper to use in addition to the inserts that come with the card kits.

DIY Cricut Joy Insert Cards

You can even use the patterned Cricut Deluxe Papers to add design to the back or your cards or inside flaps like I’m doing with this Mod & Merry Deluxe Paper for some Christmas cards.

Deer Christmas card

Cricut Christmas cards

The genius of card making with the Cricut Joy is the card mat. You just slide the card insert into the card mat (the back of the card slides in between the back of the mat and a clear sleeve) and then fold the front of the card onto the front of the card mat (which has adhesive to hold onto the card insert). And the best part? No weeding! When you pull the card away from the card mat the cuttings remain on the mat and all you have to do is gently scrape them off with a scraper!

Cricut Joy card mat

In addition to the plethora of Cricut birthday cards available, there is a card for every holiday or occasion you could ever possibly need. From congratulatory cards…

Cricut Joy congratulations cards

Encouragement, Sympathy or Get Well cards…

Cricut Joy sympathy and encouragement cards

Teacher appreciation cards (especially appropriate during these times!)…


Cricut Joy teacher cards

And of course alllll of the holidays or occasions…

Cricut Joy cards for all holidaysCricut Joy anniversary cards

As you can see, I’m stocked! I came up with the perfect card organizer solution too (also with my Cricut Joy machine) that you can check out here. No more digging through piles or stacks or cards!

So what kind of Cricut cards do you want to make first?! 😉

Cricut cards for any occasion

Cricut Joy Cards for Any Occasion

Never get stuck needing a card at the last minute ever again. It is so ridiculously easy to create cards for any occasion using the Cricut Joy card mat. Make a bunch and have them on hand for when an occasion pops up.
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Keyword: cricut, cricut joy, handmade cards, papercrafting
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 cards
Cost: 12.98

Ingredients

  • Cricut Joy
  • Cricut Joy Card Mat
  • Cricut Joy Insert Cards
  • Cricut Joy Pens
  • Scraper tool
  • Foil Poster Board, Glitter Cardstock, Shimmer Paper, Sparkle Paper or Deluxe Paper for additional card inserts or card backs (optional)

Instructions

  • Find the card design you'd like to make in Cricut Design Space and click Make it.
    Cricut Joy instructions for cards
  • When prompted for Material Load Type, select On Card Mat and then click Continue.
    Cricut Joy mat selection
  • Select Insert Card - Cardstock for the material.
    Cricut Joy insert cards material selection
  • Insert the back of the card into the pocket of the card mat and firmly press the front of the card onto the adhesive mat.
    Cricut Joy card mat
  • Load the card mat into the Cricut Joy and then click Go. Once the cut is complete click Unload.
  • Gently pull the card away from the mat. Hold the card taut as you pull so it's doesn't curl and so that it leaves the cuttings on the mat.
    How to remove a card from Cricut mat
  • Use the scraper tool to gently pop off the cut pieces from the card mat.
    scraper tool with Cricut cutting mat
  • Tuck one of the card inserts into the corners of the card and it's ready to go!
    Card insert for Cricut Joy
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  1. Princess says

    November 14, 2020 at 9:33 am

    Tremendous designs!

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