How to Make Halloween Cards with a Cricut?
Halloween is special for everyone. People do parties and make spooky costumes and exchange gifts. It’s no less than a tradition. So, if someone wants to do something special this Halloween, a Cricut card would be a great option. A nice greeting card or invitation card can get you so many blessings and happiness. So, are you ready to make one with Cricut? There is no wonder that many of you don’t know how to make one. It’s completely OK, and everyone starts out for the first time.
So, be with us till the end of this blog and learn how to make Halloween cards with a Cricut. You’ll just need some common Cricut accessories, which we’ll talk about. In this blog, we’ll be using a Cricut Maker. You can manage with your Cricut machine and make a similar project.
What Supplies Do You Need to Get Started?
Well, we will use the Cricut Maker machine, as we’ve mentioned earlier. For images, you can use Cricut Access or the Design Space. If you’re not familiar with Cricut Access and don’t want to use a paid subscription, that’s completely fine. You can use other sources like Creative Fabrica and many similar websites which you can google.
Here is the list of necessary Cricut accessories you’ll need:
- Black cardstock
- White cardstock
- Cricut machine (with Print then Cut feature)
- Papercraft glue
- Printer
- A happy Halloween graphic
Using all these items, you can create an amazing Halloween card with the Cricut machine. Let’s move to the process of making one.
How to Make Halloween Cards With a Cricut?
When you have collected all the necessary items, you’re all set to go ahead. So, we’ll go step by step to make this process a bit easier for you. Let’s begin.
Step 1: Upload the Graphic on Design Space
In the first step, you need to launch Design Space. Make a rectangle of about 7 inches tall and 10 inches wide, and put a score line in the middle. Then, select the rectangle and the score line you have made and tap on the Attach option. After that, you can upload the Happy Halloween PNG graphic to your Design Space. Add the banner to your screen. Keep the graphic about 5 inches wide and not too tall. Confirm that the Print then Cut feature is ON.
Now, we’ll browse the Cricut Access to get the spider web design and set the size to about 6.75 inches wide. Plus, you can make it a little bit larger up to the full width of your card. You need to set the setting as a Basic cut.
Step 2: Cut the Card Pieces
When you have arranged all the pieces and sized them properly, you need to hit the Make It button and continue with the on-screen directions. Let the card base cut out the black cardstock and let the banner Print then Cut on a white cardstock. Then, the spider border will be cut out of the silver foil cardstock. Be a little careful while removing the spider cut from your mat, as it is fragile and can break easily.
Step 3: Assemble the Pieces
Once you have all the pieces cut out, you have to assemble them. You can use glue, which dries easily and helps you make crafts. Otherwise, you can go for a permanent adhesive tape runner.
Now, hold your card in half with the score line many times to ensure that it folds perfectly. As the card’s orientation is landscape, the top and bottom of the card make up the biggest part of the card. Now, apply the glue carefully to the spiderweb to get the thin pieces on your card.
Once you’ve positioned the items correctly as they should be, you’re good to go to add the Happy Halloween banner, which you can print and cut using your Design Space, ensuring to apply glue on the edges and also in the middle to get a good adherence. That’s how you’ll prepare a Cricut Halloween card this year.
What are Some Other Options to Make Cricut Halloween Cards?
The Cricut cards allow you to do unlimited customization. Plus, you have the option to change the color of the cardstock and use different graphics. For instance, we recommend the Cricut Foil Transfer kit and the silver foil to make spiders. Or else, you can use more detailing on your Halloween card, such as you can write the name of the recipient on your creative envelope. This option will save you from the extra effort of writing names by yourself.
Conclusion
Now, you must understand how to make Halloween cards with a Cricut. You need a few quick Cricut accessories to start preparing your Halloween card. Using the Print then Cut feature is great for preparing your Halloween card. Different colors of cardstock can be used with the Cricut Foil transfer tape. You can use the details on your Halloween card to make it look more appealing and attractive.