Yes, you can still make Cricut cards even if you do NOT have the card mat. I am even showing you how to convert those Insert card designs into something that you can make from cardstock. So, if you want to make easy cards but don't want to buy the Cricut card kits, this video is for you! Make your own insert cards or other card types with your Cricut machine and the Lightgrip mat!
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Supplies used:
Cricut machine https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/cricut-machine-aff
Lightgrip mat https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/light-mat-aff
Scoring Stylus https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/scoring-stylus-aff
Cardstock https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/paper-aff
Cricut pens https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/cricut-pens-aff
Glue https://amzn.to/3SeduH3
Other videos you may enjoy:
How to use the Card Mat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu5zjAZ1oZ4
Cutaway Cards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIkNUZ4JA0w
Learning your new Cricut machine:
Free 7 Day Cricut Class https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/free-cricut-classes/
Cricut One Hour Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn8tmXezWT8
Cricut Materials Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJO1Q8bxZwU
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0:00 Introduction
0:35 What this video covers
1:08 Supplies needed
1:55 Finding card designs
3:30 Altering insert card designs
6:57 Designing your own card
7:11 Card sizes and envelopes
7:47 Adding writing inside card
8:58 Cutting card
11:15 Assembling card
11:46 Ideas for Cricut cards
12:46 Why the card mat
13:57 Wrap up