Cricut Cards with NO Card Mat (Make Insert Cards!)

[@ChantelleWisner]

Perfect answer to "What do we do if we don't want to buy the Card Mat?" Great step-by-step and understandable directions! Thank you for making this video!

[@jessicaolivier6952]

I love how clear concise this is compared to most pages! A lot of people just ramble

[@AngieHolden]

I try not to ramble and edit out quite a bit!

[@kimangell998]

I have never thought of flipping a card to write on the inside!! Genious, Thank you!!!!!

[@laniec.f.2531]

Sometimes, the obvious just eludes us, doesn't it?! HA HA I have so many of these "why didn't I think of that?" moments. This is a very good video.

[@KathyJamison]

Thanks so very much! Just what I needed to know. I send nearly 40 cards to my breast cancer support group ladies once a month and can't afford to buy that many Cricut cards. Cardstock fits the budget and I can't wait to be able to send such beautiful cards.

[@jaymieupton4635]

I also had a problem when I imported an image. It was locked and I couldn't do anything with it. Just got off the phone with Cricut and all you have to do is click on the "View" button above the hamburger & click "Force Reload." That allowed me to manipulate the image just as you demonstrated. I'm so pleased to be able to use all these images when I make my cards. Thanks so much for this and all your other wonderful videos!

[@marlenenicholl6825]

I make so many cards in DS - I saw an Anna Griffin card that I loved but the die was $60.00 - I went into DS in search of images as this had a popout on the inside - all very scrolly and fancy that her cards are known for - I sliced and welded and I did it - it was stunning, (my opinion) - now when I see a card I like, I head into DS to see what I can come up with

[@AngieHolden]

YES! So many ways to make cards!

[@Reneesfun]

That’s so cool!

[@carolinariley]

Angie, you are the best teacher on KZbin!!! Thank you.

[@AngieHolden]

Wow, thank you!

[@briarsecord]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great video, as always! I've been looking for exactly this subject. Surprisingly, it's hard to find. You always break it down, so well for us newbies! One of the best channels!

[@AngieHolden]

You're very welcome!

[@itsapassion]

Brilliant!! I’ve had my Explore 2 for one whole day now (I’ve had the Joy for a little while) and so excited to find this channel and learn these card making tips and tricks! I’m stalking your Channel all night!! Can’t wait to learn more!!

[@AngieHolden]

Great to hear!

[@paulsloan4725]

AWESOME thanks Angie my wife and i are so glad we found you.

[@AngieHolden]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@debistewart5854]

I recently made a card insert except I used glitter HTV vinyl and ironed it on to the front of the card. It turned out amazing!

[@MegBug91]

I had no idea that you could use HTV on paper???

[@dag71410]

Your page website came up when I googled do you need a card mat to make cards, then I came to look for a videos and here you are! Thank you for making this video, totally helped. I just need to figure out how to make my rectangle not rounded on the ends and I'll be set. 😁

[@annavannoni]

Just choose the normal square shape in DS.

[@ellen-marie6692]

Hi Angie - Realized yesterday that I needed to learn way more before trying out my 2 x 2 mat for my Maker, so I’m checking out your videos. While I do want to try my card mat, this video is fantastic for my learning in general & helped me get a bit more understanding of some differences & of course how to do cards without my card mat. I’m following you in Cricut Access, too 🙂. Thank you for your teaching!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@NaturallyLuvely]

Thank you sooooooo much!!!! This was soooooo helpful! I just made a card for my Mom, and I can't wait to send it to her!

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@jocrumbleholme5718]

Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you!

[@JayDoubleyoo]

This answered my question right away and thank you for showing me!🥰😘

[@bethmegansmith4642]

This is Gold I have a shoe sting budget and this is a game changer thank you for sharing from across the pond .Happy crafting xxxxxx I am a new subsciber 🥰

[@melaniesimpkins765]

Thank you, Angie. Your videos are always so informative and easy to follow!

[@joannesequeira4571]

Yay! Thank you SO much Angie! I've never fugured out flipping the cut out so I can write on the inside. What a time-saver. 💛🤍💙

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@kathyj9788]

Love your videos. Thank you for being, clear, concise and always a step ahead in answering the very question I was pondering.

[@susieqmartin2746]

What I really want to do, with my cricket, is make backgrounds, for cards! Especially foiled small flowered backgrounds. In the crafting card making the world, this is a very popular thing to do, with the foil plates, in my opinion it should be easier to do with a Cricut Joy or your regular cricket maker. I am challenging you to, please show us how to make foiled backgrounds, with small flowers or leaves on a card can you do it, please demonstrate?

[@AngieHolden]

Interesting! I will look into that!

[@bobbieburrs2506]

I just found you and love all your hints and advice! Thank you so much! ❤

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@47bettie]

Thank you Angie helpful video, I made a card for my grandson on my Cricut design it myself, did't know about the flipping the card though so thank you for that, still just learning! but the card turn out pretty good! Hugs Liz x

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@sunsetsarah-8401]

Thank youuu! I am just learning how to use my cricut and I loved your video! As a beginner, I struggle with discerning what tools and supplies I have to buy from cricut/ how to use non-branded tools or designs (which are more affordable) but aren’t as obvious on how to use!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pambourke7294]

Thanks for the way you explain how to make cards, you make it so easy to follow and you don't babble about a lot of useless stuff that is boring at times so thank you again

[@catnippetsitting]

Hey Angie! Love all of your videos! Just pre-ordered your book on Amazon! Can't wait! Congrats to you! 😃

[@AngieHolden]

Wow, thank you!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Hi Angie, This was great video was very helpful, all most brought the 4 card mat the other day at Michael's, do have the one card mat which have not use yet lol Thank you for sharing hugs Liz x

[@pattin7943]

Thank you Angie. I wish I'd saw this sooner, I recently purchased two of the card mats for my Cricut Maker. I haven't even opened them yet but too late to return. I guess that's a good reason to subscribe ... I'm hitting it now ..

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gerilynne1955]

I really need to start budgeting my time to play with my Circut. I bought the Cricut Joy to have near me if I want to do a quick card. What's nice is I bought a carry case from Amazon that holds everything I need. My card stock, blades, pens and more. Plus I can use my phone to program it. Talking about a great gadget to have with limited space! I do own the larger one as well. I'm hoping you show us how to transfer design from other websites to use on this. I've only have done it on my Silhouette machine.

[@AngieHolden]

Sure! Just download from Silhouette as an SVG (if you have the paid version) and upload to Design Space. I think only the paid version has that option though.

[@gerilynne1955]

@@AngieHolden I can do it on my Silhouette. Just not sure how to do it on Circut?

[@AngieHolden]

Oh you can't save out of Design Space.

[@faithyates7826]

You are so talented! Great job on the instructions! You are always my go to! Thank you so much!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@nancyansel6759]

U are a life saver!!!! Thank you a million times over!!!!

[@tanalee229]

LOL! Cricut must love YOU! Great video. First I've seen of yours. Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@Reneesfun]

Oh My Gosh!!! I asked you about this! Thank you so much!!!!!!! (I have the mat but still had this question)

[@AngieHolden]

Hope you like it!

[@Reneesfun]

@@AngieHolden It’s excellent as always.

[@amandafrancois1536]

I'm really upset I got the wrong card mat for my machine but now I'm glad I found this video

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@cynthiasteisslinger9533]

This video was fantastic, once again your video was very easy to follow

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michiganlighthouse]

TY. I rewatched this video and now I understand better how to leverage the other options in DS. I'm new to Cricut this year, so lots to learn still. Moving away from the square cards, I made 4 (A2) cards using the 2x2 mat, but used my own cardstock, made my own inserts. The only difference is I had to use my trimmer to cut the cards first. I like setting up 4 cards to make at once, but using my stash to make them. Thanks so much for your precise videos. Next challenge I have is to learn to add 4 different card designs to DS, then cut with the mat. I think I saw how to do that somewhere?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes you can! As long as the cards are all the same size.

[@jean1426]

Thank you for this! I was just about to purchase the card mat!

[@valerieoconnell962]

Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this on my own! So many cards are going to be made now!

[@MommySlays]

Thank you for your thorough and thoughtful video… I want to get into card making and was clueless there was a card mat and confused/annoyed why some designs just had the “insert card” no instructions lol.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carmenayers5421]

I love this! I wish I had seen this before buying the card mats!

[@loricarpenter50]

thank you for this easy videos. i been trying to figure this out.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad to help!

[@askmom317]

This was the exact video I needed! Thank you.

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Wonderful tutorial Angie!! There are so many options!! I love this!! Thank you very much for all the info!! 💖🎉💖🎉💖🎉💖

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blijkegaal-kool9925]

Super video!! Thanks

[@shellynauman3590]

Thank you Angie!! This was so very helpful! This is just what I was looking for!

[@ShyIrishgurl777]

Thank you for this step by step video!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@annbrink3745]

Thank you for this video. Very very helpful on how to make cards with out card mats

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@magikalea]

Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@Dee-nl2jk]

Hi Angie. Thanks for the great video. Can you give me more specific measurements for a card. What were the different measurements you used for the cardstock option, and how did you get those numbers? I am confused but hoping to be able to make one soon! How did you choose how to place the pen writing for inside? Thanks soo much!

[@AngieHolden]

I would use measurements that would fit an envelope you are intending to use.

[@bellika100]

If you don't have a scoring pen What can you use instead

[@AngieHolden]

Just don't score and fold by hand.

[@ursula851]

Great video tutorial!

[@allisonduell9]

Thank you! You did such a good job explaining

[@bijouxw1014]

Great & helpful tutorial. Thank you for taking the time & sharing. I just got a Cricut Maker 3 & still have my cute little Cricut Joy, my first experience making cards with special card mat. I do not yet have the big card mat for Maker 3, but have a stylus. I tried putting stylus into pen holder, for scoring,but the next instructions said to insert scoring tool into holder B. I could not make the change for it to let me use holder A. Looks like I have to buy a scoring wheel now. 😒 Any suggestions? Thank you for your help. I

[@AngieHolden]

Just click edit tools once it tells you to use the scoring wheel and tell it you have the stylus instead.

[@bijouxw1014]

@@AngieHolden thank you, it worked!!!! I am learning a lot from you already. I am glad I found your tutorials.

[@nicoletteshow4817]

Thank you for making this .I made my first card today took me five hours and after I was done with it turned out terrible:( I wish I’d watched this video first , it probably would have saved me a lot of time and aggravation.. I was wondering my styling wheel is way off it’s brand new do I have to collaborate it? I think that’s what it’s called it’s the wheel that put that line in the middle of a card so you can fold it.

[@AngieHolden]

It shouldn't be off at all. There isn't any calibration for it.

[@nicoletteshow4817]

@@AngieHolden ok thank you. Could it have been something in the measurements ?

[@AngieHolden]

Maybe? Did you attach them?

[@nicoletteshow4817]

@@AngieHolden Oh I’m not sure if I did

[@nicoletteshow4817]

I found one of your videos that says cricket for dummies I’m going to watch that lol

[@clarazolud4835]

Thank you Angie, another great video!

[@kendraport9372]

This was SO helpful. Thank you so much ❤️

[@AngieHolden]

You're so welcome!

[@kateb17w6]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much!!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheBlvckIndigo]

Thank you soooooo much. This was an amazing tutorial

[@Lecie66]

Brilliant tutorial, thank you 😊

[@betteboop57]

THANK YOU!!!! This has been driving me NUTS

[@jennifersurgent6117]

I love your videos. I do have a question . I was wondering if you can make a card with prebought card blanks 5×7 I tried it before but when you place it on the mat it it goes off center a bit and it still wants to cut the 5x7 card out when you font need it cut.

[@AngieHolden]

You could but it would not be easy to locate the design.

[@sallybessey587]

Thank you for this!

[@edwinortiz6985]

Angie can you help. every time I use an insert card and is time for the card to be cut my machine won't cut and goes back to writing. what to do can you help or let me know who I can contact. thank you. I enjoy your videos!

[@AngieHolden]

I would have to see more of the design to know what is going on here. I would make sure you have cut lines and draw lines.

[@virginiaphillips1306]

Hi Angie! I’ve been asked to make “save the date” cards. Do you have a video showing the steps to writing on the card with a maker 3. Everything I’ve tried to do includes cutting which I don’t want. HELP

[@AngieHolden]

You want to write on a card that is precut? It won't be easy to locate the text I just want to warn you now.

[@lenehaugerud148]

Thank you for making such good videos! I am very new at Cricut, so I am struggling. Tried your way, got to the point where I chose all the layers and clicked attached. My card has cut out, scoring the middle line, and writing, like yours. But Cricut treats it as print and cut. If I don't attach, it wants it to get done on three mats. What am I doing wrong? I hope you can help. I do not have text on the backside, just on the cut out itself, and no insert to cut out in a different color cardstock.

[@AngieHolden]

Flatten makes a print then cut object while attach would put them together. Maybe you clicked the wrong thing?

[@darlenewoodyard3353]

What cardstock do I use?

[@AngieHolden]

You can use any.

[@melody4you98]

Great tutorial I have so much difficulty to learn to use foil for cards some part of the card with foil and nothing from other area . I'm making sure the tape and foil stick to the matt but not luck at all😔

[@AngieHolden]

Foil is tough! It works best on Cricut cardstock frankly.

[@melody4you98]

@@AngieHolden ☹️ i have some pre cut regular Cricut cards but not big fan of those or maybe i don't know how to make cards properly. No big fan of Cricut materials in general

[@AngieHolden]

I haven't had issues with the Cricut cards. Can you try another tip in your foil tool? I have heard of bad tips!

[@joditefft6621]

Thank you so helpful!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MZDIVERSE]

I’m so glad you posted this! I was asked to make a birthday card for a friend. Problem is, she wants a still photo on the front, Is there a way to do this and what type of paper is used for printing pictures that are not animated?

[@AngieHolden]

You would have to print the image and then cut it out and glue on the card. Or make the card as a print then cut out of smaller paper.

[@amandareed5885]

I've also got the foiled cardstock 6inX6in, also size 4.5inX6.5 but I don't have the card mat what do i do? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AngieHolden]

You can use these directions to make a card but would need to size to fit whatever paper you purchased. You could make the insert portion from the smaller pieces.

[@dianachau7857]

Can't wait to see what siser juliet can do!!! I hope you have a video

[@AngieHolden]

I just put a poll up on Instagram to see if my followers would like to see a review!

[@annavannoni]

I'm assuming that you can do the same steps even with the cricut joy xtra, right?

[@AngieHolden]

Yep!

[@maeve4385]

Thank you

[@pamthrelkeld815]

I tried to purchase your new book on Amazon, but it said the printed copy is "unavailable" and we don't know when or if it will be available" ??? Also I can't find your note on the pads needed for sublimation?? Thanks for all your videos!!

[@AngieHolden]

I still see that it can be pre-ordered. Are you in the US? They might be out of what was available to pre-order in other countries. Try this for sublimation supplies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrFhIecjN17jNk

[@ellen-marie6692]

New comment to request help: I was trying to simply cut an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of cardstock in half & score to give me two 4.25 x 5.5 card bases using my Cricut maker. I used a shape equal to my actual paper size & added a score line which I changed to a cut line & added another score line for my card folds. However material size options are larger as it understandably wants to cut out my page. If I make it a guide instead, will it cut & score in the right places? Or if I make my shape a draw but don’t put in an actual pen, will it cut & score my mat as if my material size is larger than 8.5 x 11 or keep these on the paper itself? Thanks in advance!

[@AngieHolden]

You can't cut or score all the way to the edges with a Cricut machine.

[@ellen-marie6692]

@@AngieHolden That’s disappointing but thank you for replying, Angie 🙂. I had tried to adjust my paper size very minimally but it had to be too much before it would display 8.5 x 11 material size as an option, so I’d assumed my cut & score wouldn’t be quite where I wanted them - this makes sense with what you’ve shared. Probably not something they can change but if they can, I sure hope so!

[@Liviarzita]

Awesome video!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@npiller]

thank you! I didn't want to cave in and give cricut more money and get the card mat.

[@holliebelle8680]

Can you please explain the app if don’t have a computer. What functions don’t we have on the app? Where do we change fonts? I could go on.

[@AngieHolden]

I don't have a full set of videos for phone/tablet use. Sorry.

[@ashleyswall3610]

Can you make a card that has scoring lines without the score tool?

[@AngieHolden]

You would need some sort of scoring tool.

[@hellothere742]

What type of gsm card stock do you use?

[@AngieHolden]

I generally get the Cricut cardstock. It is around 80 lb.

[@denisesantiago7240]

I purchased the Cricut insert cards not realizing I need the card mat. Can I still use these cards on Cricut regular mat? Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

I don't like to use those with out a card mat as it is too hard to locate the design.

[@denisesantiago7240]

@@AngieHolden Ok got it. Thank you!

[@dogmom916]

Thank you so much! Very helpful :-)

[@jamesgedling2447]

Did you cut the insert by hand or with the machine? I'm hopeless!

[@AngieHolden]

I just used a paper cutter but you can cut with machine.

[@karenoleman6887]

Perfect!

[@lisahughes3012]

i like your video😄

[@gangstabacon2840]

For some reason I can't move the templates at all on the page. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong but I've tried multiple card templates and none of them can be moved or added to

[@AngieHolden]

Sounds like maybe you are just hitting make it instead of customize?

[@idg2589]

That happened to me too but switched to the BETA version instead of LIVE and it worked! Maybe try that if you haven't already.

[@amandareed5885]

The cardstock paper I have is 8.5inX11inches

[@StoneHazeCraze]

ANGIE PLZ HELP !! This is about DTF , can you use a converted epson printer with sublimation ink on a black t-shirt 100% cotton . Please please can you do a video about it please ….

[@AngieHolden]

If you are asking about the DTF powder, I am not sure if I will be doing a video. I am concerned about the health aspects.

[@StoneHazeCraze]

@@AngieHolden oh that bad ? I have lung cancer so maybe a no for myself as well . Thank you

[@AngieHolden]

It is a chemical in a powder form so it can definitely be inhaled. I am just not sure I want to promote that.

[@kaylalarson3322]

When I try doing this it does not let me edit or move the image, any shapes etc. what am I doing wrong?

[@AngieHolden]

I would have to know specifically where it wouldn't let you move?

[@michiganlighthouse]

Good! Some feedback re the card kits and mat. I bought a kit and the mat, but after watching a couple of how-to videos, I spent an awful lot of time trying to find a card design to fit the kit size. I selected Cards. Searched Chrismas square card. There were only one or two with that criteria and I couldn't use either one. So I chose all themes. Again, very, very few square card designs. I thought, why is Cricut selling card kits without giving multiple design options that fit their cards? Your method makes only one card at a time, but I could have made 4 cards in the time it took me to find anything that fit the kit card. And it wasn't even the theme I wanted.

[@AngieHolden]

I haven't made many square cards but you can literally put ANY design on a card. You don't have to go with their designs.

[@lisahillard7211]

I'm not getting the "filter" option on my system fonts. Any ideas why?

[@AngieHolden]

System probably does not have a filter as they would not be categorized. You can try them with writing thought and see!

[@lisahillard7211]

@@AngieHolden Sorry, I misunderstood you in the vid. I thought you were using the system fonts with the filter. (Note to self, coffee before KZbin 🤣)

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

great ideals

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you! 😊

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

@@AngieHolden you are welcome honey

[@davidbisignani4511]

The problem I have with the cutaway cards is that I do not want to place the center portions of the letter "B" or "R" into the text. I want to glue my backing paper with the card so that the cut letters simply need to be weeded and the centers of the letters will already be glued to the backer card. The problem I have is that the glue tends to leave a waviness to the paper. Not sure how to solve this but if anyone has any ideas, I would like to hear about it.

[@CeliaWheeler-k8q]

The insert can be the exact same size as the cut. Try it.

[@isabelsafi6157]

Can you use your own cardstock if you use the mat?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes.

[@annavannoni]

Would you ever make a card with dollartree cardstock?

[@AngieHolden]

I personally do NOT like dollar tree cardstock as it is hard to cut.