Easy Pop Up Cards Using Cricut Explore Air 2 / Cricut For Cardmaking

Create DIY pop up cards with your Cricut machine. Here's a step by step tutorial on making 3D pop-up paper crafts using Cricut Design Space.
If you're wondering how to make up a pop up card, I show you 4 different pop up card ideas that are available in the Cricut Design Space. These designs are come with the Cricut Access subscription.
Cricut pop up cards can be as simple or as intricate as you desire. Once you have your Cricut Explore Air 2 up and running, all you need is cardstock, glue, and possible some double-sided tape.
Using a Cricut machine to cut out materials for a pop up card is easy to do. It can also save you money on expensive dies.
The machine can score and cut your design out for you. Then once it's done, you can assemble your project. #cricutcreated
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This video was sponsored by Cricut. I bought everything myself. I wouldn't use the product if I didn't love it. Some affiliate links on products I truly recommend may be used at no additional cost to you. Sending big virtual hugs for your support!

[@nancylouwho777]

looks like you need to either change your blade or increase your cutting pressure one level -- your pieces should not be that difficult to separate

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Tessiefaye]

@@ItsMeJD Also you can set to cut or pass-thru twice to make sure that the cuts are deep enough.

[@cherylreynolds9486]

@@ItsMeJD my

[@moosedawg71]

Yeah, your cardstock looks pretty thick, I would have gone with poster board setting to make sure the pressure was enough for it, or as was said, new blade.

[@stephaniedesbiens-mcdonald9782]

I’d agree one notch deeper would make it easier

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Congrats on the Cricut sponsorship. About time they recognised how valuable you are.

[@jalh3]

JD congrats on your first sponsor, I can’t believe you didn’t have them before because you’re very creative and inject humor in all your videos. Way to go! My fave is the roller coaster. I think sentiments link hang in there, for all of life’s ups and downs, and challenges would make it very versatile.

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Yay! Thanks so much for sharing another cricut Tutorial JD!!! Love your simple fun step by step tutorials!!

[@lindasherman9370]

Thank you It's Me, JD for the tutorial on Pop-Up cards. I'm new at all of this, just purchased the Maker in Jan 2021 and watching you go through some things with the stop watch ticking away I'll know what to expect. Very helpful throughout your video

[@halomom1]

I love the roller coaster card! I think I will combine my Lawn Fawn stamping with the Cricut pop up card. I have the Lawn Fawn stamp set with the roller coaster and the little kids in the cars. Plus there are cute sentiments in that set. Congrats on the sponsorship! You did a great job!

[@mrsdiaz86]

Spinning around in my chair is going to be my go to move while waiting for the Cricut! Haha! Love this video, JD! My favorite card today is the Kraken card. Love the colors you chose. 😁

[@ItsMeJD]

Yay! Thank you!

[@LaurieKnudson]

Really great tutorial! Thank you JD! Your clear direction gives me hope that I can master this!

[@TatianaPCarvalho]

You are so much fun! I missed you having fun in your videos. You made me giggle. Big hug. 😘

[@samanthaburse-hollom3907]

I love all your videos 😍 you are the only person I look at when it comes to designing cards. You are an inspiration to me ❤️❤️

[@gsdmama2]

I am so glad that you are making cards with the cricut. Looking forward to more videos with the cricut.

[@ItsMeJD]

Glad you like them!

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

I’ve absolutely loved your cricut tutorials JD. Thanks. Missing your clips. I’m hanging for another tutorial from you. It’s been way too long.

[@danceswithpam]

Thanks for your video. I'll have to check out the pop up cards. They look so cool. Your paper looks really heavy. I have some card stock like that so I just change the setting to heavy cardstock and change the pressure to "more." It's usually set at normal. Sometimes even that doesn't work so I stopped using that type of cardstock. Love your videos. Glad you are doing Cricut. I'm looking for more Cricut ideas!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Such cute projects!!! Loving this series of yours.... 😁😁🎨

[@maryellannroy2242]

Thank - You A Million JD! I have the Cricut but I am a total new be on trying to figure this thing out so I greatly appreciate your videos. Easy to follow. Will enjoy reviewing these videos.

[@jeanettenagel1187]

So glad to see a new creative artist giving Cricut instructions! Love them!

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Thank you, I appreciate the info.

[@netsnote]

Thank you! I'm impressed!

[@goddess6683]

Very straight to the point!! I love it! Thank you!

[@MaiaStocks]

What's the best cardstock to use for cards? Thanks JD.

[@debcopland1096]

I just bought a cricut explore 2 i cant wait to start using it

[@ItsMeJD]

yay!

[@deniseschneider2896]

Congrats on your sponsorship! You are a pleasure to watch!!

[@sandrahendon9952]

Thank you instructions are so much easier than others I have seen

[@johnnymac7261]

i loved my cricut Imagine. it was an old machine, and it colored and cut. it was absolutely awesome. maybe make a video comparing Cricut to stamps and dies. I love both but stamps and does are very. pricey

[@lsc5643]

Congrats on your sponsorship...you are an artist and good teacher!

[@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654]

I didn’t know it did pop up I have a 1 but still great. Thanks.

[@anitamilner9048]

Always enjoy your videos! Your style is so conversation and still educational. Suggestion is to use “more pressure” to make a cleaner cut.

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks!

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks!

[@edithritchison9963]

I like the Anna Griffin cards. I also have the Explore Air 2, but mine does the draw elements as well as the cutting. Try attaching your "draw" part and see if it tells you when to put in your pen. Hope this helps.

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks for the tips! I'll check it out!

[@juliajones5912]

Hi JD. Love your Cricut videos! A somewhat unrelated question. I see about half the people on blogs use Gina K glue, the other half Ranger multi media. any opinion? Thanks!

[@magicinhands]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tonimcdaniel5388]

Great cards. A tip for moving objects to another mat.....when you are in the "make it" viewing screen, click on the object you want to move. There will be a box around it. Click on the 3 dots in the upper left corner of the box. Choose "move to another mat". You can move it to an existing mat or you can move it to a different mat of you color choice even if it's the same color you're moving it from.

[@craftartpaper8967]

Awesome creativity , love the way pop-up cards are made. Looks easy with machine ... Super JD ... hope i can do that 👍😍

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks for watching!

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks for watching!

[@leslielescalleet2274]

I am concerned with the edges... how do you fix the burrs, am always looking to use my cricut more

[@susangarneys1171]

So when I hit images, then search pop-up, I don’t get any cards at all??? Help

[@threesweet3390]

Which cardstock do you use for these?

[@fvg123sweetsandeats]

I have a hard time on some projects. Like these I can’t seem to find directions on how to put the put it together.

[@kristal.youtuberivera3388]

Looks great 😊

[@kelleyoneal2578]

Trying to decide between the Brother Scan n Cut 2 or the Cricut Explore Air 2 and wondering if Explore Air 2 can cut a stamped image that has inside and outside (Like a stamped wreath)?

[@marie-helenegalarneau152]

I miss your videos, you were so inspiring!

[@mokaistamps]

Thank you for a fun video and congratulations on your new sponsorship.

[@notebookluvr]

I've had an explore model for around 6 years or so. I recently upgraded to a maker. I'm curious why it said it's not compatible with drawing? As far as I'm aware, all you have to do is put a marker in the part where the scoring tool is.

[@talyfaith]

Cute cards! Can these be done with the joy?

[@chrispoyner1259]

Hi JD, love your videos. I have a cricut expression, have no idea how to use it. Can I do this with mine?

[@ItsMeJD]

Umm, i'm not sure

[@TanBraeDesigns]

Congrats on your sponsorship! You should get more.

[@angelaw108]

Hey my KZbin friend! I’m a new subscriber. I love your channel! The first card you made with the polar bears, it didn’t look good on the edges... it seemed I don’t know how to describe it but raggedy.(no fault of your own & this is not an attack on you at all) It looked so hard to get the card to look nice then trying to figure out what to pop up & what you shouldn’t pop out...Why did this happen? Does the Cricut do this with every pop out? Also, you mentioned a few times that a layer isn’t compatible with your machine. Why & what does that mean? I’m thinking about getting a cricut but I’m not so sure now. Thanks for making videos JD!!!:)

[@glozhappiest]

Hi I bought the Joy... I want to get a bigger.... should I get the Explore or Maker? I don’t think I will go crazy with it but would like more options than Joy gives. Thank you!,

[@EzzyDT]

Thanks for the video. You can move items from one mat to another mat without changing mat colors.

[@ItsMeJD]

Good to know!

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

Great projects!! Cleaning my room or stamps while it cuts?? 😂🤣😂That’s probably not going to happen.💙💙💙

[@yuribanz4250]

Hi! Can you post a link of the items youve used, glue and the adhesive? And the score cut at the end?

[@JC-dk4ny]

How do you get the cards with the cutout/pop-up on the top of the card, like the cards from the Wall Decor and More cartridge to pop- up and stay up? If you score it it falls down and if you don't it wont fit in the envelope.

[@paularoehl-johnson9991]

Nice! Did you not set the pressure correctly? Or is it the type of paper you used? Seems like you had to tear a lot of the pieces out? Love the bear card!

[@ItsMeJD]

I used my good cardstock so it was thicker than normal.

[@madebymeah]

Fabulous tutorial! Is it possible to change the text on the 'thanks' card... or any of them? x

[@tcuttie3]

This video was fun to watch. 🥰🥰🥰

[@sandyvisger8917]

Congratulations JD

[@suzithewitch]

Congratulations on your first sponsership!!!!!👍

[@amyw6927]

You are such a pleasure to watch!!!! You're such a pleasant, personable, and very real human being. It's a pleasure to watch your episodes and learn. Thanks a bunch. Not to mention you're just cute as can be - nothing weird intended. :-)

[@ItsMeJD]

Thank you! You're the best!

[@angelaw108]

I totally agree!!!

[@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100]

Cool working

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks

[@robynjordan5220]

Thank you!

[@ItsMeJD]

You're welcome!

[@lisagonzales8853]

Hi I just made this card. However I do not have any scoring on my card or envelope. Do I need to put something in my machine?

[@Melanie_CraftMama]

Oh you can crank the dial to "custom" for additional cut settings as well. You probably just need to crank it a little further past card stock and you'll be fine. In the custom settings in design space you do have more options. It does take some tinkering with though.

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks for the info!

[@Melanie_CraftMama]

It's Me, JD and as always, thank you for the videos! Reminds me that I need to start using my Cricut more often!! Have a great day!!

[@mariamary1095]

Is there a way to do a pop up card but without the cricut access, like if you have a particular idea of what you want?

[@joannehanson4462]

What scoring blade should I buy?

[@pareendiaz5477]

It looked like the machine didn’t properly cut some places and it was ripping. Is that correct? If so, is that due to an old blade? Or the blade not going deep enough? I’m thinking about getting one but not really keen if I will have to re cut things by hand.

[@GrammaStubbs]

JD, let me first say, you are adorable! I love your quirky sense of humor, your silly camera work, and, of course, your tips and tricks. I have a Cricut Expore Air 2. It draws without a problem. In fact, I use it to add personalized sentiments to my cards. If yours isn’t “Drawing” there’s something wrong. It may be a wrong setting or a firmware update or something else. Contact Cricut Customer Service. I have found them to be very helpful, patient, and can, usually, find the problem quickly. If I’m going to be honest, it’s usually user error. 🥴 Also, I agree with others on your blade and/or pressure. It actually, could be your paper setting. It looks like you may have had it set for med. cardstock, 80lb, and it should have been heavy cardstock, 110lb. I keep my dial on custom. It reminds me to set the material and that helps me to fine tune to the right weight. It also will give you the “Default’ pressure setting. Click that link to increase or decrease the pressure. Using the dial will not give you this option. Jennifer Maker has some great tutorials, if you want to check them out. Good luck with your new toy! Have fun! They are awesome!!

[@ItsMeJD]

thanks for the tip!

[@richie_bee]

Yes for the explore you’d probably have to pass it through again with a pen/marker, as JD had the scoring tool in the explore air 2 with the cutting blade.

[@lyzzthatvirgo9770]

Hello JD love your videos

[@ItsMeJD]

Glad you like it!

[@ItsMeJD]

Glad you like it!

[@teresitadumuk6264]

what scoring tool did you use

[@ashleycortez30]

I just got a cricut explore air 2 and I'm wondering how do I erase something from a card that I don't want my cricut to write on it, do you know how to help me with that?

[@darlenedegannes-yipying6593]

hi, the edges of the cards are rough, how do you fix that issue?

[@lynettewatson6022]

Is Design Space not doing pop up anymore? Cannot find any that show completed project. Just wasted 2 sheets of paper and no pop up tabs.

[@aseal5511]

Nice, I have a Maker and have not tried the pop up cards yet. TIP: you need to use a cardstock that is smooth and not too fibrous (like Recollections from Michaels). That's why your paper looks torn and not smooth. Not being mean, but been there, done that, solved it by using a different cardstock. It also helps if you increase the cutting pressure on the Cricut, does yours have that function, the Maker does. But THANK YOU for all your help tips and beautiful projects. ♥♥♥

[@ItsMeJD]

Good to know! I have explore air 2

[@noreenklassen4090]

JD my kids just bought me a cricut. I am clueless on how to use it. Do you have beginner tutorials from opening the box to how to use everything. I am a card maker. Have only used stamps, dies and the big shot. Can you help. I am in a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada.

[@joannagy7916]

These cards cannot be found on Access!

[@caseyhoyt7353]

Hi JD, I wanted to let you know that you can actually change the size of the paper, that way you don't have to change the color of a layer. After you hit "Make It" you'll see your different mats, you'll also see a paper size and that's where you'll change it! Hope this helps! Happy crafting!

[@ItsMeJD]

Thanks for the help! Still learning!

[@caseyhoyt7353]

@@ItsMeJD I've had mine for 4 years and I'm still learning!

[@The1mst]

I don’t understand that your machine doesn’t cut the sentiments. Why?

[@FutureSaint]

Cool! Thank you! I'll have to try cutting some cards😁.

[@ItsMeJD]

Have fun!

[@johnnymac7261]

OMG,. where are you? please post more videos, WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH ! ! !

[@bebemunchkin]

She quit cause of hate

[@DarylCreates]

Hi JD!❤️

[@ItsMeJD]

hi!

[@EcobunkerUSA]

Can you make custom cards for businesses?

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

Miss you, JD! Hope you guys are well...

[@DarylCreates]

I don't have cricut access 😔

[@TheBestUni]

❤

[@somethingspecial9458]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carrie5260]

I also have a Cricket Air 2, but it’s about three years old. When you made your pop ups, you mentioned that certain aspects (drawing) weren’t supported in your version of the machine. Does that mean your cricket won’t hold a pen ? If so, that’s a shame, because there are many nice “drawn” elements - I’m surprised Cricket would eliminate this option. Maybe I’m misunderstanding you.

[@carrie5260]

Just thought of something I learned recently. that might be helpful for you ... when your mats start to lose their “stick” “stickyness” (??) you can clean them with a product called Totally Awesome. A large bottle is $1 at the Dollar Store. Spray it on your mat and let it sit for 5 minutes or so. Gently scrape the loosened debris off your mat with the edge of an old gift card or whatever works. Rinse your mat and watch all the yuck go down the drain. Air dry your mat and you’ll find it’s pretty sticky again. I tried several other products but nothing worked as well. And now, I’m off to make a Kraken pop up card !

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

We don’t have dollar store where I am, but I am curious to find out exactly what Totally Awesome is.

[@Varshi164]

You make pop-up card Floral Envelope

[@shezcal]

I was excited to watch this video but rather disappointed as it all looks rather raggedy around the edges and the envelope looks gluey. I appreciate home-made cards are difficult to make perfect but I would be embarrassed to give that to anyone. Sorry if I sound unkind. Is it a cutting error, or an incorrect cardstock used?

[@jai.cee.]

I believe Air 2 has drawing capability.

[@ItsMeJD]

I wonder why mine's not working...

[@elvamcnurlin5736]

@@ItsMeJD I wonder if it's a glitch in the design. I got the same error for my maker with the bear card but was able to ungroup, detach the writing then reattach, group and the error message went away. I was using my android phone.

[@rhondaandrus7481]

Congratulations on your Cricut sponsorship!!! 🥳 Thats a pretty big deal! Love your cards! My very first pop up card I ever made was the Bear & cub. Made it for my dad when he had shingles. He loved it! My Air 2 wrote inside: Get well soon Papa Bear. Wish I could add a photo I could send it to you! Keep Creating! Oh, next time my machine cuts O am going to spin in my chair too. LOL 😁😍😁

[@kristal.youtuberivera3388]

Watching KZbin video

[@sylviegrandcoing4358]

merci pour le tuto, par contre c'est dommage d'avoir déchirer

[@himalsumanadasa6460]

im new

[@Tessiefaye]

You're so funny. I've never heard of an air2 not drawing.

[@ItsMeJD]

I need to figure it out...

[@katinakenton7416]

@@ItsMeJD I saw your screen and u have it set at explore and not air2

[@paulajohnston2434]

Your edges are tagged and so not c lean

[@paulaortega3756]

It looks like you need to change your blade, select "more pressure" and choose "designer series paper" for a cleaner cut. Thanks for showing how to assemble the pop-up cards. They do look complicated!

[@grannystrazz5486]

The paper cuts horribly. I got out my cricut for the first time in over a year and didn't get anywhere. I couldn't even find images. Yes, I'm cricut challenged, but trying.

[@ItsMeJD]

i'm still learning...

[@grannystrazz5486]

It's Me, JD I'm hoping to learn along the way! But my brain is a lot older 🤣

[@lisarichbourg4796]

You probably should have changed your blade...this would not encourage me to use the Cricut..

[@mousec1999]

This makes the cutter look kind of crappy. I mean the paper is all torn and ripped and not cut nicely at all. You might want to redo this video with a sharper blade.

[@leafirestone]

It’s so messy tho :(

[@dross250]

I can’t believe they sponsored you. You cuts are horrible, it might be your blade or your paper. You should have practiced first so your video would be much more polished and professional

[@axolotlly4497]

Thats so rude-

[@dross250]

@@axolotlly4497 I would never write anything I wouldn’t say in person. Sorry, but it’s the truth

[@axolotlly4497]

@@dross250 can you do better? Let me see you get a sponsorship