How To Create Perfect Side Edge Cards | Birthday, Holidays, And Custom Cards!

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Learn how to make decorative Side Edge Cards for any occasion!
Homemade cards are a lovely way to celebrate someone, send a happy hello, and save a little money in the card aisle! I’m always looking out for new and different card-making techniques, and in this tutorial I'll show you how to create greeting cards with beautiful decorative edges. Each edge follows the contour of the elements you place on the right side of the card, creating a unique shape. It might sound complicated, but I'll show you how easy it is in Cricut Design Space!
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Topics covered in this video on How To Design And Make Side Edge Cards:
00:00 - Make a Side Edge Card
00:45 - What is a Side Edge Card?
01:10 - Supplies & Tools
02:58 - Get My Free Side Edge Card SVG Designs
04:19 - Prepare And Cut Your Side Edge Card Design With A Cutting Machine
07:05 - Assemble Your Side Edge Card
10:14 - How To Design A Custom Side Edge Card
19:11 - Closing Notes and Links to More Information
19:28 - How To Mail A Handmade Side Edge Card
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer and Greg on Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K cameras
Audio and Video Editing: Team JenniferMaker
Design: A Jennifer Maker original

[@taniabertuola]

I love the peacock card it’s so beautiful

[@T_Nice]

Yes, I normally use my regular die cutting machines to make those types of cards but I'm all ears and eyes for this tutorial especially because it will be hands free.😉

[@margaretball8835]

Thank you for taking the extra time to explain the process of making our own designs. That’s a very kind and generous thing to do. Your cards are gorgeous!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Those cards are amazing! I especially love the butterflies and peacock! Thank you!

[@debbiemontgomery349]

I’m late but I pulled it up on KZbin just so I could smash that THUMBS UP button!!!

[@mariettlinger8965]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! My Peacock card turned out beautifully, and was sooo easy thanks to your files. You are the best! Next, a custom card!🤩🤩

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!

[@donnamiller9578]

You do such an amazing job of breaking down the steps of creating a new design. Wonderful teacher.

[@user-es7uh5tk4o]

I love the snow flack card. I just found the cards i want to make for Christmas. thank you for sharing this with us.

[@gmooney4]

...I do not have the die cutter and most diy cards utilize that process. Thank you Jennifer for sharing these cards. I made the feather cards years ago and everyone was impressed.

[@angelaclark793]

I have never done a card like this (even though I am primarily a cardmaker!). Thank you for doing this excellent tutorial, Jennifer and team!

[@laurainfairland]

Oh my gosh!!! I’m making my Christmas cards!! Thank you Jennifer!

[@Flutterby-bx5qr]

These are so beautiful. Just have to make them. I can see inking or chalking the edges as a great addition to the steps.

[@diannaanderson6617]

I'm just excited to be able to really feel a part of this type of crafting

[@JD-72191]

I just made the peacock one and it turned out beautiful. I showed my husband and he was so impressed (he’s not easy to impress either)! I can’t wait to try designing my own side edge card. Thank you so much for yet another great tutorial!

[@shavonwalker2550]

I just designed my first side edge card and boy howdy, was that a RIDE! I'm blaming myself for not just making one of yours first though LOL. The results are 100 percent worth the effort, and I have new respect for you and your team!

[@cynthiakribbs2000]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@paulynorby7042]

So beautiful! Love the Peacock

[@wendygebhardt8682]

The glue is fabulous! Ordered it and have never been so pleased with any glue I have ever used. The tips are amazing for fine details. Thank you SO much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! I hope you love it🥰

[@lucilleboykins1561]

Hello everyone like them all

[@JackieBuck-rh2qk]

WISH YOU A GREAT DAY,JENNIFER! LOVE HOW YOU CREATE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS! HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOURS!❤❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Happy Easter!

[@xXMrMercerXx]

Wow, beautiful ❤

[@arlenecook7883]

Wow, that was a lot. I might have to watch a few times

[@anagalvarado1]

Amazing, beautiful work! Thank you, Jennifer.

[@beckypate4413]

These are so beautiful I will be making!!! ❤ once again thank you for sharing your talent and the gorgeous cards!

[@campfarm6910]

Love it. These cards are beautiful🙂

[@bridget3027]

I love watching your videos. I’ve been using cricket for a long long time, but just got into it again. I love how you use so many different elements of Design Space. Sometimes I get the same result, but it takes me so much longer. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@friedapartlow]

Thanks Jennifer and Happy Holidays to you and your family

[@jennyowens8033]

Thank you Jennifer!!

[@mendymcgregor836]

I love this craft! Takes cards to the next level!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

The cards are very Pretty!!!! Thank you for taking the time to teach us all how to make these so Pretty Cards!!! Hugs Liz 😊💕

[@marydoucette1152]

These are gorgeous❤❤❤❤

[@jaimyhodges4318]

Love making cards!

[@sharonkroeker6934]

Love the Peacock

[@mariewerle1543]

Hello, Chesapeake, VA here. 😊

[@deannemclaughlin7930]

Hello from Ontario Canada, I’m excited to learn how to make a card 😊

[@reneebanbury7066]

So happy you shared some cards to make on my Cricut. I’m running behind this year & these are perfect! Thank you!

[@kazcurt27]

Love the peacock and butterfly cards!

[@tracyhenry71]

Love the Peacock card beautiful ❤

[@jennaleahy]

Love these! Thank you! ❤

[@karenpowell1087]

I have been trying to figure out how to do this. I knew I was missing a step but not sure what...I have a particular design I have been looking at. You totally made my day! Thanks Jennifer you are an inspirations to us all.🤗

[@lindap899]

You make this so easy to do! THANK YOU!!! I'm having great fun designing my own edge cards! 😀😍

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@reign5426]

Thanks Jen, these are pretty.

[@myboysjorich9217]

Thank you for the step by step instructions.

[@lourdes3269]

tHESE CARDS ARE LOVELY, THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@teresacollier6081]

Awesome! Thank you Jennifer!

[@debhansen6609]

the cards are pretty! Thank you also for showing how to make our own shaped edges

[@1970SMary]

Thank you Jennifer for a wonderful tutorial, I love the peacock design the most and am going to have a try doing some side-edge Christmas cards using Gingerbread men, baubles and presents. Something I would have struggled with without your tutorial.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@lynnsalem9048]

Much appreciated. Thank you!

[@laurainfairland]

I am sold!! Love this

[@janetruud1065]

I love these, fun and unique!

[@sandracnix]

Love the cards, like all of them

[@debiireland1735]

Thank you! I love your designs for a side card!

[@AshleyGonzalez-ko4xw]

Beautiful and so easy to make

[@donnafreebourn]

Good evening from Naples Florida.

[@mkstargirl]

I love your tutorials you make everything seem so easy and possible if you don`t happen to be that confident. The Peacock card is stunning.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching! 😊🌻

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@kathyblakeney8410]

I never wanted to make cards either, but these make me want to do cards!

[@ramzfam4]

Nice, thanks for teaching how to personalize it

[@nathalielandreaud5212]

Thank you from FRANCE 😊

[@barbmelton8612]

Wow! Have to try this!

[@JenniferMaker]

Please do!

[@diannerobert3822]

Love these edge cards ! I will try and make them sometime 😊

[@christinesmutek3856]

You are amazing Jennifer. I’m such a beginner but everything I do (following your instructions) has helped me learn. Thank you for the tutorial and for the free downloads. ☺️

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@clarazolud4835]

You never cease to amaze me! Thank you!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@soniacintronjohnson]

This is so amazing!

[@helenduquette7386]

Beautiful Jennifer. Thank you for sharing. Look forward to try these. Merry Christmas to you and your Family 🎁

[@Wreathsbytdjgtz]

Awe so beautiful

[@carolynhawkins4143]

Mine turned out so pretty thank you

[@Glittered_Kitten]

Thank you for sharing this! I've been wanting to make these for years, but never knew how. This is amazing, and I made one whilst watching your video :D

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome!

[@juliasowers1813]

Good evening all

[@moiraesfate1]

This is sooooo cute.

[@denisetebbs2742]

Excellent tutorial, as usual. Thank you Jennifer for sharing, I can't wait to try. Seasons greetings from England 😊

[@gsmith5140]

Pretty!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@lindamcintosh7603]

Beautiful

[@gerrywolfe2549]

Thanks for the Great tutorial.

[@bettyfodor24]

Such beautiful projects!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@bobbiecomack5278]

I am for sure going to try this I might be able to do this lol

[@pamelajones1882]

😮 I would love to do these.

[@gameinganimals4868]

Will be doing these

[@AnnetteTurner-gh6ji]

Thank you for this Jennifer, these are great cards xx

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@cathychambers1961]

So pretty 😍

[@helentyler4346]

Looks exciting 😗

[@heartjoy]

You always inspire me - thank you for your great videos!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awww, thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos!❤️

[@DiRidpath]

Pretty cards.

[@vili2412]

Love the peacock card. Can't wait to try it ❤

[@lindabradford9591]

I made it and my moms cousin liked it sooo much she kept it lol. I can make another!

[@Murphbuzzy531]

Thank You Jennifer, I'm going to make some and then post I hope...haha

[@kathleenscalise2291]

Jennifer, you rock! We made the peacock and tried to write Thank You like shown in the picture, but couldn't figure out how to make it print...it wanted to CUT so we elimated it!

[@adelheid9698]

I will do some of them tomorrow, so I can watch some more vides ;-)) Great job, and so many helpful tricks and tips! Thanks a lot!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@karagiovingo5957]

Those cards are pretty

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you like them! 😊🌻

[@bethanthon5340]

Like these.

[@barbaraross1089]

Nice

[@LynnBratsch]

From Minnesota

[@LindaSena-md9ou]

Can you show us how to put a sentiment in the inside of cards?❤

[@janahunter429]

I made the peacock tonight. I had the one with the score line in it, and the first go it cut the card in half! lol! If you want to use a scoring tool as I did, make sure DS says SCORE instead of CUT! Lesson learned! I have some pretty holographic foil card stock, but the back is brown Kraft paper. Kind of ugly with the white peacock. I ended up cutting two of the back/insert and mirroring one of them. I then glued them together so there is foil on both sides. Much prettier!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!

[@barbaraross1089]

Peacock one is pretty

[@rolo7110]

Jennifer, just wanted to let you know that, instead of score lines on the flower card, they are cut lines. I had to contour the cut lines out and replace them with score lines. Was a bit frustrating. Otherwise, lovely design. I like making A2 cards, so I just shrunk everything down. Worked very well

[@JenniferMaker]

In Design Space now you have to change the score lines from cut to score and attach them. That is why I provide the easier option of no score lines SVGs. jennifermaker.com/cricut-scoring-tools-tips/

[@Wannabecrafting247]

QUESTION: How long did it take you to make this video,start,finish, and editing? I appreciate that you give such detailed instructions!❤

[@JenniferMaker]

It is a long process and a team effort. They vary.

[@lindapennington5058]

Hi Jennifer, Once again a great informative video! I love all your videos. I have learned so much from you. Could you tell me if you have written instructions on the section of how to customize these and where I can find them, The part that you are instructing each step with the leaf card? Thank you so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Here are the tutorials for help. jennifermaker.com/side-edge-cards/ jennifermaker.com/shaped-edge-cards/. jennifermaker.com/cricut-writing-fonts/.

[@tanyacarter873]

Jennifer I love the side edge cards, do you have a written transcript for the balloon side edge card available?

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is the tutorial. The method is all the same. jennifermaker.com/celebration-side-edge-cards/

[@mmydip]

I wish you would make a video on how to DESIGN your own cut files from whatever image you want. Thanks for the video.

[@JenniferMaker]

We have classes and workshops on jennifermaker.com makeracademy.com/design-to-shine/

[@dianeoberley2189]

Hello

[@karijohnson6542]

Hi, Jennifer! I'm contemplating buying an Easy Press. I have a wool mat on my ironing board and wonder if i need to purchase the pad or will the wool mat work? TIA

[@JenniferMaker]

It is fine as long as you can apply pressure with the ironing board being sturdy without tipping. I do prefer the Cricut pressing mat.