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Cricut Joy: How to Make a Valentine's Card for Him

Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
10 - 30

Get started with your Cricut Joy machine with this simple handmade card project, perfect for him or for her this Valentine's Day. Send a personalised message for the romantic occasion with this pizza-inspired design that your partner is sure to love.

This project contains paid-for content from Cricut's Design Space app. Screen reference images are taken from the desktop version of Design Space.

Project and instructions by Hobbycraft Artisan Chrissie Ellson

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How to make

Step 1

In Design Space click “New” to open a blank canvas.

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Step 2

To find your image click “Images”.

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Step 3

In the search box type “Insert Card”. Select the image that you want and click insert. We used image #M139CF77F.

Step 4

To insert your chosen image click “Images” and search for your image. We used Pizza Outline image #MDF101E6. Click insert.

Step 5

To resize your image change the measurement in the size box.

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Step 6

To reposition your image click and hold the rotation button and move it as required.

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Step 7

Place your image where you want it to be. You may need to move the position slightly once you have added your text.

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Step 8

To insert your text click on “Text”. Type your required text.

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Step 9

To change the font of your text click on the down arrow by the Font selection.To change the font of your text click on the down arrow by the Font selection.

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Step 10

Scroll or search for your required font. We have used DJ Juicy font.

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Step 11

Change the font line type to “Draw”.

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Step 12

Change the style to “Writing”.

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Step 13

Resize and reposition your writing and picture how you wish to have them on your card.

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Step 14

Highlight your completed design and click “Attach”. Once you are ready click “Make It”.

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Step 15

Select “Card Mat” and then “Done”.

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Step 16

Now you are ready to cut your card. Click “Continue”.

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Step 17

Select your material from the list available.

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Step 18

Insert your pen into your Joy machine.

Step 19

Slide your card into your card mat and stick the front down to the mat.

Step 20

Insert your card mat into your machine and then click “Go”.

Step 21

When prompted change the pen in your machine to the cutting blade and click “Go”.

Step 22

When your cut is complete click “Unload” to eject your mat.

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Step 23

Carefully remove your card from the mat leaving the excess pieces behind.

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