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Cricut Joy Insert Cards y Card Mat 101
How to work with card inserts and Cricut Joy card mats
Cricut Joy Insert Cards are designed for use with Cricut Joy Card Mat mats (sold separately).
The Cricut Joy Card Mat is, designed exclusively with a divider to protect the back of the folded Cricut insert card while cutting the design on the front.
What you need
- Cricut Joy Smart Cutting Machine
- Cricut Joy app or Design Space software on PC or mobile device
- Cricut Joy blade and knife holder
- Cricut Joy Insert Cards*
- Cricut Joy Card Mat
- Cricut Joy markers or markers (optional)
*Available in three sizes: A6 – 11.43 cm x 15.87 cm (4.5" x 6.25") | A2 – 10.79 cm x 13.97 cm (4.25" x 5.5") | A1 – 8.89 cm x 12.45 cm (3.5" x 4.9")
Instructions
Design Space
1) - Select Insert the card layout you want. To search for layouts created for a specific card size, select the size from the category drop-down menu.
Once you have selected a layout, use the final size selector to choose the size of your card.
Note: In Design Space for desktop, projects designed for various sizes will display a size badge with the number of sizes available. You can also select the card size from the links at the top and bottom of the page, and you will be asked to select a final size before proceeding. However, in Design Space for mobile, the final size selector will default to 4.25" x 5.5" (10.8 cm x 14 cm). Be sure to select your preferred insertion card size before selecting Do It.
Design Space for desktops
Design Space for IOS
Design Space for Android
2) - Select Do it.
3) - Choose On the card mat Then select Continue.
4) - Select Show all materials and choose Card Insert - Cardboard.
5) - Remove the protective cover from the mat.
6) - Open the card. From the left, slide one of the folded card sheets under the plastic divider.
7) - Make sure the card fits in the upper left corner of the mat. Move the card up until it is level with the top edge. Then level the fold line of the card with the plastic divider.
8) - Press the front of the card on the mat sticker.
9) - Insert the mat into the machine, with the end of the arrow first.
10) - When the cut is finished, remove the mat from the card.
11) - Insert the insert through the slots in the corners of the card.
12) - Enjoy!
Application Cricut Joy
1) - Select the card insert you want. To search through designs created for a specific card size, use the filter in the upper right equine.
2) - Select Start Doing.
3) - Select the card size from the list of supported sizes. Select Next to edit the card and insert the color you want, and to display your finished project. Then select Next.
4) - Material cutting and loading settings are selected automatically. Select Do it.
5) - Remove the protective cover from the mat.
6) - Open the card. From the left, slide one of the folded card sheets under the plastic divider.
7) - Make sure the card fits in the upper left corner of the mat. Move the card up until it is level with the top edge. Then level the fold line of the card with the plastic divider.
8) - Press the front of the card on the mat sticker.
9) - Insert the mat into the machine, with the end of the arrow first.
10) - When the cut is finished, remove the mat from the card.
11) - Insert the insert through the slots in the corners of the card.
12) - Enjoy!
Tips
- To write or draw on the inside of the card, fold the card upside down and repeat the steps above. Check that the drawing is properly oriented and positioned on the project preview screen.
- The cuts will leave a mark on the mat, it is normal.
- If the material does not adhere well to the mat, use a roller to reinforce the adhesion. The Cricut Joy Card Mat will lose adhesion strength with use, and at some point you will have to renew it.
- Cricut Insertable Cards are compatible with all Cricut Joy markers and markers.