DIY Thanksgiving Card Tutorial Story

How to Make Paper Crafts With Cricut: DIY Thanksgiving Card Tutorial

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Making paper crafts with my cutting machine is my favorite thing to do, especially during the fall season!

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Today I will share some of the best paper craft ideas with you, as well as walk you through an easy DIY Thanksgiving card tutorial.

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Once you've set-up the design in Design Space, load the mat with your cardstock and get everything cut out.

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To write your personalized message on the cardstock, insert a pen into clamp A when the machine prompts you.

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To assemble the Thanksgiving Fall card, start by folding along the scoreline and creasing the card down the center.

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Add your leaves to the front of the circle pattern. I apply my fall leaves with the 3D foam strip tape to add elevation to the front of the card.

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Tap the link below to see the full instructionS.

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