How to Make Christmas Concertina Cards | Christmas Nativity Cards
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LEARN HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS NATIVITY CONCERTINA CARD USING YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
A few years ago, my Grandma sent us a beautiful Christmas card featuring The Nativity. It was a beautiful card. One of my favorites from that year.
It really stuck with me and when I sat down to start designing Christmas cards this year, I knew I wanted to create something with some of the features in that card.
This card features a concertina, or zig-zag, fold. When the card is in the envelope, it all folds into a 5×7 card size. When you take it out, you can open the card up featuring this beautiful Nativity scene and sweet holiday sentiment.
In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.
You can download the SVG file for this project at thebeardedhousewife.com/how-t...
MATERIALS LIST (includes my affiliate links)
Cricut Maker, shrsl.com/2c5ps
Cricut Explore Air 2, shrsl.com/2c5px
Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat (blue), amzn.to/39xNFgU
Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green), amzn.to/30u4FQ7
Cricut Scoring Wheel, amzn.to/2ODSj2b
Cricut Scoring Stylus, amzn.to/3hiSGf8
White Cardstock, amzn.to/3EqYa3t
Blue Cardstock, amzn.to/3oh7cJo
Black Cardstock, amzn.to/30dCMQi
Glue, amzn.to/36Iw9pT
Adhesive, amzn.to/31ocgBs
Cricut Scraper, amzn.to/2OErb3c
Cricut Brayer, amzn.to/3qJCQya
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Credits:
Video Editing: Nick, using Wondershare Filmora 9 and iMovie
Music: Sleigh Ride from iMovie (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: iPhone 7 Plus
Project Design: an original creation by The Bearded Housewife
Пікірлер: 118
Thank you for sharing! Your step-by-step instructions are so easy to follow!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Beautiful card!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the file and thank you for the video. I came on KZread to see if I could figure out how a concertina card so I could do yours and was so happy to see you'd done a video on it.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure, Anne!
Wow! Another winner! Thank you!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Shirl!
Some girl just posted this on Facebook. She was so excited because she made a card. And was raving about your video that helped her so much. The card is beautiful and I loved your video . Thank you.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jerie!
Amazing!!! Thank you so much!!!! God bless you!!!!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy you like it!
Saw this on your FB page & just had to have it - absolutely amazing!
@TheBeardedHousewife
8 күн бұрын
Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous! So excited to try this. Thank you❣️
@TheBeardedHousewife
9 ай бұрын
Thank you.
I love, love, love this card!!!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This is absolutely beautiful!!
@TheBeardedHousewife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
beautiful card. thank you for sharing.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!
You totally outdid yourself!!! So very beautiful and the reason for the Christmas season. Thank you, God, for your son Jesus.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Dee Ann!
Love this card it's so pretty
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you like it!
Absolutely fabulous thank you x
@TheBeardedHousewife
8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Precious
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Love this card! Thank you
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you like it!!
Thank you!
@TheBeardedHousewife
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Lana!
Since I have joined you, I have hardly had the time to use my cricut. I looked for a Nativity scene and could find nothing, but I see that you have exactly what I am looking for... Thank you so much.. I've never done a card before but I am going to give it a try..
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see it when you make it!
I LOVE THIS
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Yvonne!
Oh my! I just found you site and I am so excited, I made this card and your file was so easy to follow. I make a lot of cards and usually cut by hand, this was so fast! I can't wait to try others. Thank you for sharing your files.
@TheBeardedHousewife
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Can't wait to make this card❤
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to see it!
I LOVE THIS!!!! Thanks!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Wonderful! And thanks to your superb video, I actually made a pretty good job of it! Thanks Nick and happy holidays 😃
@TheBeardedHousewife
6 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Thank you so much x
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure!
Awesome tutorial.. THANKS
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
i cant wait to make this!!!!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see how yours turns out!
@margaretcardenas4686
2 жыл бұрын
I loved making this card!!!
I love cards that celebrate the true meaning of christmas TY so much can't wait to make this!!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Gorgeous!! The Reason for the Season!!! I will be making many of these. Thanks Nick - Love it!!
My Mother loves the nativity! I used to get her a small version every year. I haven’t since moving away from my family! This will be a wonderful card to send her! So excited to see this! Thank you!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robin!
Great tutorial. Thank you
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I am new to using the Cricut and just made this card. It came out beautiful! Thank you so much for the pattern and instructions.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure! Thank you.
Amazing!!!! Thanks so much
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Oh my Lord I just love this beautiful card. Thank you Nick once again for sharing 🙏👏
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Elizabeth!
Each one more beautiful than the last!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
You are too kind. Thank you, Michelle!
This is amazing! Will definitely be making this card. Appreciate you sharing your talents.
I absolutely love this!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Laura!
This is so pretty. So many ways to dress up white cardstock. Thank you for showing this tutorial and sharing the svg.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
That is awesome!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Another beautiful card. I love it ♥ Cant wait to try this one.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you love it!
I’m definitely going to try to make this tomorrow! It will be my first card since I’ve just started with my cricut
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I think you are going to love it! Let me know if you have any questions!
I love this card ❤️🎄. Thank you for the great tutorial!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My pleasure!
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This is my favorite so far. I love it. But I am going to deck it out. Thanks Nick. Soo soo amazing.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I can’t wait to see it!
Beautiful card, thanks for sharing!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Liz!
This is such an impressive card, I love it!!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad, Cheryl!
This is a gorgeous card, one that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and I'm in love with it! Great job on designing this card and all the other cards thus far Nick. Now I think this one has to be my favorite. lol I have a feeling that will keep changing, but the meaning of this one makes it a favorite. Hugs, Brenda
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Brenda!
this is an absolutely beautiful card thank you so very much hugs
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
New subscriber. Love the beautiful Christmas card ! I was looking for something unique that shows the true meaning of Christmas. Thank you for the awesome file .
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure! This card is gorgeous. Welcome to the channel!
This is just stunning. What Christmas really is! Do you know if it weighs 1 ounce or less, once it is in the envelope? Or will it need additional postage?
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment. The weight will depend a lot on the cardstock you use. I always mail out my "bigger" Christmas cards with two stamps.
Hi love this card I've just made one myself my only thought is that with it all being white when card is closed there is no deffination on the folds. Can you recommend anything to make it stand out more.
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
You could cut a separate piece of each layer out of a darker color to add contrast.
Love this card! About how long does it take you to make one of these (cutting and assembling)?
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kisha. Around 30’minutes.
This is great! How many sheets does this project take? Im thinking of doing the white pieces in black & the night sky with a sparkle papier! Does this go through the mail ok?
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. There are a total of 6 mats or 6 pieces of paper in total. I think your color choices will be great. The card should mail fine. There isn't a ton of bulk.
I am a new subscriber, as of today. I am very tech challenged, and that includes the Cricut! I was given an Explore, which I have barely used, and just purchased a Joy for use in our RV. With that said for a bit of background, can this card be made in a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" size without compromising the camels and reins? I prefer to stay that size so I don't need to add additional postage. I look forward to learning with you!
@TheBeardedHousewife
Жыл бұрын
I would say try it but it may compromise the intricate cuts.
@tamic4137
Жыл бұрын
@@TheBeardedHousewife thank you. I still haven't done anything with the Joy except unbox it!
I am a new subscriber and I just love this card. I was making it and tried on several weights of card stock even using a new blade, is there any trick to cutting out the wise men on the camels . The reins are so tiny I can’t get them to cut . I am using the maker 3 . Thank you so much. Can’t wait to make more of your cards. My very favorite is the Merry Christmas card!
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Gloria! Thank you for the comment. Are you using the brayer to adhere the cardstock?
Beautiful card... How did you get the white dots on the blue cardstock?
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. They are cut out of the blue cardstock letting the white card base show through.
What cutting settings is everyone using because my paper is getting ripped when I cut it. I have tried intricate cut, more, less pressure, all different cardstock weights, new blade, clean mat, etc, etc. Nothing is working. Help!
@evanpeterson1885
7 ай бұрын
I hope you figured it out! I'm just starting out, but I saw a video saying you can select "CUSTOM" cut, then there are a ton of materials to choose from. Also, maybe recalibrate. I calibrated mine up on setup.
Can this be created with 8.5 x11 card stock, Or does it have to be 12x12?
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Everything but the envelope can be cut on 8.5x11 paper!
Where do you write the sentiment?
@TheBeardedHousewife
Жыл бұрын
You could write the sentiment in the area below the Holy Family, on the back of the card, or on any of the concertina sides. There are plenty of spaces once the card is assembled.
Love great card. Thanks for sharing
@TheBeardedHousewife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊