Did you know that coloring is great for your health? Did you also know that your Cricut can create beautiful designs for you to color? I love to make up coloring card blanks to take with me on the road, in our camper, and even on a plane. It is so relaxing to color. I use both colored pencils and alcohol ink markers to color with my Cricut! So why not try coloring cards with your Cricut!
So before we get into our Inspiration Friday project, let’s explore why it is excellent for your health. Colorit.com list the benefits!
The top 7 benefits of coloring for adults:
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Your brain experiences relief by entering a meditative state
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Stress and anxiety levels have the potential to be lowered
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Negative thoughts are expelled as you take in positivity
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Focusing on the present helps you achieve mindfulness
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Unplugging from technology promotes creation over consumption
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Coloring can be done by anyone, not just artists or creative types
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It’s a hobby that can be taken with you wherever you go
Today’s card is super simple to make. The real fun is deciding which design you want to color for your card! You can adjust the size to whatever size card you would like to make. The design space file that I will provide you will have a matching sized envelope. This will allow you to make custom-sized cards. Make sure to check out the video tutorial and I will show you how easy it is to turn a design into an image that is ready for you to color. It is so fun to make cute little cards or if you want more room to color you could even make a big card. The only limitation on the card size is the size of your cutting mat.
The card itself is two layers, so there is a little gluing needed. The envelope is matching and can is assembled in seconds with the use of glue dots or runner tape. It doesn’t even need time to dry. You can easily make this card in less than 10 minutes, or create a bunch of them so that you always have a card on hand to give to a friend! The only extra time you need is to color. That is why I love to make card fronts and color ahead of time. I actually have a stack at my desk, so I can color whenever I have time, and then I can put the card together at a later time.
Are you ready to learn how to make this Give Thanks DIY Coloring Cards? Read on or
Watch on!
Materials:
- Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore
- Cutting Mat
- Give Thanks Design – Fun Stuff Crafts Resource Library
- Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut Pen
- 3 pieces of cardstock or scrapbook paper- 1 for the card, one for the envelope and one for the accent piece
- Colored Pencils or Markers
- Foam Adhesive Squares
- Tape Runner
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Directions:
Step 1:
Log into Cricut’s Design Space and then click on the Give Thanks Cut file provided in my resource library here! Click ”Make It” and follow the prompts on your computer screen. The prompts will instruct you when to insert the scoring wheel, pen, and fine tip pen. It will also prompt you what paper and mat to load.
Step 2:
Fold along the score lines on your card and envelope.
Step 3:
Use glue dots or tape runner to adhere to the envelope, lining up the score lines for placement.
Step 4:
Use glue dots or tape runner to secure the flaps of your envelope
Step 5:
This step is my favorite step. Let your creativity, go and have fun coloring the design you picked for your card.
Step 6:
Place your color card on the accent cardstock with a tape runner or adhesive foam and then adhere it to the card!
There you have it! You have a gorgeous Give Thanks DIY Coloring Card! Just think of all of the occasions you can make a card! Create it, Color it, and Make it!
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