STOP Buying Cricut Card Packs! Make Your Own Card Bases & Inserts (Any Size, Any Style!)

Are Cricut card packs worth it? In this video, I show you exactly how to make your own Cricut card bases and inserts at home—saving money while unlocking unlimited creativity with your favourite colours, textures, and patterned cardstock. Whether you're using a Cricut Joy, Explore, or Maker, these easy DIY card techniques will help you create custom greeting cards for any occasion. I also share the exact card base and insert sizes in both inches and centimetres so you can get perfect results every time. Plus, don’t miss my envelope-making tutorial linked below so you can complete your handmade cards from start to finish. 🎉 I’m also celebrating nearly 1,000 subscribers and will be hosting a live chat session soon—make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it! If you love Cricut projects, DIY crafts, and budget-friendly ideas, this video is for you. Link to my video where I show you have to make envelopes - https://youtu.be/exzBlxcS5QA ✂️ Cricut Card/Insert Card Sizes R10 (small) Card: 3.5" x 4.9" (8.9 × 12.4 cm) Insert: 3.25" x 4.65" (8.3 × 11.8 cm) R20 (most common / A2 size) Card: 4.25" x 5.5" (10.8 × 14 cm) Insert: 4" x 5.25" (10.2 × 13.3 cm) R30 Card: 4.5" x 6.25" (11.4 × 15.9 cm) Insert: 4.25" x 6" (10.8 × 15.2 cm) R40 (largest rectangle) Card: 4.75" x 6.6" (12.1 × 16.8 cm) Insert: 4.5" x 6.35" (11.4 × 16.1 cm) S40 (square) Card: 4.75" x 4.75" (12.1 × 12.1 cm) Insert: 4.5" x 4.5" (11.4 × 11.4 cm) Below are my Amazon Affiliate links, which you can use to purchase the craft tools and supplies that I use in my videos. I will only link products that I honestly use and would recommend to a friend. Please ensure that if you click on a link, it directs you to the product that you wish to purchase. If you choose to use my links below, it will enable me to make a very small commission, however there is no extra cost to you when you use these links to buy any product. If you do use my links, please know that I am extremely grateful. Any commission made, will be used to help me to continue to make craft videos for you in the future 🥰 Thank you so much! 🥰Items used in video Cricut Trimmer - https://amzn.to/3K2B4rg Scoring Board - https://amzn.to/3KCw9gW DCWV Book themed Cardstock - https://amzn.to/4mZiNd0 Coloured Cardstock 250 gsm (for card bases) - https://amzn.to/4jlgKio Cardstock holder (most similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/4qOpbWd 🥰 My Craft Machines & Glass Mat Cricut Joy - https://amzn.to/46z91sg Maker 3 (Maker 4 are cheaper online at the moment) - https://amzn.to/4nmewAL Brother Sewing Machine - https://amzn.to/4njMZ2X Singer Overlocker 700D (Similar machine linked) - https://amzn.to/4mtZlnG We R Memory Keepers Glass Mat-Lilac - https://amzn.to/4pwNRSE 🥰My Heat Press Machines & Mat Cricut Easy Press (9 x 9 inches) - https://amzn.to/48dQJy1 Cricut Easy Press Mini - https://amzn.to/46g20Lz Cricut Heat Press Mat - https://amzn.to/47zaGz8 🥰Cricut Craft Tools Cricut Joy Standard Grip Mat - https://amzn.to/4mhqOZQ Cricut Maker 3 - 3 Pack Cutting Mats - https://amzn.to/4mzOE2R Cricut Brayer - https://amzn.to/4n2X97V Cricut Weeding Tool - https://amzn.to/4maraBi TECKWRAP Vinyl Scraper (for burnishing) - https://amzn.to/3VdKcf7 Cricut Self Healing Cutting Mat (I used this to weed vinyl) - https://amzn.to/3VI4Ynk Cricut Trimmer - https://amzn.to/3K2B4rg Cricut True Control Knife - https://amzn.to/3JuWgq9 Cricut Transfer Tape - https://amzn.to/3KhDfaw Masking tape - https://amzn.to/4nrQwvu Measuring tape - https://amzn.to/4ghk4JW Silicone Cup Holder - https://amzn.to/41YEGRv 🥰Card Making Tools We R Memory Keepers Glass Mat-Lilac - https://amzn.to/4pwNRSE Misti Stamping Tool (in Teal) - https://amzn.to/426NIvH Memento Ink Pad in Black - https://amzn.to/3IADZam Clear Dew Drops (similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/425AjEi Cricut Trimmer - https://amzn.to/3K2B4rg Scoring Board - https://amzn.to/3KCw9gW Couture Creations Mini Guillotine - https://amzn.to/3Km7ux6 Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit (Die Cutter) - https://amzn.to/4spJzyh Ohuhu Pastel Alcohol Brush Markers (my new set) - https://amzn.to/4bcg5Oq Ohuhu Alcohol Brush Markers - https://amzn.to/4nT8UgQ Nail Pick up Tool (now a 2 pack set) - https://amzn.to/4qAPLBV White Cardstock 230gsm (for card bases) - https://amzn.to/4jpDfCZ 3D dot adhesives - https://amzn.to/4bifYAO Tombow double sided tape runner - https://amzn.to/4jJuBj3 Tombow Mono liquid glue (with precision tip - dual end) - https://amzn.to/4pn7mwg Baby wipes (with dispensing top - I have used this brand) - https://amzn.to/3YoNrlt #cricutcards #cricutprojects #diycards #handmadecards #cricutjoy #cricutmaker #cricutexplore #papercrafts #cardmaking #diycrafts #cricuttutorial #budgetcrafts #smallyoutuber #roadto1k #craftideas