Handmade Christmas Fabric Postcards
I have teamed up with some fabulous amazing bloggers to create a monthly cut file bundle. Today I am using my cut file for this month to create these adorable Christmas fabric postcards. Make sure and check out the rest of the amazing files and grab them for all of your holiday card and tag making this year. See the bundle HERE.
Handmade Christmas Fabric Postcards
Supplies:
Plaid Fabric (cut to 7″x9″ or slightly bigger)
White/Light Fabric (cut to 7″x9″ or slightly bigger)
Cricut Maker (or similar cutting machine)
Cricut EasyPress (optional but recommended)
Thermoweb Fusible Heavy Duty Interfacing (cut to 4.5″ x 6.5″)
Iron On Instructions:
Cut the Happy Holidays file using your Cricut Maker and silver iron on. Be sure to mirror the image and cut on the dull side of the iron on (shiny side down on the mat.) The image should be 6″ tall or less in Design Space for a finished postcard size of 5×7.
Weed the image (which means remove the excess leaving only the wording and image.) Place the image down onto the plaid fabric.
Press the iron on onto the fabric. Line the image up using the lines in the plaid as a guide to make sure the image is straight. To use the EasyPress place a towel down onto a firm surface such as a countertop or sturdy table. Then place your fabric, then the iron on. Place the EasyPress directly onto the plastic. The EasyPress directs you to set it to 340 degrees and press for 20 seconds. I did 350 degrees and 30 seconds to be safe. One hand of firm pressure is plenty to attach your image.
Remove the plastic. If the image has for some reason not completely adhered leave the plastic in place and press for another 10-15 seconds.
Postcard Assembly Instructions:
Place your interfacing on the wrong side of the plaid fabric. Use a backlight (the window during the day works well) to place the interfacing in line with the iron on image. Press the interfacing in place using the same EasyPress settings listed above.
Using the window again line the white fabric up with the plaid fabric (wrong sides facing.) Use a zig zag stitch and sew around all four edges. Use the plaid design to keep your stitches straight and even. Then use your pinking shears to cut close to the stitching, again using the lines in the fabric to make straight cuts. You want your final card to measure 5×7.
Use a fabric marker to write your message on the back.
These are adorable and your friends will love getting them! Try framing them too as a fun piece of decor. You could embroider your message on the back. Simply embroider your words before attaching the front and back pieces of fabric together.
Cut File Info:
This bundle has over 45 elements to create cards and gift tags. It’s perfect for adding a personal touch to all your gifts this holiday season!
These cut files are designed to be used with Cricut, Silhouette, and other compatible cutting machines and software that use SVG files. Files contain intricate details. Please use a new blade and clean cutting mat for best results.
Will you make these Christmas fabric postcards? Share with me in the comments below.
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