![]() Attach all the text/corner elements together.Use the envelope placeholder to get a sense for the spacing of various text boxes, embellishments and a set of corners.If you want to add additional drawn details (like frames, designs or a return address), you can format them in the same way: Finally, Attach the words and corners together so they maintain their spacing once you hit the green “Make It” button.Next, make sure the text is set to “Draw” and the corners are set to “Cut”.First, hide or delete the envelope placeholder so it won’t be cut.Once you have your text placement exactly where you want it, prep the design to run through your Cricut Joy: Use the envelope placeholder to help you visualize where the text should go and how it will look. I like my text in the exact middle of the envelope. Next, place the text block anywhere you want it.First, use the Center Alignment tool (top toolbar) to align the envelope placeholder and the corners cuts so they are perfectly centered (horizontally and vertically) on top of each other.With these three elements on your canvas, set your alignment and Attach it together so it translates just right to the envelope: NOTE: It doesn’t matter which corners you pick, as they won’t be cut/drawn but are to help with placement. Then, locate the Insert Card Corners image set and select a set of corners.Be sure to change it to a “Writing” font you like. Next, insert a text box and type out your recipient’s address.NOTE: You will delete/hide this rectangle before cutting, as it is intended to just be a reference/placeholder. First, drop a square onto the canvas and size it to match your own envelope (standard A2 envelopes are 4.375″ x 5.75″). #ENVELOPE ADDRESS HOW TO#While I’ve got ready-to-use envelope templates, I’m going to map out how to figure out the spacing for your own envelope by placing three things on your Design Canvas: You can load the envelope right onto the Card Mat and when your text is formatted correctly, Cricut Joy will write perfectly-placed addresses for you! Although it takes a bit of trial-and-error, once you get the spacing setup, you can save your Cricut Design Space file and use it over and over for quick addressing! Format Your Text The thing that makes addressing envelopes so quick and easy for Cricut Joy is the Card Mat. Get ready to use this little machine in lots of new and fabulous ways!īefore we dive into stickers and labels, let me first show you how to address envelopes with your Cricut machine, more specirically, Cricut Joy. While I was at it, I came up with a whole slew of fun stickers, medallions and return address labels using a bunch of the new papers and labels made for Cricut Joy. My sister actually sent us an Easter card with the most gorgeous Cricut cursive font on the envelope, and I instantly knew I had to do a tutorial. I wish I could take credit for this idea. I’ve been making homemade cards more than ever thanks to my Cricut Joy, but today I want to show you how to take your mail up a notch by learning how to address envelopes using this clever machine! You are going to love how easy it is to make your mail look ah-mazing (especially if you hate your handwriting!), and just wait until you see all the adorable monograms and stickers I made to decorate my envelopes even more! I’ve never been more excited to send some homemade cards! ![]()
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