Birthday Party Invitation With Matching Envelope (includes free Cricut Design Space file)

Birthday Party Invitation With Matching Envelope

(includes free Cricut Design Space file)

A friend in a Facebook group is having a birthday party for her daughter. She shared a picture of the birthday cake her daughter wants and then requested ideas for party invitations that would match the cake. The cake had a frame similar to the one I chose for my card on the top layer of the two-layer cake with 'Happy Birthday' written on it. The two layers on the cake were black, white and a shade of blue-green. There were also large black circles filled with tiny white polka dots. These were placed strategically on the bottom layer. This post is my idea for my friend. 

This invitation is an A1 card size (3-1/2" x 4-7/8") with a matching envelope. The Design Space file includes two extra blank white inserts for use in stamping the party details because sometimes stamping efforts go awry. There is a three-part frame with the words 'You're invited to a birthday party' on the top piece. There is a black strip for attaching behind the card face to 'color' the polka dots cut from the card face. To make this card you will need the following:

CTMH 12x12 Daisy White cardstock

12x12 cardstock in a color of your choice (mine is blue/green)

CTMH permanent Adhesive Runner

CTMH Bonding Memories Dual Action Glue Pen

CTMH 1/4" wide 3-D Foam Tape

CTMH Bone Folder

CTMH Micro-tip Scissors

These supplies were used to cut the card. The Cricut links are not affiliate links. I'm just sharing what I used for reference:

Cricut Maker

Cricut Light Grip Adhesive Cutting Mat

Cricut Fine Point Blade

Cricut Scoring Stylus

Cricut 0.4 Tip, Candy Crystal Pen (part of a set)

The finished card on set
after recording YouTube video instructions

Here are the steps I took to make this card:

1) Cut card pieces using Design Space File

2)  Assemble card:

• Glue black strip to back of card face behind polka dot holes. Use Bonding Memories Dual Action Glue Pen along both long edges. (This is preferred over tape because once dry, nothing else will be attracted to any adhesive accessible via the polka dot holes. If you use tape, it remains sticky.)
• Assemble the frame by using CTMH Adhesive Runner to attach black (center) layer to white (back) layer and then attach the white printed layer on the front.
• Use CTMH 3-D Foam Tape along both long edges of frame to add dimension to the card front and stabilize the full length of the frame to the card.
• If desired, add additional embellishments like CTMH Black and White Dots or CTMH Beautiful Friendship Bows.
• Use CTMH Bone Folder to fold card along score line.
• After stamping party details using CTMH Party Invitation Stamp Set or other desired stamp set, use CTMH Adhesive Runner to attach the white insert to the inside of the card.

3) Assemble envelope:

• Using CTMH Bone Folder, fold bottom edge of envelope and then both side edges of envelope. 
• Use CTMH Adhesive Runner to adhere side edges of envelope.

Removing the card from the

Cricut Light Grip Mat after cutting

For your enjoyment and instruction on the card assembly, I posted a YouTube video. I'm a 'curious beginner' and am learning as I go. Enjoy!

These items were mentioned in the video, but not applied to the card on-screen:

CTMH Black and White Dots

CTMH Beautiful Friendship Bows

CTMH Party Invitation Stamp Set

Note: All items listed are available for purchase at the time of posting. Items are periodically retired. If you find this post after an item has retired, comment below and I'll try to help you find that item.