Cricut Christmas Place Card Setting – Believe

A beautiful way to greet your guests at the table, this Cricut Christmas Place Card Setting. This will surely give those at your table some extra Christmas spirit.

Let us leave a spare place at our table: a place for those who lack the basics, who are alone. -Pope Francis

Cricut Christmas Place Card Setting

Do you love setting a beautiful tablescape for your holiday celebration?  We thought so. 

Since we are “salvagers” we love using repurposed items like these Thanksgiving place cards made with wine corks or a Tide Pod Container Pumpkin Centerpiece Upcycle for our tablescapes. BUT, we also love budget-friendly items as well, like this BELIEVE word place card.

If you own a Cricut machine, these are simple to make and really give the extra “cherry on top” feel to your table. The Cricut machine is really a great investment if you enjoy crafting and making your own stencils. Here are just a few holiday projects to make with your Cricut: SVG Milk and Cookie Plate for Santa and this Cricut Treat Box; ENJOY

SALVAGE TIP – Don’t forget to check places like Facebook Marketplace, or your friends, for a used machine.  You will just want to make sure it works prior to purchasing and buy from a reputable person (look at their ratings on marketplace as an example).

Today is our monthly participation in the Thrifty Style Team where some very talented bloggers get together and share all things Thrifty for your home.  You may remember this Hey Boo Boo;  A Thrifted Picnic Basket Makeover and an Industrial Farmhouse Toilet Paper Holder as some projects we have shared in the past.  We believe this Christmas place card setting is another thrifty project that will make your holidays stylish and budget-friendly.

And, be sure to check out the truly amazing projects below!  You will NOT be disappointed.  

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR PLACE CARD SETTING

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• Cricut Maker Machine
• Strong Grip Mat, Cricut
• Cricut Deep Knife Blade
• Paint Brushes or Sponge Brushes
• Exacto Knife (Optional)
• Folkart Metallic Paint (Colors Shown: Rose Gold, Pure Gold, Bright Red, Royal Gold, Pearl White, and Christmas Green)
• Masking Tape
• 11”x11” Cricut Basswood Sheet

CRICUT DESIGN INSTRUCTIONS

SVG FILE:

1. Turn your Cricut Maker machine on and insert the Deep Knife Blade.
   
2. Open Cricut Design Space and click on “New Project”. Select the “Upload” button from the left-hand panel. Then, click on the “Upload Image” button. Press the “Browse” button and navigate to the svg file (above) for this project. Add tags for your project, and hit “Save” at the bottom right corner.
3.  On the next screen, select the image you just uploaded, and then press the “insert images” button in the lower right-hand corner.
4. Before doing anything else, make sure your size is set to the correct measurements: (W 10.18, H 10.341). Also, set the position of your project to X 0, Y 0.
5. If you would like to cut all of the words in the svg file, select all and click on the “Attach” button in the lower right-hand corner and proceed to Step 6. However, if you do not want to cut all of the words, but instead would like to cut just certain words, you must first select all and click on the “Ungroup” button at the top of the Layers panel. Delete the words you do not want to cut. Then proceed to Step 6.
6. Select the green “Make It” button in the top right-hand corner. Select the Material Size that says 11”x11”. Press the green “Continue” button in the lower right-hand corner.

CREATE WORD PLACE SETTINGS

1. You are now ready to make your project. You will have 1 strong grip mat to prepare. Place one sheet of Basswood in the upper left-hand corner of the mat. Place a piece of masking tape on all 4 edges of the basswood to secure it. Proceed to Design Space and select your Cricut Basswood Material, and following instructions within the program when to load the machine, and then proceed to cut. The machine will give you an estimate of how long the cut should take. To cut all the words on one sheet of basswood, it takes approximately an hour. Every machine and every piece of wood is different, so it may take a little longer or a little shorter on time.
2. Once all of your cuts have been made, check to make sure the machine cut all the way through before removing the mat. Remove the mat, and then carefully extract the cut words. They will be delicate, so proceed with caution. It is a good idea to keep an Exacto knife handy in case the words did not cut all the way through in certain areas.
3. Once your words have been extracted, paint with a brush with the metallic paint. Allow words to dry. Once dry, your project is complete. Add to your holiday place setting for a beautiful decorative element.

SALVAGE TIPS-

You could also make these with paper.  We just like the wood as they are reusable and also act as a gift to your guest.

Don’t limit this to Christmas.  You can do this same craft for all sorts of projects and you can SELL THEM TOO!!!

If you like this Cricut Christmas Place Card Setting project…

…then you might like:

• How to Style a Last Minute Tablescape
• Joy to The World Printable
• Charger Plate Christmas Craft

And now onto the other Thrifty Style Team Projects.  You are going to BIG HEART LOVE THEM!!!

 DIY Mason Jar Centerpiece – Chatfield Court
How to Make a Bow Christmas Tree Topper  – The Creek Line House
Easy Thrifty Outdoor Peppermint Pillow Wraps – DIY Beautify
Dollar Store Olive Appetizer Wreath -Redhead Can Decorate
Recycled Metal Seat Door Wreath – Bliss Ranch
How to Make Scented Pine Cones -I Should Be Mopping the Floor 
Champagne Bucket Christmas Tree Stand – Postcards from the Ridge
Thrifty and Easy hostess gifts – Duke Manor Farm
Dollar Store Duster Christmas Wreath– The How-To Home
Christmas Cloche Centerpiece Ideas – 2 Bees in a Pod
Vintage Thrifted Christmas Tablescape – What Meegan Makes
DIY Snowman Ornaments – Cottage at the Crossroads
Rustic Leather Magazine Holder – Unskinny Boppy

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  Our goal is to help make the most with whatever you have by sharing budget-friendly, time-saving, and reusing/DIY ideas for all parts of your home & life.  If you enjoyed this Cricut Place Setting post, we would appreciate a share on any social media: Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.  Plus, don’t forget to follow us as we share even more ideas on each account.

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Cricut Christmas Place Card Setting

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A beautiful way to greet your guests at the table, this Cricut Christmas Place Card Setting.  Reusable and they make a great gift. This will surely give those at your table some extra Christmas spirit.

Active Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Materials

• Cricut Maker Machine
• Strong Grip Mat, Cricut
• Cricut Deep Knife Blade
• Paint Brushes or Sponge Brushes
• Exacto Knife (Optional)
• Folkart Metallic Paint (Colors Shown: Rose Gold, Pure Gold, Bright Red, Royal Gold, Pearl White, and Christmas Green)
• Masking Tape
• 11”x11” Cricut Basswood Sheet

Instructions

1. Turn your Cricut Maker machine on and insert the Deep Knife Blade.
2. Open Cricut Design Space and click on "New Project”. Select the “Upload” button from the left-hand panel. Then, click on the “Upload Image” button. Press the “Browse” button and navigate to the svg file (above) for this project. Add tags for your project, and hit “Save” at the bottom right corner.
3. On the next screen, select the image you just uploaded, and then press the “insert images” button in the lower right-hand corner.
4. Before doing anything else, make sure your size is set to the correct measurements: (W 10.18, H 10.341). Also, set the position of your project to X 0, Y 0.
5. If you would like to cut all of the words in the svg file, select all and click on the “Attach” button in the lower right-hand corner and proceed to Step 6. However, if you do not want to cut all of the words, but instead would like to cut just certain words, you must first select all and click on the “Ungroup” button at the top of the Layers panel. Delete the words you do not want to cut. Then proceed to Step 6.
6. Select the green “Make It” button in the top right-hand corner. Select the Material Size that says 11”x11”. Press the green “Continue” button in the lower right-hand corner.

CREATE

1. You are now ready to make your project. You will have 1 strong grip mat to prepare. Place one sheet of Basswood in the upper left-hand corner of the mat. Place a piece of masking tape on all 4 edges of the basswood to secure it. Proceed to Design Space and select your Cricut Basswood Material, and following instructions within the program when to load the machine, and then proceed to cut. The machine will give you an estimate of how long the cut should take. To cut all the words on one sheet of basswood, it takes approximately an hour. Every machine and every piece of wood is different, so it may take a little longer or a little shorter on time.
2. Once all of your cuts have been made, check to make sure the machine cut all the way through before removing the mat. Remove the mat, and then carefully extract the cut words. They will be delicate, so proceed with caution. It is a good idea to keep an Exacto knife handy in case the words did not cut all the way through in certain areas.
3. Once your words have been extracted, paint with a brush with the metallic paint. Allow words to dry. Once dry, your project is complete. Add to your holiday place setting for a beautiful decorative element.
   

Notes

You could also make these with paper.  We just like the wood as they are reusable and also act as a gift to your guest.

Don't limit this to Christmas.  You can do this same craft for all sorts of projects and you can SELL THEM TOO!!!

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