Creating a Shaped Card- like a fish!

Have a Fintastic Day!

Glub! Glub!

For the Polkadoodles Design Team this week I created this sparkly fish shaped card using with my Cricut cutting machine and a cutesy fish image from Polkadoodles Winnie Starfish/Sandcastle-Fish2.

After creating the card shape, I printed a slightly smaller version of the fish, colored it with Copic Markers, added sparkle and a “Fintastic” greeting from the coordinating quotes.

It is o-fish-ally that easy to create this super cute card.

Reel-y, it is!

Just keep swimming through each easy step, and you’ll have a card that’s sure to make waves in no time!

🎣 DIY Fish-Shaped Greeting Card with Cricut – Step-by-Step Tutorial

🧰 Supplies You’ll Need:

• Cricut cutting machine (Maker, Explore Air, or Joy)

• Standard Grip cutting mat (green)

• White cardstock

• Glue or double-sided tape

• Cricut Design Space (desktop or mobile)

• Bone Folder to Create a Crease ( or just fold )

• Markers or pencil crayons , embellishments

• Optional: Googly eye

🖥️ Step 1: Design the Fish Card in Cricut Design Space

1. Open Cricut Design Space.

2. Upload the Fish 2 printable file from Polkadoodes:

• upload the SVG file.

• size the fish to desired size (this one fits within the A2 sized card perimeter. (5 1/4 L)

3. Create a card base:

• Duplicate the fish shape.

• Flip one copy vertically.

• Align the two shapes so the fins just barely touch.

• Select both > Weld.

📏 Step 2: Prepare to Cut

1. Click "Make It" in Design Space.

2. Choose cardstock size (typically 8.5" x 11" or 12" x 12").

3. Place your cardstock on the StandardGrip mat.

✂️ Step 3: Cut the Card

1. Load the mat into your Cricut.

2. Press the flashing Go button to begin.

3. Once cut and scored, unload the mat and carefully peel away the card.

🖍️ Step 4: Assemble and Decorate

• Fold the card along the score line.

• Glue on layers or details:

• Print the fish image 1/8 of an inch smaller than the fish card base (5 1/8 L).

• Color the Fish + Details

  1. Color the fish in the desired colors using Copic Markers, Markers, or pencil crayons.

  2. Add Stickles to the fins and tail.

  3. Add sparkly sequins to the fish for added sparkle.

  4. Adhere the colored fish to the card base.

• Choose a sentiment from the Quotes download.

  “You're FINTASTIC!”

  “Have a WHALE of a time!”

• Print and trim.

• Adhere to the card front.

I hope you enjoyed this fish-shaped card tutorial!

It’s o-fish-ally the most fun you’ll have crafting—hook yourself some crafty skills and reel in compliments with every splashy detail.