My sweet niece will soon be celebrating her first Valentine’s Day in school, and like many little ones, she is SO EXCITED! I have made her a special shirt to wear, but she specifically asked me to make her a “giant envelope to hold all of the cards”

This project is relatively simple, but it does take a little time if you hand sew it like I did.

 

You know I had to pull out my gorgeous gold Cricut® Explore Air™ 2 Special Edition, Martha Stewart Machine Bundle and beautiful new Cricut EasyPress 2 Martha Stewart Edition to get the job done! Those two tools, paired with the Martha Stewart signature style with the volume and variety of premium Cricut materials promises to inspire your most imaginative projects ever.

WHY DO I LOVE MY CRICUT MARTHA MACHINE AND NEW EASYPRESS 2?

My Cricut Martha Machine is perfect for making personalized, pro quality projects!  This sleek gold machine can cut and write over 100 materials, from cardstock to bonded fabric and more! You can use your Cricut Martha Machine to create home decor, party favors and decor, and even t-shirts! Design on the go with the Design Space app and choose from thousands of ready made images, or even design and upload your own! The Cricut Martha Machine comes with 25 exclusive Martha Stewart projects, and a gorgeous gold basic tool set. When you pair the stunning pearl and gold Cricut Martha Machine with Martha Stewart’s Celebrations line, available exclusively at Michaels.

The Cricut EasyPress 2 Martha Stewart Edition, plus the hottest iron-on essentials to get you creating right out of the box! Its beautiful vanilla pearl finish and gold tone accents adds Martha Stewart class to your workroom. You are guaranteed  professional quality iron-on results in 60 seconds or less.

Martha Stewart EasyPress 2 Features:

It features an advanced heat plate design with a ceramic-coated surface. The EasyPress 2 is easy to learn, simple to use, is lightweight, portable, and easy to store. The Cricut EasyPress 2 is the perfect complement to Cricut smart cutting machines! The 9″x9″ design is just the right size for nearly any project, and the new EasyPress 2 Machines are all equipped with precise temperature control up to 400*F. Like other EasyPress Machines, this one includes an insulated safety base and auto- shut off feature. It’s compatible with most major brands of iron-on material. {It does require a maximum input 120V outlet, and because of that, it is not recommended for use outside of North America. 

WHY DO I LOVE THE MARTHA STEWART EVERYDAY IRON ON? 

Martha Stewart’s signature style combined with the volume and variety of premium Cricut materials promises to inspire your most imaginative projects ever! Everyday Iron-On™ outlasts 50+ washes* and is compatible with a ton of base materials, including wood! Use your Cricut machine to cut complex designs and you’ll weed with ease for a flawless application. This heat transfer material is your go-to for almost any iron-on idea. Use a single color or layer up to three to create one-of-a-kind patterns and projects. It is available in multiple colors and patterns, and is GUARANTEED* for long lasting results that stick. It cuts and weeds easily, allowing for a flawless iron on. You can layer up to three colors for standout projects! *Cricut’s StrongBond™ Guarantee means that when this iron-on material is used as directed, you’ll be completely satisfied with the results.

Embroidery Needle and Thread or Sewing Machine

Open this cut file. Prepare the cutting mats with Cricut felt {2 sheets) and Iron On. {Place Iron On on the cutting mat shiny side down and mirror the cut}

Send the file to cut, and remove excess felt. Set the Iron On aside until later. 

Hand stitch or sew the felt pieces together. I hand stitched it and looped the thread for each stitch.

I weeded the excess Iron On after I stitched the envelope together on three sides. I layered Martha Stewart Gold on top of everyday white.

Press the iron on onto the envelope following Cricut’s recommended heat settings.

Fold the envelope flap over, and press the fold. This will help create a crease in the felt, allowing the envelope to open and close as a traditional envelope does. 

 

That’s it! It was fun and relatively easy project, even if it was a little time consuming because I stitched it by hand.