If you’re ready to upgrade your branding, this step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create Cricut fold out business cards using the Print Then Cut feature in Cricut Design Space.
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How to Make Fold-Out Business Cards with Cricut
A traditional business card gives you one small panel. This fold-out design gives you three. That means more room for your logo, contact information, QR code, and brand personality, without overcrowding your layout.
I designed mine to match my planet theme, but the structure works for any business. Whether you’re a craft seller, small business owner, content creator, or service provider, you can customize this design to fit your branding.
Let’s walk through the full process.
Why Choose Fold-Out Business Cards?
Standard business cards are easy to lose or forget. A fold-out card feels intentional. It gives you:
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A strong front impression
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Two inside panels for details
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Space for a QR code
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More flexibility in layout
If you attend craft shows, markets, networking events, or ship orders, this style can help your brand stand out in a simple but memorable way.
I created a step by step video, check it out below:
Designing the Front in Cricut Design Space
To create these Cricut Print Then Cut business cards, start in Cricut Design Space.
I imported the planet portion of my logo, but you can use:
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A heart
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A flower
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A shape that represents your brand
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A simplified logo mark
The key is using something recognizable.
Step 1: Slice Your Image
To create the fold effect, I divided my logo image in half:
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Insert a square from the Shapes panel.
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Position it over half of your image.
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Select both layers and click Slice.
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Delete the unwanted pieces.
Now your design is split cleanly in two.
Step 2: Create the Card Base
Insert another rectangle and change it to white.
Set the dimensions to:
2 inches x 6 inches
This becomes your fold-out card structure.
Move each half of your sliced design to either side of the rectangle and align everything carefully. Use the Align tool to make sure your layout is centered and even.
Then:
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Change the rectangle to Print Then Cut
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Select all pieces
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Click Flatten
Flattening ensures Cricut cuts around the outside shape instead of each individual element.
Adding an Offset for a Clean Edge
To make the card look more polished, add an offset:
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Select your design.
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Click Offset.
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Set it to approximately 0.15 inches (adjust to your preference).
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Change the offset color to white.
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Flatten again.
This creates a smooth border and ensures Cricut cuts around the entire shape cleanly.
If you see a warning about size being too large for Print Then Cut, allow Cricut to auto-resize. Always check the preview screen before cutting to see how many you can fit per sheet.
With standard 8.5 x 11 paper, I was able to fit two per page while staying inside Cricut’s registration mark boundaries.
Designing the Inside Panels (Using Canva)
For the inside of my card, I created the layout in Canva because that’s where I keep my brand colors and assets.
I:
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Added my name
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Inserted contact information
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Used Canva’s QR code generator
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Downloaded it as a high-resolution PNG
You can absolutely design everything inside Cricut Design Space if you prefer. The important part is making sure your dimensions match the card layout before uploading.
Once uploaded:
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Resize it to fit inside your white rectangle
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Change it to Print Then Cut
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Align everything carefully
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Click Flatten
Now your design is one complete print layer.
Adding Score Lines
To make the fold clean and professional, add three score lines:
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One in the center
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One on each side where the design meets
Use the Align tool to center them horizontally.
Once positioned:
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Select all layers
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Click Attach
Attaching ensures Cricut scores and cuts in one pass, keeping everything perfectly aligned.
Print Then Cut Settings
When you click Make It, adjust your quantity and layout so your designs fit cleanly within the registration box.
Printer settings will vary, but I used:
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High-quality print setting
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Heavy cardstock option
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No bleed (since I used a white offset border)
Choose paper settings that match your material.
For this project, I used glossy inkjet photo paper to achieve bold, vibrant colors.
(I’ll link the exact materials I used below along with a few alternative options so you can choose what fits your branding.)
Applying Holographic Laminate (Optional)
To make mine stand out, I added a holographic laminate sheet with a subtle galaxy star pattern to match my theme.
This step is optional, but it adds:
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Durability
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Visual interest
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A professional finish
Apply the laminate smoothly over your printed sheet. I use a felt-covered ruler to prevent bubbles.
Place the laminated sheet onto a light grip mat and use a brayer to ensure it’s firmly adhered before cutting.
Cutting and Scoring
Cricut’s Print Then Cut feature reads the registration marks on your page before cutting.
If you’re using glossy or holographic materials and have trouble with the sensor reading the marks, I have a detailed troubleshooting post that walks through common fixes. (I’ll link that below as well.)
Once cutting is complete:
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Gently bend the mat away from the project when removing it.
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This prevents curling.
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Use a bone folder to reinforce the score lines.
Because laminate can make the score line harder to see, gently flex the card, it will naturally fold where Cricut scored it.
Final Result
When folded, the two halves of the design meet perfectly in the center.
Inside, you now have:
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Your logo
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Contact information
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A QR code
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Extra branding space
You can adapt this structure for:
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Service providers
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Etsy sellers
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Craft show vendors
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Realtors
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Content creators
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Product-based businesses
The layout stays the same. Your branding makes it unique.
Supplies I Used
(Affiliate links – I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.)
You can also experiment with heavyweight satin presentation paper or inkjet-compatible cover cardstock for different finishes.
Want More Cricut Projects for Small Business?
If you’re building your business with creative tools, I share Cricut tutorials focused on branding, packaging, and marketing materials regularly.
You can browse more projects inside my Cricut for Small Business series, and if you’d like updates when new tutorials go live, you can join my email list at the bottom of this page so you don’t miss them.
This project is simple, customizable, and scalable. You can print as many as you need, whenever you need them.
I hope this tutorial helps you create business cards that truly reflect your brand!
Pray. Create. Celebrate.
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