Need a card for the guy in your life? Here it is. This gear card not only has a mechanical flair but the gears (which are built up from 6 layers) actually work! The cover lettering is cut out from the background so there is no careful placing required. The interior lettering is printed so you can personalize. Doesn't need to be a birthday card. How about "Geared up ...for the big race. Good Luck!"  It requires 8.5 x 11" card stock and fits in a standard invitation envelope (4 3/8" x 5 3/4"). Construction directions can be found at http://www.3dcuts.com/gear-cards-tutorial.

This download includes the cutting files in SVG, PDF, DXF formats for use with either the Silhouette (DE required) or the Cricut Explore. PDF directions for all assembly techniques and links to online tutorials are included. 

Download a free sample file here to be sure my files work on your cutting machine.