Category: 3D Projects

Strawberry Fields Matchbook Mini Album

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Just stopping by to share a little strawberry mini with you.  This little book was created with Lori’s Echo Park Strawberry Fields collection and an SVG file that goes way back…..Matchbook Card, (Silhouette Store).  It is just meant to be a card with a little pocket that holds another little card.  But I just kept adding pieces from the Strawberry Fields collection, and it became a mini album.

 

It is loaded with pages.

You can see here how full it is!
And a view with it open!
First you need to open the file and resize it.  It is 12.847 by 13.657.  This gives the matchbook cover a good size to create and fill with papers.
1.  You can see the pieces I cut.
2.  Assemble and adhere your papers.
3.  Your little pocket for the inside is peak and valley folded and adhered with scor tape.
4.  Add the pocket to the inside of your match book.
5.  You can see how everything is lined up here.
6.  Thread the holes to bind the matchbook and pocket together.
Next is where you can make it your own.  I create 6 little pages that include the pocket and mini card.
I just chose pieces from the collection, cut them to fit my idea, then scored them all at 1 inch from the bottom.  This one-inch base is adhered to the bottom of the pocket, and then do another and another…til you have your book filled.
I just used scor-tape on all.
Here you can see how I just started layering them in.  That one-inch score line gives them the ease of movement as you flip through the book
Thank you for stopping by today!
~Cathy

 

 

 

Hello Sunshine!

Happy Monday!

Sometimes the sweetest gifts are the simplest ones.  This cheerful little box of sunshine (SVG, Silhouette) is filled with bright yellow treats, refreshing drink mixes and a few happy extras to remind someone they are loved.  Whether you are celebrating a birthday, cheering up a friend, thanking a teacher or simply sending a little encouragement, this project is a fun way to spread a little sunshine.

The adorable smiling sun and sunny rays make this gift impossible not to smile at!  I used Lori’s Our Groovy Summer and with all the coordinating embellishments and it was perfect for all the finishing touches.  Fill it with all things yellow and surprise someone special.

Life is always a little brighter when you share a little sunshine!

Cathy

 

Pinwheel Penny Slider Card with Interactive Pinwheel Mechanism

Hi Crafty friends! I hope you are having an amazing summer.

Today I will show you how to make a Pinwheel Penny Slider Card  with this easy paper crafting tutorial. See how the pinwheel spins down the track. In this demonstration, I show you how to assemble the Pinwheel Penny Slider Card file designed by Lori Whitlock. This project is perfect for paper crafters who want to add interactive elements to their handmade cards. I have chosen a patriotic theme for my design, but this card layout works beautifully for any occasion or color palette you prefer. Following these steps, you will understand how to construct the moving mechanism so your pinwheel slides smoothly. This is a great way to elevate your card making skills with simple materials and a cutting machine.

Happy crafting!

Holly

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3D Birdhouse Patriotic

Hello friends! This is Lindsay (@lindsayslayouts), and I am sharing an adorable patriotic project that can be displayed all through the month of July. The file is called 3d Birdhouse Patriotic (svg, silhouette). I used a combination of solid and dotted cardstock. These were a very quick assembly and could easily be mass produced as a small favor box. My favorite part? The layered scalloped roof! I love the definition that it adds to the top of the birdhouse.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this inspires you to create a birdhouse of your own!

–Lindsay

Nugget Box Tutorial

My cute little neighbor kids always get a little holiday treat from me and so when I saw these nugget boxes (found HERE) I knew thats what they were getting. I did alter my box some so you can see my wrapped nuggets. I cut the wrap/outside of the nugget box in acetate.

First, cut your pieces and get your nuggets.

Fold on the score lines. Below will show you where to add your adhesive. I like Scor-tape for a secure hold. When assembling the box make sure you adhere the tabs inside before folding the edges over or else your tabs will show.

After gluing your tabs, fold the edges over and glue them in place. Below is what your completed nuggest box will look like.

The wrap for the nuggets isn’t on the file but those just need to be cut 1 inch x 3 inches. Add tape to both sides on the same end of the paper and attach it to the nuggest.

The acetate in the following photos is hard to see but essentially just cut the slide part of the file and fold on the score lines. Adhere with strong adhesive on the tab to complete the box.

Slide your nugget box into the acetate sleeve. I added some twine around the box for a little extra love.

I wrapped my nuggets to resemble a flag using paper from Lori’s Echo Park Have A Holly Jolly Christmas and paper by Fancy Pants called Hometown Summer.

 

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting.