Category: 3D Projects

Gnome Box Tutorial

There is a new Gnome Box Collection in the Lori Whitlock SVG store.  They are all so cute.  Here’s some quick tips about putting these together.

 

The gnome I pieced together can be found here in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop, and at the Silhouette Design store here.

I used paper from Lori’s Little Lumberjack collection by Echo Park.

If you have a Cricut and a scoring tool or wheel, you will want to upload the Solid SVG file.  If you are using Silhouette or don’t have a scoring tool, you will want to use the Dashed Lines SVG file.

Here are all the gnome pieces.  There are gnomes on both sides of the box.

This is the box piece.  Notice that the gnomes will cover the sides of this box.  And you will see the pattern of this paper on the short side when completed.

Assemble all the gnome pieces on the flat box.

Then glue the box flaps together to complete the box.

 

This cute box could be used in a number of ways–class party craft, table name cards, or treat boxes.  Have fun creating!

New Ornaments Class at CuttingClasses.com!

The holiday season is in full swing!   One of the most wonderful ways to enjoy the holiday season is to make handmade gifts. Not only do you get to enjoy making them, you will put a smile on someone’s face as you share your handmade item. Let’s spread some Christmas cheer together! Join me in this self-paced class;  I will walk you though every step to cut and assemble eleven gorgeous Christmas ornaments using your Silhouette® or Cricut® digital cutting machine.

In the videos I’ll walk you through every step from how to download the class materials, setting up the files for cutting, and full assembly. Along the way, you’ll learn the steps required to perform a print and cut. You’ll glean tips and tricks for paper crafting. The class comes with a printable PDF guide with a materials list. You’ll craft right along with me and leave class feeling more confident in your Silhouette or Cricut skills.  This class is self-paced so you can watch the videos at your own leisure and you’ll have access to it FOREVER. This class is offered exclusively through my online classroom at CuttingClasses.com. Come join the fun!

The cost of the class is just $25!  Sign up now and you’ll have your ornaments complete in no time!

Click HERE to register for the Silhouette Class today!

Click HERE to register for the Cricut Class today!

Christmas Crafting with Oriental Trading

Hi Everyone!  Christmas is just around the corner and we’ve been working on a bunch of nativity projects. Perhaps you’ll find some inspiration in our creations. For all of these projects, I’ve used “blanks” that I ordered from Oriental Trading and nativity cut files from my SVG Shop. Oriental Trading is a wonderful place to find a great variety of value-priced home decor, holiday, and craft supplies — be sure to check out what they offer.  I’ve listed the file links in my SVG Shop and the Silhouette Store beneath the pictures.

Top Left
Galvanized Serving Tray:  Nativity with Flourishes (SVG, Silhouette)
Red/Black Favor Bag:  Nativity 6 (SVG, Silhouette)

Top Left
Black/White Favor Bag:  Jesus is the Reason Season (SVG, Silhouette)

Top Right
Embroidery Hoop:  Nativity Circle Jesus (SVG, Silhouette)

Bottom Left
Bethlehem Plaque:  Bethlehem (SVG, Silhouette)

Bottom Right
O Holy Night Plaque:  O Holy Night (SVG, Silhouette)
Burlap Stocking:  Nativity 7 (SVG, Silhouette)

Top Left:
Wooden Ornament: Ornament Shaped Nativity (SVG, Silhouette)
Burlap Ornament:  Full Nativity Silent Night (SVG, Silhouette)

Bottom Left
Book Cover:  Simple Nativity (SVG, Silhouette)

Bottom Right:
Wooden Box:  Full Nativity Silent Night (SVG, Silhouette)
Joy Sign:  Joy with Flourish (SVG, Silhouette)

Tuesday New SVGs & a Free File!

ALL WEEK, this SVG file is FREE with any $1.99 purchase!

We have a FREE file with purchase all this week! Simply add this Gift Card Holder Tag Candy Cane file  to your shopping cart along with ANY $1.99+ purchase from the SVG Shop and this file is yours FREE. Be sure to use Coupon Code: CANDYCANE (case sensitive) at checkout. This offer is good through next Sunday.

(Your cart must reach at least $3.98 before the coupon will be applied and then $1.99 will be subtracted from your total at checkout. The files will be available for immediate download after you pay for your order by visiting MY ACCOUNT>COMPLETED ORDERS>ORDER DETAILS inside of your account. Only one discount code per order allowed.)

In addition, don’t forget about this special ! You can get this Free Kit of the Month with any $20 purchase (Purchase must be in one transaction.) Simply add the 2019 December Kit of the Month to your shopping cart along with ANY $20.00+ purchase from the SVG Shop and this file is yours FREE. Be sure to use Coupon Code: DEC19KOTM (case sensitive) at checkout. This offer is good through December 31, 2019!

(Your cart must reach at least $27.95 before the coupon will be applied and then $7.95 will be subtracted from your total at checkout. The files will be available for immediate download after you pay for your order by visiting MY ACCOUNT>COMPLETED ORDERS>ORDER DETAILS inside of your account. Only one discount code per order allowed.)

Check out the new SVG files releasing this week!  Just like always, the NEW SVG files will be ON SALE 25% OFF through the weekend in the SVG Shop! These downloads include SVG files that may be used with Cricut Explore, Silhouette (DE upgrade required), Eclips, Brother Scan and Cut, and any other software that will open SVG files. No coupon code necessary, the newly released files are all discounted in the shop! Be sure to go get them while they are on SALE this week.

This week I have some adorable Gnome Boxes!   There are also files from Doodlebug Design, Pebbles in My Pocket and SAS Creative.

 

Thanks for visiting the blog today! Please let us know if you need any help with your files. We want to make sure everyone is happy with their purchase. Have a great week! SHOP HERE

Money Roll Gift Bag Tutorial

I usually gift money during the Holiday season for the teens and other hard to shop for loved ones in my life. How about you?  The thing about gifting money, is that it isn’t all that personal and it’s not all that easy to dress up!  Well, that’s until I found Lori’s super cute Money Roll Gift Bag (SVG, Silhouette).  I’m making several of these this year for all the teens on my Christmas List.  I think they’ll get a kick out of it and make the gift giving a little more special.

I used Lori’s My Favorite Christmas Paper Collection when cutting out the pieces, as well as some plain white cardstock .

To begin, you can ink the edges of the designer paper to add some depth to the project. Feel free to skip this step if you’d like.

Next, glue down the designer paper panels to both boxes and gather some ephemera, stickers and ribbon to embellish both boxes.

Then, fold all score lines in, as shown.

The Gift Bag goes together pretty easy.  Add glue to the side tab and fold other side over to join the sides of the box.

Then fold the bottom of the box in and glue down.

To assemble the money roll box, glue the side tab to the opposite side panel.

Fold side tabs on one end of the box to close it. Tape your money together, end to end and add the pull tab.  I find Scotch tape works best for this part… it can be peeled off of the bills with out tearing them. Also, it’s really fun to use a bunch of $1 or $5 bills so the money just keeps coming and coming when you pull the tab.

Next, roll your money up as shown…insert it into the box with the tab coming out of the opening at the top of the box.

Decorate the money roll box as well as the gift box however you’d like.

I found several fun pieces of ephemera and chip board from Lori’s My Favorite Christmas Collection to embellish my boxes, as well as some ribbon from my stash.

And that’s it!! You can add a little shred to the bottom of the box and your gift is done!

Who’s the lucky one in your life that will get to pull that tab and find an awesome surprise inside?

Thank you for stopping by!

xo,

Michelle H.