Are you crafting this weekend? Don’t miss out on the September Sale in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop! All SVGs and Commercial Licenses are 25% off when you use code SEP2019 at checkout! Don’t wait! Sale ends tomorrow!
Fall Treat Bags Tutorial
Hello friends! Aimee here with you today to share a tutorial on one of the fabulous new box files that Lori has created for us! This is the Gift Bag with Handle Scalloped (Lori’s Shop, Silhouette Store) and I am going to show you how to add a front panel so that the treats show through. And since Fall is just around the corner I added a couple of Autumn icons from the Fall Icons set 2 (Lori’s Shop, Silhouette Store). So if you’re ready…let’s get to crafting some Fall gift bags!
Open the Gift Bag with Handle Scalloped file…
and add the Fall Icon set. I only used the pumpkin and leaf so I deleted the others but the other 2 could easily be used as long as you’re only adding the base layer.
At this point, place the icon and the scalloped handle on the front panel of the bag. You can size and arrange the icon you’ve chosen. With the handle in place, it gives you an idea of what size your icon should be.
Now that you have you’re icon placed and sized, slide the handle to the top. Click on the bag and ungroup the bag from the cut lines. This is a very important step! If this step is missed, it will turn the dotted cut lines into solid cut lines which will give you a bunch of strips of paper instead of a bag.
Next, click on the icon and while holding the shift button, click on the bag and click on “make compound path”. It will make your bag clear but it still cuts the same. Now you will want to click on the bag and the cut lines and group them together. Now you are ready to cut.
Run your papers through your paper cutting machine. Now let’s get to putting the box together.
Adhere a piece of acetate over the icon space
Place your adhesive on the top panel of the bag and fold it down on itself
Now adhere the bag together
And adhere the scalloped handles to the front and back of the bag.
And decorate them! There are so many possibilities! I used My Favorite Fall collection to make and decorate my bags. All that’s left to do is add a sweet treat to give to some you are grateful for!
That’s all from me today! I hope this provides some great inspiration for your Fall projects!
Aimee
September Blog Hop & 25% Off All SVGs
Welcome to our September 2019 Creative Team Blog Hop! The creative team has been working hard on some new projects to share with you that will get you in the crafting mood. We also have a fun release of new SVG files for you this week and a GIVEAWAY! Be sure to check them out below. Oh, and there is also a FREE FILE for you!
This week we have a 25% OFF SALE going on at Lori’s SVG SHOP. ALL files (and commercial licenses) from Lori Whitlock, Kolette Hall, Doodlebug Design, Bella Blvd., Dresden Carrie, Paige Evans, Pebbles in My Pocket, Rivka’s Renditions and SAS Creative are on SALE now through Saturday, September 14th! Be sure to use coupon code: SEP2019 (case sensitive) at checkout in the SVG SHOP. (Only one coupon code per order allowed)
To thank you for joining us in the hop today and sharing the hop with your friends, we have a gift for you! TODAY ONLY, You can download this Fall Leaves Autumn Breeze file absolutely FREE! Be sure to go grab it while you can.
We have some fun new files this week! Be sure to go shopping while all files are 25% off this week when you use code SEP2019 in my SVG Shop! And, as always, my new files are available in the Silhouette Design Store as well.
This week I have a new flower bundle! We also have two new collections from Doodlebug Design and files from Dresden Carrie, Kolette Hall, Paige Evans and Pebbles in My Pocket!
How about a giveaway?
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And, last but not least… would you like to see what our amazing team has created? Click the links below for some wonderful inspiration. If you get lost come back here to get on track Lori Whitlock, Traci Penrod, Kathy Skou, Anita Mulcahey, Brandie Adams, Michelle Zerull, Aimee Kidd, Ashley Cook, Cathy Harper and Michelle Houx !! Thanks again for dropping by! Have a GREAT day!
A New Friday $5 SVG Bundle
Hi Everyone! Today we have a new Friday $5 Bundle! It will ONLY be available until Midnight Sunday and when it’s gone it’s gone. These SVG files can be used with Cricut Explore, Silhouette Studio (with the Designer Edition upgrade), Scan N Cut, and any other cutter that will work with SVG files. Help spread the word by telling your friends and announcing it on social media!
Now through Sunday, you can pick up this Back to School Bundle including 5 fun SVG files for just $5!
The cost of this bundle is $5, for $9.95 worth of SVG files, over a 49% savings! Make it your resolution to never miss a birthday! But don’t wait, this bundle will only be around until Sunday at midnight!
Have a great day!
House Slide Box Tutorial and Assembly Tips
Hello crafty friends! Michelle Zerull with you today to share my new favorite Lori Whitlock gift box called the House Slider Box. I love making little houses and this one is the sweetest because you can put little gifts and treats inside! I also have some decorating tips using Lori’s new paper line called, “My Favorite Fall”.
The digital cutting files for the box can be found at the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop as well as the Silhouette Design Store. It has some other cool features as well. so let’s make one together!
First you’ll need to cut out the house pieces with your digital cutting machine. While the house was flat, I glued the door and window in place. I inked my edges so that the score lines would be easier to see, but that’s not necessary for you to make a super-cute house.
Fold the house sides upward and glue to the front and back of the house. Set it aside.
The house “frame” is one long piece. Fold along the score lines and glue the tab to the inside as shown.
Add glue to the frame’s roof and glue the shingled piece in place as shown.
Now the house box will slide in and out of the frame, just like a matchbox. Isn’t that the cutest? Now let’s decorate it!
Lori has a new line of paper and embellishments from Echo Park Paper. The line is called, “My Favorite Fall.” It’s available at retailers now and it has the cutest elements! I discovered that one of the cut apart pages has elements that fit nicely on the side of the house. Look at all of the cute designs you can use!
I also discovered that the puffy stickers (Yes, Puffy Stickers!) are sized to fit this little house perfectly. See the sticker that says, “Thank you?” It fits over the little window. What a great way to show your gratitude!
I added some paper Apple Trees, which are really called, “Easter Scene Tree” to the photo, because every Autumn home should include some juicy apples! You can find the digital cutting file for the tree at the Silhouette Design Store, or as part of a bundle at the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop.
I love this little house so much. I can’t wait to decorate one or two of them for Christmas. They are going to be adorable in Christmas paper!
Have fun making your own little houses and have a great day!