Category: Christmas

Pop Up Box Card Reindeer Tree Presents

A Festive Pop-Up Box Card for Christmas Cheer!

This time, I had so much fun creating a really special pop-up box card featuring a sweet reindeer. It’s one of those projects that instantly makes you smile while crafting — and it’s absolutely perfect for Christmas.

Let’s be honest: nothing is more fun than receiving real mail during the holidays. A handmade card popping out of the envelope feels extra special and is such a lovely way to surprise your loved ones at Christmas. This pop-up box card stands up beautifully, making it a little gift all on its own.

 

You can purchase this card file individually, or as a bundle that includes three different card designs, directly from Lori’s shop:

To add a bit of extra magic, I gave my card a mini sparkle effect by cutting snowflakes from glitter cardstock. That subtle shimmer really brings the wintery feel to life and makes the card feel even more festive.
And of course, I used some cute and colorful design paper, and the sentiment is cut out of black vinyl

I hope this project inspires you to send some happy mail this season.
Lori’s shop is full of great Christmas card files.

Wishing everyone a beautiful and creative holiday season throughout December — enjoy the magic of Christmas crafting!

XO Tamara

Tuck Lid Gift Box Santa Claus and Mrs Claus Tutorial

Hello crafty friends!
 
 Today I am making Lori’s Tuck Lid Gift Box.  You can find the bundle (or singles) at Lori’s store HERE. It also includes a cute reindeer, a snowman, a penguin and a fun little gnome. 
 
You can find them at the Silhouette store HERE as well. 
Here are the pieces of Mrs. Claus. For the Mrs. you place the face on top of the white piece, for Santa the face is placed behind the white beard/hat piece. 
Here are the finished front panels of the Mr. & Mrs.
Time to put together the box now. After folding all the creases in the box, add a bit glue to the side tab and then fold the box in half. It lines up perfectly!
Fold over the bottom tabs and glue to finish the box. Leave to top panel free so you can open and close the gift box.
Glue the front panels on to the box.
 
If you are looking for a fast project for some holiday gifties, I would suggest trying these out!
 
💕Sue Kment

3D Christmas Barn

 Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Christmas crafting season and Wow does Lori have tons and tons of new files to create with.  I fell in love with this little barn the moment she posted it.  You can find it here in Lori’s Shop or here in the Silhouette Design Store

I used Lori’s new Echo Park Winter Fun Bundle.  I adore this collection with the blues and pinks and all the adorable little details…the snowmen, the little bear, fox and so many fun elements.  It is just so perfect.

And as it is one of my favorite things to do with Lori’s collections, I used elements from the bundle!  Snowman,  tree stickers and a ephemera piece above the barn doors.  I added a string of miniature lights that I had in my stash.  I just used glue dots to attach those.  So this little box is about 5×7, and on one side of the roof, I did not attach it completely…I can open that little flap and add a gift to give for a special someone.
Thank you for joining us today!
Cathy

 

3D Hot Cocoa Mug Santa

Hello crafty friends!

Today I’m excited to share a festive 3D project that is perfect for holiday decorating, gifting, or displaying on a cozy winter tray. I’ll be walking you through how I assembled the adorable 3D Hot Cocoa Mug – Santa file from Lori Whitlock’s shop. It’s a fun and simple project that comes together beautifully with just a few supplies.

Let’s get started!

Supplies Needed

  • 3D Hot Cocoa Mug – Santa SVG file  SVG  / SVG BUNDLE or SILHOUETTE

  • Electronic cutting machine (Cricut, Silhouette, Siser etc.)

  • Cardstock in red, white, black, skin tone, and accent colors or design paper.

  • Adhesive (liquid glue or tape runner)

  • Foam tape (optional for dimension)

  • Ink or markers for light shading (optional)

Step 1: Upload & Organize the File

After downloading the SVG from the shop, I uploaded it into my cutting software.
The file comes in clearly labeled pieces, so I grouped by color to make cutting easier:

Step 2: Cut All Cardstock Pieces

I selected cardstock colors that matched the traditional Santa palette:

  • Bright red for the hat, berries and saucer

  • Black for the eyes

  • design paper voor de mug

  • Skin tone for Santa’s face

  • White for beard, moustache, and whipped cream

  • green for the leaves on the hat

After cutting, I grouped all the small Santa pieces so nothing got lost.

Step 3: Build the Mug Base

The mug structure is made from designpaper.

  1. Fold all score lines to give the cardstock flexibility.

  2. Add ink for shades.

  3. Form the mug into a cylinder shape and the glue tabs together.

  4. Glue together the circular base piece (saucer).

The structure comes together surprisingly easily—just take your time with the curved edges.

Step 4: Assemble Santa’s Face

I always start with inking the edges for shade

  1. Glue the face layer with the black piece behind it in the hole in Santa’s beard.

  2. Attach the moustache with foam tape on top.

  3. Add the hat and pom-pom.

This layered section gives the mug its adorable Santa look and is best assembled while the pieces are flat.

Step 5: Attach the Handle

The mug handle is made from two layered pieces for stability.

  1. Glue the handle layers together.

  2. Curve it gently with your fingers.

  3. Attach it to the mug.

A good tip is to hold each glued area for a few seconds to help it set firmly.

Step 6: Add the Cocoa & Whipped Cream Top

To create the “hot cocoa” look:

  1. Glue the cocoa layer into the rim of the mug.

  2. Add the whipped cream layer on top.

I used glue under the whipped cream to attach it.

Finished Project

And that’s it! Your whimsical 3D Santa Hot Cocoa Mug is complete. It looks adorable on a Christmas shelf, or you can fill it with wrapped candies or a small LED tealight for a cozy glow.

I am going to add some chocolate inside the mug and gift it to my youngest sons teachers.

I hope this tutorial helps you feel confident assembling your own festive mug. Happy crafting, and be sure to check out Lori’s shop for more holiday 3D projects!

XO Tamara