Category: Cricut

Nativity Christmas Ornament with Brandie

Hi there crafty friends! One of my favorite Christmas traditions is making an ornament for my tree. I have a seven foot tree covered in handmade ornaments that I love. Making Christmas ornaments was something I did with my family growing up and I look forward to passing on this tradition with my own family.

This year I decided I wanted to make a nativity ornament. I used the Nativity Mary Joseph Jesus file. ( SVG, Silhouette) and the 3D Poinsettia file (SVG, Silhouette). I also used a DIY ornament,  transparency film,  pink and green cardstock, gold foil paper, snow filler, and ribbon.

Once I had the nativity image into design space I selected everything and welded the image together.

I then resized the nativity to fit over a 4.25 circle. I wanted the nativity image to fill a lot of the circle without Josephs head hitting the top of the circle.

While the images are stacked together I selected both images and sliced the images. Creating three separate images. I could have skipped this step and just fussy cut the corners off but doing it this way also helped me line up the nativity on the transparency film. I deleted the middle image and the one on the left.

I then added another circle. Duplicated the nativity and flipped the duplicated image horizontally. This way the gold foil paper will be on both sides of the transparency film.

I cut the nativity out of gold foil paper and the circle out of transparency film. I then glued the nativity to transparency film. On my first side I used wet glue. It worked but I could see the glue through the gold paper. I then used a tape runner to attach the second side. Which left no visible marks on the gold paper.

For the assembly I added a little iridescent snow to the bottom half of the ornament, then the nativity,  a little more snow, and then closed the ornament together.

To decorate the top I cut two 3D poinsettias. The flowers have three concentric layers, two centers and two leaves. I gently pinched each petal and then stacked and glued the flowers together.

I tied a loop and bow with ribbon and attached the flowers and bow with hot glue.

This ornament looks beautiful hanging on the tree. It would also make a lovely gift.

I hope this ornament inspires you to make an ornament for your tree. Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christmas!

Brandie

New Files Just in Time for Christmas!

Hi Everyone!  I’ve created a number of new files this week just in time for Christmas!  Take a peek…

First, I have a new Matchbox Christmas Bundle.. these adorable little boxes are the perfect way to package a gift card!  There are 4 different designs, also sold separately… they are the Matchbox Penguin Gift Card Holder (SVG, Silhouette), the Matchbox Snowman Gift Card Holder (SVG, Silhouette), the Matchbox Santa Gift Card Holder (SVG, Silhouette), and the Matchbox Reindeer Gift Card Holder (SVG, Silhouette),

I also have two new 5×7 Box Cards, the 5×7 Box Card Gnome (SVG, Silhouette) and the 5×7 Box Card Snowman (SVG, Silhouette).  These cards are fun to make and look great displayed!

Both cards come with “punny” print and cut sentiments!

Finally, I have a new Red Truck Shaped Box (SVG, Silhouette)  This comes with a tree for the back, and would look so cute displayed on a shelf, full of candies!

All of these files would be a fabulous edition to your holiday crafting!  Even better, they are now 30% off through Saturday, December 15th when you use code DEC2018 at checkout!

Have a great day!

December Blog Hop and 30% Off All SVGs!

 

Welcome to our December 2018 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 big 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 30% OFF SALE going on at Lori’s SVG SHOP. ALL files (and commercial licenses) from Lori Whitlock, Kolette Hall, Doodlebug Design, Dresden Carrie, Paige Evans, Pebbles in My Pocket, Rivka’s Renditions and SAS Creative are on SALE now through Saturday, December 15th! Be sure to use coupon code: DEC2018 (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 Snowflake Tag file absolutely FREE! Be sure to go grab it while you can.

 

We have some super fun new files this week! Be sure to go shopping while all files are 30% off this week when you use code DEC2018 in my SVG Shop!  And, as always, my new files are available in the Silhouette Design Store as well.

This week I have a great Matchbox Gift Card Holder Bundle, perfect for the holidays!  We also have new files from Kolette Hall and Pebbles in my Pocket!

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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, Brandie Adams, Brigit Mann, Michelle Zerull,  Aimee Kidd, Ashley Cook, and Cathy Harper !! Thanks again for dropping by! Have a GREAT day!

Buffalo Plaid and Vinyl with Cathy

I don’t know about the rest of you…but I’ve kind of become obsessed with Buffalo Plaid…from shirts, to purses, to home decor and when I found these Buffalo Plaid dishes at Hobby Lobby, I knew I had to have them and add some of Lori’s designs to them.  They were just screaming to have some vinyl added to them.

First a mug that I made for my special guy, every time I tell him that I love him, he replies with “I love you more!” and of course Lori had that design already in her shop so it was perfect.  Here’s the link for Silhouette and the link for SVG here.

I had to have more Buffalo Plaid, so I got a couple of plates that I thought would be fun to use for Christmas Cookie plates, but I’m not sure I can part with them, lol. The first little plate I used this Silhouette file or this SVG file.  I love how this turned out.

And just one more to share with you…for this one, I used Silhouette file or this SVG file.

I had so much fun with these little projects and adding vinyl is so quick and easy…the possibilities are endless with all of the files that Lori has created.  It’s an easy way to really personalize or had that perfect touch to lots of projects.

A New Friday $5 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 Christmas Card Bundle including 5 beautiful 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!