Category: Die Cutting

Let’s Make an Easter Basket!

 

Hi everybody, it’s Holly! Today, I’m excited to share a fun “easy diy” project perfect for spring. This “Easter craft” tutorial shows you how to create an adorable hexagon Easter basket using a file from Lori Whitlock. It’s a great “do it yourself” “craft idea” that results in a lovely “handmade basket” for your holiday celebrations! The paper collection I used “Easter Basket” is also by Lori Whitlock. The beautiful pastel colors in the collection will make you SMILE!

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Echo Park Paper

Happy crafting!

HollyJo

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12×12 Heart Background Page

Hello, crafty friends! Traci here and today, I’m sharing a 12×12 scrapbook layout that’s perfect for your Valentine’s Day photos. I created it with one of Lori’s gorgeous cutting files called Square Background Set 2 (SVG, Silhouette). It’s filled with the cutest heart cutouts and ohhhh, how I love it! 

 

12x12 Love Bug Valentine's Day Scrapbook Layout with heart cutouts, flowers, a rainbow, and a ladybug

I used the file to create the beautiful white heart border / background. Then, I added square photo mats made from pattern papers and embellishments from Doodlebug’s Lots of Love Collection.  

 

12x12 Love Bug Valentine's Day Scrapbook Layout with heart cutouts and pretty flowers

To make it, I started with a sheet of 12×12 red Bazzill cardstock as the base. I cut Lori’s file out of white cardstock and a blue pattern by Doodlebug called Buffalo Check and Woodgrain in the swimming pool color. 

 

12x12 Love Bug Valentine's Day Scrapbook Layout with heart cutouts and pretty flowers

Next, I layered the white paper on top of the base cardstock. I love how the red shows through the cutouts. But for a little more color, I glued the little blue hearts from my second cut all around the edge. 

 

12x12 Love Bug Valentine's Day Scrapbook Layout with heart cutouts, flowers, a rainbow, and a ladybug

The heart cutouts are perfect for my Valentine page and I love how they can be customized. You could make all of the hearts different colors or every other heart a different color.  

Here’s what the file looks like … 

 

Lori Whitlock Square Background Set 2 Cutting File


So gorgeous! And it’s definitely not just for Valentines Day – hearts can be used for anything! With a different paper collection, you could use this file for birthday, wedding, family, pets, etc. The possibilities are endless!

Lori has lots of amazing background cutting files in her shop and they’re so fun to create with. I hope today’s layout inspires you to use one in your next project. Thanks for stopping by the blog and happy scrapping! 

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Valentine Cat Bag and A2 Card Gift Set

Hello Crafty Friends Noelene here today! With Valentine’s Day less than 2 weeks away today I want to share with you an adorable little bag & card gift set I made using one of the newest files from Lori Whitlock called Valentine Bag Cat (SVG), (Silhouette). I also created a matching card using an A2 card Base (SVG), (Silhouette)
To start off I cut out all the panel pieces for the bag. Make sure you cut 2 of each of all the panels that make the cat, (if you are making the card). I did not need to alter the size of the cat in any way as it fit nicely onto the a2 card base. Now start by putting all your pieces together for the cat by following the steps below.
Now it’s time to put the bag together. Glue all your bag panels onto the bag base.
Note the next step I did after glueing the panels, but it may be slightly easier to do before the panels are glued on, as the cardstock will be more flexible. Mountain fold the bottom flaps & valley fold the sides of the bag.
Next glue the side tab of the bag.
Glue the base then set your bag aside for the time being.
Now to create our matching A2 card. Firstly cut out all the panels. You will see that I have an extra rectangle piece of cardstock which is not in the file. I just cut out a rectangle 1.25″ x 4.25″ with the same paper I used on the side of my bag so that it coordinates with my card.
Glue the 2 front panels onto the card base.
Glue the extra rectangle piece onto the far right side of the inside of your card, so that when you close your card it will be visible from behind the pinking pattern.
Lastly to finish off place a cat onto the front of your bag & another onto the card front. I used foam squares to give it dimension. Then add the ribbon to your bag & any other embellishments you wish. Today I have kept it simple & only added a heart stickle.

For more inspiration, check out my Instagram!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs
Noelene 🙂

Grid Pop Up Card Valentine Cactus

Hi friends! Today I am sharing this darling Grid Pop Up Card Valentine Cactus Card (SVG, Silhouette). I love using bright, happy colors for my Valentines, and this design really shines with its warm, cheerful palette. It is such a fun way to spread a little love.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this card adds a little extra joy to your Valentine’s crafting.

Brandie

January 2026 Creative Team Blog Hop

Can you believe January is already here! A brand-new year brings a fresh wave of creativity, and our Creative Team has truly kicked things off in style. From cozy winter projects to clever handmade creations, they’ve put together an inspiring collection to spark your creativity as we begin the year. Be sure to hop along to each blog and see all the beautiful ideas they’re sharing!

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❄️ January Blog Hop Sale is Here! ❄️

From January 13–17, enjoy 30% OFF all digital files at Lori’s SVG Shop — including commercial licenses! Use code JAN2026 (case-sensitive) at checkout and treat yourself to fresh designs for the new year.  SHOP HERE.

As a thank-you for hopping along with us, we’ve got something special to share. For today only, you can download the Valentine Card Hugs SVG file absolutely FREE! Just add it to your cart and complete checkout—no codes, no catches, just a fun little treat from us to you.

🎉 New This Week!
This brand-new Valentine Bag Bundle just launched this week, and I had so much fun designing it! I hope you love using these bags as much as I loved making them. They’re perfect for treats and small gifts, and each design is unique, easy to assemble, and fun to customize. Even better—during the blog hop you can grab this new bundle on sale 30% OFF using the code JAN2026. It’s a perfect time to start creating something special for Valentine’s Day! 💕

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Be sure to visit the CT member blogs listed at the top of this post! Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing you a wonderful and crafty day!

~Lori