Category: Die Cutting

Christmas Layout with Mendi

Today I have a layout and card to share using several of Lori’s SVG shapes along with her This & That Christmas Collection which she designed for Echo Park last year.


I made this quick and simple layout for my Mother-in-law’s 8×8 album (although the design would work well as a 12×12 layout as well).  I love the instant impact and style Lori’s Pine Bough & Ornament cutting file gives the page.  I cut it out the boughs several times and positioned them to create my visual triangle.


I finished off my layout by using the sentiment from Lori’s Christmas Season’s Greetings Card for my title and adding a shadow around it to help it stand out against my ivory background.


While I had my papers out, I decided to create a quick shaped card using Lori’s Joy Banner cutting file too. To create my card, I discarded the banner portion of the cutting file and enlarged the word “Joy”.  I cut the word once as is with the red patterned paper and then once again from ivory without the circle cutouts to back my red letters.  

To form my card base I added a large shadow using the “offset” feature, making sure to size my entire design to be 5.5″ wide before cutting anything out so that it would fit perfectly in a A2 sized envelope.  I then ran the ivory “O” through my printer (attached with temporary adhesive to a piece of office paper) to complete my sentiment using Lori’s Vintage Font.  I finished off my card with a little bit of Stickles “stardust” Glitter glue applied to the cutouts for a bit of sparkle.  This card would be so easy to mass produce (and is nice and flat for mailing too).  🙂


Just to recap, today I used the following cutting files designed by Lori:
I’ll be back on November 21st with a video tutorial sharing more tips and tricks on creating shaped Christmas cards with Lori’s fun cutting files.

New in SVG shop + Tuesday Freebie AGAIN

Thanks for joining us in yesterdays Creative Team Blog Hop.

We hope you found some inspiration for your own Christmas Cards. There is currently a sale at Lori’s SVG shop if you would like to purchase any of the diecut files. This weekend the new digital card templates will be on sale. Just trying to help you get a head start on your holiday crafting.

TODAY ONLY, this CARD BASE ENVELOPE SET 1 SVG file is FREE with purchase.

(With your $5.00 purchase this $2.99 file will be yours free. Just enter coupon code CARDBASE at checkout and the price will be deducted from your purchase. This freebie is good until midnight tonight!) At least that was the plan but with 2 coupon codes it isn’t working correctly, so now it is FREE in the shop. Hope this fixes any problems.

We have many requests for the PDF file for hand cutting, class room projects etc, now many of new shapes will also include a line art PDF as well. Check the description on each shape before making your purchase, if you desire the PDF on an older shape that does not include a PDF let us know. Remember ALL new shapes are on sale for 25% off until Monday of next week.

Here are some of Lori’s and Kolette’s newest shapes added to the SVG shop and their Silhouette Portfolios. Thanks for stopping by… Lisa

Only a purchase in Lori’s SVG shop will qualify for the free cutting file.

THANK YOU to all of our talented friends that applied to be a member of our digital team. We will have a decision soon. Thanks for your patience.

Silhouette Tutorial: Adding A Window with Corri

Hi everyone!  Corri here today with a simple tutorial to show you how to add a window and frame to your favorite treat bag.   I just love Lori’s gable box file….it’s so simple to assemble making it great for a last minute gift.

I love having the window in the box so you can get a peek of what’s inside.

To add a window to the box,  I selected a label from this set.

Size the inner shape at 2.5″w (check the aspect ratio box) center it on top of the gable box.

 

Size the outer label shape to 2.875″w and center the two shapes.  This will cut your frame piece.

 

I opened the tall pumpkin from this set. After cutting the two pieces,  I welded the stem to the base using the weld feature.  Select both pieces and right click and pull down to weld.

 

To create a shadow for your pumpkin, select the pumpkin, right click your mouse and pull down to offset.

Altered Altoids® Tin

Don’t you just love those “curiously strong mints” that come in the little Altoids® can? And the darling tin that they come in is the best part! I made a set of cutting files that fit this little tin perfectly. It includes all the pieces to cover the outside and inside of the tin along with a darling little mini album.

I’ve used cardstock from the Spiced Cider DCWV stack to cover this tin. So cute! You can pick up the Silhouette Files HERE and the SVG files HERE. Enjoy!

Tuesday Freebie + New in Lori’s SVG Shop

TODAY ONLY, the OWL TOTE BOX SVG file is FREE with purchase.

Everyone needs pumpkins this time of year, have some on us.  With your $5.00 purchase this $2.99 file will be yours free. Just enter coupon code OWL at checkout and the price will be deducted from your purchase. This freebie is good until midnight tonight!

We have many requests for the PDF file for hand cutting, class room projects etc, now many of new shapes will also include a line art PDF as well. Check the description on each shape before making your purchase, if you desire the PDF on an older shape that does not include a PDF let us know. Remember ALL new shapes are on sale for 25% off until Monday of next week.

Here are some of Lori’s and Kolette’s newest shapes added to the SVG shop and their Silhouette Portfolios. Thanks for stopping by… Lisa

Only a purchase in Lori’s SVG shop will qualify for the free cutting file.

THANK YOU to all of our talented friends that applied to be a member of our digital team. We will have a decision soon. Thanks for your patience.