Category: Tutorial

Grid Pop Up Card Tutorial

Hi Everyone!  I’m back with another fun 5×7 Grid Pop Up Card today!  In addition to the seasonal versions of this card type, Lori has a fun 5×7 Grid Pop Up Birthday Bundle.  I have a few January birthdays coming up so I decided to make the 5×7 Grid Pop Up Card Birthday Balloons version (SVG, Silhouette).  I pieced it together with papers from Lori’s Pets Collection for Echo Park Paper.  Take a peek…

I put together a quick tutorial showing just how easy these cards are to assemble.
Start by cutting the pieces of your card.  You will have three plain bases (bottom) and three decorated inserts.  Next, add the different elements to the inserts.  I cut and added the stars, balloons, and banner to the front-facing pieces (the clouds are part of my patterned paper).  I also print and cut the sentiment piece using the print and cut feature of my Silhouette.  This piece goes on the back of the largest insert.

 

Next, you want to start assembling your “grid”.  Start with the three plain bases.  The two smaller bases go on the outer sides with the larger one in the middle.  Slide the front star insert into the front-most slits in each of the base pieces as shown.  The bottoms should be flush.  You may need to wiggle them a little to get them there.
Next, add the second insert with the balloons.  You want to slide it into the second set of slits in the base pieces.

 

 

Lastly, repeat the process with the largest background insert.  Slide it into the last row of slits until the bottoms are all flush.
Once assembled this card folds flat to fit into a standard A7 (5.25″ x 7.25″) envelope.

 

That’s it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!
Kathy
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3D Christmas Tree Favor Box Tutorial

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, hopping onto the Lori Whitlock blog to walk you through the steps to create Lori’s 3D Christmas Tree Favor Box (SVG, Silhouette). This adorable little Christmas tree is perfect for gifting and sure to make your recipient smile.

I used my SIlhouette Cameo 4 to cut the pieces for the 3D Christmas Tree Favor Box. I was able to use paper scraps for the majority of the project. In fact, I only used one piece of “new” paper for the entire project. I used a full-size 12×12 piece of cardstock to cut the pieces to make the tree boxes. Although the file showed the pieces in two different colors of green, I made them the same color. 

 

 

Once all of the pieces were cut, I inked the edges of the patterned paper I used for the tree using Distress Ink.  Next, I used my tape gun to adhere the patterned pieces to the top of the outside tree box as shown below.  (The outside tree box is the bigger of the two green pieces and has two triangles.) Once I had the patterned paper attached, I folded both tree box pieces along the score lines and added adhesive tape to the tabs. Next, I built the two tree boxes by folding along the score lines and attaching the tabs to close the boxes on three sides.

 

Next, I used double-sided adhesive tape to stack the three red circles to create the tree skirt base for the 3D Christmas Tree Favor Box. Then, I built the brown tree trunks using the same method as the tree boxes. Once I folded along the score lines and added adhesive, I put the two tree trunks together. The larger of the two serves as the base, so once I finished putting it together, I adhered it to the center of the red circles.
Before adding my decorations to the front of the tree, I used adhesive tape to attach the second, smaller brown box to the base of the inside tree box. Finally, I used the stars from the cut file along with enamel dots to decorate the front of the tree. If you don’t want to use enamel dots, you can always use the circles that come in the cut file instead.
 

Until next time,

Michelle, aka the Bookish Designer

Reminder: The 30% OFF sale is still going on this week in the SVG Shop. Code: DEC2022.

 

 

 

 

3D Hot Cocoa Mug Santa Tutorial

Hi friends! Today I am sharing a tutorial for the 3D Hot Cocoa Mug Santa (SVG, Silhouette). This little 3D project is a cute treat box that would also make a cute decor piece. I used papers from The Magic of Christmas collection as well as some black, white, and brown cardstock. I also used liquid glue to assemble it.

For the saucer fold all of the score lines in a valley fold. Add glue to the one tab, creating a complete circle with a hexagon shape in the middle.
Add glue to the tabs in the middle of the circle and place the hexagon on top.
On to the mug. With the outside of the cup facing up fold all of the score lines in mountain folds.
All of the panels are the same so it doesn’t matter which one you start with. Add glue to the tabs and using the score lines and the edge of the next panel, line the two panels up together and pinch each tab for a few seconds to secure the glue. Continue around the cup with the same method on all six sides.

Now with the sides all glued together, assemble the Santa on one side of the mug. There are also two shoulders and two beard/hair pieces that attach to the right and the left sides of the Santa. The face is in two layers. The black layer is glued down first then the flesh-colored paper next.

The mustache, pompom, and holly are the finishing touches to Santa.
The handle of the mug is two pieces that are glued together. Be sure not to glue the tabs together.
Fold the tabs out and add glue. Attach the handle to the mug with a corner of the cup in the middle of the tabs.
The lid is also in two parts. For the cocoa/brown part, all of the score lines are folded in mountain folds. And the whipped cream is valley folds.
I decided to glue the whipped cream panels together. But I don’t think it is necessary. Either way, glue the whipped cream to the center of the cocoa and the lid is complete. The lid just slides into the mug with the tabs on the inside of the mug.
Now the mug is ready to fill with a yummy treat! Thanks for stopping by!
Brandie

 

24 Day Christmas Train Advent Calendar Tutorial

Have you seen Lori’s latest Advent Calendar?  It’s an adorable train run by a sweet little snowman!  I was lucky enough to get to help her put it all together, and I have a tutorial for you today.   A couple of notes… I recommend you use a good quality (at least 80lb) cardstock for the base for sturdiness.  Lori and I both like American Crafts 12×12 cardstock.  I also recommend using a good liquid glue.  I use Zip Dry.  Another good one is Lori’s favorite, Scotch Quick Dry Glue.  You will also need one 12 x 12 piece of chipboard.  This is the one I used.

First, I downloaded my file.  It’s the 24 Day Christmas Train Advent Calendar (SVG, Silhouette).  It’s a big file, with lots of pieces, but its really not hard if you break it down into sections. Lori also has added a number of notes to the file to help.   I started with the little boxes first.  You want to cut 24 of them.

Start by folding all the score lines in the same direction. Fold it into a box shape first gluing the side tab, then folding up the 3 triangle tabs on the bottom of the box and adding adhesive.  Fold the bottom up and you have your box…. now do that 23 more times (lol)

Next I assembled the train base.  The top photo shows the 2 pieces that make up the base.  I started by gluing the extra rectangle to one of the tabs on the “straight” side of the base piece (top right).   It makes up the back end of the box.  I then folded into a box shape.  I glued it together along the long side tab.  Then I folded up the back end of the box.  Lastly I folded up the angled front of the box and glued.

The next part that I assembled is the conductor’s box part of the train.  It’s done much like a box card, with an insert.  I started by piecing together the snowman insert.  There are 2 sides to this piece with duplicate snowmen.  (you want the snowman to show through both windows in the final project)  Add the completed snowmen to each side of the black insert piece.

Next I added the decorative panels to the sides of the conductor box, and glued the 2 pieces that make up the box together along the long tab.

Flip this piece over so you are looking at the “inside”.  You want to add the snowman insert at this point.  I glued one tab in the center of the solid side of the box. (3rd photo)  You want the snowman bottom to be aligned slightly below the window so you don’t see the insert through the window.

Flip the insert to the other side (4th photo) and add adhesive to the other tab.  Fold the conductor box over, securing along the long tab of the box, and pressing the side to make sure the tab is adhered properly to the inside wall of the box.

Fold up the bottom of the conductor box and glue.  Do the same for the top of the box.  Finally, glue the roof squares together for sturdiness and glue to the top of the conductor box.

Next I put all the pieces I made together to form the train.  I started by gluing my 24 boxes together.  You want to glue 2 grids of 4 across, and 3 high.  Put them back to back (openings on either side) and glue.  Once they are all together, Add the white covering panel to the top and one side of the boxes to cover the seams.  Add decorative panels to these pieces (red).
Glue the completed bank of boxes to the base. You want the end you added the cover panel to be on the side of the angled end of the base  and for the boxes to be justified to the straight end of the base. (3rd photo) Then glue the conductor’s box to the back of the boxes and base (along the straight edge).  Make sure the windows are on the sides so the snowman peeks out. (4th photo)
Add the decorative panels to the long and short white pieces that make up the wheel guide as shown. (5th photo) Glue one long and one short strip to each side of the train as shown. (6th photo)  The wheel pieces will stick below the bottom of the train base.
Put together your wheels.  Each wheel is made up of 3 chipboard pieces glued together for sturdiness.  I painted the edges of my wheels white with some acrylic paint.  Next layer the wheel pieces (patterned papers) to finish.  I added some enamel dots to my wheel centers.
Glue the wheels to both sides of the base using the wheel “bumps” as guides.  The bottom of the wheels will align with the bottom of the wheel guides on the red strips.  Let dry completely.

 

There are 3 cylinders that make up the train smoke stack and the vent on the top of the train.  They are all assembled in the same manner.  Above I’m showing how to assemble the train vent piece.  Repeat this process for the other 2 cylinders.

Each cylinder has 3 circles and the notched side piece.  One circle is slightly smaller than the other 2.  Put that one aside.  Next I ran the notched side piece along the edge of my desk to curve it.  It makes it easier to form a circle.  Glue into a circle shape.  Fold down one side of tabs.  Place on a flat surface (tabs folded inside).  Add some glue around the edge of the smaller circle and slide into the tube formed, pressing to the tabs. (3rd photo)  This helps keep the cylinder round when you put on each of the ends.  Add the two remaining circles to the outside of the cylinder, one to the open side and one to cover the tabs on the other side.

Once you have your cylinders formed, glue to the top of the boxes as shown below.

Add the embellishments to the front of the train.  The two circles are each made up of 3 layers of chipboard and a patterned paper cover.  The grill is made up of a black background piece and the grill piece.

To complete the train, cut 24 of the box covering panels, and add to the fronts of the boxes.  Print and cut the included box numbers.  Add to the boxes.

And…done!  I promise you will be so happy with the end results!

All that’s left is to fill each box with a fun little treat!  The boxes are good sized…. they are approximately 2″w x 1.25″h x 1.6″d.  I was able to fit a Hershey Kiss, a Rolo and a Lindt ball in one box.

If you make one, please be sure to tag Lori on Facebook & Instagram, we love to see your creations!

That’s it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

 

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3D Pumpkin Pie Tutorial

Hi Everyone,

I can’t believe that it is the week before Thanksgiving!  Today I have a tutorial showing how I assembled Lori’s 3D Pumpkin Pie (SVG, Silhouette).  I’m going to fill them with chocolates and put my pie on the dessert table on Thanksgiving.    To piece mine together, I used a few of Lori’s Echo Park Paper collections including  A Slice of Summer, Let’s Go Anywhere, All About a Girl and  Halloween Party.  This file is also a part of the November Kit of the Month in Lori’s SVG shop.  It’s a great bundle, be sure to check it out!

These are the pieces that come with the file, they make 2 slices.  If you want to make a full pie, you will need to cut enough for 8 slices.   I used some acetate for the hearts on the pumpkin pie box and some white and cream hearts for the other types of pie.

I glued the acetate or solid color heart onto the box’s top before I glued it together.  To assemble the tops and bottoms, fold all score lines in the same direction, shape into the triangle slice and glue the sides using the tabs.  Glue the pie crust piece onto the outer edge of the pie’s cover.

This photo shows the three box pieces ready for the pie crust to be glued onto the end of the pie.

Here is a side view of the pumpkin pie box assembled and ready for treats.

I like pumpkin pie but also like other kinds!  I decided to make blueberry, cherry, lemon and chocolate cream slices!  The sky is the limit for what kind of pie you want to make.

Hugs,

Anita