Category: Tutorial

Butterfly Lantern Tutorial

This week I discovered Lori’s fun Lantern projects in the Lori Whitlock SVG & Silhouette Shops! There are so many to choose from! I decided to make the Butterfly Lantern (SVG, Silhouette), which cuts two on one piece of 12×12 paper.  This makes it really easy to make a bunch for a fun celebration or party favor.

Start by cutting all of the pieces for the lantern…

Add score tape or adhesive to all flaps of the lantern as shown here…

The lantern assembles similar to a box.  First fold all score lines inward with exception to the top, that will fold outward as shown…

Remove tape backing and assemble lantern as you would a box…

Next, use your bone folder to curve the lantern handle and attach with decorative brads…

Complete the lantern by adhering the butterfly layers together and gluing to the front of the lantern.  For additional dimension, I sewed my butterfly layers together and added a fun cherry pom pom to the side that I received from a friend.

I had so much fun making these and I hope I inspired you to give it a try.  Thank you for stopping by!

xo,

Michelle H.

Pumpkin Shelf Sitter

Hi there crafty friends! Brandie here with a Fall décor craft tutorial. I love Fall, the colors, smells, and cooler temperatures. Another of my Fall favorites is pumpkins. I usually start pulling out my pumpkins this time of year. I want to enjoy them for as long as possible before all the Christmas holiday stuff shows up.

I used the pumpkins from the Pop Up Box Card Pumpkins (SVG, Silhouette). I like that the pumpkin segments are separate giving the pumpkins some depth. I cut two layers of chipboard and one layer of cardstock or pattern paper. When cutting the chipboard go slow and make several passes. I used my machine’s pre-programmed setting and did not have any troubles. The plaid paper comes from the new Echo Park My Favorite Fall collection.

The width of the large pumpkin is 11.5 and the width of the small pumpkin is 6.5. I used the Scotch tacky glue to glue each layer. Then placed a heavy book on top of the pumpkins while the glue dried. Before I assembled the pumpkins I inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide ink. I then used tacky glue to assemble the pumpkin layers.

I tied some raffia and ribbons from my stash around the stems. I then glued the smaller pumpkin to larger one.

Now these cuties will be sitting on my bookshelf all season. I hope this project inspires you to use Lori’s cut files in your crafty décor pieces. Thanks for stopping by!

Brandie

Tea Cup Box Card Cut File Assembly Tutorial

Have you seen all of the fun shaped box cards in the Lori Whitlock SVG & Silhouette Shops?  They look so pretty, and really are easy to assemble.  I fell in love with the new Teacup Box Card (SVG, Silhouette) and made a fall version using papers from Lori’s new My Favorite Fall Collection from Echo Park.  Shaped box cards are assembled in the same basic manner a Lori’s original box cards.  The difference is what makes up the “box”.

I started by cutting all of the pieces for this card…

Next, I glued the flower pieces to the inserts and the 3 solid decorative panels to the tea cup “box” base.  Do not glue the piece with slots onto the base at this point, the handle needs to be added before it is glued.

Next, assemble the handle.  Start by folding back the tabs at the ends of each handle and glue the two handle pieces together making sure not to glue the tabs.  Insert the tabs through the slots of the covering panel.  Flip the panel over, fold the tabs back and glue in place.  Then glue the panel to the card base.

Complete the card base by folding it into a “box” shape and gluing, tab inside.

The last part of the assembly is to add the inserts to the teacup “box.”  They are done in the same manner as the box cards in this video.  Fold the tabs back, and glue the number 2 insert into the cup.  The tabs should be flush with the top of the “cup” and touching the back wall of the cup.

Next add the number 1 insert in front of the number 2 insert..  The folded tabs should also be flush with the top of the cup.

It really makes such a pretty card!  It could be used for a birthday, friends or just because!

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

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Cupcake Box Card Cut File Assembly Tutorial

Hi everyone!  Corri here today sharing a quick assembly tutorial for the new Cupcake Box Card (Silhouette, SVG).  The shaped box cards in Lori’s shop are assembled in the same general way as the box cards in this video.    The main difference is that the “box” shape is different, but the inserts are done in the same manner.  For the Cupcake Box Card I started by cutting the pieces.

First, layer the cupcake pieces on the inserts and add the decorative top layer to the cupcake wrapper.

Next, apply glue to the tab on the cupcake wrapper to form the “box.”

Finally, apply glue to the tabs on the frosting piece inserts and glue them to the interior edges of the box, placing one in front of the other (insert 1 in front).  Make sure the tabs on both inserts are facing in the same direction.

These shaped box cards are so cute and they fold flat for mailing!  Lori just added a bunch of new ones to the shop so head on over and grab one.    They are so fun and easy to put together.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lori Whitlock SVG Envelope Necessities

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I would like to share my Top Ten Envelopes that are a must-have for any crafter. How many times have you made an awesome card and stuck it in an ordinary, thin, white envelope? It happens all of the time, which is why I’ve compiled this easy-to-reference list so you can find the right size and style for almost any card. I’ve also included some tips and embellishment ideas too!

All of the following envelopes are my very favorite. I know that they’ll be yours, too! All can be sent through the US Post Office, with the exception of the Money Holder. The Money Holder envelope is meant to be hand delivered, but it’s a great envelope to have on hand, so I included it too!

Envelope Card Size Lori Whitlock

SVG Shop

 Silhouette Design Store Features
1. A2 Envelope Liner Card Base 4.25” X 5.5” A2 Envelope with Liner & Card Design Id# 50776 Includes Liner & Card Base
2. #10 Envelope with Liner Card Base 3.75” X 8.5” #10 Envelope with Liner Card Base Design Id# 50783 Fun Size, Liner and Card Base
3. A7 Envelope Liner and Card Base 5” X 7” A7 Envelope Liner and Card Base Design Id# 50780 Nice Larger Size, Includes Liner & Card Base
4. Straight Flap Envelope 4.25” X 5.5” 3 Envelopes Design Id# 24862 Great Basic Envelope for Average Sized Card
5. 3” X 4” Envelope 3” X 4” Design Id# 4212 Smaller Notecard Size
6. A2 Thick Envelope Bracket 4.25” X 5.5” A2 Thick Envelope Set Design Id# 135341 For Thicker Cards w/ Embellishments
7. 6.5” Square Thick Envelope Curve 6.25”X 6.25” 6.5” Square Thick Envelope Set Design Id# 135392 Holds Large Square Card w/Thick Embellishments
8. Valentine Print & Cut Unicorn Card 3” X 4” Valentine Print and Cut Unicorn Design Id# 286426 Cute 3”X4” Envelope with Cut-Out Heart: File Includes Card
9. A7 Thick Envelope Card Bracket 5” X 7” A7 Thick Envelope Set Design Id# 135353 Thicker Size for cards with lots of embellishment
10. Money Holder Envelope* US Currency Money Holder Envelope with Tag Design Id# 209573 *Not to be mailed. This money holder envelope includes a print & cut tag

That seems like a lot, but there’s more! Did you know that there’s an entire category for  envelopes at the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop? You can find them all here!

You can make your envelopes in advance too! I like to use Easy-Tear Double Sided Tape. Simply leave the tape liner on and when you’re ready to seal the envelope, remove the tape liner and press firmly. It certainly beats licking the envelopes! Currently, a standard size envelope can be mailed First-Class mail for 55-cents. Square, oversized, thick, or oddly shaped envelopes start out at 70-cents. I always take mine to my local Post Office to be weighed. You can find out where your local branch is at: usps.com.

Want to make that envelope extra special? Make a coordinating label! I love the “Label 3 Dingbat Font.”

Label 3 has many different shapes and you can customize the size to fit your envelope. You can find the font at the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop, or at the Silhouette Design Store.

Curious about the samples posted above? They were made with Lori’s “Forward with Faith” Echo Park Paper line. I love, love, love the colors!

Bookmark this page so you will be able to create the perfect envelope for any project. Now, get those cards in the mail!

Happy Crafting!

Michelle