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New Product Feature: Valentine’s Wiper Cards

January 23, 2019January 22, 2019

I have a fun new card style in the shop this week… my Valentine’s Wiper Cards. They fold flat, but when you open them you get a fun surprise pop up! I have 9 new cards available in my shop and in the Silhouette Store as well. Take a peek…

I also have an assembly video for these new cards on my YouTube Channel make sure to take a look, it also shows the cards in action!

If you make any of my new wiper cards, be sure to tag me on FaceBook (@Lori Whitlock) or on Instagram (@loriwhitlock) I’d love to see what you made!

Have a great day!

Matchbox Snowman Gift Card Tutorial

January 17, 2019January 16, 2019

Hi everyone! Corri here today sharing a quick assembly tutorial for this cute Matchbox Gift Card Holder (SVG, Silhouette). A gift card fits perfectly inside!

When you cut the box, you will end up with these pieces.

First, fold along all the perforations to begin forming the box.

Apply glue to the tabs and for the two pieces for the box.

Next, apply glue to the remaining tab and fold into place.

Apply glue to the rectangle and glue down to the box interior. This hides the tabs on the left and right of the box and adds some reinforcement.

Finally, assemble the snowman’s face by gluing the pink circles to the back followed by the black circle to create the cheeks, eyes and mouth. Finish off your box, by adding the carrot nose and hat.

That’s it. Quick and easy and perfect for a turning a simple gift card into a special gift.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

A Mason Jar Shaker Card with Cathy

January 10, 2019January 9, 2019

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share how I took one of Lori’s shaker tags and made it into to a card. I love the trend right now of shaker tags and cards, so much fun. I adore Lori’s new Celebrate Winter collection from Echo Park and immediately a shaker card came to mind with all of the lovely blue shades in the collection. I started with this shaker embellishment, you can find the here on Silhouette or here at Lori’s shop.

I turned this super cute file into this shaker card. I adore how it turned out and it was super easy to do!

Open the file, and enlarge it to 16.75 x 18.75, by doing this it will make you mason jar just about the size of regular A2 card. After you enlarge it, separate your mason jar, ovals, and windows. That way you can make your card base.

Follow the step below, you could add a score line where the jars meet but I just used my scor-it to do that. Why add an extra step? Lol.

I cut extra lid shapes so that my card would just have that extra dimension.

I backed my window with white card stock and then you layer all of your windows, use a good adhesive, you want a good seal so that none of your sequins fall out. I always repurpose a piece of clear packaging for my clear window part. So layer all of the window shapes, except one, fill with sequins and such, adhere your clear window, and then one more window goes over the top. Then just adhere all of your lid shapes. All that’s left to do is embellish your card… I used some of the Celebrate Winter Collection from Echo Park to embellish.

I love how this turned out…this is simply one of the cutest collections for winter ever!

New in Shop: Valentine Mailbox 2

January 9, 2019January 8, 2019

Have you seen the new Valentine’s Mailbox 2 file in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop and in the Silhouette Store? This adorable little mailbox is so cute, and it holds a little treat… take a peek…

The door secures closed with little tabs so it’s easy to package up a little something!

You can use the little key to pull the door open to reveal the treat inside!

This cute little mail box is pretty easy to assemble! See the steps below to put it all together!

1. Cut pieces and add decorative panels to the mailbox base and door. I added 1/4″ score tape to the tabs.

2. Add the door to the mailbox base by tucking the tab to the back of the base piece and securing with adhesive.

3. Use the edge of your table or a dowel to curl the mailbox top, and adhere to mailbox base. Add the handle by inserting into slots and gluing in place.

4. Add the bottom piece to the mail box base, folding the mailbox base around it and securing. Fold up the final side of the mailbox and secure.

5. Add the top shoot inside support piece inside the box, flush with the bottom score line of the mailbox opening.

6. Bring mailbox top up and around the top of the base, gluing the tabs inside the box to complete.

If you make one of these cute little mailboxes or another of my files, be sure to tag Lori Whitlock on Social media! We would love to see what you create!

Have a great day!

Mini Mailbox Tutorial with Michelle

January 3, 2019January 2, 2019

Happy New Year! Now that we’ve said goodbye to 2018, it’s time for me, Michelle, to start my 2019 Valentine crafts. Today I would like to share a tutorial for one of Lori’s Mini Mailboxes. It’s a classic! You can find the SVG files at the Silhouette Design Store, or at the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop.

Mini Paper Mailbox using I HEART Crafting by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park Paper

The file is adorable and so easy to put together. It would be great as a treat box or a fun place for children to leave little notes. It would be a fun snow day activity too. The possibilities are endless, so let’s get started!

Mini Mailbox Pieces cut from SVG Files

First, cut out your pieces. I used the Lori Whitlock I HEART CRAFTING line by Echo Park Paper. It’s not Valentine or Love themed paper, but the pinks and reds are perfect for both! Tip: It’s easier to glue down your embellishments while it is still flat. The paper will curve easier if you use a dry adhesive, like a tape runner or double sided tape for your embellishments.

Photo Tutorial For Paper Mini Mailbox Assembly

Here are the steps to assemble the mailbox:

Using a kitchen skewer or dowel rod, gentle train the paper to curve as shown.
Fold all glue tabs inwards and apply adhesive. I used a quick dry liquid glue.
Turn the box on its end and place your hand inside to push down against the table. This will give you a flat surface to push against and make sure that the glue tabs are all attached to the inside.
Attach the mailbox flag to the base with a brad. Tip: Using a brad will allow the flag to move, but if you don’t have any, it will still be cute! Try gluing a button for another fun look!

The cute little postage stamps shown in the photo are also from Lori’s SVG files. You can find them at the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop, or at the Silhouette Design Store. The other decorative elements I cut from some of Lori’s other various files.

Mini Paper Mailbox using SVG Files by Lori Whitlock for Cricut or Silhouette