5×7 3D Sunflower Bouquet

Hello crafty friends, Noelene here today! As you can see I cannot get enough of Lori’s new Floral Bouquets. Today I am sharing a card from her latest 5×7 Easy Floral Bouquets called 3D Sunflower Bouquet (SVG), (Silhouette). The files come with a 5×7 Bouquet & a little mini card.
After cutting out all my pieces I embossed the centre of the flowers to give a little dimension. I also inked the petals in the centre, though it is hard to see in the image.
I love how practical these files are. If you didn’t have time to make the bouquet & wanted to make a quick card, you can use the mini card & enlarge it to 5×7 as I have done here.
The bouquet folds flat to fit a 5×7 envelope!
Make sure you check out the other 5×7 Bouquets here.
For more inspiration, check out my Instagram!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs
Noelene 🙂

A Stack of Graduation Cards!

It’s that time of the year to make a stack of Graduation cards!
 
 I chose several files that really give you a lot of bang for your buck! These files include multiple years to use for the future as well! I have made these cards numerous times over the years because they really are so classy looking and are so fast and easy to make! 
 
They are easy to personalize by changing up the colors to reflect your school colors. You can then add school initials or add the grad’s name etc. for a bit of personalization. 
Graduation Shaped Card 2024-2037 (SVG, Silhouette)
 
Instructions for a Silhouette: enlarge the file by 200% by choosing the symbol that looks like a slash (highlighted in blue-top row on the left side)  and click 200%. That was pretty easy right? Sorry-I’m not familiar on how  you do that on the Cricut.
 
 
 I always like to add a white center insert to my cards, it’s an especially fun detail if you have a shaped card.
 
For this inside insert I took the 2026 from the file and after selecting the 2026 you can right click and choose release compound path (about 2/3 down the list). From there you can pull the outline away and delete all the little pieces. 
5 x7 Graduation Shaped Card (SVG, Silhouette)
After cutting out the Congrats Grad pieces – leave all the letters stuck to the mat. It is easier to grab the center parts of the letters and see where to glue them on your card.
Graduation Card with Pocket (SVG, Silhouette)
I just made this next one because it was fast and easy.  I decorated the grad hat like I have seen the grads decorate theirs!
I did add an additional 3×3 black square under the  maroon square of the grad hat. 
I hope you have found some fun Graduation inspiration!
 
🎓🎓🎓Sue Kment 🎓🎓🎓

Soft Floral Wreath for Mom

There is something extra special about creating a card for Mom, and this design makes it so easy to turn paper into something truly meaningful.

I fell in love with the delicate floral wreath framing the little mom sentiment.  The soft pastel palette, layered flowers and tiny embellishments give this card a light, cheerful feel~perfect for celebrating someone who means so much to me.

Mom Wreath Card in Lori’s Shop.

Silhouette Store

 

This card feels like a keepsake.  Whether you’re tucking it into a gift or letting it stand on it’s own, it’s a beautiful way to remind Mom just how loved she is.

~Cathy

3D Strawberry Bouquet Tutorial

Hello crafty friends! Noelene here today to share a tutorial of my take of the new 3D Strawberry Bouquet (SVG), (Silhouette). Lori has a few different designs to choose from. They are fun & easy to make!
To start cut out all your pieces. Next I created the small card. Then I valley folded the small piece of the envelope & applied glue to the tabs. I aligned it to the bottom & sides of the larger piece. This creates the pocket.

Next if you want to ink any of your pieces do this before you glue any pieces together. I inked the green stems of the strawberries.

 I wanted some dimension on mine, so I embossed the basket with an embossing folder. Remember to spray a light spray of water on your cardstock before you run it through, so that it makes your cardstock more pliable & not tear. Now glue all your panel pieces. I put some small foam squares on my flowers for dimension. I also put foam squares on the strawberries of the smaller green panel, as this will be on the front.
Now to create the mechanism.
Fold the little tab then fold the mechanism in half & glue the tab down.
For the easel leg glue the single tab to the back, then wrap the rest around going to the back & bringing it to the front glueing each tab. This is to make the easel leg sturdy.
Next valley fold both ends in so that it forms an x.
Now apply glue to the mechanism making sure you do not go past the fold on the easel leg.
Now place the glued mechanism on the inside of one of the pot panels making sure to align the leg to the bottom. It should sit a few millimeters beneath the top. Now, glue the top part of the mechanism only & place the other pot panel on top. Hold down for a minute or so till it dries. Now glue the tabs to the inside. I used paper clips to hold down the tabs until they dried.

Next take the larger foliage panel & turn it over. You want to apply glue on the back of the bottom square part. Now turn it over so you can see your front panels & gently slide it in between the back of your x. The glued square should be stuck onto the back pot panel. Now with the smaller foliage panel you will apply the glue onto the front side of bottom square. This time you will slide it into your x on the front folded part of the mechanism so that the glue adhers to the front pot panel.

Lastly I glued down the bow elements & glued a little flower button to embellish. Lastly I finished off by adding some white gel pen. I didn’t do this before I adhered my pieces, but if you do, it makes it a little easier.
To make your bouquet stand on its own, gently squeeze the sides of the pot & fold in the leg of your mechanism. To fold flat, place it back down again.

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial today! I will be definitely making more of these in the near future.
For more inspiration, check out my Instagram!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs
Noelene 🙂