Are you crafting this weekend? Maybe some Spring Crafts or Cards with the kids? Don’t miss out on the April Sale in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop! All SVGs and Commercial Licenses are 30% off when you use code APR2020 at checkout! Don’t wait! Sale ends tomorrow!
These downloads include SVG files that may be used with Cricut Explore, Silhouette (DE upgrade required), Eclips, Brother Scan and Cut, and any other software that will open SVG files.
Hi Everyone! Today we have a new Friday $5 Bundle! It will ONLY be available until Midnight Sunday and when it’s gone it’s gone. These SVG files can be used with Cricut Explore, Silhouette Studio (with the Designer Edition upgrade), Scan N Cut, and any other cutter that will work with SVG files. Help spread the word by telling your friends and announcing it on social media!
Now through Sunday, you can pick up this Rolled Flower bundle including 6 SVG files for just $5!
The cost of this bundle is $5, for $11.94 worth of SVG files, over a 58% savings! But don’t wait, this bundle will only be around until Sunday at midnight!
*** Note: Because Friday $5 Bundles are already heavily discounted they are not eligible for further discounts including monthly, seasonal and flash sales. ***
Have a great day!
Hi there paper crafting friends! It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, popping in on the blog to show you how to create the Accordion Mini-Album with Gusset (SVG, Silhouette) I used one of Lori’s newest collections from Echo Park Paper, All Boy, to make this mini-album. This set is loaded with boyish graphics and sayings, along with a primary color pallet. I used the sports themed papers and stickers from the collection to create the mini-album.
To build the Accordion Mini-Album with Gusset, follow these steps…
Once you have all of the pieces cut, you are ready to assemble the mini-album. I started with the cover since it was the most straightforward part of building the album. I used double-sided colored cardstock from the All Boy collection for the cover’s base, so I had to decide between orange and navy for the outside cover. I decided to go with the navy and distressed the edges with a nail file to give the cover more boyish grit. If you decide to distress the cover of your album, I suggest only sanding the outside edges and not the folds. When applying the second layer of paper to the cover, be sure to check for the correct orientation, especially if you are using patterned paper. When the cover is laid out flat, the cover’s flap (orange) should be on the left side as pictured. Once you are sure you have the correct layout, go ahead and adhere the second layer to the cover.
Next, you are ready to start assembling the inside pieces. I used three different double-sided patterned papers, so I wanted to make sure I had the correct orientation. I did a preliminary fold of the pieces using the score lines. Then I laid out the pieces to see how they would connect. Of the three pieces, only one doesn’t have a tab and is shorter than the others. I started with that piece, and connected the other two using the “provided” tabs. To make sure I had everything connected the way I wanted it, I used paperclips to hold the pieces together. This allowed me test the connection, layout, and orientation without making anything permanent.
Once I was certain I had the layout of the accordion pieces correctly placed, I used adhesive tape to connect the three pieces. Next, I added adhesive tape to the bottom layer that would connect the accordion pages to the cover of the mini-album. At this point, I didn’t actually tape the accordion pages to the cover, but I wanted to make sure I didn’t add pictures/decorate the section that would connect the entire album. Also, this gave me a chance to make sure I had the right orientation for the inside pages before make the actual connection. Then, I folded the pages back and forth using the score lines to create the up and down motion of the pages pictured. I tucked everything inside the front cover and closed it to test the orientation once again. At this step, I still didn’t connect the inside pages to the cover. (If you are using solid colored paper, the orientation won’t really matter. However, all of the patterned papers I used in the album had a specific top and bottom, and I didn’t want to mess up!)
I decided to go ahead and decorate the inside pages before connecting them to the album cover. To do this, I laid out the accordion and decorated/added photos to each section on one side. Then I flipped it over and repeated the process. (Checking for orientation along the way!) Once I was done with the inside pages, I was ready to make the final connection and actually adhere the inside accordion pages to the cover. This is what the pages look like when connected to the cover from both sides.
I love adding extra dimension to my projects, so I used pop-dots to give some of the elements a little more height. Thankfully, the pages are designed to allow for extra height and still fold neatly inside the cover. To hold the cover closed, you can tie a ribbon around the album or use velcro or another type of connector. I hope that you’ve enjoyed this tutorial as much as I have. The Accordion Mini-Album with Gusset (SVG, Silhouette) will make a great addition to your SVG library. Happy crafting!
Hi Everyone! Currently, there is a glitch in Silhouette Studio that prevents the cut lines on some of the newer files from automatically being turned ON when you go to the SEND panel. You can tell that the cut lines are ON when they are bright red. Silhouette is aware of this and they working to fix the issue. All of these files can still be cut, I have a quick work around for you.
As you can see below, when I click send on this file, the red cut lines are missing and I’m not able to cut.
To remedy this, first click and drag around the elements on your mat so that they are selected. You know they are selected if there is a bounding box around the shape. (see red arrow)
Once your items are selected, navigate to the right side of the screen and click on the word cut. (circled below)
Once you click CUT, the red cut lines appear and you are ready to cut. If any pieces still do not have a red line, click on that individual piece to select it and click CUT again. For print and cut pieces, you will need to click “Cut Edge.”
This process works with .studio files that you download from Silhoeutte AND SVG files that you import into Silhouette (SVG files can be used in Silhouette if you have the Designer Edition Upgrade of Silhouette Studio)
However, if you purchase SVGs from shop.loriwhitlock.com you can set it up so that the cutlines will automatically be set to CUT when you open them in Silhouette Studio. Here is how you would do that…
Under the EDIT menu at the top of the Silhouette Studio Screen select PREFERENCES
On the top of the preferences screen click on IMPORT. On the left side about halfway down under SVG click on the CUT LINES pull down menu and select CUT 0.1pt LINES. Then click APPLY, then OK.
Now when you import any of the SVG files from shop.loriwhitlock.com into Silhouette, the lines will automatically be set to cut.
I hope this helps you with your Silhouette projects! Thanks for visiting the blog today! Please let us know if you need any help with your files. We want to make sure everyone is happy with their purchase. Have a great week! SHOP HERE
Just a reminder that there are some fabulous April deals in the Silhouette Store… Don’t miss out, they end Midnight, Wednesday, April 15th! Take a look at these great sales…
No one goes all out for Mother’s Day like Silhouette! This year they are celebrating Mom with an extra special bundle. There are so many extras to this bundle giving it a total value of $639! When you use code LORI at checkout, you can get this deal for more than half off !
What’s in it you ask? Of course, the new Cameo 4. And what better to accompany this machine than Business Edition of Silhouette Studio. But wait, there’s more! You also get the Silhouette Mint, Sticker Sampler Pack, Pink Vinyl Sampler Pack, Heat Transfer
Starter Kit, and Pink Tool Kit. The Silhouette Design Store is also getting in on the fun, and with every purchase of this bundle you will receive 25 exclusive designs! Each bundle is $279.99 + free shipping when you use code LORI at checkout! Get this fabulous bundle here.
This special starts today and runs through April 15th.
Blade and Mat Bundles
You can never have too many blades and mats — which means it’s a great time to stock up! These bundles offer 12 inch mats and AutoBlades (for Cameo 4) in packs of 4. Get 4 cutting mats for $28.99 and/or 4 AutoBlades for $24.99 when you use code LORI at checkout. That’s savings of over 50%!
40% Off Everything
If you need a good excuse to buy more craft supplies, here’s a great one! Silhouette’s consumables will be 40% off during this sale, so you can get all of your favorites. This includes Doming Starter Kit, Jewelry Making Starter Kit, and Silhouette Sketch Pens. Use code LORI to take advantage of this great deal.
In addition to all of these fabulous deals, you can also get free shipping on orders over $50 when you use code LORI at checkout! Shop HERE.
Don’t miss out, these specials end tomorrow at midnight Have a great day!