Tag: Decor

Halloween Scene Decor

 

Welcome to my  Thursday Tutorial !

We are so close to Halloween and I’ve always wanted to make this Halloween Scene Decor file (Lori Whitlock Store or Silhouette Store)-so here it is. It’s actually very easy but it is a decor file so it is much bigger than normal creations.

 

Here it is all done! It’s over 18 inches long and very cool!

Here you can see the six panels. The bottom three panels are glued on top of the main panels.

You will cut 6 panels with different scenes. They are big–11.5 inches tall and a bit over 6.5 inches wide for each panel. Plan on using 6 pieces of black cardstock with extra left for other projects.  I used Michaels paper  65lb cardstock because it cuts details so well, but it wasn’t really strong enough for this stand up scene. My solution was to cut 3 extra panels for a bit more extra strength. I would suggest using heavier paper and all will be good!

You will glue the three full scene panels together. Two panels have a tab. Glue those together and then add the third panel. I would then glue the other three top panels to the main panels, making sure to line up the elements.

You can cut the top panels different colors but I stuck with all black for the panels and changing up the colors for the paper piecing. You can see all the pieces laying on the glued panels so you can see the placement .

Here you can see where all the pieces should be placed.  I did cut a purple spider for that third panel for a little more color balance. To isolate the spider I made a copy of that panel (in the Silhouette  software hit the Ctrl key and arrow key to make a copy of the selected piece you want) and then I used my knife tool and cut it out of the panel. A little extra trimming with my scissors  after it was cut and I was ready to add it to the panel. My favorite pieces of this file are the little brown door boards. They even have itty bitty nail holes at each end! Such detail!

I also used a brick stencil on my buildings to make them look like haunted castles. Scuffed up the rest of the pieces with black chalk and then glued them on. I found a little black bat on my floor so had to add that LOL!  I have a lot of Halloween things floating around. Ha! I think it would be fun to add velum behind each panel and then add lights behind it…I might still do that!

I’m excited to add this to my Halloween decorations-it will look spooky on my mantel!

Sue

3D Pumpkin Decor with Traci

Hi crafters! Traci here and today, I have a great project for the fall season. I made some beautiful 3D pumpkins that will add a fun shape and pattern to your home’s decor. You can place them around the house, on a mantel, or cluster them together in a centerpiece for your dining table. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

3D Paper Pumpkin Decorations for fall

I created them using one of Lori’s amazing cutting files called 3D Pumpkin Solid Panels (SVG, Silhouette) and the Echo Park, I Love Fall Collection that she also designed. I made three and adjusted the size of the file for the last one by 30%. It’s a little smaller and so cute!

3D Paper Pumpkin Decorations made with a Lori Whitlock cutting file

Each panel can be removed so that you can place a small battery-operated tea light inside. However, since I’m using them in a centerpiece with candles and vases, I left them out. With the cute papers and shape, they were perfect as is!

3D Paper Pumpkin Decorations for a table centerpiece

I used three 12×12 pattern papers: Plump Pumpkins, 3×4 Journaling Cards, and Crisp Fall Air. They’re fabulous and look great with the solid card stock I chose in rust, orange, cream, brown, and green.

3D Paper Pumpkin Decorations with candles and a vase for fall

I hope these pretty pumpkins inspire your next autumn project. They make such a wonderful display. Lori’s cutting files are simple and fun and there are so many great ones to choose from! Hop on over to her shop
today and have fun exploring. Happy crafting!

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Valentine’s Day Box Card with Traci

Hi guys! Traci here and today I have a really cute Valentine’s Day project to share with you! I made a card using one of Lori’s fun cutting files called Box Card Shopping Bag Valentine Dog (SVG, Silhouette). It’s a gift bag with a sweet dog, flowers, and hearts popping out the top. I changed up the colors so the pup looks like my son’s little furball, Tarot. I love the way it turned out and I love this file!

Valentine's Day 3D Puppy Dog Card with Hearts & Flowers

This adorable box card can sit out on a desk, shelf, counter, or side table for display during the holiday. 

Valentine's Day 3D Puppy Dog Card with Hearts & Flowers

This 3 dimensional box card can be folded flat and added to an envelope for mailing, or … saved and stored as a thoughtful memento.

Valentine's Day 3D Puppy Dog Card with Hearts & Flowers

There is a little space in between the layers to slide a love note, a fun photo, a gift card, or money. There’s no bottom to the card, so you would need to add a little tape to keep it in place.

Here is what the cutting file looks like. You can make your dog any color you like!

Such a fun and simple project to create for someone you love. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner … time to get crafty with another one of Lori Whitlock’s wonderful cutting files!

New 3D House Patriotic Bundle!

I have a new bundle in the shop this week…the 3D House Patriotic Bundle.  It’s full of fun little patriotic houses, perfect for your 4th of July décor! Take a peek…

Aren’t they adorable?  Each of these houses is also sold individually in my shop and are coming to the Silhouette Design Store.  Here are some close-ups…

3D House Patriotic (SVG, Silhouette-coming soon)
3D House Patriotic 2 (SVG, Silhouette-coming soon)
3D House Patriotic 3 (SVG, Silhouette-coming soon)

 

3D Patriotic House (SVG, Silhouette-coming soon)
3D Truck Patriotic (SVG, Silhouette-coming soon)
3D House Patriotic Post Office (SVG, Silhouette-coming soon)

Even better these files are all 25% off this week in my SVG Shop so make sure to get them soon!

Have a great day!

July 4th Shaker Star Tutorial

Hi everyone!  Corri here today sharing a quick assembly tutorial for Lori’s Shaker Star (SVG, Silhouette).    To make this, you will need cardstock, chipboard (I used a soda box), a dowel or straw and a piece of clear acetate.   I normally use transparency sheets for the clear part but this time I used a piece of a clam shell package from some craft supplies.

When you cut out all the pieces, this is what you will have plus a bunch of confetti pieces that will go inside the shaker.

First, glue the three chipboard stars together.  This step creates a spacer that will allow the confetti pieces to shake.

Next, glue the chipboard to the solid red star and glue the star frame piece on top of the acetate star.

Now you can add the confetti pieces to the inside of the star and then glue the clear star on top.

I wrapped the paper strips around a pencil to form into corkscrew shapes.   I glued those and a wooden dowel to to the back of the completed star and then cut an extra star “back” to cover up where they were attached.

There you have it!  Super simple to put together and so much fun!  The kids will love to wave them to celebrate the 4th!  Thanks so much for stopping by!