Make a 3D Easter Egg

Make a 3D Easter Egg with this free SVG file. #papercraft #EasterEgg

with a free SVG file

3d egg

Learn how to make this pretty 3D egg with a free SVG file available in the store. The leaf patterns that you remove can be saved for another decorative project. You can remove the leaf pattern if you are making the egg out of decorative paper for a different look. Make one or a few as you need.

cut

Grab the cut file from the store: [3D Easter Egg]

cut and weeded

Here the egg is ready to be folded and assembled.

Video Tutorial:

lit egg

For a different and fun look, you can add an electric tea light to the center of the egg.

Christmas Tree Napkin Ring

Make Christmas tree napkin rings for your holiday table. #svg #freesvg #papertemplate

These are festive quick and easy Christmas Tree napkin rings. They will add a touch of Christmas color to your table decor. With just a few materials you can have a table setting full of them in no time. What a great project to get the family or the children involved in crafting. I used a personal cutting machine but I have included a template to use for cutting out by hand as well.

materials
materials

Materials:


this is the free pdf template

Directions:

cut shapes
cut shapes

Using a cutting Machine:

Load the SVG file and cut each shape from the appropriate colored paper. Cut as many as you need for your table.

Using the template and scissors:

Cut the appropriate shapes from the corresponding colors. Cut as many as you need for your table. 

fitting together
fitting the napkin ring together

Take the green napkin ring shape and slide the tree halves together. This will make a round napkin ring and a complete tree. Adjust the shape as needed to work with your napkins. 

star
add the star

Use a Glue Dot and adhere the gold star to the top of each Christmas Tree. 

Insert the napkins and they are finished and ready to place on your Christmas dining table. 

finished
finished project

This post is a part of Craft Lightning Holiday craft challenge. Each crafter is challenged to create a December holiday craft that takes 15 minutes or less to create (excludes drying time). The challenge runs from November 5 – 9. Each day, eight new crafters present a holiday craft creation. These projects are featured on Made in Crafts, The Country Chic Cottage, and 30 Minute Crafts. (links are in the above graphic) Remember to visit each day to see the new set of crafty creations.

This post contains affiliate links for materials. Using these links will provide a small commission to Try it – Like it – Create it but will cost you no additional fee.

(this post is updated from 2017)

Making a Santa Gift Box

Craft a Santa box for gift giving, decor, or as an ornament. It is so cute!

with CutCardStock

It is so fun to craft for the holidays. I am such a Santa fan so I made this Santa gift box. You can fill it with a gift or sweets. Add a ribbon and hang it on your tree for an ornament. It can also be used as a decor piece.

I created this free SVG file to share with you as a part of the CutCardStock design team.

paper

The card stock used for the Santa Box is Habanero and is weighted at 80# cover. I also used Basis in white and pink.

cricut Maker

Using a Cricut Maker, I cut and scored the card stock.

Video Tutorial:

cut pieces

Fold the large red shape on all the score lines, folding them in the same direction. Once done, glue the tab to form the box. I used tacky glue.

close-up

Glue the facial pieces onto the box. I chose to antique them beforehand using Distress Oxide ink in Vintage Photo. I also used pink chalk to create rosy cheeks. The mustache was placed using foam tape to show the difference from the beard.

cutting image

Visit the store to download the free SVG file [santa box]

>>> Issues with the site. The link above might work. If not, you can try this link or email me for the file. [santa box svg]

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Making a Paper Ornament

Make a paper ornament with a free SVG file and cardstock from CutCardStock.

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finished ornament

It is so fun to craft for the holidays. This ornament is a beautiful addition to your tree but would also make a great hostess gift for those holiday parties you are invited to attend. You could stylize the surface design to suit the receiver.

I created this free SVG file to share with you as a part of the CutCardStock design team. I love creating SVG files, and I will be sharing projects, including SVG files, with you twice a month.  

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card stock

The card stock used for the ornament is Bonsai and is weighted at 80# cover. CutCardStock has a ton of different colors to choose from.

finished texture

I chose to create a visual texture on the surface of the cardstock. I began by stamping, then color smooshing, and finally ended by spraying with DIY shimmer spray.

Make sure the cardstock is completely dry before cutting. Set the red line to score, and the black shape to cut.

I cut nine ornament shapes from the 8.5″ x 11″ page. Each piece then got folded in half along the score line.

Video Tutorial:

The ornament SVG can be downloaded for free from the store [Ornament]

ornament

The pieces were glued together with twine added for hanging. A pearl bead was added to the top and a DIY tassel to the bottom for embellishment.

ornaments

You can find this SVG file to purchase in the store if you are looking for additional ornament shapes. [ornaments]

Digital Ephemera Advent

Gift yourself or a friend this digital ephemera advent. Multiple designers included. Available Dec 1 – 24.

Paper Crafters will love this Digital Advent. Each day open a new window to access a free printable to download. These files are for sale elsewhere but you have access to all of them for $14.95. The advent goes live Dec 1 – 24 and will be available for a limited time.

Includes 24 different printable files

$14.95 to purchase: [advent]

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DIY Printable Booklet

A one page printable to make a mini booklet. Just add your own embellishments.

mini booklets

These mini booklets are all made from the same printable with additional ephemera. You can print, fold, and glue your own mini booklet and then decorate. They are great additions to your junk journal, scrapbook, card-making, paper crafting, or gift-giving. Personalize them for your own use.

printable

The images used are a beautiful collection of blues and coordinate well. The images can also be printed and cut out to use without making the booklet making this printable very flexible.

materials
materials

First print out the booklet. There are two included on one 8.5″ x 11″ page. Follow the folding instruction sheet included. Then add your details.

The one-page printable is available in the store [mini booklet]

Video Tutorial:

Making a Card from Leftovers

It’s time to make a card from your leftover elements.

finished card

When you craft and save all your little bits and leftovers, there comes a time when you need to use them. This card is made from a collection of leftover pieces. I chose to coordinate the elements with similar colors for this card.

materials

Using The Works Board, I have gathered my collection of leftover elements. All I need to do is glue them all into place.

The butterfly came from a tutorial on How to Foil Your Stamping.
The leaves were leftover from another card tutorial: Making a Fall Blessing Card
The background piece is from a tutorial on Embossing with Color

Video Tutorial:

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Make Your Own Ball Tool

You can make your own ball tool with items you probably have on hand.

ball tool

Craft tools can be expensive. When you can make your own, save money, and they work just as well – why not do it? This ball tool is just that and you can make it from items you have around the house.

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materials

Materials:

Video Tutorial:

Here is the flower I made using the DIY Ball Tool.

If you would like the free SVG file I used to make this flower you can find it in the store: [wreath card]

Making a Paper Owl Mask

Make your own owl mask with the free SVG file.

with CutCardStock

owl mask

What a fun time of the year to create. As the summer weather turns cooler the colors change to an autumn palette. This DIY mask can be worn for Halloween or made as a decorative piece to hang. If you change the color or eliminate some of the pieces you can totally change the look and feel of the mask. Create in all white and you’d have a beautiful winter owl.

The free SVG file was created as a part of the CutCardStock design team and is linked below.

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basis papers

I chose the colors from the Basis line, weighted at 80# cover, and come in a variety of different colors.

Cricut Maker

Cutting this file on a Cricut Maker, I set it to cut 100# cardstock.

cut parts

All the pieces are cut and ready to assemble. I set the width of the file to 7.5″ to fit comfortably on the 8.5 x 11″ pieces.

inks and mask

I wanted to add some detail and depth to the mask so I chose to ink blend the pieces with Distress Oxide. Then I worked the pieces with a ball tool to add some actual dimension.

close-up

From this angle, you can see the dimension and a close-up of some of the ink blending. Adding a bit of elastic is all that is needed in order to wear the mask.

wearing the mask

A perfect fit!

Please visit the store to download the free SVG [Owl Mask]

Making a Paper Pocket

Make a beautiful paper pocket with products from Gina K.

with Gina K

This paper pocket was fun to make using stamps and ephemera from Gina K. The pocket can be added to a journal, used for a gift card, or a special note. I personally like it as a stand-alone piece to be used for a special inclusion.

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Such a well-known name in paper crafting, I feel honored to have Gina K sponsor a blog promotion with Designer Craft Connection. Visit the DCC website to see all the projects that were made with Gina K.

products

Gina K sent these beautiful products for this post. The stamp set Never Loose Hope, and the Ephemera Pack, Watercolor Florals coordinate well together.

stamp and emboss

I began with the butterfly stamp and embossed it in gold with embossing powder from Emerald Creek.

painting

After fussy cutting the butterfly out, I painted it using stamp pad ink.

open pocket

I made a pocket out of cardstock and used another stamp from Gina K in the corner. Measurements for cutting and folding the pocket along with the complete tutorial are in the video tutorial below.

Video Tutorial:

close up

A close-up image of the final pocket. You can see the details of the pocket and the dimension of the butterfly.

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