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Nutcracker Themed Holiday Crafting

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Love nutcracker themed holiday crafting? This Christmas craft focuses on holiday fun with the Nutcracker, Soldier, Rat King, Clara, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. It’s the season to get crafty with your die-cutting machine and deck out your space for Christmas! This year, I’m inspired by the Nutcracker and designed an easy stacked box trio that brings holiday cheer with minimal effort.

Holiday fun comes to life in this project with characters like the Nutcracker, Soldier, Rat King, Clara, and the Sugar Plum Fairy, each featured on different sides of the boxes. By designing five total characters, I arranged them across two box sets, though you could select just four for a single box set.

Creating this project with Nutcracker characters was such a joy! Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy add plenty of charm, and the mischievous Rat King and steadfast Soldier bring playful energy to this holiday decor.

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Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • Silhouette or Cricut Machine: Perfect for precision cutting
  • 14-inch square boxes: Find them at any office supply store
  • 12-inch vinyl in festive colors
  • Boxing tape: Secures your boxes in place for the season
Sugar Plum Princess Fairy Rat King Clara Nutcracker Christmas Crafting

Why You’ll Love This Project:

This Nutcracker Stacked Box Trio is perfect for creating holiday decor that’s not only festive but also practical. Set it up for Christmas, then easily fold and store these boxes away after the season ends. It’s a quick, space-saving holiday decor solution!

Want a smaller project? Make mini Nutcracker paper dolls or use small wooden cubes to create kid-friendly, stackable Nutcrackers! These Nutcracker decorations are versatile, fun, and adaptable to any space.

Want to see how it’s done? Catch my full YouTube tutorial here and get ready to add some Nutcracker magic to your Christmas decor! Check out the youtube video instructions as shown below!

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Why I Love This Project:

This Nutcracker stacked box trio brings together everything I love about holiday decorating with my die-cutting machine: it’s festive, customizable, and easy to store. Creating Christmas decor with Silhouette or Cricut machines always feels special, and the Nutcracker theme adds an iconic touch that can be tailored in so many colors and styles. The best part? Additionally, these 14-inch boxes can be quickly set up, folded down, and stored for the rest of the year.

Whether you’re crafting small paper Nutcracker dolls, designing them for wooden cubes, or going all-out with the full stacked box look, this project is fun, flexible, and brings a cheerful holiday vibe to any room!

Purchase

Set of 5: https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/products/nutcracker-of-the-stacked-trio-digital-download

Nutcracker: https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/products/soldier-nutcracker-of-the-stacked-trio-digital-download

Rat King https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/products/rat-king-of-the-nutcracker-stacked-trio-digital-download

Clara https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/products/clara-of-the-nutcracker-stacked-trio-digital-download

Plum fairy https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/products/sugar-plum-fairy-of-the-nutcracker-stacked-trio-digital-download

Soldier https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/products/soldier-of-the-stacked-nutcracker-trio-digital-download

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Carina’s 10 Ten Favorite Things For Designers on the Amazon Store

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Welcome to a curated collection of tools and resources designed to fuel your creativity and elevate your craft! From practical planners to innovative crafting machines, each item in this selection is carefully chosen to inspire and support your creative endeavors. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, these products are here to help you unlock your creative potential and bring your ideas to life. So, let’s embark on this creative journey together!

1. Ciao Bello Light Blue 365 Design Suite Daily Planner: 384 Pages of Practical Planning (Design Suite Planners)

This planner is like a helpful friend that keeps you organized every day. It has lots of pages for writing down your plans without being too big. You can use it to write down your appointments, important dates, and things you need to do. It also has sections to help you set goals and plan ahead.

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  1. Silhouette White Cameo 4 Starter – 38 Sheets of Oracal Vinyl, T-shirt vinyl, Transfer Paper, Class, Guides, and 24 Sketch Pens

This kit is like a magic box full of things to help you make cool stuff! It has sheets of special vinyl for cutting, transfer paper, and even pens for drawing. The best part is that it comes with classes and guides to show you how to use everything, so even beginners can start making amazing crafts.

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  1. Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life

The Legend and the Life: This book tells the story of Coco Chanel, a famous fashion designer. It talks about how she started her career and became successful. Even though she had some tough times, she always kept going. The book has lots of pictures too! Carina also has a video talking about the book https://youtu.be/EsFi0AWwnmU?si=yp7oTUNtNkQefA-A

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  1. WD Elements 5TB Portable Hard Drive, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC and Mac, Plug and Play Ready – WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN

This hard drive is like a big backpack for your computer. It can hold lots of files, like pictures and videos, so you never run out of space. It’s perfect for graphic designers who need to keep all their work safe and organized, this hard drive ensures that you have more than enough room to unleash your creativity without constraints.

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  1. Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro 24-Inch Cutting Mat, Power Cords, Integrated Roll Feeder, Silhouette Studio Software

This machine is like a super fast robot that can cut and draw really cool designs. It’s perfect for making crafts and decorations. The best part is that it can do everything much faster than before, so you can make more stuff in less time!

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  1. Wacom Intuos Pro Paper Edition PTH660P Pen Tablet, Medium, Black, Black M

The Wacom Intuos Pro Paper Edition PTH660P Pen Tablet is a professional-grade tool designed to enhance your creative workflow. With trusted Pro Pen technology, this tablet delivers precision and responsiveness for hours of image editing, illustration, or design work.

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  1. Cricut – EasyPress 2 Mint

The Cricut EasyPress 2 offers the perfect blend of speed, convenience, and professional-level results for all your heat transfer projects. With adjustable time and temperature controls up to 400ºF (205ºC), featuring an advanced heat plate design with a ceramic-coated surface, the EasyPress 2 heats up in less than 2 minutes, allowing you to get to work quickly and efficiently. Say goodbye to long waiting times—the EasyPress 2 gets the job done in record time.

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  1. Make Art That Sells book

Unlock the secrets to turning your art into a lucrative business. Carina seamlessly combines insights from art history and personal experiences to offer a unique perspective on creating visually captivating and commercially successful pieces.

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, this book serves as a roadmap to unleashing the potential of your art in the marketplace. Carina’s insights inspire you to strategically position your creations, ensuring that your artistic expressions translate into tangible success.

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  1. Design Profit & Prosper: A Surface Pattern and Craft Designer’s Guide to Making Money

Through engaging storytelling, Carina takes readers on a journey through her professional life, from her early days as a university teacher to her time as a creative director at a prominent scrapbooking company.

Drawing from her own experiences, Carina reveals the secrets to her success as a designer. From building a profitable business model to navigating the complexities of the design industry, she shares practical advice and actionable strategies that aspiring designers can implement to achieve their own goals.

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  1. HPN CraftPro 15″ x 15″ Crafting Transfer Machine: Mint

This machine is like a special oven for crafts. It helps you put designs on clothes and other things by pressing them with heat. It’s really easy to use and has a timer and alarm to make sure your projects turn out perfect every time. Plus, it comes in a fun mint color!

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If you would like more information on how you can be a Design Suite Mastermind designer, click the link here to join us today! We can’t wait to see you there https://www.designsuitecourses.com/designbootcamp

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Haunted Mansion Tutorial

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Have you ever wanted to create a giant Haunted Mansion?

Now is your chance! This beautiful project comes together on a standard 12’’ cutting machine even though it turns out extra large.

You will love all of the ghost and pumpkin detailing that bring this project to life.

This project makes an awesome centerpiece for your Halloween party, or great decoration for your entryway all month long.

be sure to tag us @carinagardnerinkclub so that we can share your awesome work!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Silhouette or Cricut Machine
  • Assorted Cardstock
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Gluestick
  • Distressing Ink, if desired

 

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the tutorial here:

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Skeleton Family Costume Tutorial

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This project creates fun for the whole family and you will have a Halloween costume that you’ll never forget!

Use your Cricut or Silhouette machine to cut out skeleton bones for each of your family members.

You can even add fun accents like flowers, bowties and more!

After you make this project, be sure to tag us @carinagardnerinkclub so that we can share your awesome work!

 

Here’s What you’ll Need:

  • Silhouette or Cricut Machine
  • Heat-Transfer Vinyl White
  • Heat-Transfer Vinyl Assorted Colors
  • Household Iron
  • Skeleton Family zip file (provided)
  • Blank Black Shirts
  • Hook Weeding Tool

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the Tutorial Here:

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October Ink Club is All About Halloween!

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I’m so excited to introduce the Ink Club bundle this month! Here’s what we are up to:

1. Haunted Mansion Tutorial
-Create your very own haunted mansion to decorate a table, mantle, or other area in your house!

2. Framed Haunted House Tutorial
-Make this antique-looking haunted house poster using vinyl and a few other basic materials!

3. Skeleton Family Costume Tutorial
-Make this easy and adorable skeleton costume for yourself and/or your family!

4. Framed Owl Tutorial
-Create this vintage, spooky owl poster by simply using vinyl and a few other materials!

5. Framed Skeleton Tutorial
-Complete your framed Halloween poster collection with this flower crown skeleton poster!

As always, you can download the ink club app onto your phone from the Google Play or iTunes Apps. Just search “Ink Club.” You can also get it on your computer here: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Use the same sign in to go back and forth between your computer and phone to watch the new tutorials and download the new bundle each month!

Joining the membership is just $4.99 a month for $50-$100 worth of designs for your Cricut and Silhouette machine. Past bundles can be purchased from our shop. Please note that our BEST price is always to our membership!

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Secret Silhouette Tank Top Project

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Today I made a quick logo, cut it out and transferred it to a tank top for a mastermind I was headed to. This was such a fast and easy project. 

Here are some favorite techniques I like:

  1. Flip over the shirt and press on the back of the shirt to keep the design in place.
  2. Wash your shirts inside out for longer lasting results.
  3. Keep shirt and hoodie designs simple for longer wear

Check out my Silhouette shop at http://shorturl.at/gnY14 or  https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689 


XOXO,

Carina

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Silhouette Spotlight – Carina Gardner

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Photo of Carina Gardner, designer and Silhouette professional
Photo of Carina Gardner, designer and Silhouette professional

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a fun spotlight I did for Silhouette. I’m featuring the Pro as a project in my studio. Hope you enjoy!

Find my designs in my Silhouette Shop at https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689.

XOXO,

Carina

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Online Class: 12 Days of Cardmaking: Christmas Advent Folded Card with Silhouette | Michaels

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Carina shows you how to make this project with Silhouette America and Michaels! Files available in her Silhouette Shop at https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689.

Originally done live on November 12, 2021.

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Skull Flowers Art Tutorial on Your Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

 

 

 

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Haunted House Art Tutorial for Your Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

 

 

 

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Spooky Owl Art Tutorial for Your Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

 

 

 

 

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How to Use Dingbats – School Work Dingbats

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Use Dingbats – Cute Grim Reaper Dingbats

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

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How to Use Dingbats – Unicorn Rainbow Dingbats

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Use Dingbats – Modern Delicate Flowers

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Make a Summer Outdoor Pillow with Heat Transfer

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Do you like heat transfer projects? I love them!

Here’s a video showing you how I put together this outdoor pillow using one of my designs from the Silhouette shop!

Looking for more of my projects and files? Find my designs in the Silhouette store:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689
Have fun with me at https://www.instagram.com/carinagardnerpapercrafts/
Looking for my free files? Join here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY

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How to Make a Summer Forever Tube with Vinyl

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I am loving these vinyl on floatie projects! I made 3 in total this summer. My kids have been using them in our pool.

I did cut these on the Silhouette Pro HOWEVER, the letters are small enough that you can easily cut them on a Portrait or Cameo.

Looking for more of my projects and files? Find my designs in the Silhouette store:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689
Have fun with me at https://www.instagram.com/carinagardnerpapercrafts/
Looking for my free files? Join here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY

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How to Make a Party This Way Sign with Your Silhouette Machine

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I love making party signs! This one was use for 2 weeks before it was damaged by my sprinklers:).

Design available in my Silhouette Shop!

Looking for more of my projects and files? Find my designs in the Silhouette store:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689
Have fun with me at https://www.instagram.com/carinagardnerpapercrafts/
Looking for my free files? Join here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY

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How to Make A Vinyl Italian Soda Sign with Your Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Make a Mermaid Floatie with Vinyl

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to line up a design with no registration marks on the Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Shadow Box Card Fun

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Here are some crafting highlights from shadow box cards I have done recently! I don’t always have time to post them here to my blog so I thought I would drop a few from my instagram feed at @carinagardnerpapercrafts. Feel free to check out more there! I will be sure to do a round up of all the summer things I am posting (there is A LOT!)!

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How to Make A Chill Out Pillow with Heat Transfer on Your Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

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How to Make a Vellum Lantern with the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

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Biking Shadow Box Card Silhouette Tutorial

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Wreathed Flower Shadow Box Card for the Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Make a Hot Dog Tray with Your Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Happy Summer Banner for the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Chill Out Banner for the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Make an Always Sunshine Banner on the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Today is also the day I sent out a FREE SVG my VIP Silhouette Group. To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Pop Up Cards, Hexagon Boxes, and Favor Boxes

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I have a lot of different releases this week! Here are links for all the videos and instructions for these new 3D projects!

Pop Up Cards

I have a previous post of this right here: https://carinagardner.com/2021/03/22/pop-up-card-tutorial-for-silhouette/

I recommend going to that post to see the video! There are LOTS of these Pop Up cards hitting my shop so enjoy! See the ones coming out this week in this post!

Favor Boxes

These are simple and the best way to see them get put together is to visit my instagram feed at @carinagardnerpapercrafts. 

If you are nervous about putting these together, here are some simple instructions:

  1. Fold on all the score lines.
  2. Use stick glue or hot glue to layer the images on the side before gluing the box together.
  3. Use the tabs to glue together the side of the box.
  4. Use twine or ribbon to keep the top together to hang this or put a bow!

Hexagon Boxes

I LOVE hexagon boxes with lids. They make great party favors.

These are simple and the best way to see them get put together is to visit my instagram feed at @carinagardnerpapercrafts. 

If you are nervous about putting these together, here are some simple instructions:

  1. Fold on all the score lines.
  2. Use stick glue or hot glue to layer the images on the lid before gluing the tabs.
  3. Use the tabs to glue together the side of the box. Then glue all the tabs on the lid!

 

 

 

 

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Pop Up Card Tutorial for Silhouette

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week’s new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

These pop ups are SO fun to make and give. They fold completely flat. Most of the designs are 5 in. x 6 in. (with the fringe). Some are 4 in. x 6 in.

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Paper Cutout Bunny House for Easter – Best Bunny House Tutorial

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In today’s blog, I show you how to make my Best Bunny House, an adorable paper cutout bunny house for Easter, using your Silhouette machine.

This Bunny House combines cute flowers, adorable bunnies, and a double-decker design to add a flourish of Easter fun to any room or table top. The darling spring garden that surrounds the house makes this a fun and colorful way to celebrate springtime. So, whether you put it on a shelf, on a table, or in an entryway, this little house will fill all the little bunnies in your life with joy.

In this tutorial, you will learn and practice:

  •  how to use score lines and folds to create more advanced Silhouette structures
  • how to use glue lines to hide mistakes that happen along the way
  • how to use a clever bottom cutout so that you can illuminate your design with a tealight
  • when you should use hot glue and when you should use a glue stick

You can find my new products in the Silhouette store here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689 

You can find the Best Bunny House here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/designs/D-347131

Check out even more Easter projects here: Easter Project Round Up

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Easter Banner Tutorial

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Image of Happy Easter Banner

Are you looking for a fun way to decorate this Easter holiday season? In today’s blog, I’m excited to show you how to make this decorative Layered Easter Banner! Whether you hang it along a wall or in an archway, this Happy Easter banner is the perfect way to make a space more festive for the Easter Holiday.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use accordion folds to add layers, texture, and depth to your Silhouette projects. Learn the method I use to string twine through each piece so that each letter in the banner displays in the way that’s prettiest and that hides some of the structural pieces of the banner. I hope you enjoy making this project as much as I did and that it adds a pop of color and flair to your Easter celebration this year!

Like this project? Find more Easter paper projects in our Easter Round Up blog post!

 

You can visit my Silhouette shop here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

You can find the Layered Easter Banner here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/designs/D-347130

 

To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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