Spring Flowerpot Box Card Tutorial

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a quick assembly tutorial for one of the new Flowerpot box cards. I used the Box Card Spring Flower Pot file (SVG, Silhouette). This file is so bright and cheerful. It has several print and cut sentiments so that it can be used for any occasion. I used the Happy Birthday sentiment, and the papers are from the Our Happy Place paper collection by Echo Park Paper Co. 

The box part of this card comes in two separate sections with two decretive panels on each. These two sections are glued together side by side. It also has two rim pieces that will be glued on the front and back of the card. The rim pieces hang over the edge of the pot a little so be sure not to add glue all the way to the edge of the paper. I glued the pot all together forming the square before adding the inserts this time as well. 

Before the inserts are added to the box card the flowers need to be assembled. All of the flowers have multiple layers for added dimension. The file does come with centers for the flowers, but I used enamel dots for mine. After all of the flowers are assembled I added them to the inserts. Inserts one and two are the only ones with flowers. The third insert is plain green.  

The tabs on all of the inserts are folded into valley folds and glue added to the backs of the tabs. I held the tabs folded down and slid the insert into the box, made sure the top of the tabs was flush with the top of box and front of the tabs was flush with the front of the box. After I had the tabs lined up, I folded the box card flat in both directions to make sure everything would lay flat. I then added the remaining inserts the same way but using the insert in front as the guide. 

 

With the inserts all in place I then glued the flower and sentiment to the front of the box. 

I love how versatile this box card can be. Thanks for stopping by today!

Brandie  

Succulents Box Card

Hi there crafty friends! Today I am sharing the Box Card Succulents card (SVG). I was inspired by the Our Happy Place paper collection by Echo Park Paper. This collection has lots of potted plant imagery and a lovely color palette. I thought this box card would make a cute card for a plant lover. I added a few pen details to the cactus and a good vibes sticker from the paper collection. 

I love the how this one turned out. Thanks for stopping by today.

Brandie 

Valentine Rainbow Box Card Tutorial

Hi there friends! Today I am sharing a tutorial for one of the new Valentines box cards. You can find the bundle here. I made the 5x7 Box Card Valentine Rainbow (SVG, Silhouette). This card would be really easy to customize too. The sentiment is a print and cut and could be swapped out for a birthday, new baby, anniversary, or left off completely. 

The papers and stickers come from the Valentines Day collection by Echo Park Paper Co. Once I had everything cut out, I inked the edges of the pieces for added depth. I also added some white highlights to my ballons with a white paint pen. I then glued the colored paper on the inside front card for the heart arch. Starting the with the largest arch I glued the rainbow down to the front of the box card body. This box card only has one insert. I glued the ballons first, then the banner, last the flowers. I didn't cut the flower middles opting for some enamel dots.

I folded the tabs into valley folds and added the glue to the back of the right tab. The right tab is lined up with the inside score line of the box card body. I then added glue to the back of the left tab, folded the left side of the box card over on top of the glued tab, then added glue to the tab of the box card and folded the front of the card over. 

I added a couple of stickers to the front of the box card from the collection. 

This card is so pretty and a fun way to show someone you care. Yay love! 

Brandie

Lori Whitlock Creative team Blog Hop January 2025

Hi! Welcome to the January 2025 blog hop! Today the hop order is Lori, Traci, Brandie, Ashley, Cathy, Chelsea, Sue and Noelene. We are glad you are here today and hope you find some creative inspiration along the way.  

As a maker I'm always thinking ahead to the next holiday or celebration. This hop is no exception, so of course I made a Valentine card. I used the Whole Heart Whole Life 2 (SVG, Silhouette) to make a slim line card.  The papers are from the Valentines Day collection by Echo Park Paper Co. 

I love how simple the card is the layered paper heart is just enough. 

Thanks for hoping along today. Ashley is up next.

Until next time,

Brandie 

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Happy New Year Card

Hello friends! The week between Christmas and New Years is a mix of chaos, movie marathons, overeating junk, and naps at our house but I was able to squeeze in a little crafting. Today I am sharing the 5x7 Grid Pop Up Card New Year Ballons (SVG, Silhouette). I love any opportunity to use sparkly papers, but I did try to limit the sparkles to just the stars and ballons. This was a fun one to make.

Wishing you all a beautiful New Year! Thanks for stopping by today.

Brandie 

Lori Whitlock Creative Team December 2024 Blog Hop

Hi there and welcome to the December Blog Hop! The hop order this month is Lori, Traci, Brandie, Ashley, Cathy, Chelsea, Sue, Noelene, and Tamara. 

If you have been following along on Loris's socials, you will know that this is my third Lighted Mug Shadowbox. I'm hooked, I have enjoyed making them and gifting them to some of the special people in my life. This version is the Mug Lighted Shadow Decor Gingerbread (SVG, Silhouette). 

There is a written-out assembly tutorial and an assembly video if you want to give this project a try. 

Ashley is up next!

Thanks for hoping along today.

Brandie  

Mug Lighted Shadowbox Tutorial

Hi there! Today I am sharing an assembly tutorial for the Mug Lighted Shadowbox Snowman (SVG, Silhouette). This shadowbox would make a great gift or beautiful decoration for the holiday season. I used The Magic of Winter collection by Echo Park Paper Co.

This project was a little bigger than I thought. It stands at eleven inches tall and eight inches wide. I needed four sheets of white cardstock, two sheets of navy, one patterned paper and smaller scraps for the red, orange, and pink elements. I used some ballon lights to light mine, but a short strand of fairy lights will also work.  

First, I folded all of the score lines as mountain folds with the navy color facing out. I then glued down the decorative panels to the mug base. The bottom of the mug base has three segments I glued the longest middle tab to the base of the mug to give it a good anchor making sure everything was lined up and straight. After the middle tab was dry, I glued the two shorter tabs to the base. (I thought it might be easier to leave one side open while I added the white panels, it isn't. Just glue all the tabs.)

I added the white panels to the inside of the mug base. No glue required, they just slide in and sit in the notches that my machine cut. I then glued the top of the mug into place using the same method as the bottom. I folded all the tabs into place for the decorative front. I assembled the cookie, candy cane, and snowman. I added some white highlights to all of my elements with a paint pen. Then glued them into place on the front of the mug. 

I added glue to one side tab of the mug base and lined the edges up waiting till everything was dry and secure. Once the tab was dry, I lifted the top to add glue to the remaining tabs and secured the top into place. 

I added a few stickers from the collection. I also slipped a few lights into the back to see it lit up. 

This shadow box is darling and was fun to make. There are several other versions of this style of shadow box that you can find here. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brandie