Fields Of Heather: Cricut Christmas

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Merry & Bright Charger Plate Wreath - Made With Free SVGS

Merry & Bright Dollar Tree Charger Wreath

The Merry & Bright SVG was part of a free bundle that no longer exists. :-(

Free Wreath & Bow SVG

https://specialheartstudio.com/paper-christmas-wreath/

This wreath file is free from Special Hearts Studio - one of my absolute favorite designers. Her files almost always work with 8.5x11 paper too!

On top of the tree is the first version, which I made with a dollar tree wreath form. Then I made the church box card - a free file from the Bearded Housewife - and when I sat the card on top of the wreath, I found that I really loved them together!

The Advent Calendar tree is a free file from Jennifer Maker. This is the advent calendar I made the most of this year, but the boxes slide out really easily, any time it is bumped the boxes fall out. I'm still searching for the perfect advent calendar file, but this one was good enough for this year.

Find the free svg and instructions for the church box card here:

https://thebeardedhousewife.com/christmas-church-box-cards/

Also on my desk this week:

The penguin card is actually the penguin egg holder from Digital Gems. I used the contour button to remove the egg cut out from the white piece, then attached text to write with the pen in the center.

The Thanksgiving banner is a combination of flowers, and the Okadee Thanksgiving layered mandalas.

http://bit.ly/3Ju0Gtm

The Thankful banner is another freebie from Special Hearts Studio.

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Making A Gnome Shadow Box With Cricut

Gnome Shadow Box Design (A $1 Deals Purchase November 2021) with the FREE shadow box frame from Special Hearts Studio.

Some of the Christmas Cards I made in 2021

Because of a temporary issue with my posts being flagged as spam, none of the links here are clickable. You can copy and paste them. Sorry for the inconvenience!

This was a temporary freebie from:

https://thebeardedhousewife.com/how-to-make-cute-christmas-gnome-insert-cards/

I LOVE that this envelope can be made from 8.5x 11 cardstock.

This Nativity "Card" was meant to be a shadow box. I frequently take these layered designs and turn them into cards. These are small - 4x4 - and I will use them on some of our cookie plates for neighbors.

The file is $4 from:

https://designbundles.net/my3dsvg/1632892-3d-nativity-svg-christmas-svg?ref=mno4va

I've been working through a variety of Christmas card svgs, to decide which one to make as our card this year (at the same time, my adult daughter is also choosing her card as well). I have a few more I want to try - although I think we have made our decisions.

The Santa & Snowman count down cards are a limited time freebie from digital gems. Grab them quick, while they are free! Quick and easy, these cards are fun to make.

Find them here: https://digitalgemsdesigns.co.uk/

(There's also a snowflake and a gingerbread version)

I'm mailing these out to family and a couple of friends, but not as our Christmas card

The snowman wrap card is another quick and easy card. The svg is free from Birds Cards - Find it here: https://www.birdscards.com/snowman-wrap-card/

The Gnome Cycle Box Card is from my scrapchick. It's currently $2, although this one is often in her $1 sales. I made it with plain cardstock, and when I make it again, I'll use some patterned and textured papers. The file comes with an envelope svg too - it's very nice, doesn't take too long to cut, and is easy to assemble, even though there are more pieces to this one than to the ones above.

Find It here: https://myscrapchick.com/shop/gnome-cycle-box-card/

I made the original file a bit larger (which is more complicated with Dreaming Tree files, because of the way each color is uploaded as one svg) and cut it from textured paper. What a difference those little changes make!

The red truck card is a file from svg cuts that I have had for years, and have modified and used many times, for various holidays and events. It's $1.99.

Find It Here: https://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=459

Caluya has a FREE vintage truck svg that is also very nice I like the Caluya one better for Easter trucks - they hold jelly beans nicely. But for Christmas, I like the way this one better folds to be mailed.

The Free Caluya file is here: https://caluyadesign.com/free-3d-christmas-truck-svg/

The pop up card is one of our favorites. It takes awhile to cut, but it's simple to assemble. It has a nice cut out front design, then layers that slide into slits and pop up to show a town and Santa and his reindeer. (The front of the card is shown in the photo below)

That file is $4, find it here:

https://designbundles.net/my-svg-hut/10078-sleigh-bells-ringing-pop-up-card?ref=mno4va

The snow globe is, for what it is, also rather simple to make. The cuts take a little while, but are not too bad. (I'm still struggling with getting my new maker to cut paper well - I gave up and had the air2 cut the train for this one. It cut beautifully in my Air 2.) I use hot glue to assemble these, but I'd use a glue stick the first time, just to get a good handle on the placement. Once you do it once, it's really simple to assemble.

This file is also $4. https://designbundles.net/my-svg-hut/10581-snow-globe-winter-wonderland-train?ref=mno4va://designbundles.net/my-svg-hut/10581-snow-globe-winter-wonderland-train?ref=mno4va

Nov 10th 2021 - On my desk this morning - the snowman box card from my scrapchick. File is currently $2, but this site frequently has a $1 sale and most box cards are typically included. Find it here: https://myscrapchick.com/shop/cg-snowman-box-card-2516/

The svg is a quick upload, and this is typical box card construction - not difficult at all. It is however, a lot of really small pieces. After cutting the snowman body pieces, there will still be 7 mats of colors. It will require at least one piece of 12x12 paper for the outside of the card. The card does fold flat for mailing.

If I were to use this for our Christmas card, I would add a sentiment (Merry Christmas) at the bottom, I think. And I would definitely use textured cardstock - maybe glitter cardstock? It looks a little plain the way I made it.

On my desk this morning -the Santa Shaped Card from my scrapchick. (Currently $2)

Have you seen all of the facebook posts about "send me a recipe with your Christmas card ?" My feed has been full of that post for the past week, although I suspect very few recipe cards will actually appear in my mailbox this season. 🙂 Still, when I saw this Santa card, I thought it would be perfect for adding a recipe.

Spoiler alert - It's not perfect for that - not at all. But you can make it work. 🙂

I used a lot of textured papers, glitter for the shoes and belt, and I lost Santa's nose somewhere. I used a lot of pop dots to add dimension, but some inking would really help too.

Shaping the recipe to the list is difficult - you'd want a very simple recipe, and if at all possible, add your text in a different program, then upload the image for print then cut. It will be much easier than trying to format the text in Design Space. I printed mine on vellum as an overlay.

The biggest disappointment when I was all done, was to realize that this card cannot stand on it's own. Santa's feet are not even, or level, enough to stand. I really should have noticed that sooner.

It's a nice card - I love the shape. But I don't think I'll be making a bunch with recipes. I'm sure I'll find other uses for it.

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For a list of FREE Christmas Card SVGS, Go here:

https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2020/10/where-to-find-free-svgs-for-making.html

I can't update that post until this issue with blogger is fixed, or until I move to a new website. The latest links can call be found in a Christmas card thread in the facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1121399284857845/search/?q=christmas%20cards

Making Advent Calendars With Cricut

Making Advent Calendars

This year we made our own chocolate advent calendars. The two templates we ended up using were the free tree svg from Jennifer Maker, and a not free German triangle version, which is flat, and perfect for mailing. The third file we had planned to make just ended up being too difficult for right now. I'll come back to it later and try again.

The Files:

Jennifer Makers Advent Tree - FREE

https://jennifermaker.com/christmas-tree-advent-calendar-25-days-projects/

Triangle Advent Calendar [German] - Approx $5

https://designbundles.net/seehas-design/1673694-advent-calendar-1-25-svg-dxf-plotter-file?ref=mno4va

I added the 3D Christmoose SVG on top of one of the triangle calendars

https://designbundles.net/okadee-svg/1655946-3d-christmoose-and-friends-layered-forest-animal-p?ref=mno4va

On the other, I used the FREE Merry Christmas SVG as a sticker

https://designbundles.net/free-design-resources/craft/christmas-wreath-svg-merry-christmas-svg?ref=mno4va

The Carousel Version I did not complete is here

https://designbundles.net/okadee-svg/1655946-3d-christmoose-and-friends-layered-forest-animal-p?ref=mno4va

From the "On My Desk Today" Facebook Post:

The lay flat triangle box is perfect for the chocolate advent calendars we are sending through the mail.  The svg is not free, and it's from a German designer.  There are English instructions in a pdf file labeled Englisch.   The numbers on the boxes only come with the German version.

This design took 10 sheets of 8.5x11 paper. We used an additional sheet of gold foil paper for the numbers on the boxes, and a sheet of sticker paper for the design on the front of the box. 

 For the numbers on the boxes, we used the svgs from the Jennifer Maker advent calendar.  

Selecting the entire box of numbered ornaments, I resized the group to 4.07 wide by 4.747.  The design on the front of the box is a free svg - 

https://designbundles.net/free-design-resources/craft/christmas-wreath-svg-merry-christmas-svg?ref=mno4va

 To make this a sticker, I created a circle shape, layered the svg on top, selected both and flattened.    For the second one, I used the 3d Layered Christmoose svg from Okadee, found here: https://designbundles.net/okadee-svg/1655946-3d-christmoose-and-friends-layered-forest-animal-p?ref=mno4va

My advent tree in place on the hutch

For the Jennifer Maker Tree, we used 2 sheets of 12x12 cardstock, and two sheets of gold foil cardstock.  Find the free files and instructions here: https://jennifermaker.com/christmas-tree-advent-calendar-25-days-projects/

The biggest problem with this file is the "drawers" on the finished tree are constantly sliding out, every time the tree is bumped.  We added some sticky felt under the drawers and on the base, but they still slide, especially if anything heavy is placed in the drawers.  I might try some sandpaper adhered on the inside next?  

Next up for us is this carousel one - which is in french!  I bought the file when it was 99 cents, and I suspect this one will be 99 cents again in the Black Friday Sales coming up.  

https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/3d-carrousel-advent-calendar/ref/89681/

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The Military Tree - Cricut Christmas Ornaments

I have several Christmas trees here each year. In our dining room, I have a thin pencil tree that is our military tree. I'm gradually completing ornaments with photos of each family member & ancestor who has served.

For these photo ornaments, I printed the photos on sticker paper, which I then attached to the clear transparency paper. Typically I print right on the transparency paper, but for these, I wanted a more visible photo, and I want to add information on the back without it showing through.

Here's a step by step for the clear acetate ornaments:

https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2017/11/making-printable-acetate-christmas.html

(I cut the template twice - once from transparency paper, once on sticker paper. I printed only on the sticker paper, for these ornaments.)

Here's a step by step for making the Our Hearts Aim High Air Force Ornament:

https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2019/11/our-hearts-aim-high-air-force-christmas.html

A Step by Step for the RED Friday Ornaments

https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2019/10/red-friday-floating-ornaments.html

The paper ornaments are from this bundle (not free) https://crafthousesvg.com/products/3d-american-flag-svg-bundle-mb88?_pos=1&_sid=e8e82c963&_ss=r?ref=6959505 I skipped the pop dots and put them together with a glue stick - fast and so much easier - perfect for this project. I sized them at 4 inches wide.

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An Index of Tutorials, Tips, & Free SVGS

For Making Christmas Ornaments

https://fieldsofhether.blogspot.com/2019/10/making-christmas-ornaments-index-of.html

Mix & Match Family Illustrations

Have you seen the customized Family, or Besties, Ornaments, and wondered how they were done?

It's really pretty simple. The graphics sets come in pieces.

You upload hair, bodies, and outfits or accessories, all separately, then layer them together to create the combination that represents your family, or friendships.

Although you can upload each individual element to design space, it's tedious. It's much easier to add all the images to any other program - Microsoft publisher or even word will work, it doesn't even have to be a graphics program. Then once you have your design, either save it as a jpg or if that is not an option, screenshot and crop your image.

If you want to add a background scene, and the package you downloaded did not come with one, do a google search for Free Christmas Digital Wallpaper designs.

https://designbundles.net/labfcreations/1618342-christmas-family-diy-custom-family-clipart?ref=mno4va

These are meant for print then cut [which includes sublimation] only - they are not suited for layering in vinyl.

https://designbundles.net/artdekoco/1638007-christmas-clipart-christmas-family-clipart-sitting?ref=mno4va

Many of them come with backgrounds that make them perfect for designing your own personalized Christmas Cards

https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/winter-family-christmas-clipart-2/ref/89681/

Or you can just add text, and use no background at all.

https://designbundles.net/artdekoco/1627027-christmas-family-look-clipart?ref=mno4va

What is included in each set varies greatly. Some have limited hairstyles. Some have limited body shapes. Some include animals, some include backgrounds. Look carefully at the description and included preview photos, before purchasing, to know exactly what you are getting.

https://designbundles.net/kateryna-borodina/885299-halloween-witches-watercolor-clipart-plus-size-gir?ref=mno4va

They come in all seasons and occupations - from military and nursing, to graduation, summer, and Halloween. I've listed a variety below, including some designers that tend to make a lot of these packages.

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Although most of this blog is lists of where to find FREE svgs, these are neither free, nor are they svgs. Occasionally there will be a set of these illustrations offered free for a limited time, but it is much more rare to find these. They are almost always pngs - perfect for print then cut projects.