Golden Retriever Hug Gift Card Holder

Golden Retriever Hug Gift Card Holder-JMRush

Approximate Card size: W 4” X H 5.75”

This design features character arms that open to a hidden gift card pocket. This design is perfect for giving gift cards for Birthdays, Father’s/Mother’s Day, a thank you for your vet/groomer, or for any occasion. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats and fits most gift cards.

You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222

1.Cut design pieces. (I used double sided card stock for the card base) ( There is a heart shaped piece in this file that is not shown at the beginning of this tutorial)

2. Fold the card along score lines. Glue the tongue to the backside of the  fullest dog head. Glue this combined head to the dog head base with a collar; centering around the eyes. Apply glue the bottom of the side tabs on the card base. Secure by folding upward toward the card base.

3. Glue the next largest dog head to the combined dog head base; centering around the nose.

4. Glue the next largest dog head to the combined dog head; centering around the nose.

5. Glue the last dog head pieces to the combined dog head; centering them with their coordinating shapes on the combined dog head. Glue the largest dog nose on the combined dog head base.

6. Glue the small dog nose piece on top of the larger one on the combined dog head base. I used small enamel dots to accentuate the dog’s eyes.

7. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined dog head to the front of the card base (make sure not to attach the collar section of the combined dog head, as you will need it to flex a bit when you fold the card). Insert gift card.

8. The hands tuck into the slots on the front. I popped the dog’s collar to the front of the gift card section. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the heart in the center of the hands. Finish with ribbon :)

Schnauzer Hug Treat Box

Schnauzer Hug Treat Box-JMRush

Approximate box size: W 3.25” x D 2.25 x H .75” (H 4.25” including Schnauzer head)

This treat box features character arms that open to a small treat box. This design is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Birthday party favors, or for a thank you for your vet or groomer. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

You can purchase this design here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222

1.Cut design pieces. (I used double sided cardstock for the box base).

2. Fold the box base along score lines. It is not necessary to fold the score lines closest to the tip of each paw.

3. Apply glue to the two top tabs and secure them to the top (head) panel.

4. Apply glue to the bottom two tabs and secure them to the bottom panel creating a box. Glue the largest puppy face to the solid puppy face base.

5. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the small muzzle piece to the larger one. Glue the nose to the combined muzzle piece. Attach the eyebrows and ear pieces to the combined puppy face piece.

6. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the muzzle piece to the combined face. You can use the optional tongue oval piece by applying a dob of glue to the front top of the oval and securing it underneath the smallest muzzle piece.

7. Apply glue to the bottom of the bottom section of the narrow strip. Attach to the back of the box.

8.-9. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the combined head to the box. The paws tuck into the slots on the narrow strip in the center. Attach a foam adhesive square in the center of this strip and secure the heart into place. I finished the puppy with enamel adhesive dots to accent the eyes:)