Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Hunter Hug Gift Card Holder

Hunter Hug Gift Card Holder-JMRush
Approximate Card size: 4” x 5.25” 

This card features character arms that open to release a hidden gift card section. The Hunter has a hunting vest detail on the inside:) This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.


1.Cut design pieces. ( There is an optional small rectangular piece in case you do not want to use ribbon at the very bottom of your card - this piece is not shown in the picture) I used double sided paper for the card base:)
2. Fold the card along score lines.
3. Apply glue the bottom of the side tabs on the card base. Secure by folding upward toward the card base.
4. Glue the Vest pieces into place. Glue the pocket on and then the pocket trim and button. Glue the stocks of the gun onto the gun base. Glue the nose on the mustache piece.
5. Glue the oval face base into place; centering it with the card base and matching up with the top of the card base. Glue the larger trim pieces onto the hat and the mittens. Glue the smaller trim pieces on top of the first layer of trim on each.
6.Glue the hat and face piece into place.
7. Using an adhesive foam square, attach the nose/mustache piece. Glue the mittens on the front of the hand area of the card base.
8.Glue the eyes on and apply glue to the back of the rectangle vest piece.
9.Glue the rectangle piece on the backside.
10. Insert gift card.
11.Glue the gun into place. To ensure proper placement, tuck the mittens into their slots and make sure that the gun butt is flush with the bottom of the card. (Make sure that the mittens are still operational and that the glue does not flow onto them)
12. I finished the card with adhesive dots for the eyes, hat, and on the gun. I also used ribbon at the bottom to trim the card. There is an optional small rectangular cut piece if you prefer to use cardstock :).

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Nativity Triptych Card

Nativity Triptych Card-JMRush
Approximate size: W 5.25 x H 4.25”

The Nativity Triptych Card features a front cover that depicts Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus and is bordered by
side panels that depict the three wise men on the right side and three manger animals on the left. The card opens to a blank back page ( like a regular card ) and fits in a regular envelope. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.
1.Cut design pieces.
2. Glue the Main silhouette panel to the star rectangle panel.
3. Center and glue the combined panel to the front of the card base. 
4.Fold the side panels in toward the nativity scene silhouette. Fold the top rectangle behind.
5. Center and glue the wise men panel to the front of it’s coordinating panel on the card base. Repeat for the animal silhouette.
6.This is what your card will look like.
7. Finish with placing a adhesive jewel in the center of the star. 

Fireplace Box



Fireplace Box-JMRush
Approximate size: W 4.25 X D 1.50 X H 3.75”
This box features a cut out and when vellum paper and a flameless votive candle is used, it creates a glowing fireplace effect. This design can be used for small gifts, a treat box, or as a flameless candle votive.
You can purchase the SVG and Cricut file here:


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

1.Cut design pieces.
2. Glue the firewood to the inside of the fireplace box.
3. Glue the small vellum square in place on top of the firewood and centering it in the fireplace opening.
4.Fold all score lines.
5. Apply glue to the bottom side tabs.
6. Attach to the side flaps of the fireplace box creating a open box shape. Apply glue to the tabs facing you.
7.Center the large square back panel and secure into place.
8. Fold the score line in the brick patterned piece. Apply glue to the backside of this piece.
9. Center the brick piece with the front of the fireplace and secure into place.
10. The tabs of the brick piece are glued to the back of the box.
11. Using adhesive squares, attach the stocking trim to the stockings and place the squares in the middle of the backside of the fireplace mantel.
12. Center the mantel piece and attach to the top of the fireplace box. Glue the sides of the mantel piece to the box. Glue the stocking into place.
13. Finish with ribbon and place a flameless votive candle in the box to create a glowing fireplace effect. This box can also be used for small gifts or as a treat box:)

Monday, December 7, 2015

Snowflake Lantern (Flameless)

Snowflake Lantern (Flameless)-JMRush
Lantern size: W 3 x D 3 x H 7”


This Flameless Snowflake Lantern features cut outs and when vellum paper is used, a layered transparent frosted glass effect is created. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.


1.Cut design pieces.
2. Glue the vellum paper to the back sides (inside of the lantern) of the lantern panels.
3. Fold all score lines and glue the circular hangers together. ( Make sure the stems of this piece remain separate)
4.Apply glue to the long side tab of the lantern window base and secure to the other lantern window base piece.
5. Glue one of the stems to the inside of the top of the second window panel.
6. Apply glue to the top tab and to the side long tab on the very right side.
7. Secure the Long side tab to the other side creating a box. Begin to secure the top tabs to the inside of the next angled triangle. 
8. The other Circular hanger stem will be glued to the inside of the opposite side of the lantern.
9. Finish securing all of the top tabs.
10. Apply glue to the top tabs of the Lantern square base and secure to the inside of the sides.
11. Repeat for the bottom tabs creating a shallow box.
12. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the snowflakes on each side centering them against the snowflake design on the lantern.
13. Finish with adhesive jewels in the center of the snowflakes and a ribbon:)

Rocking Horse Gift Tag


Rocking Horse Gift Tag-JMRush

This design can be used as a gift tag or ornament and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.
You can purchase this design here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222

Friday, December 4, 2015

Praying Girl Lantern (Flameless)



Praying Girl Lantern (Flameless)-JMRush
Lantern size: W 3 x D 3 x H 7”


This Flameless Praying Girl Lantern features cut outs and when vellum paper is used, a layered frosted glass effect is created. The front image depicts a little girl praying and is bordered by a cross on either side. 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.
2. Glue the vellum paper to the back sides of the window panels.
3. Fold all score lines. 
4.Apply glue to bottom side of the long side tab of the lantern window base and secure to the other lantern window base piece.
5. This is what it should look like. ( in the background of the image) Glue the circular hangers together. ( Make sure the stems of this piece remain separate)
6. Glue one of the stems of the circular hanger to the top of the window panel that is empty.
7. Flip the joined lantern windows so the front is facing you again. Apply glue to the backsides of the silhouette image panels. Secure them to the outside of the lantern centering them with each lantern window. Apply glue to the top tab and to the long side tab on the very left side.
8. Secure the Long side tab to the inside of other side creating a box. 
9.Secure the top tab to the inside of the next angled triangle.
10.Apply glue to the next top tab.
11. Apply glue to the circular hanger stem.
12. Secure the Circular hanger stem to the inside of the opposite side of the lantern. Secure the top tab to the inside of the next angled triangle. 
13. Glue and secure the last top tabs.
14. Square Base piece -Apply glue to the top tabs of the Lantern square base and secure to the inside of the sides.
15. Repeat for the bottom tabs creating a shallow box.
16. Finish with a ribbon and place adhesive jewels on the center of the ribbon and center of each cross. Place a flameless candle inside (I used a color changing flameless candle to achieve the color within the lantern:)and place the lantern top in it’s base. 

Snowman Head Gift Tag

Snowman Head Gift Tag-JMRush
This design can be used as a gift tag or ornament and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.
1.Cut design pieces.
2.Apply glue to the front of the circle design piece. Glue it to the back of your Gift Tag base. (This piece is included in case you use double sided paper and need a plain surface to write on:)
3. Apply glue to the Snowman face and place on the gift tag base.
4. Using foam adhesive squares attach the snowman’s nose and hat brim.
5. Glue on the hat trim piece and finish with a ribbon and a adhesive jewel:)