Fourth of July Coffered Door Card

Fourth of July Coffered Door Card- JMRush 

Approximate Card size: H 5.50” X W 4.25”

This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

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

1. Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock)

2. Fold the card base at the score lines. Attach the door with larger openings to the solid rectangle shape using foam adhesive squares. Glue the large red star wreath to the large white wreath shape. Glue the small red star wreath to the small white wreath. Glue the door handle panel with a key hole to the solid door handle panel. Glue the large silver circle knob to the larger black one; centering it.

3. Attach the door with smaller openings to the combined door using pieces of foam adhesive squares. Glue the smallest door knob circle to the combined door knob circles. Glue the large blue star wreath to the large combined wreath shape. Glue the small blue star wreath to the small combined wreath. 

4. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the four small rectangles inside each of the openings of the combined door. Attach the combined circle door knobs with a piece of foam adhesive square to the door handle combined base. Use pieces of foam adhesive squares to attach the two wreaths together; alternating star colors.

5. Glue the combined door knob/handle to the front of the combined door. Use pieces of foam adhesive square to attach the combined wreaths to the front of the combined door. 

6. Glue the combined door to the front of the card and finish with a ribbon:)

Star Handle Bag

Star Handle Bag-JMRush

W 5" X  H 4” X D 1.25” (H 5.5" including handle)

This design is compatible with 8x12 or 12X12 mats.

1.Cut design pieces.

2. Glue the large front flap to the coordinating shape on the bag base.

3. Glue the scalloped edge trim piece on top.

4. Flip the bag base over ( pretty side down and scallop shape at the top)Pre-Fold all score lines ( everything folds in toward the center)

5.Apply glue to the first set of tabs on the second from the bottom section. Secure to the third section from the top.

6. Apply glue to the tabs of the third section from the bottom and secure to the first section, creating a box.

7. Apply glue to the wings of section four.

8. Secure to the inside of the wings of section five.

9. Image of the wing sections glued together.

10. Fold the score lines on the handle. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the stars together - layering from largest to smallest on top.

11. Insert the handle into the slots on either side of the box. ( If you accidentally glue the slots in the front section, like I did;), you can use a toothpick to open them).

12.  Tuck the front closure tab into the front slot. Secure the combined star to the front using an adhesive square and attach a ribbon if you like:)

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

American Flag Open Top Box

American Flag Open Top Box-JMRush

Approximate size: W 6.75” X D 2.75” X H 4.25”

This open top box file has a american flag design that wraps around the entire box. This box can be used as a gift box, a centerpiece, or as a napkin holder for your Fourth of July/ Memorial day parties ( fits napkins 6.5” in width). This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

1. Cut design pieces.
2. Fold score lines on the box base. Apply glue to the backside of the side tab on the largest box base section and secure to the smaller box base section- ( make sure that the large section has a square at the top and the smaller section has a square at the bottom:)
3. Apply glue to the right corner of the backside of the top center tab. Secure to the long rectangular tab to the right forming a 90 degree angle.
4. Apply glue to the left corner of the backside of the bottom center tab. Secure to the long rectangular tab to the left forming a 90 degree angle.
5. Apply glue to the outside of the 90 degree angle pieces and secure the square flap to the right.
6. This is what it should look like:)
7. Repeat for the other side so that your open top box shape is complete.
8. This is what it should look like:)
9. Apply glue to the front of the box. Apply the long rectangle stripes- alternating colors.
10. Apply glue to the side panel. Apply the smaller rectangle stripes-alternating colors.
11. Repeat for the other two sides. Glue the rectangular (blue) shape to the upper left corner ( on the front and on the back).
12. I used foam adhesive squares to attach the stars together- layering from largest to the smallest on top. I staggered the stars in this photo.
13. The stars are centered in this picture.
14. Finish by adding a ribbon or twine:)

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

Texas Flag Cutlery Pouch

Texas Flag Cutlery Pouch-JMRush

Approximate size: W 3” X H 5.50”

This design is perfect for Fourth of July or Memorial Day parties to keep cutlery together. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

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

1. Cut the design pieces. (This tutorial shows two different ways to use this file:)

2. Flip the pouch over ( pretty side down). Pre-Fold all score lines. Apply glue to the tabs of the pouch base on each side.

3. Secure the tabs to the lower flap of the pouch. 

4. Glue the Star rectangle to the top of the front of the pouch.    

        5. You can use a red napkin or you can attach the solid rectangle to the left   

         edge of the pouch.

        6. & 7. Glue the rectangle to the front of the pouch. Finish with ribbon or 

        twine and fill with cutlery and a napkin:)

American Flag Cutlery Pouch

American Flag Cutlery Pouch-JMRush

Approximate size: W 3” X H 5.50”

This design is perfect for Fourth of July or Memorial Day parties to keep cutlery together. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

1.   Cut the design pieces.

2.   Flip the pouch over ( pretty side down). Pre-Fold all score lines.

       Apply glue to the tabs of the pouch base on each side.

3.   Secure the tabs to the upper flap of the pouch. 

4.   Glue the Star rectangle to the solid rectangle.    

 5.   Glue the combined rectangle to the front of the pouch. Finish with ribbon  

       or twine and fill with cutlery and a napkin:)

Firecracker Straw Container

Firecracker Straw Container-JMRush

Approximate Container size: W 3” X H 11” D 3” (Actual container dimensions W 2.5” X H 8” D 2.5” without wick, base, and star)

This container features an attached lid and a large base for stability. This design is perfect for holding straws (8” H) for your Fourth of July or Memorial Day party and doubles as a festive centerpiece. 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 card stock for the container base)

2. Flip the container base over (pretty side down). Apply glue just under the slots on the right hand side.

3. Apply glue along the left vertical edge.

4. Tuck the tabs into the slots by rolling the container base. Allow the glue to dry and secure.

5. Fold the score lines in the base edge piece.

6. Flip the base edge over (pretty side down). Apply glue to just under the tab at the top and above the slot at the bottom.

7. Tuck the tab into the slot by rolling the base edge piece. Secure and allow to dry.

8. Center the open circle piece over the base edge piece and wiggle it down to the bottom of the base edge piece by the tabs. ( It will be a snug fit:)

9. Apply glue to the outside of the tabs and secure down to the open circle that you just placed on the base edge piece.

10. Apply glue on the circular surface of the combined base edge piece. Secure the solid circle to the combined base edge piece.

11. This is what it should look like.

12. Apply glue to the tall part of the base edge piece.

13. Slip the container over the combined edge base piece until the base edge piece is completely inside of the container. Allow the glue to dry.

14. Roll the wick piece so that it is cylinder like. I used a marker to form it’s shape. 

15. Apply glue to the inside just under the slot and along the edge under the tab.

16. 17. Tuck the tab into the slot and allow to dry. ( I used the marker again to help form the cylinder shape)

18. Push the tabs of the wick up.

19. Feed the wick through the opening in the combined container. I went from the inside through to the top. Align the seam of the wick with the seam of the container.-Toward the back.

20. Apply glue to the tabs and secure to the inside of the lid.

21. Apply glue to the backside of the larger ( but has a smaller center hole) circle. Secure to the inside of the lid lining up the flat sides of the outside of the circle.

22. This is what it should look like.

23. Apply glue to the backside of one of the stars. Secure to the other star. ——Optional: Apply glue to the smaller circle ( with a larger center hole) and secure to the top of the lid- lining up the straight edge of the outside of the circles.

24. Feed the star through the wick and fill with straws. Finish with ribbon or twine.