German Shepherd Basket

German Shepherd Basket-JMRush

Approximate Box size: H 2.50” X W 3” X D 2.50”

Approximate Design size: W 4” X H 6.5” X D 2.5” including handle

This cute German Shepherd Dog Basket is a perfect gift container for dog lovers or for dog treats. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

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

You can purchase the SVG and Cricut compatible file here: https://www.jamieandjenn.com  Coming Soon:)

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

2. Glue the Circular Medallion piece to the matching shape on the solid large face base. 

3.Glue the collar to the corresponding shape on the solid large face base ( I used black but included this piece in case you wanted a different colored collar:). 

4.Glue the face piece with open eyes/mouth to the combined face base.

5. Glue the narrow face piece to the combined face.

6.Glue the eyebrow face piece to the combined face.

7.Glue the white teeth to the combined face; aligning with the teeth below.

8. Curve the tongue piece and glue the top section to the combined face as shown (optional piece)

9. Glue the black nose/jaw piece. (Be sure to lift the tongue above the lower jaw section of this piece).

10. Attach the muzzle section with glue or foam adhesive squares.

11. Glue the nose on.

12. I used adhesive jewels to accentuate the eyes.

13. Glue the chest and bottom hair sections to the upper and lower sections of the basket base as shown. glue the smaller paws to the larger ones;centering them.

14. Glue the paws with cutouts to the combined paws.

15. Flip the basket base over and fold the score lines as shown.

16. Apply glue to the two top tabs and secure to the rounded section above.

17. Apply glue to the two bottom tabs and secure to the dog shape section below creating a box.

18. This is what it should look like:)

19. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the combined dog face to the corresponding shape of the combined basket; aligning at the side edges.

20. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the combined paws and tail to the backside of the basket.

21. Insert the handle to the slot on either side of the basket.

22. I finished with a ribbon.

23. I used a thin marker to darken the edges of the muzzle piece as the white of the teeth were showing on the edges. This may not be necessary if creating a lighter colored german shepherd:)

German Shephard Hug Gift Card Holder

German Shepherd Hug Gift Card Holder-JMRush

Approximate Size: W 4” X H 7”

This design features character arms that open to a hidden gift card pocket. This design is perfect for giving gift cards for Easter, Birthdays, Father’s/Mother’s Day, or for any occasion. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. Fits most gift cards and comes with an optional puppy tongue.

1.Cut design pieces. (I used double sided card stock 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 Circular Medallion piece to the matching shape on the solid large face base. Glue the collar to the corresponding shape on the solid large face base. Glue the narrow face piece with open eyes to the top of the narrow face piece with eye holes and open mouth.

5. Place foam adhesive squares to the top backside of the narrow combined face piece and glue to the bottom of this section. Attach to the large face piece with eye, mouth, and ear cut-outs. Glue the small muzzle open mouth piece to the top of the small muzzle open mouth teeth piece.

6. Glue the smallest rounded muzzle piece to the top of the combined small muzzle open mouth piece. Use a piece of foam adhesive to the top backside of the nose and apply glue to the bottom. Secure to the top of the combined small muzzle open mouth piece.

7.-8.Using foam adhesive squares on the top backside and glue on the bottom, attach the small muzzle open mouth piece to the narrow combined face piece. (Note: If you are using the optional tongue it needs to be glued to the center of the backside of this piece before you attach.)

9. Glue the Combined face to the solid large face piece. The jaw should not be attached.

10. Using foam adhesive squares at the top and glue at the bottom, attach  the combined face to the card base lining up the cheeks of the dog. Insert gift card.

11.-12 The hands tuck into the slots on the front. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the heart in the center of the hands. Finish with ribbon and add adhesive jewels for the eyes:)