Penguin Sweater Hug Gift Card Holder

Penguin Sweater Hug Gift Card Holder

Approximate Card size: 4” x 7.” 

This card features character arms that open to release a hidden gift card section. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. A complete step by step picture tutorial and alternate images can be found on my blog.

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 

1.Cut design pieces. (I used double sided cardstock) ( There are two additional earmuff pieces included in this file that are not shown in this tutorial until the end.)

2. Glue one of the sweater chest pieces to the coordinating shape on the base. Glue the sweater sleeves on either side on the coordinating shapes.

3. Glue the penguin face (with cut outs) and the ear muff base to the coordinating shapes on the base.

4. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the beak and the sweater collar to the combined base.

5. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the earmuffs to the coordinating shapes on the combined base.

6. Fold the card along score lines.

7. Apply glue the bottom of the side tabs on the card base. Secure by folding upward toward the card base.

8. Insert gift card.

9. Fold the gift card section up. Glue (only the edges) the rectangle to the coordinating bottom section making sure that the score lines align and that the score lines are not glued down.

10. Flip the card over. Glue the other sweater chest piece to the coordinating shape and glue the remaining sleeve pieces to the each side.

11. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the remaining ear muff pieces and the remaining collar piece.

12. Flip the combined card base over and Tuck the hands into the slots.

13. I finished with enamel jewels to accentuate the eyes and a ribbon:)

 

Labrador Retriever Sweater Hat Card

Labrador Retriever Sweater Hat Card- JMRush 

Approximate size: H 4.25” X W 5.5”

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

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

1. Cut design pieces. 
2. Fold the card base. Glue the dog silhouette with two and half legs to the coordinating solid dog silhouette shape. Glue the hat trim and puff ball to the hat. Glue the sweater to the other dog silhouette.
3. Glue the sweater combination dog silhouette to the larger dog silhouette. (I used foam adhesive squares on the torso of the sweater dog silhouette and glue on the head, legs, and tail.)
4. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the dog ear to the combined dog. Glue the collar on. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the combined hat to the combined dog.
5. Apply glue to the backside of the combined dog and a foam adhesive square to the back of the hat.
6. Center and attach to the front of the card:)

Brown Bear Sweater Hug Gift Card Holder

Brown Bear Sweater Hug Gift Card Holder-JMRush

Approximate Card size: 4” x 7” 

This card features character arms that open to release a hidden gift card section. The Bear’s sweater has a Christmas Tree detail on the inside:) 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. 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 inside sweater into place and glue the bear face on to the bear base. Glue the Sweater trim pieces to their solid bases.

5. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the bear’s muzzle to the bear face- lining up the smile. Attach foam adhesive squares to the backs of the sweater trim pieces, the hat trim, and the puff ball.

6.Glue the Hat Base piece to the back of the Card Base and the glue the bear’s face into place.

7. Attach the neck sweater trim piece, hat trim, and glue the christmas tree design into place.

8.Glue the paws onto the front side of the arms and then attach the sweater wrist trim pieces.

9. Insert gift card

10. I finished with adhesive dots for the bear’s eyes and a ribbon.

11. The Mittens tuck into the slots on the card base to close the card:)