Flamingo Card

Flamingo Card-JMRush

Approximate Size: W 4.25” X H 5.50”

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

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

You can purchase the SVG and Cricut file here:

http://digiplayground.com/Jennifer-Rush/

1. Cut design pieces. I used double sided card stock.
2. Fold Card Base. Glue the thinner Flamingo silhouette with an eye hole to the larger solid silhouette.
3. Glue the white larger beak piece to the coordinating shape on the combined Flamingo. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the larger wing to the combined Flamingo.
4. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the last wing to the combined Flamingo. Glue the smallest beak piece to the coordinating shape on the combined Flamingo.
5. Glue the combined Flamingo to the front of the card base.
6. Finish with a ribbon:)

Flamingo Layered

Flamingo Layered-JMRush

This cute layered Flamingo can be used on Cards, Scrapbook pages, Gift Bags, or any of your crafting projects. 

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

You can purchase the SVG and Cricut file here:

http://digiplayground.com/Jennifer-Rush/

1. Cut design pieces. I used double sided card stock.
2. Glue the thinner Flamingo silhouette with an eye hole to the larger solid silhouette.
3. Glue the white larger beak piece to the coordinating shape on the combined Flamingo. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the larger wing to the combined Flamingo.
4. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the last wing to the combined Flamingo. Glue the smallest beak piece to the coordinating shape on the combined Flamingo:)

Beach Theme Stickers

Beach Theme Stickers-JMRush

These Beach themed designs are sized for a 8.5 X 11 print and cut sheet.  They can be used on a sticker sheet or standard letter size card stock, as a collection or individually. Great for planners, cards, scrapbooking, or any of your crafting projects that need a touch of the beach. 

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

Flamingo Flip Top Box

Flamingo Flip Top Box-JMRush

Approximate size: W 4" X  H 5.25” X D 1.5” (H 6.5” x W 6.5"including flamingo)

The Flamingo Flip Top Box has a top that is attached to the box base on one side and a tab closure on the other side. This file is great for party favors or to use as a centerpiece for your summer parties.

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

You can purchase the SVG and Cricut file here:

http://digiplayground.com/Jennifer-Rush/

1.Cut design pieces.

2. Flip Box base over ( pretty side down) Fold score lines up.

3. Align the box bases so that the tab is on the upper right side and the indented tab in on the lower left ( where my finger is pointing).

4. Line up the box base sections as the picture shows. Apply glue to the backside of the center long tab on the left hand box base. Secure the tab to the right box base section. ( You want the tab to be on the inside of your box)

5. Apply glue to the small side tabs- one on the top and one on the bottom ( where my thumb and finger are in the picture). Secure to the rectangular tab shapes creating 90 degree angles.

6. Apply glue to the backside of the tabs closest to the outside the right box base- one on the top and one on the bottom ( where my thumb and finger are pointing). Secure to the tab directly below for the top tab and directly above for the lower tab.

7. Apply glue to the backside of the tabs closest to the center- one on the top and one on the bottom of the right side box base. Secure to the center strip.

8. Apply glue to the bottom of the 90 degree angles on the outside of the left upper and bottom section. Secure to the inside of the left box base sections creating a box and lining up the edges.

9. This is what it should look like:)

10. Your box is now complete:) Tuck the closure tab into the slot in the bottom section to close.

11. Glue the flamingo base to the upper section ( tab on the upper right side of the box). Glue the flamingo leg to the center bottom of the box base.

12. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the wings together with the largest one on the bottom.

13. Glue the eye and beak on the flamingo head. Attach the combined wing section to the flamingo on the box base.

14.  Finish by adding an enamel dot for an eye and attach a ribbon. Fill with goodies and enjoy:)

Beach Boy Flip Top Box

Beach Boy Flip Top Box-JMRush

Approximate size: W 4" X  H 5.25” X D 1.5”

The Beach Boy Flip Top Box has a top that is attached to the box base on one side and a tab closure on the other side. This file is great for party favors or to use as a centerpiece for your summer parties. This design is compatible with 8x12 or 12X12 mats.

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

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

2. Line up the box base sections as the picture shows. Fold the tab on the right side section and apply glue to the tab’s backside.

3. Secure the tab to the left box base section. ( You want the tab to be on the inside of your box) Fold the score lines on the right side of the box base.

4. Apply glue to the small side tabs- one on the top and one on the bottom ( where my thumb and finger are in the picture)

5. Secure to the rectangular tab shapes creating 90 degree angles.

6. Fold the score lines on the left side of the box base.

7. Apply glue to the backside of the tabs closest to the center- one on the top and one on the bottom. 

8. Secure to the center strip.

9. Apply glue to the top and bottom tab that are facing you. 

10. Secure the rectangular flaps to the left

11. Apply glue to the outside edges of the 90 degree angle on the right lower section. 

12. Secure to the inside of the left lower section.

13. Repeat for the upper section.

14. This is what your box should look like.

15. I flipped the box so that the tab is on the right upper section. Tuck the tab into the slot on the lower section to close.

16. Glue the two largest pieces (solid) to the front of your box.

17. Glue the cut out swim trunk design piece to the short solid swim trunk design piece. Glue the belly button ( small circle) to the box base.

18. Glue the thin strip with cut outs to the top of the lower section. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined swim trunks.

19. Finish with ribbon for the tie string of the swim trunks:)

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

Hula Girl Flip Top Box

Hula Girl Flip Top Box-JMRush

Approximate size: W 4" X  H 5.25” X D 1.5”

The Hula Girl Flip Top Box has a top that is attached to the box base on one side and a tab closure on the other side. This file is great for party favors or to use as a centerpiece for your summer parties. This design is compatible with 8x12 or 12X12 mats.

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

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

2. Line up the box base sections as the picture shows. Fold the tab on the right side section and apply glue to the tab’s backside.

3. Secure the tab to the left box base section. ( You want the tab to be on the inside of your box) Fold the score lines on the right side of the box base.

4. Apply glue to the small side tabs- one on the top and one on the bottom ( where my thumb and finger are in the picture)

5. Secure to the rectangular tab shapes creating 90 degree angles.

6. Fold the score lines on the left side of the box base.

7. Apply glue to the backside of the tabs closest to the center- one on the top and one on the bottom. 

8. Secure to the center strip.

9. Apply glue to the top and bottom tab that are facing you. 

10. Secure the rectangular flaps to the left.

11. Apply glue to the outside edges of the 90 degree angle on the right lower section. Secure to the inside of the left lower section.

12. Repeat for the upper section.

13. This is what your box should look like.

14. I flipped the box so that the tab is on the right upper section. Tuck the tab into the slot on the lower section to close.

15. Glue the two largest pieces (solid) to the front of your box.

16. Curve the leaves of the grass skirt sections.

17. Glue the largest grass skirt piece to the top of the lower section- centering it and aligning it at the top. Glue the belly button (small circle) on.

18. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the coconut bra shape to the top section. Apply glue to the backside of the small grass skirt piece on the very left and very right. Place an adhesive foam square in the center. Secure to the top of the lower section.

19. I used small enamel dots for the centers of the flowers.

20. I curved the petals of the flowers.

21. Glue the flowers into place:)

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

Pineapple Flip Top Box

Pineapple Flip Top Box-JMRush

W 4" X  H 5.25” X D 1.5” (H 9" including stem)

The Pineapple Flip Top Box has a top that is attached to the box base on one side and a tab closure on the other side. This file is great for party favors or to use as a centerpiece for your summer parties.  This design is compatible with 8x12 or 12X12 mats.

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

1.Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock) ( There is a small rectangular piece that is missing from the images of the beginning of this tutorial)

2. Line up the box base sections as the picture shows. Fold the tab on the right side section and apply glue to the tabs backside.

3. Secure the tab to the left box base section. ( You want the tab to be on the inside of your box) Fold the score lines on the right side of the box base.

4. Apply glue to the small side tabs- one on the top and one on the bottom ( where my thumb and finger are in the picture)

5. Secure to the rectangular tab shapes creating 90 degree angles.

6. Fold the score lines on the left side of the box base.

7. Apply glue to the backside of the tabs closest to the center- one on the top and one on the bottom. 

8. Secure to the center strip.

9. Apply glue to the bottom of the 90 degree angle on the right bottom section. Secure the rectangular flap on the left side, lining up the edges.

10. This is what it should look like:)

11. Repeat for the upper 90 degree section on the right side.

12. This is what it should look like. Apply glue to the bottom section where the small tab intersects. Secure the tab and repeat for the other side.

13. Apply glue to the entire end and secure the side flap aligning the edges. 

14. Repeat for the other side.

15. Your box is now complete:) Tuck the closure tab into the slot in the bottom section to close.

16. Picture of the pineapple box.

17. Glue the two largest pineapple pieces (solid) to the front of your box.

18. Glue the next largest double grouping.

19. Glue the third largest double grouping got the box base. Secure the smallest pineapple design to the second largest- centering it and aligning the edges.

20. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the small combined section to the box base aligning the edges.

21. Curve your stem leaves as you like.

22. Apply glue to the backside of the bottom most leaf on the left of one of the leaf groupings.

23. Connect the leaf on the other side aligning the leaf shapes. This creates a circular funnel shape.

24. This is what it should look like:)

25. Repeat for all 3 stem leaf sections.

26. Roll the tab on the largest leaf group in toward the center ( to make it a bit smaller.) Tuck the rolled tab of the largest leaf grouping through the center of the medium sized leaf grouping.

27. Roll the tab on the medium sized leaf grouping and tuck both the large and medium tabs through the center of the smallest leaf grouping.

28. Tuck all three tabs into the slot on the top of your pineapple box.

29. Apply glue to the backsides of your tabs on the inside of the box.

30. Position your leaf groupings as you like adjusting the height of each section. Secure the tabs to the top of the box.

31. Apply glue to the back of the rectangle top piece. (This is the design piece that was not shown in the beginning of this tutorial).

32. Place the glued side of the rectangle piece down into the top inside of the box lid to cover the leaf tabs.

33. I used pieces of foam adhesive squares to join the leaf sections together and give them additional support.

34. Attach a ribbon and fill with goodies:)
You can purchase this design here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222