Wisteria Gift Tag Card

Wisteria Gift Tag Card-JMRush

Approximate Card Size: H 4.75” x W 2.75”

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

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

2. Fold the card at the score lines. Glue the large wisteria flower/leaf piece to the front of the gift tag.

3. Glue the stem/leaf piece to the coordination shape on the combined gift tag; centering it. Curve the single flower petals and single leaves.

4. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the largest flower shape to the coordinating shape on the combined gift tag. Glue the leaves into place.

5. Glue the two remaining large flower pieces together ( smaller of the two on top) Glue the center of the two upper curved single flower petals to the top of the last remaining flower section. 

6. Repeat for the two side petals; overlapping slightly.  Attach the combined large flower section to the front of the tag base using foam adhesive squares. 

7. I used foam adhesive squares to attach the final petal to the center of the top layer.

8. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the last combined flower layer to the top of the tag. Finish with a ribbon and a enamel dot:)

Tulip Gift Tag Card

Tulip Gift Tag Card-JMRush

Approximate Card Size: H 3” x W 2.75”

This design can be used as an alternative to a bow on a present or gift bag and 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) 

2. Fold the card base at the score lines. Curve the flower petals and leaf design.

3. Glue the Longest side of the long double petal to the center front of the largest petal grouping.  Fold the gift tag base at the score lines.

4. Glue the Last petal grouping to the center top of the bottom petal of the combined flower petals. Open your card and glue the scalloped piece on the bottom section of the card; centering it. ( Optional piece for writing in case you have a double sided colored card base:)

5. I used foam adhesive squares to attach the lower section of the flower petals to the upper section.

6. Center and glue the leaves to the front of the gift tag base.

7. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined tulip to the front of the gift tag base. I looped a ribbon through the top opening of the card to finish:)

Rose Gift Tag Card

 Rose Gift Tag Card-JMRush

Approximate Size with Rose: W 4” x H 3.25”

Approximate Card Size: W 2.5” x H 2.75”

This design can be used as an alternative to a bow on a present or a gift bag and 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 flower pieces) - ( I switched the color of the card base from a pattern to a solid white during this tutorial. The pattern was too busy for this project for me:)

2. Fold the card base at the score lines. Curve the flower petals and leaf design. I curved the two larger pieces downward toward the table and the two smaller I curved each individual petal inward toward each petals vertical center forming a circular shape.

3. Glue the two smaller petal sections together and the two larger petal sections together alternating the petals. 

4. I used a foam adhesive square to attach the two flower sections together and dabbed glue along the bottom of the center flower section to attach and curve the shape the bottom section to the top. ( This is where I decided to use a white card base:)

5. Glue the leaf piece in the center of the top of the card base.

6. I used a foam adhesive square to attach the combined flower to the center of the combined card base.

7. ( Optional piece for writing in case you have a double sided colored card base:)-Open your card and glue the scalloped piece on the bottom section of the card; centering it.

8. I looped a ribbon through the top opening of the card to finish:)

Mermaid Hug Gift Card Holder

Mermaid Hug Gift Card Holder-JMRush

Approximate Card size: W 6.25” X H 8.5”

This design features character arms that open to a hidden gift card pocket. This design is perfect for giving gift cards for Birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, or for any occasion. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats and fits most gift cards.

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

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

2. Fold the card along score lines. Glue the mermaid face with eye and mouth cut outs to the larger mermaid head; centering and aligning at the bottom. Glue the eyes to the eyes with eyelashes; centering around the circular cut outs.. Shape the smaller flower with a center cutout and glue the center to the larger flower shape; centering and aligning the irregular petal shapes. Glue the larger bikini top to the inside of the card base. Glue one of the double hump mermaid tail tops to the inside of the card. Glue one of the small circle belly buttons to the inside of the card.

3. Apply glue the bottom of the side tabs on the card base. Secure by folding upward toward the card base. Curve the eyelashes as you like.

4. Glue the combined eyes to the combined mermaid head; centering around the eye out outs. Glue the small hair piece to the combined head; aligning at the top of the top face layer ( leaving a band of white (hair band). Insert gift card into the pocket. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the tail end to the coordinating shape on the large tail section.

5. Fold the gift card section upward and glue the small bikini top, last double hump mermaid tail top, and small circle belly button to this section. The double hump mermaid tail top will aligning just slightly under the folded gift card section. Use a piece of foam adhesive square to attach the combined flower to the combined head.

6. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the combined head to the coordinating shape on the card base and to attach the combined tail section to the backside of the card base. 

7. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the large hair piece to the backside of the combined card base; centering and allowing a small section to show above the hair band section. I used a small enamel dot to accentuate the center of the flower. The hands tuck into the slots on the heart piece to close:)

Dog Candy Pocket

Dog Candy Pocket- JMRush 

Approximate size: W 5” X H 6.5

Approximate Pocket size: W 3” X H 4”

The Dog Candy Pocket has a open center section that is perfect for holding snack sized candies for classroom parties, birthday party treats, or for Valentine’s Day. This file 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 file here:

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

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

2. Fold the tabs on the dog pocket piece. Apply glue to the tabs. 

3. Fold forward and secure to the upper shape of the pocket. Glue the dog head with cut outs to it’s matching solid base.

4. Curve the tongue ( this is an optional piece ) as you like:) Use foam adhesive squares to attach the coordinating ear shapes to the combined dog head.

5. (optional) Glue the tongue to the combined dog head; centering it and aligning it at the bottom.

6. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the muzzle piece ( centering around the nose shape) and nose to the combined dog head.

7. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined dog head to the coordinating shape on the head/back piece; aligning at the bottom. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the pocket piece to the dog base with legs and a tail; centering and aligning at the straight edge of the bottom.

8. Glue the combined dog head to the combined pocket base piece; aligning along the curved edges. I finished with enamel dots to accentuate the eyes, a ribbon, and inserted snack sized Laffy Taffy in the pocket:)

Unicorn Centerpiece Card Keeper

Unicorn Centerpiece Card Keeper- JMRush 

Approximate Box Size: W 2.25” X D 5.75” X H 5.5” 

Height including Unicorn Figure: W 5.5” X D 7.5” X H 10”

The Unicorn Centerpiece has an open box area that can be used to hold classroom Valentine’s or Birthday cards as it doubles as a centerpiece:) This file could also be used as a small gift bag and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

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

1. Cut the design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock) ( I added to this file during the shooting of this tutorial. You will have two additional rectangles (see image 2), the box base pieces are larger, and there will be two large hair pieces:) I have also grouped the cut file in color sections. You can ungroup as you like:)

2. Two additional rectangles.

3. Glue the Unicorn head with ear, eye, and nose cut outs to it’s coordinating solid base. Glue the unicorn horn with cut outs to it’s coordinating solid base. Glue the thin hooves to the coordinating larger hoove pieces; aligning at the bottom. Glue the eyes with eyelashes to the circles with small circle cut outs; aligning at the small circle and curling as you like. Fold the two tail pieces at the score lines.

4. Glue the combined eyes to the coordinating shapes on the combined unicorn head. Glue the hair to the combined unicorn head; centering it. Glue the combined hooves to the front of the full unicorn silhouette and unicorn backside at the coordinating shapes. Apply glue to one side of the scored tail section and secure the other scored tail section aligning the edges.

5. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the oval muzzle piece with nose holes to the coordinating shape on the combined unicorn; aligning the nose holes. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined unicorn horn to the combined unicorn head; aligning at the top of the horn.

6. Use foam adhesive squares down the seam line of the combined scored tail section and attach to the coordinating solid tail base.

7. Use Foam adhesive squares to attach the combined unicorn head to one of the large hair pieces; aligning at the bottom center. Flip the full unicorn silhouette and backside over and glue the remaining combined hooves to the coordinating shapes; aligning at the bottom and edges. Flip both silhouettes back over.

8. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined head to the full unicorn silhouette; aligning at the unicorn horn and centering. Glue the second large hair piece to the backside of this combined piece to the coordinating shape. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined tail to the backside silhouette section; centering horizontal and vertically. Apply glue to the very right edge of the largest box base piece. ( Your box base will be larger than what is shown:) Align the center tab of the smaller box base piece and place it on top of the glue area; aligning at the score line. Allow to dry.

9. Like this:)

10. Fold the tabs at the score lines of the combined box base.

11. Apply glue to backsides of the top and bottom vertical tabs. Secure to the rectangular shape in the middle of the combined box base.

12. Apply glue to the backsides of the top and bottom horizontal tabs and secure to the inside of the box.

13. It should look like this:)

14. Two gray rectangles. Apply glue to the backside of each and secure to the narrow sides of the box base; aligning at the bottom (open are of the box is up)

15. Repeating for the other narrow side.

16. Apply glue to the entire white section of the narrow section of the box base and along the very edges of the gray rectangle.  Attach the combined backside/tail unicorn silhouette; centering it and aligning the hooves with the bottom edge of the box base. Allow to dry.

17. Repeat for the other narrow side of the box base. 

18. Attach the combined full unicorn silhouette; centering it and aligning the hooves with the bottom edge of the box base. Allow to dry.

19. I finished with ribbons and an enamel jewel in the center:)

Seal Handle Basket

Seal Handle Basket- JMRush 

Approximate Basket size: W 2.75” X D 2.25” X H 2.25” 

Height including seal and Handle: H 5”

This file can be used for classroom Valentine’s parties, office treats, or birthday parties and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

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

1.Cut design pieces. ( The tutorial images may look a bit wonky, as I had to adjust some things after tutorial images were taken..sorry:)

2.Glue the seal silhouettes with eye and mouth cutouts to their solid bases.

Glue the heart noses to their matching shapes on the oval shaped muzzle piece. Attach the small hearts (arm flaps) to their coordinating shapes on the combined seal silhouettes using foam adhesive squares.

3. Using foam adhesive squares, attach the combined muzzles to the coordinating shape on the combined seal silhouettes.

4. Fold the score lines on the box base.

5. Apply glue to the tabs on the left side and attach to the seal silhouette panels above and below; aligning at the edges.

6. Repeat for the tabs on the right side.

7. this is what it should look like:)

8. Insert the handle tabs into the slots on each side of the box base.

9. Glue the combined seal silhouettes to the coordinating shapes on each side of the box base. I formed ribbon into a bow tie and used enamel dots to accentuate the seal’s eyes.

10. Cut three pieces of thread approximately 3” long.

11.-12. I used hot glue to attach the three threads to the seals nose and covered it up with the remaining heart nose shapes:)

Penguin Hug Candy Pocket

Penguin Hug Candy Pocket- JMRush 

Approximate size: W 4.75” X H 6.5”

Approximate Pocket size: W 2.5” X H 3.25”

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

1.Cut design pieces. (I used doubled sided card stock for the base.)

2. Fold the score lines on the pocket base. Glue the Penguin silhouette with eye and beak cut outs to the coordinating shape on the pocket base; aligning at the top.

3. Glue the hat into place; aligning at the top. Attach the puff ball and beak with a foam adhesive square.

4.-5. Apply glue to the side tabs on the pocket base. Fold forward and secure to the penguin shape of the pocket base.

6. Apply glue to the front of the combined pocket base on the top rectangular piece. Secure the bottom section of penguin to the glue on the rectangle; aligning at the top edge of the rectangle and centering it.

7.-8.Make sure that the cut lines on the oval shaped piece are open. ( I used a small dowel rod to lift up the center in between the two slots.)  Apply glue to the backside edges of this piece and secure to the front of the combined pocket base; aligning at the top edge and centering it. (Make sure the slots are not glued down)

9. Tuck the hands into the slots. Attach the heart with a foam adhesive square in the center between the hands. I finished by adding enamel dots to accentuate the eyes and placed a chocolate square in the pocket:)

Polar Bear Hug Candy Pocket

Polar Bear Hug Candy Pocket- JMRush 

Approximate size: W 4.25” X H 7”

Approximate Pocket size: W 2.5” X H 3.25”

The Polar Bear Hug Candy Pocket has a open center section that is sized to hold a Ghirardelli chocolate square, snack size candies, or a special message. This file can be used for classroom parties or office treats, and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

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

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

2. Fold the tabs on the bear pocket base. Apply glue to the tabs. Fold forward and secure to the bear shape of the pocket base. Glue the two paws and two feet without cutouts to their coordinating solid bases.

Glue the bear head with cut out eyes and ears to it’s matching solid base.

3. Glue the hat shape piece to the backside of the combined head. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the nose to the oval muzzle piece. 

4. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the puff ball to the coordinating shape on the hat piece. Place a foam adhesive square at the center of the backside of the hat trim piece. Place it in the center of the the combined bear head following the contour of the bear head. Glue the backside of th pointy ends of the hat trim piece to the combined bear head.

5. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the combined muzzle to the combined bear head.

6. Attach the combined bear head to the coordinating shape the pocket base with foam adhesive squares. Apply glue to the backside of the rectangular scarf piece. 

7. Secure the scarf piece to the combined pocket base over the combined bear head and aligning with the edges of the pocket base. Tuck the bear hands into the slots in the center. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined feet to each corner. Attach the heart with a foam adhesive square in the center between the hands.

8. I finished by adding enamel dots to accentuate the eyes and placed a chocolate square in the pocket:)

Sloth Hug Candy Pocket

Sloth Hug Candy Pocket- JMRush 

Approximate size: W 3.75” X H 6”

Approximate Pocket size: W 2.5” X H 3.25”

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

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

2. Fold the tabs on the sloth pocket base. Apply glue to the tabs. Fold forward and secure to the sloth shape of the pocket base. Glue the two hands and two feet without claws to their coordinating bases with claws.

Glue the sloth head with cut out eyes, mouth, and eyebrows to it’s matching base with only eyebrow cutouts.

3. Glue the sloth face to the coordinating oval shape with eye and mouth cutouts. I used enamel dots to accentuate the eyes on the full head combined piece. 

4. Using a foam adhesive square, attach the combined sloth face piece to the combined sloth head piece. Glue the nose into place.

5. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined sloth head to the large round head/neck piece. Glue the combined hands (Not the claws) to the coordinating shapes on the pocket base; aligning at the edges of the pocket base.

6. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined sloth head to the pocket base; aligning at the top of the pocket base. Tuck the large rounded neck piece under the pocket.

7. Tuck the sloth hands into the slots in the center. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined feet to each corner.

8.-9. Attach the heart with a foam adhesive square in the center between the hands and tuck under the claws. Place a foam adhesive square on the backside of the tail piece and place the tail on the backside of the pocket base. I finished with a ribbon and placed a chocolate square in the pocket:)

Two Hearts One Love Card

Two Hearts One Love Card- JMRush 

Approximate size: W 4.25” X H 5.5”

This easy to construct card has a two flap heart design that reads “two” and “hearts” on the front and “One Love” on the inside. This card was designed with cut outs to make word placement simple. This file is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

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

1.Cut design pieces. Double sided card stock is recommended for this project. ( I ended up using the same red card stock for the single hearts and black card stock for the words “One” and “Love” in the final product finished photo. The colors in the tutorial just weren’t working for me as I was constructing it:)

2. Glue the Hearts with score lines and corners to the corners of the solid rectangle piece. (Align with the corners of the rectangle and the score line on the heart piece.)

3. Glue the piece with “One Love” script cut out in between the to heart corner pieces.

4. Glue the words “One” and “Love” to the coordinating shapes on the center panel.

5. Fold the left side heart at the score line and making sure the top curve of the heart is straight with the top of the rectangle.

6. Glue the single heart with the “two” script cut out of it to the heart flap. Glue the word “two” to the coordinating shape on the combined heart.

7. Fold the heart on the right hand side at the score line making sure the point of the heart is in the center of the card.

8. Glue the single heart piece with “hearts” script cut out to the Heart. Glue the word “Hearts” to the coordinating shape on the combined heart.

9. I finished with a ribbon and an enamel jewel in the center:)

XO Lantern (Flameless)

XO Lantern (Flameless)-JMRush

Approximate Lantern size: W 2.75 x D 2.75 x H 7” 

(H 7.5” with circular hanger)

This flameless candle lantern features an XO (Hugs and Kisses) cut out pattern on all four sides. The file also includes a heart shaped lock and key design that can be used independently. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

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

1.Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock; silver, reflective red, and black)

2. Center the XO rectangle panels over the coordinating openings in the lantern bodies. Apply glue and secure into place.

3. Center the open rectangles over the XO panels on the combined lantern bodies and glue to secure. ( These open rectangle panels are slightly smaller than the XO panels to allow the under color to crate a border effect) Glue the smaller ket to the larger key base. Glue the heart with the smaller opening to the Heart shaped lock piece.

4.-5. Glue the circular hangers together. ( Make sure the stems of this piece remain separate) Glue the heart piece to the combined heart shaped lock.

6. Fold the score lines in the lantern body and base.

7. Apply glue to the topside of the long side tab of the lantern body on the right side. Place the other lantern body piece over the tab and secure; making sure they are even on the bottom and aligned at the score line.

8. -9.-10.This is what it should look like:)Apply glue to the other long side tab and attach to the other side creating a box.

11. Glue one side of the circular hanger stem to one of the top triangular panels; centering it. (The other stem will be glued inside the lantern later)

12. Apply glue to the tab on the triangular panel that you just glued the circular hanger to.  Secure the next triangular panel straight edge to the top of the tab; aligning at the score line. 

13. This is what it should look like:). Repeat for the next tab and triangular panel.

14. Glue the other stem of the circular hanger to the inside of the lantern.

15. Image of the stems glued down.

16. Apply glue to the last two triangular panel tabs and secure; enclosing your lantern. 

17. You can use a tool to help secure the tabs on the inside of the lantern body. (Make sure the panels are all aligned on the outside while the glue dries.)

18. Apply glue to the two top tabs of the Lantern square base and secure to the inside of the top rectangle . 

19. Apply glue to the bottom tabs and secure to the bottom rectangle; creating a shallow box.

20. Place  a flameless candle inside the base. I used a W1.5” X H 6.5” color changing flameless candle. Place the lantern body in it’s base. 

21.-22. I strung a ribbon through the opening on the key and glueing the end to the ribbon in front. I repeated this step with the lock on the opposite end of the ribbon. ( It is probably easier to tie the ribbon around the circular hanger and then attach the lock and key… I did it the hard way:) Finish with a bow:)

Cat Hug Treat Box

Cat Hug Treat Box-JMRush

Approximate box size: W 3.25” x D 2.25 x H .75”

(W 4.75 X H 3.5” including character)

This treat box features character arms that open to a small treat box. This design is perfect for Valentine’s or Birthday parties. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

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

1.Cut design pieces. (I used double sided card stock for the box base).

2. Glue the cat head with cut outs to the solid cat head base. Fold the score lines in the box base.

3.  Apply glue to the two top tabs of the box base and secure them to the top (head) panel.

4. Apply glue to the bottom two tabs and secure them to the bottom panel creating a box.

5. Apply glue to the bottom tab of the center narrow strip section. Secure the center narrow strip tab to the backside of the inside of the box.

6. Glue the inner ear shapes to the coordinating shapes on the combined cat head. Cut three sections of thread.

7. Glue the centers of the three pieces of thread to the top center of the muzzle piece.

8. Attach the nose over the piece of thread.

9. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the combined muzzle to the combined cat head. I used enamel dots to accentuate the eyes and a ribbon. 

10. Use foam adhesive squares to attach the combined head to the coordinating shape on the box base. The paws tuck into the slots of the center strip:) Use a foam adhesive square to attach the heart shape in the center of the paws.

11.-12. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the tail on the backside. Fill with candy or small treats:)

Penguin Heart Card

Penguin Heart Card- JMRush 

Approximate size: W 4.25” X H 5.5”

The Penguin Heart Card has a three 3D hearts across the Penguin’s belly and is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats.

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

1.Cut design pieces. 

2. Fold the score lines on the card base and the hearts. Glue the penguin shape with cut outs to the solid penguin shape; aligning at the top.

3. Apply glue to one side of one of the hearts.

4. Secure one side of another heart; matching the curved shape.

5. Repeat adding another heart. Three in total for each heart. Repeat for the other two sets of hearts.

6. Apply glue to the backside of one of the combined hearts (single layered pieces) 

7.-8. Attach to the three heart banner piece. Repeat for the other two combined heart pieces. ( I attached the two side hearts and then the middle one) Glue the hat to the combined penguin.

9. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the beak and hat pom pom. Apply glue to the backside edges of the combined heart banner and attach to the combined penguin.

10. Apply glue to the backside of the combined penguin and attach it to the front of the card:)

Skunk Candy Pocket

Skunk Candy Pocket- JMRush 

Approximate size: W 4.5” X H 9.25”

Approximate Pocket size: W 3” X H 4”

The Skunk Candy Pocket has a open center section that is perfect for holding snack sized candies for classroom parties, birthday party treats, or for Valentine’s Day. This file is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

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

1.Cut design pieces. 

2. Fold the tabs on the skunk pocket piece. Apply glue to the tabs. Fold forward and secure to the upper shape of the pocket. Glue the skunk face with cut out eyes to the skunk head solid base. Glue the oval shaped skunk stripe piece to the skunk's back body shape without a head.

3. Glue the smile and cheek dots to the combined skunk head. Use a foam adhesive square to attach the skunk nose. Turn the full skunk silhouette so that the tail is facing down.

4. Attach the pocket to the skunk shape with a tail using foam adhesive squares. Aligning at the base of the skunk tail.

5. Glue the tail to the combined skunk base piece. Apply glue to the combined skunk base pocket piece .

6. Attach the skunk’s back to the pocket.

7. Attach the combined head to the combined skunk base using foam adhesive squares and aligning the edges on each side. I curved the skunk's ears forward a bit. I finished with a ribbon and a enamel dot and inserted a Ghirardelli chocolate square in the pocket:)