Wine glass box FREE Design Space cut file

Today I have a free Design Space cut file for you!

Update: SVG version now available. See link at the bottom of this post.

Have you etched a wine glass as a gift for someone?

Well, here's a box for you to package your finished project in. This box is made entirely of free shapes from the Design Space image library.

And because stemless wine glasses are so popular now you'll find a cut file for both stemmed and stemless glasses.

And I've included 3 different lid styles!

The box is very easy to assemble. Just remember to only cut the pieces you need.

You can either hide the parts you don't want to use in the Layers panel, or just click on the layers you want to cut when you get to the cut screen.

The box section is in two parts so that it will fit on 12" x 12" cardstock.

The stemmed box when assembled is 3.25" x 7.25".

The stemless box when assembled is 3.25" x 5".

Here's what you'll see when you open the project.

If you want the glass shape to be cut from the box be sure to select the entire box and the glass and click Attach. If you don't want the glass shape to cut (so you can use it for any other purpose) you can hide it in the Layers panel.

You can add any shape to the box. Just remember to attach it!

Please feel free to use this cut file for packaging products you sell.

However, please don't share or sell the cut file. Please send your friends to this blog to get the cut file themselves. Thanks!

Here's the link to the Design Space file.  https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/63db14a673062c43748e31c8

Here is the link to the SVG version: Wine glass gift box (This link goes to the Cricut Explore, Maker and More Google drive. You must be a member of that group to get the SVG.)

I have lots more free files available in my Facebook group Cricut Explore, Maker and More.  

Click here to join: www.facebook.com/groups/cricutexploreandmore

Happy crafting!  ♥

CRICUT: Free file Friday

Got a couple of new Design Space cutting files for you.

First is a handy little Easel Card box. The box measures approx 5.5" by 5.5" and has a drawer.

The easel part of the box is perfect for a calendar.

Next is a Tic Tac holder. The Design Space file includes two sizes for you to choose from.

Happy crafting!  ♥

Easel card with drawer

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Just a quick post to share a free Cricut Design Space project I created.

The project is an Easel card with drawer. You can attach a calendar to the easel or add a photo. Whatever works for you!

You might need some assembly instructions.

Here's a diagram showing the different pieces in the design.

The easel is put together in the usual way. Fold the Easel card base in half, then fold again to create a triangle.

Take the Easel panel and adhere it to the from of the Easel base.

Here's a side view.

Fold drawer enclosure 1 along the score lines and adhere the two tabs. Apply tape to the sides as shown below.

Fold Drawer enclosure 2 and adhere the two tabs.

Drawer enclosure 2 is turned upside down and fits inside Draw enclosure 1 and is slightly smaller for that reason.

Make sure you put the two together so that you have an opening at the front.

Remove the tape from enclosure 1 and adhere the two together.

Fold the drawer layer along the score lines and adhere the tabs.

Slide the drawer into the enclosure. If you have trouble inserting the drawer because of the tabs on the inside of the enclosure, you can cut two strips and adhere them to the inside of the sides of the assembled enclosure.

Take the two handles pieces and adhere them on top of each other. This makes the handle stronger.
I used brads to attach the handle to the drawer.

If you haven't tried the Cricut faux leather, I think it would be great for the handle for this project.

If you use faux leather you would only need to cut one of the handle pieces.

Place the decorative shape piece on the top of the box and position so that the easel stands correctly.
I used pop dots to give mine some height and to hold the easel better.

Add the rest of the decorative layers and you're done!

Sturdy cardstock would be a good idea for this project. Especially if you're going to be adding anything with weight to the easel.

Here's the link for the Design Space file: https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/project/20327974

Happy crafting!  ♥

CRICUT: Free Centre step card

If you're a card maker you've probably been on the lookout for different types of card folds. I've been doing the same thing and was happy to find an amazing resource of templates created by Penny Wessenauer.

I am so happy to let you know that I have been in contact with Penny and she has given me permission to create cutting files for her templates and freely share them with you!

To get the ball rolling I have created a Centre Step Card.

Here's the card I made using the cutting file:

Some instructions:

The cutting file can currently only be used in Cricut Design Space with the Explore.

Here's the link to the Design Space file: 

A huge thank you to Penny for allowing me to share her files with you in this way!

Happy crafting!  ♥

CRICUT: Free Tea Bag Holder cut file

This weeks free Design Space file is based on an awesome project by Sam from Pootles Papercraft.

I've been trawling the internet looking for ideas for our Free File Friday and came across Sam's blog. Can I just say I want to make every... single... thing... she has shared!!!

I contacted Sam and asked if it was okay for me to create a Cricut Design Space cut file from one of her projects to share with all of you... and she said yes!

So, without further ado... let me introduce you to the Pootles Papercraft Tea Bag Holder Folder!

They will make the cutest gifts to give to friends or family. Each one holds 4 of the Twinings size tea bag envelopes. (Well, they used to be envelopes. Seems Twinings has cut costs and don't pack their teabags in those cute little envelopes anymore...)

Here's a side view of the holder...

Inside you'll find four of the cutest little envelopes each one containing a tea bag!

And here's Sams versions...

I found they also fit coffee sachets. And imagine one filled with Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares! Drool....

These are the pieces you'll find in the cut file. It might look complicated, but it really is a simple project to make!

You'll notice in Sams video she uses flowers as the envelope closures.  I create my files using the free Cricut Craft Room Basics cartridge so that anyone with an Explore can cut it but unfortunately there's no flower on that cart so I used a circle instead. But you can hide or delete those circles and add whatever shape you like in their place.

Here's the link to the Design Space file: https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/5ee4f667dc202d052cd3a46f

And make sure you watch Sams video! She shows you exactly how to put this beautiful project together! Here's the link to the project: 

http://pootles.co.uk/2014/03/24/stampin-up-uk-tea-bag-holder-folder-tutorial/

Please leave Sam some blog love while you're there. And if you happen to live in Wales, UK and need a Stampin' Up consultant... then look no further!

A Public Service Announcement.... you will most likely lose hours at Sams blog.... I watched video after video after video!! You have been warned! :)

I hope you enjoy this weeks file. 'Til next week....


Happy crafting!  ♥

CRICUT: Tissue box cover - Free cutting file

Hi everyone!

Today I have another Cricut cutting file to share with you. (Three actually....)

It's a cover for the square tissue boxes. Here's my sample box.

CRICUT: Importing .ccr and .gypsy files into Cricut Craft Room

I can’t believe I haven’t done a tutorial on this by now….. Better late than never I suppose…
Importing .ccr files and .gypsy files into CCR are done the same way…

First you’ll need to download/save the file to your computer. I’m using a file from my Facebook group but the steps are basically the same regardless of where the file resides.

• Click on the Facebook groups title then click on the Files option

 

•  Click on the Download button next to the file you want to save

 

• Make sure the Save File option is selected and click OK

 

•  Select the location of where you want to save the file.

You can save it to your Desktop, to your Downloads directory or to a specific directory of your choice. I created and save my files to My Document/Cricut/Projects 

• Once your file has been saved open Cricut Craft Room
• Click the My Projects icon on the toolbar

• Click the Import button

• Locate the file that you saved to your computer and click Open

The file will be imported and will appear at the top of your list of Projects

• Highlight the file and click Open

The file will open ready for you to edit/cut

Note: If you have trouble importing a file into CCR it may be because the file size is too big.