How to Make 4th of July Shadow Boxes
LEARN TO MAKE FUN FOURTH OF JULY SHADOW BOXES ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
Normally, I don't do tons of Fourth of July decor. I try to keep my summer decorations muted with pops of navy blue here and there.
I thought it was time to make some fun 4th of July decorations so I created this fun Fourth of July Shadow Box.
In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.
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4TH OF JULY SHADOW BOX – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using my Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, or Cricut Maker 3!
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cardstock. I am using my standard white cardstock, blues, and red.
- Shadow Box
- Foam Squares (optional)
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
4th of July Shadow Box
This tutorial will show you how to make a fun shadow box for Fourth of July.
Materials
- My 4th of July Shadow Box SVG Cut File
- Cardstock
- Foam Squares (optional)
- Shadow Box
- Glue or adhesive
Tools
- A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker but you can use any current Cricut machine.
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Brayer
- Cricut Scraper
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
You can download the SVG Cut File for the 4th of July Shadow Box (#195) from the File Library. Not a member? Click here to join.
STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE SVG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
If you aren't familiar with uploading SVG files into Design Space, take a look at my quick and easy tutorial here. Using your smartphone? Click here for my step-by-step guide on uploading SVG files with the Cricut App.
STEP 3 - RESIZE DESIGN (OPTIONAL)
I have sized the project to fit into the shadow box I list in the Materials List. If you want to use another shadow box, follow these steps.
Using the sizing bar, resize your shadow box to the inner dimensions of the shadow box you are using. Make sure to leave the proportions locked.
Click the GREEN Make It button.
STEP 4 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS
You will see the layers for this project in the mat preview.
Click the CONTINUE button.
For this tutorial, I am using Medium Cardstock. Select your materials accordingly.
Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat using the Cricut Brayer.
STEP 5 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
To load the mat into the machine, press the double arrows button. Do make sure that the mat is positioned under the mat guides.
You will know the machine is ready to cut your material when you see the flashing "C" button. Press that to start the cut.
Follow Design Space prompts to change out the mats.
Once the cut is complete, make sure to peel the mat away from the cardstock rather than the cardstock from the mat. This will prevent any curling of your design.
Repeat Step 5 for until all layers have been cut.
STEP 6 - ASSEMBLE YOUR SHADOW BOX
Now that everything is cut, we can start to assemble the shadow box.
Add foam squares to the back of the layers if desired.
Prep your shadow box by removing all packaging and taking out the backing.
Begin layering the design together from front to back. Refer to the Layering Guide for this.
Seal up the shadow box.
Your project is complete.
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Happy Summer Crafting!
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Love this design.