How to Make Cute Joy Shadow Boxes

LEARN TO MAKE CUTE SHADOW BOX CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE

Okay, if this design doesn't put a smile on your face, I'm not sure what will!

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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JOY SHADOW BOX – MATERIALS LIST

Joy Shadow Box

Joy Shadow Box

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

This tutorial will show you how to make a cute shadow box for Christmas.

Materials

  • My Joy 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 - PURCHASE & DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Ypu can purchase the Joy Shadow Box SVG Cut File from my shop here.

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.

The overall dimensions should be 6.5 x 6.5 inches.

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.

resize the design

Click the GREEN Make It button.

click the green make 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.

click continue

For this tutorial, I am using Medium Cardstock. Select your materials accordingly.

make your material selections

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.

time to assemble

Add foam squares to the back of the layers if desired.

Prep your shadow box by removing all packaging and taking out the backing.

prep your shadow box

Begin layering the design together from front to back. Refer to the Layering Guide for this.layer the design into the shadow box

Seal up the shadow box.

add the backing piece

Your project is complete.

Post a photo in the comment section or tag your projects on social media @thebeardedhousewife using the hashtag #beardedhousewife! I’d love to see how yours turn out!!

Happy Crafting!

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  1. I love shadowboxes. They are so versatile. You can do as a box, or in a scrapbook page, or as a card! The depth from the layers is so pretty. Thank you Nick.

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