How to Make Summer Boating Shadow Boxes
LEARN TO MAKE COOL SUMMER BOATING SHADOW BOXES ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
This shadow box design is so cool. It definitely gives off that summer vibe!
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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SUMMER BOATING 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, greens, blue, red, yellow, and pink.
- Shadow Box
- Foam Squares (optional)
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Summer Boating Shadow Box
This tutorial will show you how to make a fun summer shadow box.
Materials
- My Summer Boating Shadow Box SVG Cut File
- Cardstock
- Foam Squares (optional)
- Shadow Box
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
You can purchase the SVG Cut File for the Summer Boating Shadow Box 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.
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 adding the layers to the shadow box.
I have included a Layering Guide to help you visualize how to layer everything together.
I like to add the pins included with the shadow box to help create more depth.
Seal up the shadow box.
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!!
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Wonderful shadow box, thank you for sharing!
Loving these summer themed designs. So much variety, so many ways to use them. I recently got the watercolour pens, so I will be trying the sandcastle project soon. I can’t wait until I have some spare time to make all these, thank you so much.
Where do you buy your Shadow boxes at? I love doing shadow boxes. I love this one and the wave. I really want to do a cool 4th of July one. Do you have one? Thanks so much. I have done 4 so far just have to put 3 together still. Then I will post on your FB page. Work sure gets in the way of getting things done.
Susan
I buy mine at either Joann or Michaels craft stores. In fact I bought some at both yesterday and they were on sale at both places. You might want to check online to make sure they are on sale before you go.