How to Make Sweet Warm Embrace Layered Paper Crafts
LEARN TO MAKE CUTE LAYERED PAPER CRAFTS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
This layered paper craft is very sweet showing the love between two people.
I have three versions of this paper craft. One for straight couples, one for gay couples, and one for lesbian couples.
I will be making the straight couple version in this tutorial but here are the other two designs.
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.
This file is part of Made with Love 2026.
You can purchase the individual cut file in my shop here.
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WARM EMBRACE LAYERED PAPER CRAFT – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using my Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Maker 3, or Cricut Joy!!
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cardstock. I am using my standard white cardstock, cream, blue, green, black, and pink.
- Foam Squares (optional)
- Glue or adhesive
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Brayer
Warm Embrace Layered Paper Craft
This tutorial will show you how to make a sweet paper craft for Valentine's Day.
Materials
- My Warm Embrace Layered Paper Craft 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 THE SVG CUT FILE
Purchase the SVG Cut File for the Warm Embrace Layered Paper Craft in 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 PROJECT
Now that everything is cut, we can start to assemble the shadow box.
Add foam squares to the back of the layers if desired.
Begin layering the design together from front to back. Refer to the Layering Guide for this.
Now, layer the embellishments.
Attach the embellishments to the couple.
Attach the stand to the bottom of the project.
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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