Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Snowman Clock (#59) from The File Vault. Get access by joining the club.

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.

Nothing else is required! I have already set your score lines and draw lines for you! All you need to do is click the GREEN Make it Button!

STEP 3 - PREP YOUR MATS AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS

I am using Cricut Medium Cardstock for this project.

STEP 4 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING THE IMAGE

Once you have placed your cardstock onto your mat, load the cutting mat into the machine by pressing the flashing ARROW button.

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 scoring wheel, fine point cutting blade, and pen.

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 4 for until all layers have been cut.

STEP 5 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CLOCK

Once everything is cut, start assembling your clock by layering the pine trees.

Apply adhesive to the backside of the green pine tree layer.

Place over the white pine tree layer and press to adhere.

Next, fold the stand along the score lines.

Press with your scraper to ensure a crisp fold.

Now, add adhesive to the top tabs on the stand.

Press the tabs against the walls of the stand, forming the box.

Add adhesive to the side tabs of the stand and press into place.

Fold the tabs of the bridge piece.

Add adhesive to the tops of the tabs.

Secure the bridge piece to the stand by pressing the tabs against the underside of the stand.

Make sure to create the bend in the bridge to line up with the curve on the stand.

Note: If you have a hard time with this or you have big hands that get in the way, like mine, add the bridge to the stand before you form the box!

Now assemble and embellish your snowman.

Start with the top hat.

Add adhesive to the head on the brown layer.

Place the black circle on top and press.

Add glue to the backside of the white layer.

Place over the brown and black layers and press to secure, making sure to line up the edges.

Add his little nose, scarf, and top hat.

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Next, fold the tabs on the wrap. This is the piece that helps create the three dimensional body. Use your scraper to press the fold lines.

Apply adhesive to the outsides of the tabs.

Add the wrap to the back piece (circle) of your snowman by lining up the edge of the tabs with the edge of the circle.

Add adhesive to the remaining tabs.

Place the snowman on top of the tabs and press carefully.

Use your fingers press along the inside of the snowman making sure the tabs have been secured,

Apply adhesive to the bottom of the pine trees.

Flip the stand and trees over. Press into place lining up the bottoms of both pieces.

Add hot glue to the bridge and the back of the snowman.

Carefully center the snowman into the bridge and press in place.

Now, add your battery and set the time on your clock.

Remove the rubber banding that the clock ships with. Carefully insert the clock face into the cavity on the snowman.

Your snowman clock is ready to display all winter long!