The new shadow box cards I have in my silhouette shop are amazingly simple to put together. Instead of glue flaps, the shadow is simply created by pop dots. Pop dots can be found at your local craft store for about $2.99-$3.99. The effect you get with this little guys is fantastic!
All of the cards are meant to fit into an A2 envelope with the finished size being about 4 inches x 5.5 inches. It is a little smaller than the traditional A2 sized card (4.25 inches x 5.5 inches) but it is to compensate for the size of the shadow box and helps get it into the envelope.
All of my cards are FOLDED, which means you can place a message on the inside of the card. Of course, you can also forgo the pop dots and glue all of the layers down for a cute layered effect without the shadow.
So here are the simple instructions:
1. Cut out all the pieces in your svg file.
2. Glue down any “colored” objects first. For example, center and glue the bunny to the piece with the bunny shape. You can use pop dots for these as well. In my examples, I glued them flat (without shadow).
3. Use pop dots (see image below) to layer the pieces so that the card piece with the thinnest outside layer is on top and the thickest at the bottom. Place pop dots on corners and middles to keep the card stable.
And that’s it! Simple but elegant! Look for more of these designs this coming week!
I HOPE IT IS AS EASY AS YOU SAY AND IT LOOKS
These are fantastic! I made the bunny one for Easter & they really are easy to create and piece together.
Thanks for offering something that looks so appealing but is really straight forward to create!
I just made the gradulation card and they are very easy to do. I did have a little trouble with the lettering but that is probably due to the paper I used. I think these designs are fantastic. Thank you.
Such great cards! I made the onsie card yesterday. Do you have a good envelope to use with the card?
Tell me about the pop dots…did you use different sizes and thicknesses? I’m pretty new to all this so specifics would be a huge help 🙂 Thanks!
Sheree,
I don’t use different thicknesses….for the most part, pop dots only come in one thickness so you can grab several different sizes (I like the single package circle pop dots that vary in size but are all the same thickness that you can get at Michaels).
I am making the graduation cap shadow box card. The white frame pictured on the sample is not the same as the cutting file. In the cutting file, the white frame is too wide.
Do you have a fix for this?
So happy to have found your tips for assembling this darling cupcake card! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity.
Hi I love these boxes have bought quite few online through the Silhouette site! Now looking at your pages.. could you make a Get Well one please or Sorry you have been ill? Hope you do not mind me asking thanks.
have you Facebook page?
Thanks for your great designs
Mary xx
Wow wow wow. Your cards are BEAUTIFUL and very inspirational!! I’m heading to the craft store for my dots. I love working with them.
I love your cards, they are very beautiful!! When I look at the top and sides of my card I see the pop dots. Is there anyway to hide them or did I do something wrong? Thank so much for your great designs.
There isn’t really a way to hide them! I’m sure you did it great!
Thank you for the very clear directions! I love your designs!