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21 Nov 2018

Geometric 3D Christmas Tree Box

Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.

Hi there! Today I'm sharing a sophisticated Christmas decoration using a versatile cutting file from Simply Crafty SVGs.  I've used the Christmas Tree Box, a 3-dimensional tree that can be used as a special gift box, or simply used as a pretty decoration.

Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.


I love metallics, and I love geometric patterns,  and when I saw this fabulous decorative paper I couldn't resist trying out an alternative holiday colour scheme of blush pink and rose gold. It's from the DCWV Lively Geos 12" x 12" paper stack. I used a Silhouette Cameo 3, and the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition of the software to cut all the pieces for the box. However, the SVG files can be used with other desktop cutting machines and software (details here).

Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.


Materials Used:
Walnut Bazzill Textured Cardstock
Octagon Patterned Paper from DCWV Lively Geo 12 x 12 Stack
Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive
Galaxy Gold Brilliance Dew Drop Ink Pad
Copper Jingle Bells from Paperchase
Silhouette Cameo or other digital die-cutter


Files Used:
Simply Crafty SVGs Christmas tree Box


Cutting the Pieces

This file is very economical in paper use; I rearranged and rotated the pieces a little and cut all the pieces from two sheets of 12-inch square walnut cardstock and one sheet of 12-inch square patterned paper.


Constructing the Box

Sandy of Simply Crafty SVGs has made a fab assembly video for this box. In order to add gold ink to all the fold lines, I assembled the box before adding the decorative panels.

Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.


Decorating the Box

The tear-drop shape of the ink pad  makes it easy to apply gold ink to all the folds.  This gives the box the appearance of being gold all over once the panels are attached. I loved that my clumsy over-inking would be covered too!

Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.


I also inked the edges of the decorative panels to hide the white edges.

Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.


I applied the panels a little higher than suggested in the video so that they were centred. They seemed to fit just fine that way.

Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.


The box was finished off with a string of copper jungle bells tied around the base of the first tier. With hindsight, I'd have hung them individually from the top tier before I attaching the tiers together. I'll certainly do that next time I make one.
Geometric 3d Christmas Tree by Janet Packer Craftingquine.blogspot.co.uk SVG Design by Simply Craft SVGs.


I'm looking forward to adding this to my Christmas decor  - sorry friends, this one's staying at home with me!



Janet, DT Member Simply Crafty SVGs

Blog: Crafting Quine 
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Simply Crafty SVG Files:
Christmas Tree Box


7 comments:

  1. Fabulous gift box or Christmas decoration Janet, the paper is beautiful. I would want to keep this one myself too!

    Sylv xx

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  2. Hi Janice this gift box is a work of art it is stunning. I love the paper you have used. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  3. A GORGEOUS box, with another great tutorial Janet. LOVE the tip about the inking too.
    Faith
    x

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  4. A brilliant project - love the papers and little bells

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  5. Really pretty, I love the colours. Creative Blessings. Tracy x

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  6. So beautiful and creative!!! Thank you for sharing that. Crafter's Castle challenge to open to all crafters and all crafts (not just cards) and I would love for you to enter your creations :) Hugs...Janie crafterscastle.blogspot.com

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