North Pole Christmas Shadow Box SVG
If you’re looking for a holiday craft that captures the wonder of Christmas, this Christmas shadow box SVG is the perfect project for your Cricut.
Whether you’re crafting to add more decor to your house or a gift for a friend, this shadow box is a big hit. It’s beginner-friendly, but detailed enough to impress, making it perfect for all levels of crafters. So grab your cardstock and the Christmas shadow box design and let’s get started.
For more Christmas crafts to make with your Cricut, check out my free Christmas SVG files or find more shadow box designs to decorate for any season.
Christmas Shadow Box tutorial
To Make this Project, You Will Need:
- Medium Weight Cardstock in a variety of fall colors. You can find all the colors you need in this variety pack of cardstock.
- I am also using this white diamond glitter cardstock
- I0″x10″ Shadow Box
- 1/2″ Double Sided Foam Tape
- A good paper craft glue – this Bearly Art craft glue is what I am using.
- Cricut Maker or Explore Cutting Machine and a cutting mat.
Download the Christmas Shadow Box SVG
You can download this free Christmas Shadow Box SVG from my members only free library (design #1 under Christmas crafts or search “North Pole Christmas Shadow Box SVG”).
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Cut North Pole Layers with Cricut
Upload the Christmas shadow box SVG to Cricut Design Space. If you need help with uploading SVG files, then check out my tutorial here. Make sure to check the size of your project and adjust if needed. If you are using a 10″x10″ frame, the project size should be 9.55″x9.55″. If using a different size, adjust accordingly.
Note: Make sure to measure the inside of the shadow box because this size is typically smaller than the shadow box size.
Before cutting the file, make sure to change “North Pole” to “Pen”. To do this, first select all the layers grouped together and select “Ungroup” to group them. Then click on the layer that says “North Pole” and change the operation to “Pen”.
Then select both the North Pole layer and layer below it together and click “Attach” to attach the layers together. And then cut everything out using your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine.
Layer Shadow Box Layer on Top of Each Other
If you want the layers to stick out for a 3 dimensional effect, then you’ll layer each layer using foam tape. This is how I’ll be putting this shadow box together in the tutorial. You can also use glue, but this will result in a flat image.
When applying the foam, layer the foam tape pieces around each edge and place some on the inside as well to keep the inside from sinking in.
To layer the designs, start by layering the blue layer on top of the white square. Next, add the white glitter layer with the trees, but glue the green trees to the layer first.
Then, glue the red stripes to the north pole sign and layer this layer on top using the foam strips.
Before adding the final layer, glue the penguin and elf pieces in place.
Place North Pole Design in a Shadow Box
When all your layers are attached, place the layered design inside of the shadow box and decorate your house with it. This is such an easy and quick Christmas decoration, but looks amazing so no one will know how easy it was.
Video Tutorial For Making a Christmas Shadow Box
Watch the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to make this North Pole Christmas shadow box here:
