Doodlebug Design | Easter Express Train Box Card

I've always loved Easter Crafts.  There are so many sweet little images... bunnies, chicks, eggs... they are hard to resist.  Add some Doodlebug icons, colors and embellishments... it's cuteness overload!  I mixed it all together and came up with this fun project... take a peek...

So you're probably asking... "Is it a card, or is it a decor piece?"  The answer is YES!  The project started as a box card, with the bunny riding the train.  I loved how he turned out but then I thought, he needed some friends.

So... I added a couple of train cars with eggs and a chick!  These two parts are also box cards in their own right that are attached with simple little strips that connect the cars.

You can make this strictly as a home decor piece, but you could also make the 3 separate cards, which fold flat, mail them to someone special along with the strips and instructions on how to attach them!  That would be such a fun surprise!

Want to make one to send?? (or keep??)  I created an SVG file for this project.  It's available exclusively in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop here.

Below are some simple assembly instructions....

1)  To assemble the bunny "engine" first cut the pieces.  The sentiment is done as a print and cut.  Add the embellishments to the layers as shown.

2) Attach the train pieces together by gluing one of the small side pieces to the front and back as shown. (on the side with the biggest wheel)

3)  Attach the tab of the bunny insert to the inside of the side piece you just glued, the tab should be flush with the back fold.  Add the other side piece to the remaining tab on the insert.

4)  Attach the tabs of the 2nd side piece to the front and back train pieces.

5)  This will form the engine part of the project.

6)  Next, cut the pieces for the 2 train cars.  Both cars are assembled in the same manner, I am showing the egg car.

7)  Add the embellishments to the pieces as shown.  Fold the "box" into shape, glue with the tab inside.

8)  Add the car sides & wheels to both sides of the box you made in step 7.  Align the top edges and center.

9) Add glue to the tabs on the insert.  Slide into the box, and press the tabs to the sides to hold.  Repeat this general process for the other car

10)  The cards can now all fold flat and can be mailed if you wish.  To attach the cars and engine together, there are 2 small tabs included in the file.  Fold both score lines.  Glue one tab to the engine, and one to the first car to attach.  The strips have a hole in the center if you wish to add a brad, I added a glitter sprinkle enamel dot.  Repeat with the 2nd strip and the 2 cars.  Done!

I hope this card brings a little sunshine to your day!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED:

Dot Stripe Petite Prints Collection

Gingham Linen Petite Prints Collection

Glitter Sprinkles

Hoppy Easter Shaped Sprinkles Bunnies

Easter Express Train Box Card

OTHER:

Silhouette Cameo or Other Cutting Machine

Doodlebug Design | Seasonal Welcome Sign

Do you decorate for the seasons?  I have friends who completely redecorate for each holiday, or season.  I don't go that far, but I do love to change things up a little!  I decided to make a fun welcome sign for my entryway that I could change each month.  

I started with a 40" x 8" whitewashed board.  I cut the letters from chipboard, then from the checked side of the Simply Spring Under My Umbrella paper.  I layered them to give them a little more substance and glued to the board. I then set to creating the "O" in welcome for each month using Doodlebug's fun cut files.  Each of the shapes used to form the "O" are attached with Velcro so they can easily be changed up each month.  I pieced together each shape using Dot Stripe Petite Prints and backed them with chipboard to make them more sturdy.  

Here is a look at each month's icon...

They all look so cute on the sign!  Take a peek...
January - April

May-August

September - December

I have the sign standing in the corner of my entryway, but you could also hang it on a wall if you wanted.  I love how the sign looks and it makes me feel a bit more festive!  That's it for me, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Products Used

Simply Spring Collection - Under My Umbrella

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Bubblegum

Petite Prints Collection -Dot and Stripe - Cupcake

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Ruby

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Cherry

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Coral

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Lemon

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Citrus

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Limeade

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Pistachio

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Blue Jean

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Lilac

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Kraft

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Bon Bon

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Beetle Black

Petite Prints Collection - Dot and Stripe - Lily White

 Lots O' Luck Collection - Sprinkles - Self Adhesive Enamel Shapes - Lucky Ladies

Sprinkles - Beetle Black

Sprinkles - Lily White

Glitter Sprinkles - Limeade

Simply Spring Collection - Sprinkles - Little Critters

Simply Spring Collection - Odds and Ends

Glitter Sprinkles - Bon Bon

Other

Plywood Board 40" x 8"

LW Block Font

Adhesive Velcro Strips

Craft Glue

Silhouette Chipboard

Doodlebug Design: Happy 4th of July!

Happy Fourth of July everyone!  To celebrate I decided to create a fun table centerpiece using the Yankee Doodle Wagon and Flower Cut files!  These files can be found in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop (Wagon, Flower Cluster) as well as the Silhouette Store ( Wagon, Flower Cluster).  Take a peek...

I will admit, converting a 2D file to be a 3D project was a challenge, but it certainly was fun!  I was just so happy that it turned out like I had envisioned in my head!  For papers, I used some Gingham Linen Petite Prints in Ladybug, Bubble Blue, Blue Jean, Limeade and Beetle..  I also used Starry Stripes and Declaration Dots from Patriotic Parade;  Colors of Courage and Land that I Love from Patriotic Picnic; and Horsin' Around from Down on the Farm.  I embellished the wagon with some Red, White & Blue Star Sprinkles (side of wagon); Red, White & Blue Matte Sprinkles (wheels) and Silver Glitter Sprinkles (for the rivets) Here are some more close-ups:

I've put together some instructions on how I converted the Wagon and Flower Cut files to go from 2D to 3D in Silhouette.  I will say this is not a beginner project!  You do need to be comfortable with your Silhouette and it's design functions.

I've included wagon assembly instructions on the image. 

Below is how I assembled the flowers...

I started by curling the petals with the handle of a paint brush.  I then added glue to one of the petals next to the cut line, and overlapped the petals so that the flower formed a "bowl".  I did this for all three layers of the flower then stacked them, with some foam tape between the layers for more dimension.

For the stem, I took a piece of flower wire, bent it so there was a small circle at the top and inserted it through the hole in the center of the stacked flowers.  I wrapped floral tape under the flower to hold the wire in place.  I then added some of the greenery to the wire using floral tape.

I finished the flower off with a center that I borrowed from this flower in the Lori Whitlock SVG shop.

If you decide to take the challenge to make this, we would love to see your projects!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Lori Whitlock: Holiday Throw Pillow

Hi Everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm up on the Lori Whitlock Blog today with a tutorial showing how I created this fun holiday throw pillow!  It's a fun and easy way to decorate for the holidays, and a quick gift to make for friends!

I used a pillowcase I purchased on Amazon (here), some Siser Heat Transfer Vinyl, Lori's Joy Love Peace Believe Tree design (here in the Silhouette Store)  and my Silhouette to make the pillow.  For full detailed instructions, see my post on Lori's blog here.  That's it for me today, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!