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Snowflake Frame with Gifts
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Snowflake Frame with Gifts


This frame is an excellent piece of holiday home décor or a festive gift for friends and family, made with the Cricut Expression machine.

Designed by Georgina Jarvie
  
Project #:
e08614
  
 
 Crafting Time:
1 hour plus drying time
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • Cricut Expression® Personal Electronic Cutter
  • Cricut® Joys of the Season Cartridge
  • Cardstock: Red, Green, Red Patterned (2 kinds), Green Patterned (2 kinds), White
  • Ribbon: Red, Red Patterned, White Patterned, Green
  • Wooden Frame, 4-inch x 6-inch
  • Paint: Cream
  • Antique Gel Stain
  • Sealant
  • Paintbrush
  • Ink pad: Brown
  • Dauber
  • Paper Towels
  • Sandpaper
  • Small Star Button
  • Scissors
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Foam Mounting Squares
  • Spray Adhesive
  • Adhesive

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
     Cut snowflakes. Using Joys of the Season cartridge and white cardstock, press Shift and cut four 1½-inch <Flake2>. Using white cardstock, select Layers feature, press Shift, and cut six 1-inch <Flake2>. Using white cardstock, press Shift and cut five 1-inch <Flake4>. Using white cardstock, select Layers feature, press Shift, and cut ten 1-inch <Flake4>.
 
     Sand frame. Use spray adhesive on backs of snowflakes and adhere as desired to frame. Trim overhang. Let dry.
 
     Apply two coats of cream paint to frame. Let dry.
 
     Coat frame with gel stain. Wipe away with moist paper towels, leaving stain around snowflakes. Let dry. Spray with sealant.
 
     Create layout background. Cut one 4-inch x 6-inch block of red cardstock. Cut one 3¼-inch x 5¼-inch block of green cardstock. Adhere green block to red block using mounting squares.
 
     Cut large present. Cut one 3-inch x 2½-inch block of red patterned cardstock. Cut one 3 1/8-inch x ¼-inch strip of red cardstock. Ink all edges. Wrap white patterned ribbon around block and adhere in place. Create a bow using white patterned and green ribbon as shown. Adhere strip to block. Adhere to background using mounting blocks.
 
     Cut medium present. Cut one 2-inch x 1½-inch block of green patterned cardstock. Cut one 2 1/8-inch x ¼-inch strip of second green patterned cardstock. Ink all edges. Adhere strip to block as shown. Adhere star button to strip as shown. Adhere to background using mounting blocks.
 
     Cut small present. Cut one 1½-inch x 1-inch block of second red patterned cardstock. Cut one 1 5/8-inch x ¼-inch strip of red cardstock. Ink all edges. Create a bow using red patterned ribbon. Adhere to strip as shown. Layer and adhere to background using mounting blocks.
 
     Place finished piece in frame. Tie red ribbon around frame as shown.
Tip:

Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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