Christmas Crafts — November 8, 2023

Elegant Paper Cut Christmas Cards

Tags Printable, SVG Paper Craft, Winter Project

Christmas Crafts — November 8, 2023

Elegant Paper Cut Christmas Cards

Beginner

30min

Tags Printable, SVG Paper Craft, Winter Project

Christmas week is here! For your last minute handmade Christmas cards, consider making one of these gorgeous paper cuts. They are in the same style as the winter village and woodland paper lanterns and are a keepsake that can be used as framed art or to place on the shelf for holidays to come. If you have a personal cutting machine, you can make them quickly by using the SVG file we provide below. If you are good with the craft knife, here is the printable template as well. Enjoy! ~ Lia

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46 Comments

Nancy Evans January 19, 2023 at 1:34pm

Do you a scoring tool for the crease?

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1. Lia Griffith January 19, 2023 at 6:19pm
  
  @Nancy Evans
  
  You can. Or you can use a bone tool and ruler.
  
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Dezrah December 21, 2020 at 4:23pm

These are amazing thank you

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1. Lia December 22, 2020 at 7:13am
  
  @Dezrah
  
  You’re welcome, so glad you like this project!
  
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Louisa Golding October 12, 2018 at 11:22am

Hi, how do you attach the coloured insert? Do you glue all around the edges or just on one half? And what glue/ tape do you use? Thanks in advance!

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1. Lia October 12, 2018 at 3:31pm
  
  @Louisa Golding
  
  Hi Louisa! That really just depends on your style, you can attach just the crease or you can do one half, just make sure you give plenty of time for it to dry before writing on it! We attached just the crease, using a small amount of craft glue. Hope this helps!
  
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  1. Louisa Golding October 27, 2018 at 4:08am
    
    @Lia
    
    Thank you! I am having a problem with the small circles, my scan n cut isn’t cutting them out very well, any idea why? I’ve got a new mat and a new blade so this isn’t the problem!
    
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    1. Lia October 30, 2018 at 11:19am
      
      @Louisa Golding
      
      I’m so sorry Lousia, I’m not very familiar with the Scan N Cut! I’d suggest you reach out to Brother’s customer service, hopefully they can help you!
      
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Melinda December 8, 2016 at 3:24am

I am unable to open the file after the download is finished not sure why?

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1. Lia December 8, 2016 at 1:49pm
  
  @Melinda
  
  The files download as a zipped file, so you’ll need to unzip them to access the PDFs. If that doesn’t work, try a different web browser (for some reason, sometimes that does the trick!)
  
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Fatimah Olanrewaju November 21, 2016 at 9:04am

Hello, these are awesome.I love your site. I have got the Cricut Explore Air 2. I downloaded the SVG cut files but some reason it downloads as a web page so I can’t load the file into my cricut. Any ideas why?

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1. Lia November 21, 2016 at 2:08pm
  
  @Fatimah Olanrewaju
  
  Thanks so much! I’m not sure why it’s downloading as a web page– I checked the files and everything looks fine on my end. Maybe try a different web browser?
  
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Deb Dorgan November 14, 2016 at 4:41pm

I tried making the elegant Christmas cards on my silhouette designer softare and I keep getting the message that it doesn’t support this particular svg

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1. Lia November 15, 2016 at 9:10am
  
  @Deb Dorgan
  
  Hi Deb, I’m sorry you’re having trouble! I’m not sure what the problem would be since I’m not as familiar with Silhouette’s software. You may want to contact their customer service!
  
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LAURA B BAXTER December 20, 2015 at 9:28pm

‘I’ve subscribed fora full year, your designs inspired me to believe I could make this Cameo create wonderful stuff! Thank You! Now… How do I get the svg’s to open in my silhouette program? They’ve downloaded, but are sitting in download folder, can not seem to figure out the leap to my cameo???
Help Please?

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1. Lia December 22, 2015 at 11:38am
  
  @LAURA B BAXTER
  
  You will need the Silhouette Designer Edition software so that you can upload external files onto the Cameo 🙂 Good luck!
  
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Roda December 12, 2015 at 7:07pm

You’re works are awesome! I’m making your Christmas cards and I’m sending them to my family and friends! I did your Christmas village too, took it to work and put it on my desk, my colleagues loved it!!! Thank you!

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1. Lia December 14, 2015 at 10:40am
  
  @Roda
  
  Awesome!! Thank you so much! Merry Christmas 🙂
  
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Samantha Guillen December 10, 2015 at 5:32pm

These are beautiful! I’m new to the cricut world (but loving my explore) but noticed that when I cut script a small piece will dislodge and get stuck on my blade. Any advice?

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1. Lia December 14, 2015 at 2:39pm
  
  @Samantha Guillen
  
  There are a couple of things that you could do that might fix the problem! The first thing I would say is that maybe your mat is losing some of its stickiness. The paper should stay flatly stuck to the mat, so if it’s not doing that, then maybe you should try a new mat. You could also try using a new blade. If the blade is too dull, it could be dragging against the paper causing it to rip and get stuck. The last thing that could help would be to use thicker paper. I’m not sure what paper you have been using, but if you use something a bit thicker it won’t be as flimsy and will hopefully be more sturdy when the machine is cutting. I hope this helps!
  
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Gabriele Pihlaja December 7, 2015 at 6:52pm

Do the SVG files work with the Expression?

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1. Lia December 8, 2015 at 5:14pm
  
  @Gabriele Pihlaja
  
  Unfortunately no, the Expression can only cut designs that come with the cartridges
  
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sexbox November 13, 2015 at 12:53am

I have read so many articles about the blogger lovers but this post is actually a fastidious article, keep it up.

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1. Lia November 13, 2015 at 11:26am
  
  @sexbox
  
  Thank you!
  
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Marjorie Smith March 8, 2015 at 9:44pm

I just discovered your site and downloaded the cut ornament designs. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work.

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1. Lia March 9, 2015 at 8:39am
  
  @Marjorie Smith
  
  You are welcome and welcome to my site, I am glad you found it;-)
  
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Madeline Griggs December 23, 2014 at 4:45pm

Thank you for your beautiful ideas. I’ve got the cricut explore and love it and I got the svg file for the cut out gift tags to print and cut. Loved them.
I have the personal cricut, the imagine, and the expression. Do you know how could sell them?

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1. Lia December 27, 2014 at 11:06am
  
  @Madeline Griggs
  
  I would put them on Craigslist. That is how I sold one of my Silhouettes. 🙂
  
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Rachael December 23, 2014 at 5:14am

Lia, I wanted to thank you for all the wonderful cut paper projects you’ve given this holiday season. I’d forgotten how much I enjoy doing paper cuttings but now my house is filled with your beautiful patterns. Also little paper scraps, but I’m sure I’ll be able to pick them all up before Christmas! Thank you!

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1. Lia December 23, 2014 at 8:16am
  
  @Rachael
  
  So good to hear! I hear you about the little scraps. 😉
  
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Alyce Kennedy December 22, 2014 at 6:18pm

I got rid of my Cameo and bought a Cricut just because of your gorgeous designs. You never disappoint.
Thank You!!!!
Alyce

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1. Lia December 23, 2014 at 8:29am
  
  @Alyce Kennedy
  
  Awww, so happy to hear you are loving it too. 😉
  
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janel December 22, 2014 at 1:12pm

Thank you so very much. I loved crafting the lanterns and now these wonderful cards…beautiful and lovely. So appreciative of your generosity and talent. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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1. Lia December 22, 2014 at 2:47pm
  
  @janel
  
  Thank you Janel! Happy holidays to you. 😉
  
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partyalamo December 22, 2014 at 12:29pm

Thanks for these! I’m taking out my Cricut to create a few of these now. I love the idea that they can be used for framed art too.

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1. Lia December 22, 2014 at 12:44pm
  
  @partyalamo
  
  They are so frame worthy! Clever. 😉
  
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Kathy713 December 22, 2014 at 12:23pm

Thank you for the beautiful cards svgs. Have a blessed Christmas.

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1. Lia December 22, 2014 at 12:44pm
  
  @Kathy713
  
  You are so welcome Kathy!
  
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Carolyn December 22, 2014 at 11:40am

Thank you so much. You are a lifesaver. I will be making a few of your pretty cards today.

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1. Lia December 22, 2014 at 12:45pm
  
  @Carolyn
  
  Wonderful to hear!
  
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Traci December 22, 2014 at 10:46am

These are amazing! Thank you for sharing, as always.

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1. Lia December 22, 2014 at 12:45pm
  
  @Traci
  
  Our pleasure. 🙂
  
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Alicja December 22, 2014 at 10:22am

Why I can not download

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1. Lia December 22, 2014 at 10:25am
  
  @Alicja
  
  Make sure your browser allows pop ups. I am sure that is the issue.
  
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