Start by downloading the SVG file below and uploading it to your cutting machine. We cut our papercut Christmas art onto text weight metallic paper in Ice Silver, but you can easily customize your color palette. Our favorite resource for metallic paper is Paper-Papers.com. After cutting the design, you can cut out the little holly accents to attach around the print like a wreath. For this part we used metallic paper in Sand. Find links for our papers in Shop this Project! Next, add the pieces using a glue stick or hot glue gun in any arrangement you’d like.
All you have to do is stick your papercut Christmas art into a nice frame and it’s ready to show off! We found our simple silver frame from IKEA. You can use an 8.5 x 11 frame, or you can cut it down to smaller sizes like 8 x 10 if you prefer. When we added the papercut design into the frame, we stuck a sheet of the Sand colored paper behind the papercut part. This is a great way to create some cohesion in the print, or you can go with a coordinating metallic shade for extra interest.
This papercut Christmas art is beautiful on its own, but we also love the idea of putting together a cute garland of Christmas prints. Use some festive red baker’s twine and mini clothespins to craft your own garland. If you want to create a little display on your mantel like we have, you can craft up some paper holly leaves. Use our template and floristic crepe, then set out some nice white candles. It’s all up to you how you want to style this easy DIY Christmas project! Browse all of our Christmas projects for more inspiration, or head to our membership page to start downloading. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas! ~ Lia and the Team
Cricut Cutting Machine | Ice Silver Metallic Paper | Sand Metallic Paper
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32 Comments
I love, love your page and everything in it. I was wondering if you guys can put together something really nice for Christmas table setting. You know a whole series like the ones you have for Easter, Mother’s Day etc. The invitation, food labels, name labels etc. It is the only season that is missing.
That is a great idea and thanks for pointing that out! I am going to put that on my list for this winter.
I am trying to cut this file on my SIlhouette Cameo, with no success. No matter what weight paper I use, it does not cut properly. I have tried a new blade and a new mat to no avail. Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks…it’s a great design that I had planned to use for Christmas gifts this year……
I’m sorry Barbara! You’ll have to reach out to Silhouette’s customer service for this one– it could be an issue with the machine.
Hello lia. I just registered to be a member. I’m using an apple device and am unable to download the svg file. And use it on my cricut design space app.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi! Please send us an email to hello@liagriffith.com with more details and a screenshot of what you’re experiencing so we can help you better 🙂
Hi Lia,
I’m having trouble downloading this and opening it in Design Space. When I extract the file it shows up as a web link. When this happens I can usually open it and then right click on the picture and save it to my desktop, then drag and drop it into DS.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Mary Shade
Hmm that’s odd, Mary. Have you watched our video how we use SVG cut files? https://liagriffith.com/how-to-use-svg-files-for-cricut/ . If the problem persists, please send a screenshot of what you’re seeing to hello@liagriffith.com so we can help you better 🙂
I am totally smitten with this project, but perhaps it is too ambitious for a novice. Do you have a video or other tutorial on successfully separating the lettering? Is it possible that there is a finer quality knife than the one that came with my new machine to make a cleaner perforation? The precision detail is exquisite IF I get a clean separation.
Thank you!
Hi! Are you using a Cricut? The SVG file should cut completely through, and you shouldn’t have to do any separating. Try changing the dial to cut a bit deeper (sometimes I’ll go 2 or even 3 settings past the recommended if it’s not cutting my material how I want).
Are you able to suggest a comparable paper to the Ice Silver Metallic from Paper Papers, since there is a minimum BULK order requirement from them? Is there a comparable product at Joann’s or Michaels that can be purchased by the sheet? I wouldn’t mind if I were “in mass production” or if there were several projects using the same paper…
Thank you in advance for your assist on this –
Hi Ann Marie! The ice silver is available in a 50 pack, and I think Paper Papers also sell a sampler pack of different shades of metallic paper– their customer service is awesome and I’m sure could help if you reached out. I’m not sure of another brand similar at Joann or Michaels, but Paper Source sells a nice metallic white in smaller packs!
Made these for Christmas gifts and they turned out gorgeous. Because the type and the leaves cut separately, I could modify and make it my own.
Please do more of these, they made awesome gifts.
That’s great to hear! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
What are the leaves that you use to make the wreath around Merry little christmas?
in the svg file thatare not
Hi there, they’re part of the SVG file (you can cut them as a separate layer to give the 3D look).
I love this! What model and brand cutting machine did you use?
Thanks! We use the Cricut Explore Air.
This is lovely
Is this your font?
Thanks!! The font is called Fairy Tales 🙂
So gorgeous! I love the dimension added by not fulling glueing down those leaves.
Thanks! 🙂
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🙂
You’re so welcome, I’m glad you like it!
So I will not be able to use this on my Silhouette? If this is the case i spent money i didn’t want to. I am looking for cut file ideas not craft ideas. I am unable to open these files either. Is there a refund? Or better yet a way to upload to my silhouette file?
Oh yes, you can use SVG files on a Silhouette if you have the designer edition of their software! https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/printer-friendly/faq/svg-file-capability-designer-edition
So adorable! Definitely going to put a cutting machine on the wish list. 😀
I LOVE my cutting machine, best purchase ever 😉
Why can’t I open the file? Can you help me?
Thanks,
Fran
It’s an SVG cut file meant to be uploaded to Cricut Design Space so you most likely won’t be able to open it. But if you’re just having trouble downloading the file, try a different web browser– sometimes that helps! If you continue to have trouble, send an email to hello@liagriffith.com 🙂
could you reduce this into a Christmas card size? would make a gorgeous holiday card!
We have this print available as a card already! https://liagriffith.com/printable-merry-little-christmas-cards/ 🙂