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Elf on the Shelf Props

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Elf on the Shelf is such a fun and magical tradition to enjoy with our little believers, but sometimes trying to come up with fresh and new ways to pose and position Santa’s little helpers can feel tiring. If you’re looking for some new Elf on the Shelf props and ideas, keep reading.

We’ve created some 3d cut files that are cute, incredibly quick & easy to assemble, and inexpensive. These elf-on-the-shelf props are sure to create extra giggles in your home during the holiday season all while giving you easy parenting win!

Make an Elf on the Shelf box

Make some Elf on the Shelf activities

3d Props For The Elf On The Shelf

Elf on the Shelf Props

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Elf On The Shelf Games

Cut Files Used:

Elf On Shelf Candy Cane Stand
Corn Hole Board
Elf Countdown

Elf On The Shelf Candy Cane Stand

Supply Links:

Elf On The Shelf Cornhole Game

Step-by-step Instructions:

  1. Import cut files into design space and size.
  2. If you wish to create print then cut layers out of the text portion of the files, select all the layers you wish to include, and then press flatten.
  3. Make sure that all the score lines are marked as score lines and not cut lines and make sure the score lines are attached to the corresponding cut file layer.
  4. Click make it.
  5. Print the print then cut portion of your cut file
  6. Select the correct material setting for cutting and change the scoring tool to your desired tool. (scoring stylus or scoring wheel).
  7. Load mats with cardstock and follow the prompts in the design space to score and cut all of the mats in your project.
  8. Once all the mats are cut, use a bone folder to crease the score lines on all of the cardstock pieces.
  9. Use a zig pen and/or ATG gun to assemble the props.

Elf on the Shelf Activities

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If you have an Elf on a Shelf you will love making all of these adorable elf activities for them. With these Elf on the Shelf Activities, you’ll find some simple ways to bring some holiday fun into your home for your kids.

These are so easy to make because they’re just print then cut, so you can create them in no time. In this video, I am going to walk you through how to properly size the files to fit well with your elf.

Find our fun Elf on the Shelf shadowbox here.

We’ve got some fun Elf on the Shelf 3D Props here.

Elf On The Shelf Activities

Elf on the Shelf Activities

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Cut Files Used:

Elf Activities 1
Elf Activities 2
Elf Activities 4
Elf Activities 5
Elf Activities 6
Elf Activities 7
Elf Activities 8
Elf Activities 9
Elf Activities 10
Elf Activities 11

Supply Links:

Elf On The Shelf Elfgram

Step-by-step Instructions:

  1. Using the tips given in the training video, size your elf activity files and click “make it”.
  2. Print all of your images and be sure to click “use printer dialog” and switch your print quality to “best”.
  3. Once all of your images are printed out, allow the Cricut to cut out the more detailed ones on the “heavy cardstock” setting.
  4. We usually use a paper trimmer for the square ones as they’re easy to cut without the Cricut, but use whatever method you’d like!
  5. Have fun with your elf activities!

DIY Elf on The Shelf Box

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How cute is this Elf on the Shelf in quarantine project? This is such a fun and adorable way to kick off a visit from your elf and bring a smile to your little one’s face. We’ll show you how to customize your Elf on the Shelf Box so it’s perfect for your color scheme!

Find more Elf on the Shelf activities here.

We’ve got Elf on the Shelf 3D Props here.

Quarantined Elf

DIY Elf on The Shelf Box

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Cut File Used:

Elf Quarantine

Supply Links:

Diy Elf On The Shelf Box With Cricut Quarantined Elf 300x204 1

Step-by-step Instructions:

  1. Measure the shadow box you’ll be using.
  2. Import the cut file to design space.
  3. The first thing you need to do is ungroup the cut file. Select the cut file and go to the “layers panel” located at the top right-hand side and press “ungroup”. 
  4. Select every layer in the tree and then go down to the bottom right corner and click “flatten”. Now the tree has become one layer and is ready to use as a print and cut file. Move it over to the side and do the next image.
  5. There are 3  masks here to choose from. They are currently a cut file and we want them to be Print then Cut. Start by deleting 2 of them and work with the remaining one. We are going to change the color of it. So, select that mask and go up to the top where it says “fill”. Click the drop-down menu and select “print”. From there, you’ll be able to choose your color. Resize the mask as needed and duplicate to give you as many masks as you need. 
  6. With the calendar, you can change the colors if you would like, but once you’re happy with it, you need to go and click Flatten to turn it into a Print then Cut file just as you did with the tree. 
  7. With the hand sanitizer and the toilet paper, they both have score lines and we need those. So select both layers of the sanitizer bottle and choose Flatten. Then, select Send to Back so the score line is visible again. Your line is going to show as a cut line, so you need to select it and then go to the top to Line Type. Using the drop-down menu, choose Score to turn it back into a score line. Select the whole thing – the sanitizer bottle and the score line and select Attach. 
  8. Repeat those steps for the toilet paper. 
  9. With the 3D table, you need to select the cut line, change it to a score line, and then select both layers and Attach them.
  10. For the easel, just as with the table, you select the cut line, change it to a score line, and select both layers and Attach. 
  11. Click Make It. Your Print then Cut pieces will be put on a mat so you can send them to the printer. The Oh Quarantree text is on a different mat because it will be cut from vinyl and attached to the front of the shadow box. Finally, the table and the easel, they will go on a third mat to be cut from Kraft Board. 
  12. Once your pieces are all cut, you can start putting together your shadowbox. Paint your shadowbox and let it dry thoroughly before embellishing it. Clean the glass with alcohol to make sure there are no fingerprints or dust. 
  13. Weed the vinyl text, apply transfer tape, and apply to the glass on the front of the shadow box. Remove the transfer tape.
  14. Assemble your table and easel by folding on the score lines and using a bone folder to crease. You can use an ATG gun or hot glue to each leg of the table to secure them. 
  15. Embellish and decorate your shadowbox as you’d like. We hung a piece of twine up so we could clip the masks to it. You can place the pieces into the box as is or you can glue them in place.

3D Nativity Card

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This 3D Nativity card is simply stunning. You can use the 3D nativity cut file to make this card with your die-cutting machine and send it to someone special. It’s like a Christmas card and gift all in one!

We think it would make a beautiful piece of holiday decor for your own home that you could place on your mantel, shelf, or tabletop too. Celebrate the joy of Jesus’ birth with a beautiful nativity craft project you can share with your loved ones.

We have more amazing 3D projects here.

3d Nativity Card

3D Nativity Card

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Cut File Used:

Nativity Step Card: https://makersgonnalearn.com/cut_files/nativity-step-card/

3d Nativity

Supply Links:

3d Nativity Card

Step-by-step Instructions:

Due to the complex nature and visual components of 3D files, we recommend following along with the video as you assemble your project. You can always pause the video and re-wind as needed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SDDAh_Yi_U

3D Paper Ornaments

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You are going to love these beautiful 3D ornaments. With some cardstock and a few other simple craft materials, you can assemble these paper ornaments very quickly.

These are easy to make with your die cutting machine and our simple Cricut Design Space tips, even if you’re not a paper crafter. Fill your tree with your own 3D paper Christmas ornaments!

More amazing 3D projects here.

3d Ornaments

3D Paper Ornaments

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Cut File Used:

Paper Ornament: https://makersgonnalearn.com/cut_files/paper-ornament-2/

3d Paper Ornaments

Supply Links:

Paper Christmas Ornaments

Step-by-step Instructions:

Due to the complex nature and visual components of 3D files, we recommend following along with the video as you assemble your project. You can always pause the video and re-wind as needed.

Paper Gingerbread House

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You’re going to love making our 3D paper gingerbread house this Christmas. Use it as a festive holiday decoration in your home or present it as a gift to someone special.

Use our gingerbread house cut file and your die cutting machine to cut out all the pieces to construct and embellish your very own Christmas gingerbread house.

More 3D paper projects here.

Gingerbread House

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Paper Gingerbread House

Paper Gingerbread House Cricut

Cut File Used:

Gingerbread House

Supply Links:

Paper Gingerbread House

Step-by-step Instructions:

Due to the complex nature and visual components of 3D files, we recommend following along with the video as you assemble your project. You can always pause the video and re-wind as needed.

3D Paper Angel

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Cricut beginners, you won’t believe how easy it is to make these gorgeous 3D paper angels! Quick and easy to make, you could make them in different sizes to create a display that would be beautiful.

We think they’d look lovely when lit up with battery-operated tealights placed under them to create an angel luminary. All you need to make these 3D angels is craft paper, adhesive, and your Cricut machine. They make a lovely handmade gift!

Find more 3D craft projects here.

3d Angel

3D Paper Angel

Cut File Used:

3D Angel

How To Make A 3d Paper Angel

Supply Links:

Paper Angels 3d

Step-by-step Instructions:

Due to the complex nature and visual components of 3D files, we recommend following along with the video as you assemble your project. You can always pause the video and re-wind as needed.

3D Paper Christmas Trees

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These 3D paper Christmas trees add such a beautiful touch to your holiday decor. Make them in a variety of colors and sizes to create a lovely Christmas display.

They are so quick and easy to make and are the perfect Cricut beginner 3D project. You could even make them in neutral colors and use them as a generic winter decor item.

Find more beautiful 3D projects here.

Christmas Trees

3D Paper Christmas Trees

Cut File Used:

3D Tree

Supply Links:

Step-by-step Instructions:

Due to the complex nature and visual components of 3D files, we recommend following along with the video as you assemble your project. You can always pause the video and re-wind as needed.

Beautiful DIY Christmas Banner With Cricut

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Make a beautiful and inspirational Christmas banner using a lovely font and some lines from a favorite Christmas carol. This is a gorgeous home decor item that is sure to become a treasured holiday decoration.

Hang in your home and watch guests ooh and ahh over it! You could also give it as a handmade gift that will be loved by the recipient.

Find more die cutting Christmas crafts here.

Beautiful Diy Christmas Banner With Cricut

Beautiful DIY Christmas Banner With Cricut

Cut Files/Fonts Used:

Wedding Bells

Supply Links:

Step-by-step Instructions:

Adding your text:

  1. Download the font from Makers Gonna Learn. Then, unzip the file and install it on your computer.
  2. Grab a square from Basic Shapes and size it to 23 inches (or whatever size you want, but 23 inches works for us here).
  3. Open a text box. Type in the words you want and change to your desired font. Normally, we would kern the font by adjusting the Letter Spacing. Sometimes that’s all it takes, but with this font, we’re going to need to do some manual adjustments as well. Select it all and choose Ungroup. 
  4. We’re working on one word at a time and moving letters as needed. Once happy with a word, we’re selecting the entire word and pressing Group. Repeat word by word. Once you have all the words in a line kerned, you can select all words in that line and press Group to group the whole line together. 
  5. Once all lines are grouped line by line, select them all and choose Align, Center Horizontally. Adjust your spacing between the lines as needed. 

Arranging your text:

  1. Select all of the text and choose Group. Move it over to your rectangle to make sure it’s sized to fit well. 
  2. With all of the text selected, choose Weld. Now you can delete the rectangle that you used for visualization purposes. You could have just welded the top 3 lines together and then the bottom 2 lines together so it would be put onto 2 mats. 
  3. Now. this is not all going to fit on one mat so we need to make a few adjustments to make it work. 
  4. Or if you’ve welded the whole thing like we did, you can grab another square and size it so that it covers the last two lines of text. Select the text and the rectangle and choose Slice. Delete the slice results that you don’t need. 
  5. Press Make It. Be sure to mirror your text and set your material to HTV (iron-on). Place your HTV on the cutting mat and load into the machine. Once it has cut, weed your design. Repeat with the second mat.  

Heating your design:

  1. Preheat the EasyPress Mini to 350 degrees, which is the second setting. 
  2. Lay out your design pieces on the banner. We have some of the backing/built in transfer tape overlapping letters on the second sheet so we need to work around that. We can lay them out to ensure that they are placed correctly and then pull up the second sheet while using the EasyPress on the first one. Or, we can take a pair of scissors and cut away around the design so that there is no overlap. 
  3. Place your EasyPress mat under the banner (it may not fit and so you will have to move it around as you work) and starting in the middle, begin heating your design. 

Assembling the banner:

  1. To attach the bells, we cut pieces of jute that are each double the length of the banner. Holding all of the pieces of jute together, fold them in half and make a simple knot at the top. 
  2. Tie a bell to the end of each piece of jute. 
  3. Grab the floral pick and cut 2 small pieces of it. Using a drill bit the same size as the picks, drill a hole in each end of the dowel. This is so we can attach the ball ends to the dowel. Put some hot glue in the holes and place a pick in each one. You can trim the pick pieces down as needed. Another option is to buy the dowel ends that have a much bigger hole that will fit perfectly on the ends of the dowel. 
  4. Slip the dowel rod through the loops of the banner. Then, hang the bells from one end of the dowel as well.

3D Christmas Stocking Box

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We just love this 3D Christmas stocking box! It’s an adorable way to decorate your home for the holidays or to tuck a little something special inside and give as a Christmas gift.

Try personalizing them and using them as table favors for your Christmas dinner place settings. Or use them as vases for paper flowers. Our Christmas stocking cut file is perfect to use in so many ways!

Find more 3D paper projects here.

3d Stocking Box

3D Christmas Stocking Box

Cut Files Used:

Stocking Box

Paper Christmas Stocking

Supply Links:

3d Paper Stocking

Step-by-step Instructions:

Due to the complex nature and visual components of 3D files, we recommend following along with the video as you assemble your project. You can always pause the video and re-wind as needed.

3d Paper Christmas Stockings