DIY 3D Mermaid Birthday Card with Free Silhouette Studio Cutting File

DIY 3D Mermaid Birthday Card with Free Silhouette Studio Cutting File

Looking for a magical, handmade birthday card? This 3D Mermaid Birthday Card is the perfect way to make any celebration extra special! In this tutorial, I'll guide you through creating this stunning multi-layered card using Silhouette Studio. Plus, I'm offering a free cutting file for personal use so you can recreate this design at home!

A special thanks to Paper Cutz for sponsoring this project and providing the gorgeous metallic, holographic, and glitter cardstock featured in this design.

What You'll Need:

• Free 3D Mermaid Card Cutting Files (Download here)

• Silhouette Cameo cutting machine

• Paper Cutz 300gsm Gloss (for the print and cut layer)

• Paper Cutz Specialist Finish Cardstock (metallic, holographic, glitter)

• 5" x 7" Printable Card Blanks from Paper Cutz

• Glue stick

• Double-sided foam tape

Step 1: Download the Free Cutting Files

Get started by downloading the free personal use cutting files from HERE. The download includes three essential files:

1. Print and Cut Layer

2. Embellishment Elements

3. Outer Card

Step 2: Print the Design on Gloss Cardstock

1. Open the Print and Cut Layer file in Silhouette Studio.

2. Ensure registration marks are turned on – this is essential for accurate cutting.

3. Load Paper Cutz 300gsm Gloss into your printer.

4. Adjust print settings to:

   • Paper Size: A4

   • Print Quality: High

   • Paper Type: Gloss

5. Print your design and set it aside to dry.

Step 3: Cut the Printed Layer

1. Place the printed sheet on your Silhouette mat.

2. In Silhouette Studio, select the Glitter Cardstock setting.

3. Load the mat into your Silhouette Cameo and cut the printed design.

Step 4: Cut the Specialist Cardstock Embellishments

1. Open the Embellishment Elements file in Silhouette Studio.

2. Choose your favorite Paper Cutz Specialist Finish Cardstock (metallic, glitter, or holographic).

3. Ensure your cut settings are still set to Glitter Cardstock.

4. Load the cardstock onto the Silhouette mat and cut the embellishments.

5. Use different colours and finishes to create the perfect design

Step 5: Print the Outer Card Base

1. Open the Outer Card file in Silhouette Studio.

2. Load a 5" x 7" Printable Card Blank from Paper Cutz into your printer.

3. Update your print settings to:

   • Paper Size: 7" wide x 10" high

   • Print Quality: High

   • Paper Type: Matte Cardstock

4. Print the card base and fold it in half to create the card.

Step 6: Assemble the Card Layers

1. Use a glue stick to attach the specialist cardstock embellishments to the corresponding print and cut elements.

Step 7: Build Your 3D Mermaid Card with Foam Tape

Create beautiful depth by layering your design using double-sided foam tape in this order:

1. Shell (base layer)

2. Mermaid Tail

3. Coral

4. Waves

5. Happy Birthday sentiment

For extra dimension, place the bubbles and turtle on top of the other layers. You can add more height by stacking additional foam tape layers.

Final Touches

Take a step back and admire your beautiful 3D Mermaid Birthday Card! This handmade piece is perfect for mermaid lovers and adds a personal touch to any celebration.

Don't forget to grab your free cutting files and check out Paper Cutz for premium cardstock to make your projects shine!

Share Your Creation!

I'd love to see your finished 3D Mermaid Cards. Tag me on Instagram at @ChibiChiDesigns and use the hashtag #ChibiChiCrafts so I can share your beautiful work!

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