I recently designed two pen box SVG files, the Glitter Pen Box Single SVG File to hold one pen and the Glitter Pen Box Double SVG File to hold two pens. They were sized and designed specifically for the personalized epoxy glitter pens using Paper Mate InkJoy gel pens.
Although you can use solid cardstock to cut and assemble, you can easily customize theses glitter pen boxes with the print and cut capabilities available with both Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition. The photos below show you how much more fun the customized boxes are! I had so much fun personalizing my little pen boxes, I made a few tutorials to show you how!
This first video shows you how to use Cricut Design Space and digital paper to customize a pen box. I even show you how to add an image or logo, using the print and cut within Cricut Design Space. You just need a printer and a Cricut die cutting machines like the Cricut Air and Cricut Maker.
Since many also use Silhouette Cameo die cutters, I also made this video to show you how to use Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or above to customize the pen box. As with the Cricut, you need a printer to print and cut using the Silhouette Cameo die cutting machines. I illustrate on Cameo 3, but same steps will work with Cameo 4.
Here are all the boxes I designed using techniques on both Cricut and Silhouette. I used Silhouette to cut out the 2-pen box, as Silhouette Studio allows for larger printing size than Cricut, as of this post. Aren’t they fun? My favorite is the rainbow one.
This Guide shows you all the Tumbler Box SVG files we currently sell and the common tumbler sizes that fit within them. These boxes are great for displaying and hand gifting tumbler creations, but ARE NOT a shipping box. PLEASE check the dimensions of our boxes ensure your tumbler will fit prior to purchasing the files. (See below)
Cardstock Recommendation for Tumbler Boxes
80 LB or greater weight cardstock or cover is recommended for the box. Most refutable brands will contain this information on their packaging. Two of the brands I regularly use are 80 LB American Crafts Textured Paper from American Crafts and 110 LB Neenah cover cardstock for designs that are sized to cut on letter-size. See product details for each SVG file for size compatibility. The panels are optional but are recommended to strengthen the box
Tumbler Box Sizes
Verify the size of your tumbler and use the following table to find a tumbler box SVG file that will work best. Click here to view all our Tumbler Box SVG files in our store.
Small Tumbler Box The Small Tumbler Box SVG file is sized to hold a 10 ounce Ozark or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 3.6″ diameter and 4.75″ tall. The box itself is 4.85″ tall by 3.75″ square. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place.
Small Tumbler Box 12 oz Mini The Small Tumbler box SVG file for for the 12 oz mini tumbler is sized to hold a 12 ounce insulated tumbler no larger than 3.5″ diameter and 5.4″ tall. The box itself is 5.5″ tall by 3.55″ square. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place.
Medium Tumbler Box The Medium Tumbler box SVG file is sized to hold a 20 ounce Yeti, Ozark or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 3.6″ diameter and 6.9″ tall. The box itself is 7.1″ tall by 3.75″ square. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place.
Medium Tumbler Fliptop Box The Medium Tumbler Fliptop Box SVG file is sized to hold a 20 ounce Yeti, Ozark or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 3.6″ diameter and 6.9″ tall. Instead of a separated lid, the lid is attached. In addition to the display opening in the front of the box, it also has additional windows on right and left. The box itself is 7.1″ tall by 3.75″ square. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place.
Medium Tumbler Explosion Box The Medium Tumbler Explosion Box SVG file is sized to hold a 20 ounce Yeti, Ozark or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 3.6″ diameter and 6.9″ tall. The box itself is 7.1″ tall by 3.75″ square. When you lift the lid, the top portion of the box sides fall down to reveal the tumbler. Click here to see this in action in the assembly tutorial video.
Large Tumbler Box The Large Tumbler Box SVG file is sized to hold a 30 ounce Yeti, Ozark or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 4.1″ diameter and 7.9″ tall. The box itself is 8″ tall by 4.15″ square. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place.
Large Tumbler Fliptop Box The Large Tumbler Fliptop Box SVG file is sized to hold a 30 ounce Yeti, Ozark or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 4.1″ diameter and 7.9″ tall. The box itself is 8″ tall by 4.15″ square. Instead of a separated lid, the lid is attached. In addition to the display opening in the front of the box, it also has additional windows on right and left. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place.
Large Tumbler Explosion Box The box is sized to hold a 30 ounce Yeti, Ozark or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 4.1″ diameter and 7.9″ tall. The box itself is 8″ tall by 4.15″ square. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place. As with the Medium Tumbler Explosion Box, when you lift the lid, the top portion of the box sides fall down to reveal the tumbler. Click here to see this in action in the assembly tutorial video.
Skinny Tumbler Box The Skinny Tumbler Box SVG file is sized to hold a 20 ounce Built Skinny insulated tumbler. It also fits thinner skinny 20’s tumblers or other similar insulated tumbler no larger than 2.8″ diameter and 8.25″ tall. The box itself is 8.3″ tall by 3.7″ square. Insert is included to hold the tumbler in place.
Tall Skinny Tumbler Box The Tall Skinny Tumbler Box SVG file is sized to hold a tall 30 ounce or other similar taller skinny insulated tumbler no larger than 2.8.” diameter at the bottom, 3.25″ diameter at the top, and 9.75″ tall. Finished box size is 3.3” square and 9.8” high.
Tall Skinny Tumbler Explosion Box The Tall Skinny Tumbler Explosion Box SVG file is sized to hold a tall 30 ounce or other similar taller skinny insulated tumbler no larger than 2.8.” diameter at the bottom, 3.25″ diameter at the top, and 9.75″ tall. Finished box size is 3.3” square and 9.8” high.
Straight Skinny Tumbler Box The Straight Skinny Tumbler box is sized to hold a 20-24 ounce straight skinny insulated tumbler used for sublimation designs no larger than 3″ diameter 8.5″ tall. Finished box size is 3.05” square and 8.55” high.
Straight Skinny Tumbler Explosion Box The Straight Skinny Tumbler Explosion box is sized to hold a 20-24 ounce straight skinny insulated tumbler used for sublimation designs no larger than 3″ diameter 8.5″ tall. Finished box size is 3.05” square and 8.55” high.
Essentially digital paper is a pattern or paper you can print out on a printer. You can use digital paper with Cricut Design Space, as long as you have a printer. There are a ton of digital papers online, free and paid, that you can download and use instead of buying paper packs. You can find any type or theme digital paper imaginable. Some refer to them as digital patterns, but mostly they are referred to as digital paper. If not free, most are reasonably priced, they just take up hard drive space and you have them forever. And it keeps your craft shelves free for other crafting goodies rather than stacks and stacks of paper!
So, how do you use all this digital paper with Cricut Design Space?
This following video explains 3 ways you can use digital paper with Cricut Design Space for Print and Cut. There are also a few places I mention where I purchase my digital paper, but there are many free resources. Just search for free digital paper and you will find a ton.
Watch the video which explains these 3 ways I use digital paper with Cricut Design Space.
Print full page of the digital paper on your printer, to use it with your Cricut like any other paper or cardstock. This is not print and cut.
Upload digital paper to patterns to use within the Cricut to add the pattern to a cut image. Then you can print and cut the image. Note: This method does not work in iPad/iPhone IOS Design Space or Android Design Space
Upload digital paper to images, rather than patterns, for more flexibility on how the pattern will display on your image. This method uses the slice option to cut the digital paper to the shape of the cut image. Note: This method works in iPad/iPhone IOS Design Space but currently Android Design Space does not support print and cut
Link to Print and Cut Help from Cricut: https://bit.ly/31GUYiJ
Have you ever wondered how to preview SVG files in Windows 10/11 with File Explorer like this?
Unfortunately it is not a built-in feature, as it is with the MAC operating system. To enable the ability to view SVG thumbnails in Windows 10/11 File Explorer, there is a tool called Microsoft PowerToys that you can install. For those with a lot of SVG files, this makes it way easier to browse and preview your SVG files in File Explorer. Watch the video that explains everything you need to know below.
Here are the basics, as explained in the video.
Click here to install and view more information about Microsoft PowerToys.
Once installed, you should now be able to view SVG thumbnail previews in File Explorer. You may need to reboot your device.
I hope a few found this helpful. If you did, I would appreciate a LIKE on my video! Now that you know how to do it, Click here to shop for few new SVG files to add to your collection!
Many of you know I use multiple die cutting machines. In addition to the Cricut and Silhouette die cutters, I own a Sizzix eClips 2. The software I used with the eClips is eCAL 2, which is a specialized version of Sure Cuts A Lot for Sizzix eClips die cutting machines. I am one that likes to optimize my time, so I am a fan of keyboard shortcuts in software. I was unable to find a nice handy compact reference for keyboard shortcuts anywhere, so I made my own and I am sharing it.
Here is the link to the reference PDF file: Keyboard Shortcuts For Craft Edge eCAL 2. This is a one page reference only. There are other shortcuts, but these are the most common. They have helped me optimize my time within the eCAL 2 software and I hope others find it helpful too!
As of 4/11/2018, CraftEdge support confirmed the Windows software version 2.035 does not currently have the keyboard shortcuts active for loading/unloading the mat. This may be added in a future update.
We also have a few helpful tutorials for eCAL 2 on our Youtube channel. Here is the link to the playlist, which will grow over time.
For years, consumer SVG cutting files for boxes, bags, and cards included dashed scorelines only. This is because earlier die cutting machines had the capability to cut the dashed line to allow folding. With technology advancements, the consumer die cutters continue to get better and better. Some now even have the capability of scoring solid lines! This is the reason we are now are including two different scorelines versions in all our new Simply Crafty SVG files. One will be in the traditional dashed format AND the other a solid scoreline version.
What does that mean to me and should I really care?
If you are using a machine capable of using solid scorelines, you might care. Using the files located in the solid_scorelines folder will allow those with Cricut Explore and Sizzix eClips2 to score a solid line, instead of dashed lines. Many people prefer this, as it is a cleaner look. If you do have a compatible machine, we have included these files to use instead of the files with dashed scorelines. So, when you see a file with a dashed scoreline, check the solid_scorelines folder and import that version instead of the dashed version.
Cricut Users:
Cricut Design Space users, this means you still have to attach and change the solid scorelines to “Score” within Design Space to use with your score tool. You can will use the dashed scorelines version, if you prefer. Some people still like to “cut” their scorelines instead of using the score tool, which is sometimes preferable for 3D type projects. Click here for additional Cricut help. We have some more scoring tips here.
Why do you still include the dashed scorelines?
We still include the dashed scorelines is to make sure our files are compatible with most die cutters that use SVG file, even if they do not have the capability to use the solid scorelines. Also, it is much easier to fold 3D designs and boxes using traditional perforated score lines. We are not into exclusion. We love all technology!
What if I have a Silhouette Cameo? Is there a way I can cut solid lines?
Great news! We created this video tutorial to show you how you can use the second tool with a ratchet blade to easily score using a light kiss cut. Click here to view the video. I use it all the time and it works great! For more Silhouette help, click here.
I hope this was helpful to you all! Happy Crafting!
