3D SANTA SLEIGH: HOW TO CUT AND ASSEMBLE SANTA’S SLEIGH
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Santa is coming and this 3D Santa Sleigh is perfect for holding Christmas candy, decorations, or perhaps an elf! This fun design I cut on 100lb. cardstock which makes the sleigh fairly sturdy. If you don’t have heavyweight paper, you can cut with thinner paper, just know it will not hold as much weight. I have included a full instruction video below.
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The red and white sleigh on the left was cut using 65lb. cardstock and the decorative drawing with a red Cricut pen. See the material list below for the information on the red sleigh on the right.
HOW TO CUT AND ASSEMBLE 3D SANTA SLEIGH
The video below describes the entire Cricut setup and assembling of the sleigh.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR 3D SANTA SLEIGH
- 100 lb Cardstock – I used Clear Path Paper in Cherry Red from Amazon. This heavyweight cardstock cuts smoothly.
- Gold Mirror Cardstock
- Art Glitter Glue – Don’t let the name deceive you; this glue has no glitter. You can purchase the precision tip. It’s the best for intricate paper projects.
- Cricut Foil Transfer Kit
- Standard Grip Mat (green)
- Brayer
- Cricut Maker – or your favorite cutting machine.
- Design #101 – 3D Santa Sleigh SVG – The free SVG cut file (available in my freebie vault—get the password at the bottom of this post).
Clear Path Paper from Amazon. This paper cuts beautifully and comes in a large variety of colors.
Once you’ve downloaded the free 3D Santa Sleigh SVG, unzip the download folder and upload the SVG to Cricut Design Space.
New to Design Space and looking for help with how to upload? Click HERE to find directions to get started.
The sleigh will upload to Cricut Design Space in the exact size of the sleigh in the photos. If you’d like to resize the design, it’s best to do so while the file is still grouped.
To set up the foil (or draw), select the decorative line paired with the side of the sleigh, go to line type and change it to foil (or draw).
Once the line type has been changed, select both the foil/draw and the side of the sleigh by pressing shift to select both and then click attach near the bottom of the layers panel.
The sleigh is simple to cut, and full assembly directions can be viewed on the video above or on my YouTube Channel.
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Stunning as usual can’t wait to try it
beautiful thank you
Thank you!
thank you so much and love it
Such a pretty file in time for Holiday decorating.
This is beautiful. I want to make it go with my Christmas tree but when I open it on my Cricut and I’m getting to cut, my machine tells me that this window is open on a different device. Do you know if I need to do something different. I have cancel this project and open other projects and it works well. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mirna
I’ve not heard of an issue such as this. You may want to try completely closing Cricut Design Space and then reopen and make sure you’ve uploaded the SVG format.
What kind of foil did you use for this to draw the line on the side of the sleigh. you don’t have that in your list
I will add it to the list, I’m so sorry. I used the new Foil from Cricut.
I just wanted to let you know I love this sleigh! I have made 3 so far and plan on making a few more to give as gifts. Your tutorial on YouTube is excellent! and I was able to follow, it was very easy and you did an great job.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback on the video as I’m trying to do more videos.
Thank you! Can’t wait to make this,
This is perfect for my kids elfs to sit in on christmas eve and wait for santa!!
I Love your website. I have made the layered angel (6 actually) and will be making the sleigh as well. I give these as gifts at Christmas to the PSW’s at the nursing home where my mother in law currently is.
Thank you so much for your instructions and easy to follow tutorials.
It’s my pleasure. I love knowing they’ll bring joy to others. Especially those in a nursing home. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your talents. I work in a school and I know the children will love your sleigh design 🙂
Thank you so very much! Your design is gorgeous and allowing it to be downloaded for free is so generous. I hope to make some sleighs and give them to friends for Christmas. Wishing you peace, love & prosperity.