How To Make A Layered Christmas Shadowbox

Once uploaded, we need to decide how big to cut the design. I used a 9″x9″ shadowbox that I picked up at Michael’s.

The design should upload at 8.55″. That is the size I used in the 9″x9″ shadowbox. If you need to resize the file, leave the layers grouped and drag the bottom left corner up/down or type in the exact measurement in the top toolbar (as circled).

After selecting your size, there’s nothing else that needs to be done for this design. You can change the color of the layers if you want to see how it would look with your paper. From here, you’re ready to “Make It”.

The numbers two through six will be cut on the middle layers. This will make it easier to ensure all pieces are in the correct order when assembling the project.

Prepare the paper on your mat. Using a brayer will significantly reduce tearing. Choose your cut setting based on your cardstock; most of my paper was 80lb. cardstock. I used the Medium Cardstock setting on my Maker.

Once each layer has cut, place the mat with the paper face down on your work surface. Gently bend the mat back while keeping the paper as flat as possible to prevent curling.

Pro tip: Don’t be like me and scrape the dot to the “I” in Christmas off your mat. You may have to dig for it if you do. There should be four pieces to the top layer.

I started by gluing the main portion of the top layer to the second layer. Just a tiny bit of Art Glitter Glue will hold the paper and keep it from wrinkling.

Next, turn it over and glue the dot, M and erry to the front.

I also glued layers five and six together with Art Glitter Glue.

Now, we’ll focus our attention from the bottom up. I used foam tape between the bottom piece and also between the fifth/sixth (already glued) and seventh layers. See above how the tape was placed. Make sure to use enough the paper won’t bow in or out.

Carefully place the sixth layer onto the star layer. Taking time to line up will result in a clean look when finished.

Repeat the foam tape on the back of the fourth layer. Then carefully stack on the fifth.

Foam tape was used between the third and fourth layers.

We’re now down to the first and second layers that we previously glued together. Add foam tape to the back of the second layer, and stack it on top of the third. Note: After I placed the snowflake layer, I gently pulled the pine needles above Merry in front of the snowflake for dimension.

Insert all the layers in a frame. I love how the design turned out. Perfect for gifting or as decoration in your home.

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