Tabby Cat Favour Boxes

30th May 202412th Jul 2024 EsselleCrafts1 Comment

These little Tabby Cat Favour Boxes make the perfect gift box for any cat lover! Easy to assemble, you can make the tabby cat head in any colour you wish and adapt the colour of the eyes, nose, whiskers and stripes to match!

Three Tabby Cat Favour Boxes by Esselle Crafts

Ideal as little table favours or for a cat-themed party, you can fill them with sweets, chocolates or small gifts. You could even put some cat treats in them like I did – much to Prince’s delight! 🐈‍⬛

Silver Grey Tabby Cat Favour Box with cat treats by Esselle Crafts

Available from my Etsy shop, the template comes as an SVG cut file, as well as a PDF if you prefer to cut out by hand.

Two Tabby Cat Favour Boxes filled with treats by Esselle Crafts

PLUS you get an optional extra white face patch to create a bi-colour cat face!

Two Tabby Cat Favour Boxes by Esselle Crafts

To make one of these cat boxes, you will need:

* Tabby Cat Favour Box template (SVG and PDF available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF templates and instructions
* Double-sided, textured cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)* Craft glue / double-sided tapeIf you are not using a digital cutting machine, you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the box and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : After gluing the side panels on, gently curve the sides using your fingers or a bone folder before the glue dries. This will make assembling the box much easier and give it a neater finish.

Brown Tabby Cat Favour Box Assembly by Esselle Crafts

TIP 2 : Make sure that the (white) whiskers / mouth panel and the (black) eyes panel completely cover the cut out sections. They should line up like this:

The cat boxes measure approximately 11cm (W ) x 9.5cm (H) x 4cm (D) / 4.3″ (W ) x 3.74″ (H) x 1.6″ (D), however, this is only meant as a guide, as the templates can easily be re-sized to suit your needs.

Tabby Cat Favour Boxes by Esselle Crafts

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own little Tabby Cat favour boxes using my template and I can’t wait to see what you fill them with!

Suzanne

Cricut Design Space

Cricut Design Space Upload Error

20th May 202420th May 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

Following a recent update, Cricut Design Space is experiencing issues when uploading SVGs. It is showing a red warning bar at the top of the screen, worded something like this:

sodipodi:namedview Cricut Design Space Error

After doing some research about this ‘sodipodi:namedview’ error, there appears to be a few things that can resolve it.

Firstly, the error is only occuring on the desktop version of Cricut Design Space, not on the mobile app. So, for a quick temporary fix, you can transfer the SVG that you want to use to your mobile device via email, then open the Cricut Design Space app on your mobile device and upload the SVG as usual. If you then open Cricut Design Space on your desktop again, you will see the SVG in your ‘Recent Uploads’.

Secondly, (for a more permanent fix 🤞) your desktop version probably needs updating. This can take a bit of time, but to do this you need to click on your Cricut Design Space profile and select ‘Settings’.

Then you need to check that ‘Beta’ is highlighted next to ‘Application Experience’.

Next you need to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Cricut Design Space – this needs to be version 8.31.61 (the previous version with the bug was 8.31.60 and I discovered a few more before that). Click ‘check for updates’ if yours shows anything other than Version 8.31.61

Cricut Design Space will then update and restart (you may also need to restart your computer to resolve any remaining issues), then hopefully you will be able to upload your SVGs in the usual way!

Hooray! 🎉

I really hope this helps to solve any problems you’re having with uploading your SVGs to Cricut Design Space. Do let me know how you get on with it 🙂

Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects

Set of 15 Gift Tags

4th Apr 20246th Apr 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

Get ahead of the gifting game with my fabulous gift tag bundle! You get all 15 shaped designs in SVG, PNG and PDF formats, giving you the option to cut them out using your digital cutting machine or to print them and cut them out by hand.

Set of 15 gift tag shapes by Esselle Crafts

Using this instant download file, you can make and decorate your own gift tags for Chrsitmas! You can customize the tags for a themed celebration using your own colour scheme! Or how about using them for scrapbooking or journalling? There’s also card making, jewellery price tags, clothing labels and all sorts of other papercraft projects that they could be used for!

The download contains:

🎁 16 SVG cut files (one of each gift tag and the complete set of 15) These can easily be resized up or down to suit your needs without any loss of quality. I recommend setting the complete set of 15 tags to 28cm / 11″ (W ).

🎁 15 PNG files (one of each gift tag on a transparent background)

🎁 1 PDF file (with the complete set of 15 gift tags, black and white, outline only on A4) This can easily be resized up or down before printing to suit your needs.

🎁 1 numbered PNG file to help you to identify the individual gift tag shapes

They look stunning covered with vintage papers and I added some brown ink to the edges to create more of an aged appearance.

After adding a length of twisted twine to these two tags, I tied them to a handmade white gift bag.

What will you use the tags for? I can’t wait to find out!

Happy crafting
Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects

Layered Butterflies

19th Mar 202411th May 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

My Butterfly Favour Bag has been hugely popular recently and I’ve had several people ask if I have any other butterfly designs that could be added to the bag.

This is something that I’d considered doing when I designed the first one and so, as I loved doing it, I have designed three more!

Set of 4 3D layered butterflies for paper crafts

The first one (that comes with the bag) is a likeness of a Small Tortoiseshell butterfly and the others are likenesses of a Peacock, a Monarch and a Speckled Wood butterfly.

I have the whole set of four butterflies available in my Etsy shop as SVG cut files as well PDFs if you prefer to cut out by hand.

Layered butterflies blog post by Esselle Crafts

They are so delightfully versatile and, as well as adding them to the favour bags, they can be used for all sorts of different papercraft projects.

Here I’ve used two of them on a greeting card.

Greeting card with two 3D layered butterflies cut from paper

The butterflies are super easy to assemble (consisting of only two layers) and look amazing with the top layer cut out of mirror card.

I can’t wait to see what you use them for! 🦋

Happy crafting
Suzanne

Easter Crafts

Easter Egg Baskets

19th Feb 20243rd Mar 2025 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

These adorable Easter Baskets are so delightfully versatile and can be filled with chocolate eggs or other Easter treats! Easy to assemble, you can choose to make the baskets as an Easter egg or as a cute Easter bunny, then decorate them with beautiful paper flowers and bows! Plus, if you leave the handle off they become Easter boxes, perfect for table favours! 🐰

Very similar in style to my Butterfly Favour Bag there are separate panels to decorate and strengthen the front, back and two sides.

Available from my Etsy shop, the template comes as an SVG cut file, as well as a PDF if you prefer to cut out by hand.

To make one of these fabulous baskets, you will need:

* Easter Egg Baskets template (PDF and SVG available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF templates and instructions
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Patterned card (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

If you are not using a cutting machine, you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the baskets:

TIP 1 : Use dimensional foam or three layers of scrap cardstock (as shown) to attach the bunny’s feet and arms to the front of the basket.

TIP 2 : Add shape to the flower pieces using a cocktail stick or a thin, round lolly stick.

TIP 3 : Make a smaller paper flower in the same colour as the bunny and glue it to the back of the basket for a cute little tail!

The baskets measure approximately 9.3cm (W ) x 16.5cm (H) x 4.3cm (D) / 3.6″ (W ) x 6.5″ (H) x 1.7″ (D), however, this is only meant as a guide, as the templates can easily be re-sized to suit your needs.

Easter Egg Baskets blog post by Esselle Crafts

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own little Easter baskets using my template and I can’t wait to see what you fill them with!

Happy crafting

Suzanne 🐰

Favour Boxes

Handbag Favour Boxes

21st Jan 20246th Aug 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

I wasn’t sure whether to call this a favour box or a bag, but it certainly has plenty of room inside to carry some tasty treats!

Handbag Favour Boxes for Gifting Small Treats and a Gift Card

Perfect for wedding favours, bridal showers, birthdays and Mother’s Day, you can find the template for this cute, little handbag in my Etsy shop.

Handbag Favour Box Blog Post by Esselle Crafts

❤️ UPDATED January 2024 ❤️

I have now split the template up so that a larger sized bag can be made on a 12″x12″ cutting mat. This means that it can now hold a standard sized gift card, as well as a lot more goodies!

To make one, you will need:

* Handbag Favour Box template (PDF and SVG available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-90lb recommended)
* Thinner card or paper for the lid panel (90-160gsm / 60-80lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape
* Optional: Embossing folder

If you are not using a cutting machine you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my new and updated video tutorial showing how to assemble the handbag, and be sure to follow the tips below.

TIP 1: Make sure to glue the front base piece on top of the back base piece, so that it gives a neater finish at the front.

TIP 2: After gluing the handle panel on top of the handle, curl the handle into shape before the glue dries. Then, once it is glued in place, push the handle sides inwards slightly to give it a more defined shape.

TIP 3: If you are using plain paper or card for the lid panel, try embossing it first to give it some texture. I embossed mine with small polka dots.

TIP 4: After gluing the heart lock in place, pinch the heart at the front, then carefully slide a bone folder or a ruler in underneath the lid to allow the lid to open up. You can then press the heart lock into place more easily.

TIP 5: If you want to make a larger (or smaller) sized handbag, then you can easily resize the template. The base is very sturdy with its double layer, but if the contents are too heavy, then you may need to strengthen the handle by adding on another layer or two.

Pink Handbag Favour Box for Gifting Small Treats and a Gift Card

This beautiful pink version perfectly matches my dress favour box and would make wonderfully unique wedding favours!

Matching Dress and Handbag Favour Boxes by Esselle Crafts

I hope you are inspired to make some of these favour boxes for a special occasion, and I would love to see your beautiful creations. Feel free to share your photos of them with me on Instagram or Facebook.

Happy Crafting
Suzanne

Favour Boxes

Diamond Gem Favour Boxes

1st Jan 202429th Mar 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

I was recently asked whether I could design a little favour box in the shape of a diamond 💎 and this is what I came up with!

Diamond Gem Favour Boxes by Esselle Crafts

I’m so pleased with how it’s turned out! I’ve made it easy to open and there’s plenty of room inside for some sweet treats! It would work perfectly for wedding favours or as a cute gift box for Valentine’s day!

Diamond Gem Favour Boxes blog post by Esselle Crafts

You can find the template for this box in my Etsy shop, available as an SVG cut file as well as a printable PDF if you prefer to cut out by hand.

To make one, you will need:

* Diamond Gem Box template (SVG and PDF available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

If you are not using a cutting machine you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial below, showing how to assemble the diamond box.

TIP: try experimenting with different types and textures of cardstock to see which works best for you. This smooth mirror card one is stunning, but the ruby glitter card one is definitely my favourite!

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own little diamond boxes using my template and I can’t wait to see what you use them for! 💎

Suzanne

Teapot Favour Boxes

Present Teapot Box

22nd Dec 202329th Mar 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

I am so excited to introduce you to my NEW updated Present Teapot Box!

Perfect for gifting sweets or small treats, these teapot boxes are all wrapped up and ready to make someone smile! ❤️

To make one, you will need:

* Present teapot box template (PDF and SVG available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Cardstock (200-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

If you are not using a cutting machine you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the teapot box:

It’s been three years since I designed my first Present Teapot Box (see photo below). It was when I was creating a series of four Christmas themed teapot boxes and this was the final one.

Christmas Present Teapot Box by Esselle Crafts

It’s still one of my favourites, but now it’s had a 2023 makeover and isn’t specifically designed for Christmas anymore. Although it still can be, as this next photo shows!

One of the changes I’ve made is that the template is now split into more pieces, meaning that a larger teapot box can be made on a 12″ x 12″ cutting mat.

I’ve also included a couple of optional extras! The template now comes with three small hearts that you can decorate the ribbon with and a cute gift tag to add to the lid. You can stamp a sentiment onto the gift tag, like I’ve done here, or write your own little message by hand.

For this lovely pink version, I made it extra special by substituting two of the paper hearts for sparkly heart gems!

I can’t wait to see what wonderful creations you make with this template! ❤️

Suzanne