Design and Create Christmas Card with Silhouette Studio Software  - From CCS Dec 2023

Go behind the scenes and experience the complete card design process from concept to creation! Join Brandi as she takes you through her real-world design workflow—from gathering inspiration on Pinterest to modifying SVG files in design software to preparing your project for Cricket cutting. This isn't a polished, pre-planned tutorial—it's an authentic look at how professional card designers work, including the trial-and-error, creative decisions, and problem-solving that goes into every custom project.

What You'll Create

• Custom vintage Christmas bulb card with hand-modified design elements
• Three-layered dimensional bulbs with unique highlight cutouts
• Hand-edited decorative string line connecting the ornaments
• Complete A2 size card (4.25" x 5.5") layout ready for cutting
• 3 coordinated bulb elements (odd number for better visual balance)
• Multi-day project from design through test cuts to final assembly
• Personalized design modified from commercial files

Techniques You'll Learn

• Finding and evaluating design inspiration on Pinterest
• Sourcing and selecting SVG files from Creative Fabrica
• Point editing to customize existing designs
• Creating compound paths and welding elements
• Simplifying paths for cleaner cuts
• Using handles to smooth curves and lines
• Converting PNG images to cuttable SVG files
• Strategic layering for dimensional effects
• Designing with cutting limitations in mind
• Test cutting workflow before using premium materials

Skill Level Intermediate to Advanced - This class requires familiarity with design software (Silhouette Studio demonstrated, though principles apply to other programs). You should be comfortable with basic Cricket operation and ready to explore advanced customization techniques. While the concepts are accessible, point editing and path manipulation require patience and practice. Perfect for crafters ready to move beyond pre-made designs.

Class Features

• Live, unedited design process (mistakes and all!)
• Multi-day project workflow demonstrated
• Real-time problem-solving and creative decision-making
• Complete file sourcing and preparation process
• Strategic design modifications for successful cutting
• Detailed point editing demonstrations
• Troubleshooting tips for working with complex files
• Tomorrow: Test cutting session (Day 2)
• Thursday: Final assembly (Day 3)

What Makes This Class Special This is NOT your typical polished tutorial—it's a raw, authentic look at how professional designers actually work. You'll see the real thought process, the creative decisions (and changes!), the occasional frustration, and the problem-solving that happens when creating custom designs. Brandy works in real-time with files she hasn't practiced with, showing you exactly how to adapt when things don't go as planned. If you've ever wondered how designers transform inspiration into cuttable files, this behind-the-scenes experience is invaluable.

Resources Included

• Design inspiration sources and search strategies
• Creative Fabrica file sourcing techniques
• Commercial license information for selling designs
• Point editing fundamentals and workflows
• Strategic design decisions for cardstock cutting
• File saving and organization best practices
• Links to recommended design software options
• Access to multi-day project series
• Final SVG file for Cricket Design Space

Perfect For

• Vintage-style Christmas card making
• Learning professional design workflows
• Moving beyond pre-made designs
• Understanding point editing fundamentals
• Creating custom, sellable designs
• Building design confidence through real examples
• Anyone wanting to modify existing SVG files
• Designers ready to work with commercial licenses

Join our creative community and discover what really goes into designing custom cards from scratch! This multi-day journey will transform how you approach card making—you'll learn to see design possibilities everywhere and gain the confidence to modify any file to match your vision. Whether you dream of creating designs to sell or simply want complete creative control over your projects, this authentic design experience will empower you to make it happen. Let's create something extraordinary together!