It’s been a big week. My laptop died. A little prematurely I thought – it was not even 3! Luckily I managed to save all my files as it gave me a bit of a warning that all was not well. Although I was quite excited at getting a new Laptop ….that soon disappeared when I encountered Windows 8 on my new machine! Wow, it’s been quite a learning curve but I think I’m getting the hang of it now.
While I was giving my brain cells a workout with Windows 8, I decided to keep going and downloaded V3 of the Silhouette Software too. I was pleasantly surprised. By waiting until now, it seems like the kinks have been worked out of it -not that I’ve done extensive testing or anything like that, but everything I tried went pretty smoothly.
So this is my first V3 File. I’ve saved it as a V2 file too, for those of you that haven’t upgraded.
The Birdhouse Card comes complete with a little bird sitting on a perch at the front. It’s quite small, so if you prefer a larger card, group everything together and resize. At this size it fits into a C6 envelope.
Here’s a side view:
Here’s an inside view:
To Assemble
- Cut out the Base card and fold along the roof line. I used white card.
- Cut the single top layer of the Birdhouse. I used a separate yellow layer and ran it through my embossing machine with a wood grain style embossing folder. You could use patterned, contrast card or pre-textured card instead ….Or decorate as desired.
- Cut out the roof line and attach it to the front.
- See all those little circles? Glue them together on top of each other to make a little 3D Bird perch. (or cut one circle and use foam tape)
- Attach the bird – be careful to place the tape/glue where it can’t be seen from the inside of the card. I used foam tape to raise it up a bit.
- Write or stamp your message inside.
The Options
As you can see from the graphic of the cutting file above, I’ve included a base card option without the circular cut out. If you make it this way, it gives you more space for writing on the inside of the card without the text showing through the hole from the front. The Black and White card below is done this way. I have taped a contrast piece of card behind the top textured layer before attaching it to the base card. Other differences between the two samples are: I used foam tape to “raise the roof!” and again on the perch instead of multiple circles. After completing both cards, I think this option is a quicker, easier project and this is how I’ll do it in the future.
The Files
I no longer have the earlier version of the Silhouette software installed on my computer so from now on, I’ll be doing all my test cutting with the Version 3 Designer’s edition of the software )
Download the Bird House Card File for Version 3 of the Silhouette Software (Test Cut Samples done on this version)
Download the Bird House Card File for Version 2 of the Silhouette Software
Have you updated to the Version 3 Silhouette Software yet? What do you think?
Very cute! Love the embossing! Thanks very much for sharing!
Thanks Avra, I loved the wood grain embossing folder but wasn’t sure what to use it on – turned out the birdhouse was just the thing!
Thanks Pam, this is so cute. I have not updated to V3 as yet – I am a wee bit nervous about how to do it!
Thanks Glennis. The actual updating can be done via the help menu when you have the program open – There’s a link that says “check for updates” It’s reasonably straightforward after that if you follow the prompts.
I was nervous about the actual new features – but so far so good. I do want to play with it a bit more though.
Merci pour votre partage de cette joli cabane à oiseau et
Bon courage pour dompter Windows 8
Manu, Merci de votre visite et de votre commentaire.
I hope google translate got that right 😉
Thank you for the file! I love the embossing also.
You’re most welcome Kathy. Thanks for visiting.
Pam,
I love your card. I have had those computer nightmares too. Sorry for your troubles.
Have a great weekend,
Karen Marie
Dragonfly & Lily Pads
Thanks Karen Marie, The nightmares are over thankfully. I’m even getting to like Windows 8 now 🙂
ty
This is adorable Pam! Thanks for sharing the cut file. We appreciate you linking up with us again.
Glenna @ My Paper Craze
Pam this is perfect! I know just the person I am going to make this for. Loved it so much I had to not only download it but feature it this week on Creative Spark Link Party. Hope you will stop by again this week to link up! http://bit.ly/1BLLyxp
thanks Michelle. I love it when I hear that my files come in handy! Thanks for hosting the link party and for featuring me – I’ve already linked up again this week 🙂
Merci pour cette très jolie maisonnette.
Je découvre votre site et trouve des merveilles : un grand merci pour le partage 🙂
Thank you for this very nice birdhouse.
I discovered your site and found Wonderland: a big thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks for the idea. Unfortunately, I don’t have a silhouette, so I’ll have to find an “old school” birdhouse shape to cut out freehand!!! But I do have the wood embossing folder and this is a great application for it!
Thanks Naomi,
I’m sure you’ll find a suitable Birdhouse out there Naomi:) I love that embossing folder although I admit the Birdhouse is the only time I’ve used it so far!
Un grand merci pour tous ces fichiers et votre travail .
Thank you Mirabelle, you are most Welcome 🙂
can this be used for a cricut SVG Filee?
Hi Cyndi, No these Files are Silhouette Cutting Files and are used in the Silhouette Cutting Machine Software. I’ve put it on the list to convert to SVG as soon as I’ve finished posting my Father’s Day SVGs – Scheduled for 18th June, so check back. If you need it before then, comment again and I’ll email it to you 🙂
You can find all the Cut files that are already converted to SVG here: http://www.getsilvered.com/freebie-svg-files/
Cheers
Pam