10 DIY Holiday Crafts using Layered Cut Files

10 Christmas Project Ideas using Layered Designs

Add dimension to your decor this holiday season using layered cut files.  Discover ten fun and easy DIY crafts you can make for the holidays.

Learn how to add custom touches to your holiday decor and create unique gift ideas for the holidays.  Here, you’ll find ten project ideas you can craft this holiday season using layered cut files and your cutting machine.

1. Magical Snowflake Garland

This magical paper snowflake garland uses multi-layer snowflakes to create dimension and twinkling fairy lights to make to sparkle.

Materials & Supplies to Make a Paper Snowflake Garland

• Free Snowflake Bundle Cut Files
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• White Gold Cardstock
• Silver Cardstock
• Adhesive Foam Circles – 0.25-inch
• 3D Pop Up Dots
• Fairy Lights

2. Rustic Snowflake Ornament

This wood snowflake ornament uses multi-layer snowflakes to add dimension and natural wood veneer to create a rustic look.

Materials & Supplies to Make a Rustic Wood Snowflake Ornament

• Free Snowflake Bundle Cut Files
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – StrongGrip
• Deep-Point Blade
• Natural Wood Veneer – Maple and Walnut
• Painter’s Tape
• Wood Glue or Pop Up Dots
• Satin Ribbon

3. Elegant Holiday Sign

This elegant Noel holiday sign brings sophistication to your holiday decor using faux leather and heat transfer vinyl.

Materials & Supplies to Make the Noel Holiday Sign

WOODEN SIGN

• 6″ x 24″ Wood Board – You can cut them yourself or purchase them.  
• Stain or Paint and Brush

LAYERED LETTERS

• Holiday Layered Alphabet Cut Files
  • Purchase the whole alphabet here
  • Download NOEL for free here
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – StandardGrip
• Fine-Point Blade
• Gold Metallic Faux Leather
• Heat Transfer Vinyl- Gold Foil and Champagne Glitter
• Painters Tape
• Easy Press
• Wood Glue

4. Happy Holidays Pennant Banner

This festive Happy Holidays Christmas banner uses a multi-layer design and heat transfer vinyl to make an easy way to decorate for the holidays.

 Materials & Supplies to Make a Holiday Pennant Banner

• Holiday Layered Alphabet Cut Files
  • Purchase the whole alphabet here
  • Download NOEL for free here
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• Heat Transfer Vinyl – Electric Red and White Glitter
• Cardstock
• Weeding Tool
• Easy Press

5. Monogrammed Throw Pillow

This monogrammed pillow makes a great personalized gift for the holiday season and a great way to decorate for the holidays using a multi-layer design and heat transfer vinyl.

Materials & Supplies to Make a Monogrammed Pillow

• Holiday Layered Alphabet Cut Files
  • Purchase the whole alphabet here
  • Download NOEL for free here
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• Heat Transfer Vinyl – Electric Red and White Glitter
• Weeding Tool
• Easy Press
• Teflon Sheet
• EasyPress Mat or towel
• Pillow and Pillowcase

6. Monogrammed Coffee Mug

This holiday coffee mug uses a multi-layer design and special waterslide decal paper to easily make your own personalized mug at home.

Materials & Supplies to Make a Monogrammed Mug

• Holiday Layered Alphabet Cut Files
  • Purchase the whole alphabet here
  • Download NOEL for free here
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• Waterslide Decal Transfer Paper
• Acrylic Coating
• Ceramic Mug
• Printer

7. Holiday Shadow Boxes

These DIY holiday shadow boxes are the ideal way to decorate for the holidays.

Materials & Supplies to Make the Holiday Shadow Boxes

• Holiday Layered Alphabet Cut Files
  • Purchase the whole alphabet here
  • Download NOEL for free here
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• Cardstock
• Adhesive Foam Circles – 0.25-inch
• Shadow Boxes

8. Holiday Glass Blocks

These holiday glass blocks with lights make an easy way to decorate for the holidays using a multi-layer design and window cling material from Cricut.

Materials & Supplies to Make the Holiday Glass Blocks

• Holiday Layered Alphabet Cut Files
  • Purchase the whole alphabet here
  • Download NOEL for free here
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• Window Cling
• Weeding Tool
• Transfer Tape 
• Scissors
• Glass Blocks – Mini or Original
• Fairy Lights

9. Seasonal Snowflake Wreath

This beautiful paper snowflake wreath uses multi-layer snowflakes to create dimension and gorgeous pearl embellishments to make it timeless.

Materials & Supplies to Make the Snowflake Wreath

• Free Snowflake Bundle Cut Files
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• White Gold Cardstock
• Silver Cardstock
• Embroidery Hoop – I used 14″ in
• Pearl Embellishments
• Adhesive Foam Circles – 0.25-inch and 0.12-inch
• Hot Glue Gun

10. DIY Wood Stocking Holders

Personalize your holiday decor with these custom DIY stocking holders for your mantle.

Materials & Supplies to Make the Stocking Holders

STOCKING HOLDERS

• 2″ x 6″ Pine Board (cut into 5.5″ and 4″ pieces)
• Circular Saw or Miter Saw – Or some hardware stores will cut the wood for you
• Sandpaper
• Stain or Paint and Brush
• 2 1/4″ Flat Head Wood Screw (for attaching the bottom of the stocking holder)
• Drill
• Hook or Knob

LAYERED LETTERS

• Holiday Layered Alphabet Cut Files
  • Purchase the whole alphabet here
  • Download NOEL for free here
• Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or another cutting machine
• Cricut Cutting Mat – LightGrip or StandardGrip
• Red and Gold Glitter Permanent Vinyl
• Weeding Tool
• Transfer Tape
• Mod Podge Acrylic Sealer

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10 Holiday Craft Ideas using Layered Cut Files