{"id":28028,"date":"2024-11-28T06:21:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/?p=28028"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:44:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:44:34","slug":"how-to-make-the-heirloom-christmas-tree-using-cricut-design-space-step-by-step-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/28\/how-to-make-the-heirloom-christmas-tree-using-cricut-design-space-step-by-step-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Heirloom Christmas Tree in Cricut Design Space (Step-by-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-make-svgcuts-christmas-tree-cricut-682x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-make-svgcuts-christmas-tree-cricut-682x1024.png 682w, https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-make-svgcuts-christmas-tree-cricut-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-make-svgcuts-christmas-tree-cricut-67x100.png 67w, https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-make-svgcuts-christmas-tree-cricut-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/how-to-make-svgcuts-christmas-tree-cricut.png 875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers love making our\u00a0<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/svgcuts.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=471\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/svgcuts.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heirloom Christmas Tree<\/a><\/strong>!<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s a showstopper for the holidays and looks amazing in patterned paper or light-colored cardstock (which really lets glowing lights shine through).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been eyeing this project, don\u2019t worry \u2014 it\u2019s\u00a0<em>much easier than it looks.<\/em>\u00a0Here\u2019s a complete step-by-step guide you can follow, even if you\u2019re new to SVGs and Cricut Design Space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heirloom-christmas-tree_02_LRG.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heirloom-christmas-tree_02_LRG.jpg 530w, https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heirloom-christmas-tree_02_LRG-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heirloom-christmas-tree_02_LRG-66x100.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You'll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cutting machine (Cricut, Silhouette, or ScanNCut)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardstock (65\u201380 lb recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhesive (paper glue like Scotch Quick Dry Tacky Glue)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloaded Heirloom Christmas Tree SVG files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose the Folding Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Heirloom Christmas Tree download includes&nbsp;<strong>two versions for folding<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dashed Cut Lines (recommended):<\/strong>\u00a0Cuts tiny dashes into the paper where folds go. This makes folding easier and more precise \u2014 no extra tools required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solid Score Lines:<\/strong>\u00a0Works with a Cricut Scoring Stylus or Wheel, but depending on your machine, it may be harder to fold cleanly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 For this tutorial, we\u2019ll be using the&nbsp;<strong>dashed cut lines<\/strong>&nbsp;version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Download Your Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, you\u2019ll need to download the\u00a0<strong>Heirloom Christmas Tree SVG files<\/strong>\u00a0from our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First-time purchase:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/svgcuts.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heirloom Christmas Tree\u00a0product\u00a0page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Add to Bag<\/strong> -> <strong>Checkout<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in (or create an account).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your order and click\u00a0<strong>Download<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Already purchased?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/svgcuts.com\/index.php?main_page=login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in<\/a><\/strong> to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/svgcuts.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">product\u00a0page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>View Order<\/strong> ->\u00a0<strong>Download<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tip: Most files save to your Downloads folder. Make note of where you save them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Unzip the Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The download comes as a\u00a0<strong>.zip folder<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to extract it before uploading into Design Space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Windows:<\/strong>\u00a0Right-click the .zip \u2192\u00a0<strong>Extract All<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 choose a location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mac:<\/strong>\u00a0Double-click the .zip, and your computer will automatically unzip it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a1\u00a0<em>Once unzipped, you can delete the .zip folder to avoid confusion later.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Open the PDF Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside your project folder you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>PDF Menu<\/strong>\u00a0(supply list, diagrams, paper suggestions, and step-by-step visuals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A folder with all the\u00a0<strong>SVG files<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>photo<\/strong>\u00a0of the completed tree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1&nbsp;<em>The PDF is your roadmap \u2014 it makes the whole process much smoother.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Upload the Tree into Cricut Design Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Cricut Design Space and log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start a\u00a0<strong>New Project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Upload<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Upload Image<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Browse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to your SVG files folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>To save time, upload the&nbsp;<strong>entire tree file<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Extras<\/strong>\u00a0folder \u2192\u00a0select\u00a0<strong>entire_heirloom_christmas_tree.svg<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Open<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Continue<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0<strong>Upload<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Ungroup the Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With all shapes selected, click\u00a0<strong>Ungroup<\/strong>\u00a0(top-right icon with two squares).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use zoom to see everything better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click a blank area to deselect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move shapes around if needed - placement on the Canvas doesn\u2019t matter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Keep Folds with Shapes (Attach)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each piece comes with its&nbsp;<strong>main shape + dashed fold lines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure folds stay aligned during cutting, you\u2019ll need to&nbsp;<strong>Attach<\/strong>&nbsp;them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a shape along with its dashed fold lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Attach<\/strong>\u00a0(paperclip icon, bottom-right).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat for each piece.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc4d\u00a0<em>This step is important - otherwise Cricut may separate the folds onto a different mat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Get Cutting!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Make<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your mats (paper suggestions are in your PDF Menu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your material type (medium-weight cardstock usually works great).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load your mat and press\u00a0<strong>Cut<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat for each mat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Watch the Assembly Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now for the fun part \u2014 putting it all together! \ud83c\udf84<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your pieces cut, follow along with my&nbsp;<strong>Heirloom Christmas Tree Assembly Tutorial video<\/strong>. I\u2019ll guide you step by step as we glue everything together and bring the tree to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Heirloom Christmas Tree SVG Kit Assembly Tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KcwQJJS9ffc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ (Quick Answers for Beginners)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need a Cricut machine?<\/strong><br>Yes, you\u2019ll need a Cricut, Silhouette, or ScanNCut to cut the pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of paper works best?<\/strong><br>Medium-weight cardstock (65\u201380 lb). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does it take?<\/strong><br>Most crafters finish in about 2\u20133 hours the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is it hard to make?<\/strong><br>Not at all \u2014 most people say it\u2019s much easier than it looks once they see the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Make Yours?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/svgcuts.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=471\">Get the H<strong><strong>eirloom Christmas Tree<\/strong><\/strong> SVG here<\/a><\/strong> and start crafting your own magical holiday centerpiece!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/svgcuts.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=471\" style=\"border-radius:5px\"><strong>GET THE HEIRLOOM CHRISTMAS TREE SVG HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Customers love making our\u00a0Heirloom Christmas Tree!\u00a0It\u2019s a showstopper for the holidays and looks amazing in patterned paper or light-colored cardstock (which really lets glowing lights shine through). If you\u2019ve been eyeing this project, don\u2019t worry \u2014 it\u2019s\u00a0much easier than it looks.\u00a0Here\u2019s a complete step-by-step guide you can follow, even if you\u2019re new to SVGs and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28026,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[278,1117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricut","category-svgcuts-fan-spotlight","cricut","svgcuts-fan-spotlight"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28028"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28028\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28440,"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28028\/revisions\/28440"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svgcutsblog.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}