These delightful hanging lanterns are the kind of crafty magic that
instantly makes you feel like you’re living inside a cozy Christmas
storybook. Each lantern is a little burst of holiday cheer—glowing
softly, showing off charming cut-out designs, and practically begging to
be gifted to someone you love. Pop a flameless light source inside them and watch their cozy glow.
Every panel feels like a tiny scene plucked from Christmas morning. They’re lightweight, easy to assemble, and look far more impressive than the time they take to make (your friends will genuinely think you’re a crafting wizard).
Hang them on the tree, line them along the mantel, tuck them into a garland, or give them as thoughtful handmade gifts—because nothing says “you’re special” like a lantern that literally glows with care. They’re festive, fun, and completely irresistible… you may end up making more for yourself than anyone else!
These delightful Christmas tree–shaped 3D paper lanterns look like tiny glowing evergreens brought to life. The cutout pattern reveals a soft inner layer—perfect for slipping in a flameless light so the whole design glows gently from within.
Each
lantern seems like the silhouette of a Christmas tree.These are awesome accents for mantels, tabletops, windowsills, or even as
part of a charming handmade village display. Light, airy, and
wonderfully dimensional, they bring a warm, crafty sparkle to holiday
décor.
Although you probably don't need it, I've created a short video tutorial showing you how to assemble them!
There are two sizes. The regular ones are approximately 6" high and the small trees are approximately 5" tall.
You can find all these designs at my Silhouette Design Store. When you get there, search for "suzanne cannon lantern" to find them!
Merry Christmas! Let your holidays glow! Suzanne
If you're receiving this as an email update, you can find the video HERE.
These cuties are ready to swoop in as standup decorations, a glowing shadowbox – or thirdly,
a hanging ornament! It’s a triple-threat of Halloween cuteness.
Careful layering does all the magic and don’t
worry, no tiny pieces to make you batty. There is plenty of room for your own
spooky greeting on the back of this multilayered ornament. You can assemble it
flat for easy mailing, or use foam adhesive to add fun dimension and make it a
shadow box. Stand the design on top of a light source to see it glow.
Each
design even includes a layer with a hole so you can easily add a string or ribbon
and hang the ornament.
Each
design comes with a support you can add to the back of your frightful creation if it’s a bit
tipsy!
Meet the Freestanding Alphabet and Place Card Letters. They're so quick and easy to make!
Ever wish your letters could literally stand out? This project makes it happen! We’re turning plain cardstock into bold, freestanding letters that can double as place cards. Decorate them with pretty papers, spell out inspiring words, or personalize them with names for a party table. With just a few cuts and folds, you’ll have a project that’s quick, fun, and guaranteed to impress.
These clever digital cutting projects let you create giant letters that actually stand up on their own! Decorate them in your favourite papers and colours to make eye-catching initials, monograms, or even spell out a whole word across a shelf or party table.
Want to take it up a notch? Add the Print and Cut panel to change your letter into a place card variation. It's a personalized name card that’s as pretty as it is practical. Perfect for weddings, showers, dinner parties, or even just jazzing up your desk with a word that inspires you (like Faith, Joy, or Cake—we don’t judge).
Whether you use them for decor, parties, or everyday fun, these freestanding letters are a delightful way to mix personalization with creativity.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to cut, fold, and decorate your letter so it can stand tall on its own or work as a stylish name card. It’s a quick, creative project that adds a personal touch to any occasion.
And if you make them large enough, you can add a flameless tealight inside.
But Suzanne, where do I find these digital cutting files? They're available at my Silhouette Design Store. If you're having trouble finding them, just search "suzanne cannon freestanding".
Here is a quick little video tutorial. If you're receiving this as an email update, click on this link to go to the tutorial on my YouTube Channel.
If you have any questions, contact me on my website, where we're both more likely to see my reply!
Here are some more great designs in the Quietfire Card Blank Collection! Make your cardmaking simple and fun. No more measuring! Make these exciting gatefold cards any way you want.
Card Blanks are ready-to-cut digital files that give you the perfect starting point for your handmade cards. All the tricky measuring is already done for you—just pick your favorite papers (plain or patterned) and start decorating! Stamp, draw, letter, or embellish each panel any way you like, and enjoy the fun of creating without the stress of cutting and folding everything just right.
These are very cool card blanks and they're going to be super useful when you personalize them for your own creations!
Shop Lori Whitlock (where you will be able to buy them as a bundle, too) https://bit.ly/3NrD4Zq
If you're having trouble finding any of these, simply go to my Silhouette profile and search "suzanne cannon card blanks" and you'll find them! And here are the Design ID on my Silhouette profile.
I've designed larger versions of
the Star Double Gatefold Card and the Accordion Filled Gatefold Card
which are almost identical to their smaller version, except they require
more assembly.
I've designed larger versions of the Star Double Gatefold Card and the Accordion Filled Gatefold Card which are almost identical to their smaller version, except they require more assembly.
You might find this video tutorial helpful for tips on assembling these amazing cards.
As always, you can contact me on my website if you have any questions (it's the most reliable place to see my answer!).
