Christmas Tree Light Box – 3D Layered Cricut Project SVG

Description

A Glowing Christmas Light Box You Can Make Yourself

Bring a little Christmas magic into your home with this layered Christmas tree light box. Each layer adds depth to the scene: Santa’s sleigh flying past the moon, a snowy village of little houses, and a beautifully decorated tree with presents underneath. Light it from behind and the whole scene glows with warm, golden light.

It’s a rewarding Cricut project for the festive season. Display it on a mantelpiece or windowsill, use it as a cosy night light, or give it as a handmade Christmas gift that looks shop-bought.

What’s Included

• SVG, DXF and PNG files in one instant download
• 8 cut layers that stack together to create the 3D effect
• Works with Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio and Brother ScanNCut
• Sized for 12×12″ or A4 cardstock
• Commercial use included

What You’ll Need

• A cutting machine (Cricut Maker, Explore, Joy or similar)
• 8 sheets of cardstock in your chosen colours
• A standard grip cutting mat
• A sharp fine-point blade, for clean cuts on the small details
• Foam pads or spacers to separate the layers
• A strip of battery LED lights or fairy lights
• Glue

Fine details like the reindeer and stars cut far more cleanly with a fresh blade and a mat with good grip. If yours are worn, our Cricut-compatible cutting mats and blade sets are a great match for this project.

How to Make It

1. Upload the SVG to Design Space or your machine’s software and check the size fits your cardstock.
2. Cut each layer in your chosen colours. Lighter colours at the back and darker colours at the front give the best glow.
3. Stack the layers in order, using foam pads between them to create depth.
4. Add the lights behind the back layer, then switch on and enjoy.

Tips for the Best Result

• Use 250–300 gsm cardstock, so the layers stay flat and sturdy.
• Warm white LEDs give the cosy golden glow shown in the photo.
• Weed the small pieces gently with a weeding tool, especially the stars and reindeer.

A Christmas Craft for Adults and Families

This Christmas shadow box is a relaxing evening project for adults, and a lovely one to make together as a family, with grown-ups handling the cutting machine. Make one for your own home, or a few for friends and family.

Make Them to Sell

Light boxes are one of the most popular items at Christmas craft fairs, and this design includes a commercial licence at no extra cost. Cut a batch in different colour schemes and sell the finished pieces at markets, on Etsy or to friends and family.

Part of Our Free Christmas Cricut Projects Series

This light box is the first design in our weekly Christmas series, with a new Cricut project every week until Christmas. Newsletter subscribers get each design free. Join our newsletter to receive this week’s code and every new design as it launches.