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September 14, 2015 by: Melanie

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to participate in the monthly Silhouette challenge. I’m excited to be sharing an easy project with you today! This month’s theme is “Outdoors.” I have had these bug boxes in my craft room for ages. I ordered 4 of them, one for each kid, during a sale at Consumer Crafts. The bug boxes are cute, and I’ve been trying to think of a way to customize them. I’ve tried painting one of them, but the details around the wire and the little door are so tiny that it made painting tedious. So I decided to customize them with my Silhouette instead! Here’s the detail that I added to my daughter’s Catch-a-Bug box.

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}  |  Customize an unfinished bug box with a Silhouette machine and outdoor vinyl

 

Supplies (some links below may be affiliate links):

  • Bug box
  • Permanent vinyl
  • Silhouette machine
  • Silhouette software
  • Simple Butterfly shape from the Silhouette Online Store

 

Open up your Silhouette software. Open the Simple Butterfly Shape. Ungroup the shape so that the outer portion and inner portion can be disconnected.

 

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}  |  Customize an unfinished bug box with a Silhouette machine and outdoor vinyl

 

Move one section to another document.

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}  |  Customize an unfinished bug box with a Silhouette machine and outdoor vinyl

 

Start with the outer portion. This is the part of the butterfly that sort of shadows behind. Measure the width of the bug box and scale the butterfly shape so that it will fit inside the width. Cut the shape out on vinyl. Adhere to the bug box.

 

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}  |  Customize an unfinished bug box with a Silhouette machine and outdoor vinyl

 

Cut the other portion of the butterfly, using a coordinating color of vinyl. Apply the vinyl to the main butterfly shape. The vinyl pieces will come out in four different pieces, two small wig portions and two large.

 

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}  |  Customize an unfinished bug box with a Silhouette machine and outdoor vinyl

 

Now it’s time to enjoy a little bit of bug catching!

 

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}  |  Customize an unfinished bug box with a Silhouette machine and outdoor vinyl

 

Catch-a-Bug Box {a Silhouette Project}  |  Customize an unfinished bug box with a Silhouette machine and outdoor vinyl

 

How would you customize your bug box?

 

Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?

My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!

Update Your Mailbox A Watering Can With Personality YARDZEE! A Bucket of Fun for Family and Friends! DIY Home Address Plaque Free Flying Lessons Witchy Halloween Sign with {FREE CUT FILE} Shabby Chic 'Happy Fall' Pumpkin Door Hanger: My Girly Gourd Glow In The Dark Pumpkins How Does Your Garden Grow? A decorated Planter. Outdoor Fall Welcome Sign Nautical Personalized Cooler A "Green" Mailbox Makeover Seed Packet Storage Tin "Something Wicked" Porch Banner Catch-a-Bug Box Southwester & Outdoorsy DIY Coasters

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Comments

  1. Pam - GetSilvered says

    September 15, 2015 at 2:51 am

    Looks terrific with the cute butterfly on the side. Great idea.

    Reply
  2. Laura Kelly says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    This is so adorable. I LOVED these when I was a kiddo. I was always hoping to catch fairies. Alas, they are too quick.

    Reply

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