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Learn how to make this unicorn shadow box with paper flowers flowers into amazing framed art. Such a cute and easy decoration for a room!

Intrigued by paper flowers but just not sure what to make with them? I’ve got the project for you! This framed unicorn showcases paper flowers beautifully, and looks super cute to boot. Personalize it with a name and you’ve got a wonderful piece of decor or a lovely gift. If you know someone who loves unicorns, this is a perfect gift idea. This project is a great decoration to brighten up and add a splash of color to a bedroom, playroom, or office. This has glitter, flowers, personalization and it’s easy! So for Day 20 of The Great Maker 25-Day Gift-Away Challenge, I am showing you how to make this personalized Unicorn with Flowers Framed Art!

See exactly how to make this personalized unicorn shadow box with paper flowers in my tutorial video (or keep scrolling if you prefer a printable step-by-step photo tutorial):

Get the free SVG cut file for this project

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These is what my personalized unicorn frame looks like finished

To make this project, you need a shadow box, which is a frame that is deep enough for you to put the flowers into without being squished. The one I am using is eleven by fourteen inches, and I’ll put the link to it below this video.

To make the paper flowers, you need 65lb. or 80lb. solid core cardstock in whatever colors you want. You’ll also need a glue gun and glue sticks, and I also recommend finger protectors to avoid getting burned.

The unicorn design inside the shadow box is made with permanent vinyl in a variety of colors. So you’ll also want some transfer tape and a weeding tool.

Make a paper flower unicorn shadow box and personalize it with a name using vinyl and cardstock!

Finally, you just need a sheet of foamcore to apply your vinyl and paper flowers to — this also becomes the backing of your shadowbox.

So let me show you where to get my paper flower and unicorn designs, and then how to make the flowers and use them to create this personalized shadowbox.This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy.

Materials to Make a Framed Unicorn with Paper Flowers 

How to Make a Personalized Unicorn with Flowers Framed Art

These is what my personalized unicorn frame looks like finished

Unicorn with Flowers Framed Art

Yield: 1 framed art piece
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Active Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Estimated Cost: $30

Learn how to make the cutest personalized framed art with a unicorn with paper flowers!

Instructions

STEP 1: GET MY FREE PERSONALIZED UNICORN WITH FLOWERS FRAMED ART SVG FILE

First, download Design #271 which is my free  personalized Unicorn With Flowers Framed Art SVG/DXF/PDF from my free resource library (get the password to the library in the form at the bottom of this post). If you're going to cut it on your cutting machine, upload the file to your design software. This is what the personalized Unicorn Frame SVG file looks like in Cricut Design Space.

This is what my unicorn frame design looks like in Cricut Design Space

Tip: If you're not sure how to upload an SVG cut file to Cricut Design Space, watch this helpful video training series I made. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, here's how to download and upload SVG files to the Cricut Design Space app.

STEP 2: CUT THE DESIGN

Before cutting the design, you will want to measure the width and height of your frame and adjust the size of the design if needed. If you are using the same frame listed in my project supplies you do not need to make any size adjustments.

Measure the width and height of the frame for my personalized unicorn frame

When cutting the design, I used the glitter vinyl material setting for the black, gold, and pink vinyl cuts. Make sure to change the material selection before cutting the vinyl and the cardstock.

Weed your vinyl pieces and use Cricut StrongGrip Transfer Tape. Cut all your vinyl pieces as close to the edges as possible. Gather your cut out rose pieces and a pen or cylindrical rod.

Gather your cut vinyl and paper roses to begin assembling your personalized unicorn frame

STEP 3: ASSEMBLE THE UNICORN FRAME

Take a pen or cylindrical rod and begin to roll the rose petals over the rod to curl them. You can also do this step after the flower is rolled if you prefer.

Roll the petals using a pen or other round device for the roses in my personalized unicorn frame

Once your petals are curled, put the loose end of your flower pattern in the slot in the tip of your quilling tool and being rolling toward you. If you do not have a quilling tool, you can use long-nose pliers or tweezers. You can also make your own DIY quilling tool.

Put the end of the paper rose into the quilling tool and roll the paper roses for the unicorn frame

Continue rolling your paper, keeping the bottom edges aligned with one another as best you can.

Roll the paper rose for the unicorn frame

Once the rose if rolled the way you like, add glue on the bottom of the rolled rose.

Fold the circle flap over the glue on the rose for my personalized unicorn frame

Fold the circular tab over the glue. I used the tip of my hot glue gun to hold the tab over the glue. No one wants burnt fingers. Repeat this process to assemble all the roses. You do not have to use hot glue, it was just what I preferred to use for this project.

Once your rose is rolled add glue to the bottom for my personalized unicorn frame

Open the back of your frame and remove the foam insert.

Remove the back of the frame for the personalized unicorn frame

Next, cut your piece of foam core to the same size as this insert.

Remove the frame insert for the personalized unicorn frame

Find the center of your foam core and measure approximately one inch from the top. This is where we will place the top of the unicorn horn.

Find the center and measure one inch down on the foam core for the personalized unicorn frame

IMPORTANT! Before laying down any of the vinyl pieces it is very important to cut as close to the design as possible to reduct the amount of transfer tape that will touch the foam core. Next you will want to repeatedly slap each piece of vinyl on your skin (or a cloth) prior to laying it on the foam core. This is so the transfer tape does not rip your foam core.

Put vinyl on skin to remove the tackiness for my personalized unicorn frame

Lay the unicorn horn down and use a scraper over the vinyl. Avoid scraping the transfer tape as much as possible.

Center the unicorn horn on the foam core for the personalized unicorn frame

Slowly and carefully remove the transfer tape from the unicorn horn.

Carefully and slowly remove the transfer tape from the unicorn horn for the personalized unicorn frame

Fold the vinyl in half for the ears to find the center point. Align the ears just below the unicorn horn.

Find the center of the ears by folding the vinyl in have for the personalized unicorn frame

Remember to remove the tackiness of the transfer tape before laying the vinyl on the foam core.

Using a ruler align the unicorn ears for the personalized unicorn frame

Slowly peel back the backing of the vinyl and add the ears. Carefully remove the transfer tape from the ears.

Remove the backing from the vinyl ears for the personalized unicorn frame

Eyeball placement of the pink inner part of the ear. Remove the backing and transfer tape from the vinyl.

Eyeball placement of the unicorn pink ears for the personalized unicorn frame

Measure approximately 3 1/2" from the bottom of the unicorn horn for placement of the eyelashes. Again, cut as close to the design as possible, remove the tackiness of the vinyl and apply to your foam core board.

Center and measure placement for the unicorn eyelashes for my personalized unicorn frame

The last piece of vinyl to add is the name. I eyeballed the placement of Alexa and applied it to my foam core board for the personalized unicorn frame. Once you have all the vinyl applied its time to add the roses. You can add them any way you want or refer to my finished design for placement. I used hot glue to place the roses on the foam core board.

Add a name to the personalized unicorn frame

Clean the glass of your frame.

Clean the glass of your frame for the personalized unicorn frame

Add your foamcore board in the frame, put the frame back on and you have finished your personalized unicorn frame.

Insert the foam core into the frame for the personalized unicorn frame

This is what my finished personalized unicorn frame looks like.

These is what my personalized unicorn frame looks like finished

STEP 4: SHOW IT OFF

I’d love to see your personalized unicorn frame project! If you make one, please share a photo in our Facebook group, email it to me at [email protected], or tag me on social media with #jennifermaker.

Notes

FONTS USED IN THIS DESIGN

The font Magnolia Sky was used for Alexa in this project.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special thanks to the JenniferMaker Design Fairy Team, specifically Design Fairy Caitlin, for helping me design and assemble this awesome design.

Answers to Your Questions About your Unicorn with Flowers Framed Art

Q: Can I cut this on the Joy?
Yes, you can cut this on the Joy!

Q: I would love to make this, but only have grandsons……
A: What makes a unicorn for girls only? All genders enjoy and appreciate unicorns. We must not assume that males would not enjoy unicorns or flowers. It is not fair to them. If you have grandchildren that are not into unicorns, put an image from my resource library they would love into a shadow box instead. Consider the individual over the gender. 🙂

Q: Can this project be on Canvas?
Absolutely! This would look wonderful on a canvas!

Get my free SVG files to make your Unicorn with Flowers Framed Art

I’d love to see your unicorns with paper flowers and shadowboxes. Please share a photo in our Facebook group or tag me on social media with #jennifermaker.

See all of the projects, tutorials, and free designs in The Great Maker 25-Day Gift-Away Challenge!

Love,

JenniferMaker.com

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6 Comments

    1. You will just delete the text box with Alexa in it and add your own text box! The font used is Magnolia Sky!

  1. Hi Jennifer, I am new at this and would like to make this with an 8×10 frame, what would you suggest the resized unicorn template be?

    1. Hi Jennifer! I would take a square from the shapes menu and size it to your frame and then resize the SVG based on that and how you want it to look.

  2. Hi Jennifer,
    I love everything you do and you are so helpful with the detailed directions and free files! Thanks you.

    Could I make this w removable vinyl? I have about 75 rolls of vinyl but no permanent glitter! ๐Ÿ˜ฉ I also found at Michaelโ€™s 11×14 canvas board which allows me to use the shadow box and get the 3-D look I wanted. I bought the foam board and when I found the canvas board I was super excited!

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    1. Hi Phyllis! You absolutely could use removable vinyl, it may just start to peel off sooner than permanent vinyl would.

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