It’s the season for outdoor adventure! To celebrate, I have an extra cute paper craft that has been in the works for a while now, and I am so excited to share it with you today. Let’s go for a glamping trip in this adorable, 3D camper!
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We were on the freeway this past Independence Day weekend, and boy did we see a lot of campers and RVs! I’m sure that campsites are usually pretty packed this time of year, but I have a feeling that more people than usual were looking to get away this 4th of July.
If I am being completely honest, I’m not much of a camping person; but if I had a camper as cute as this one, I just might change my mind!
Supplies
- Cardstock & Vellum
- Hot Glue
- Mounting Tape
- Bone Folder (optional)
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
How to Make It
1. Use your cutting machine or X-ACTO knife, along with my template, to cut out all of the 3D camper pieces.
Note: If you are using the SVG files that includes the score lines, don’t forget to set them as such in Cricut Design Space and attach them to their shapes before sending through your cutting machine. I used a lime green color to mark the score lines, so hopefully that helps! The hot pink lines are used to make cuts, but be sure to attach them as well. If you’re not using the SVG file that includes score lines, you can use the PDF version as a reference to know where your folds should go.
2. Start by attaching the embellishment pieces to the front, back, and side sections of the camper. I used hot glue for everything except the door—for that I used mounting tape to give it a little more depth.
I also added some hand drawn lines on my drapes to make them a touch more realistic, and drew on a door handle at this time.
3. Next, attach the awning pieces to the front and front-side pieces, noting that the longer one will end up on the more narrow, strip, not the rounder piece.
At this time, be sure to assemble and glue your front step to the front piece, just below the door.
Also, fold and glue the hitch piece, and attach it through the hole provided, gluing the tabs to the inside.
4. For the next step, attach your front and back sections to your side strips by folding the tabs, and gluing them to the inside edge: one at a time. This takes a little time, but it is important to make sure each tab has a good seal before moving on.
After that, you can assemble your “cinderblock” (to go beneath the hitch, and balance your camper), as well as your flamingo and flower pot. I attached the flamingo and flower pot using mounting tape, but I didn’t attach the cinderblock. You can attach it if you’d like, though!
5. Lastly, assemble your lawn chairs! I’ve included two layers for the legs to help make your chairs a little more sturdy. If you are using really thick cardstock, the extra layer may not be necessary.
I attached the “cushions” with mounting tape to add a little dimension.
Pretty much everything about this project came together how I imagined—except the chairs. Those suckers took four tries to get right! After the third time cutting them out, gluing them together, and realizing that the scale was wrong, I was so fed up: I almost didn’t include them at all. But trial and error are healthy, right?
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other awesome 3D cut file freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making this whimsical, 3D camper! As always, I LOVE to see pictures of your finished results. Be sure to tag me (@designsmymissm) on Instagram, so I can gush over your paper craft masterpiece!
Watch the video tutorial for this design here:
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 35 Comments on 3D Camper – Summer Cut Files
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Kathy
July 9, 2020 at 10:26 am (4 years ago)Oh my goodness, there is cute, then there is Miss Mandee cute to the extreme! Miss Mandee cute is really, really cute. This file is super special and your chairs are over the top. So adorable and so special! Thank you so much for sharing your hard work!
Mandee
July 9, 2020 at 12:28 pm (4 years ago)Thank you so much Kathy—you are always far too kind! 😊
Glad the chairs were worth all the trouble they gave me. 🤣
Saskia
July 9, 2020 at 10:57 am (4 years ago)Thank you for sharing!
Mandee
July 9, 2020 at 12:29 pm (4 years ago)You are most welcome Saskia! 🙂
Mary Ellen Torres
July 9, 2020 at 11:08 am (4 years ago)love this camper thanks so much
Mandee
July 9, 2020 at 12:29 pm (4 years ago)you are very welcome Mary Ellen! I’m so glad you like it!!
Neusa Dias
July 9, 2020 at 2:49 pm (4 years ago)Uauau….mt lindo… obrigado pelo presente. Parabéns. Bjuuuu
Mandee
July 13, 2020 at 12:25 pm (4 years ago)You are very welcome Neusa! 😊
Carla G Hundley
July 9, 2020 at 6:25 pm (4 years ago)Oh too fun! Great
work and I love the
Flamingo and chairs.
Thanks for giving this
to us.
Carla from Utah
Mandee
July 13, 2020 at 12:25 pm (4 years ago)Thanks Carla! I’m so glad you like it!!
doodle
July 10, 2020 at 12:47 am (4 years ago)This camper is super cute! Thank you very much for sharing!
Mandee
July 13, 2020 at 12:25 pm (4 years ago)You are most welcome! ❤️
Helen J Roberts
July 10, 2020 at 4:14 am (4 years ago)I love this file. My Cricut Cuties are going to be camping out in style. Thank you for sharing!
Mandee
July 13, 2020 at 12:25 pm (4 years ago)Thanks Helen! Have fun making it!!
Sandy
July 10, 2020 at 6:43 am (4 years ago)Très belle réalisation Bravo
Mandee
July 13, 2020 at 12:26 pm (4 years ago)Thank you! 😊
Juanita Williams
July 11, 2020 at 2:24 pm (4 years ago)Thank you foe sharing this wonderful file. One of our favorite
things used to be camping.
Mandee
July 13, 2020 at 12:27 pm (4 years ago)You are most welcome Juanita! I’m so glad you like it. 😊
Sandra de Vargas
July 15, 2020 at 6:57 pm (4 years ago)O QUE FALAR … CADA TRABALHO TÃO LINDO QUANTO O OUTRO… MUITO OBRIGADA! PARABÉNS!!!!!!
Mandee
July 16, 2020 at 11:52 am (4 years ago)Thank you very much Sandra! 😊
Mary Franklin
September 5, 2020 at 2:35 pm (4 years ago)I just found your website. Your files are wonderful! Thank you for sharing them. I can’t wait to make this adorable camper. Thanks, also, for working so hard on the chairs. They add a perfect touch to the camp site!
Mandee
September 8, 2020 at 10:53 am (4 years ago)Yay! I’m so glad you found me!! Enjoy making this camper, as well as many more fun paper crafts. 😊
Deb
September 22, 2020 at 1:33 pm (4 years ago)Wow, I’ve been wanting to make a camper like this for ages, but the files I’ve seen have always been flat, not 3D, so I was happy to find your site and am just speechless that you’d share this for free. Thank you so much for the file and for the video, too! Can’t wait to make it!
Mandee
September 22, 2020 at 9:33 pm (4 years ago)Yay! I’m always so happy to hear when my designs help people fulfill creative ideas they’ve had brewing. Have fun putting this project together! 😊
Amy C Goodman
February 24, 2021 at 5:59 pm (3 years ago)Ridiculously cute and so incredibly generous to share this file! Thank you!
Mandee
February 25, 2021 at 12:27 pm (3 years ago)Thanks Amy!! I’m glad you like it. 😊
Cathy Foster
March 25, 2021 at 5:06 am (3 years ago)Just made your gorgeous camper van set today. I am new to all things craft. I bought myself a new cutting machine just two weeks ago and was thrilled with your design. I am making it my first in a series that I am calling “Travelling the World”………for my pending grandchildren. Looking forward to a day of no COVID and lots of new adventures. Thanks so much for putting so much effort into this and for sharing it around. I have photos if you would like me to share them anywhere.
Cathy
Western Australia
Mandee
March 25, 2021 at 11:26 am (3 years ago)How fun! I’m so glad you are putting my designs to good use!! I’m sure your grandchildren will love them. 😊
I’d love to see photos! Feel free to send them to madee@designsbymissmandee.com.
Diane
April 26, 2021 at 7:14 am (3 years ago)I absolutely love your designs. I just recently found your website, and I am so happy I did. You have dozens of crafts I am going to try. And bless your heart for making them all free! In this trying time (COVID-19) there are so many households working on diminished income, including mine. So to be able to find new things to keep me busy is wonderful.
I do have a question. I would like to post the completed projects on a couple of my Cricut Facebook group pages. Is there a link you want me to include? I think there are a lot of people who would like to get their hands on your designs.
Again, Thank you.
Diane, Utopia, Ontario, Canada
Mandee
April 26, 2021 at 12:12 pm (3 years ago)Aww, thank you for your kind words Diane! I’m so glad you are enjoying my designs and that they are giving you a creative outlet in these times!!
And you are more than welcome to share them around. Just include the link to the blog post, so that other’s can check out my site. ❤️
Carly
August 16, 2021 at 12:48 pm (3 years ago)Are these files still active? I just found your site and I love all your projects. But when I try to download the files I cannot get the SVG to use on my Cricut. Any advice? Thank you!
Mandee
August 16, 2021 at 3:20 pm (3 years ago)Hi Carly! Yes, you can still download and use any of the free cut files on my site. After downloading, you’ll need to unzip the file in order to use the SVG file(s) that are included. 🙂
Feel free to check out my FAQ page for more detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips.
Edna
May 20, 2022 at 12:49 pm (2 years ago)That is so cute. Thank you for sharing this with us. I can’t wait to make it.
liz
December 19, 2022 at 5:07 pm (1 year ago)haha i love this file, im going to make a christmas one, and I just came to ask if the chairs are included, but i re read the post , ohh i have same problem sometimes, spending too many hours n things dont go right it s time to toss it!
Mandee
December 20, 2022 at 5:52 pm (1 year ago)Haha, I’m glad you can relate! It happens all too often with projects like these—lots of little details to consider!!