It’s time to kick off the season of love! Today, I have a really fun 3D project to share with you that will make a totally unique gift for that special someone in your life. Because what’s sweeter than candy on Valentine’s Day? How about this 3D Valentine candy cart to hold it.
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I mean, it just doesn’t get much sweeter than this, does it? Glitter paper, little hearts, and gem accents all around—this project is just bursting with cuteness!
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Dura-Lar Film
- Hot Glue
- Decorative Gems (optional)
- 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 Valentine candy cart 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! If you’re having trouble with the score lines, check out this video.
Assembling the Bottom
2. Take the two bottom pieces and fold along the score lines, attach the tabs to the inside walls to form a rectangular prism (minus the bottom face).
Then, assemble the stand, bottom sign, and wheels.
Attach the stand to the inside of the bottom structure using the tabs. Glue the sign to the front, and attach the wheels on either side.
Assembling the Top
3. First, layer your scalloped and oval frame pieces. Attach the Dura-Lar (window) pieces to the inside.
For your middle (in this case, white) section, fold in the edges, and glue the tabs to the inside.
Fold your top section pieces along the score lines, but don’t fully assemble yet.
Create the striped overhang by folding along the score lines, and gluing the tabs to the inside. Attach the striped pieces in an alternating pattern.
Assemble your top sign.
4. Assemble all of your top section pieces. Start by attaching your striped overhang piece by utilizing the slits provided. Then, attach the top sign.
Once those are in place, finish assembling the top section of your cart by gluing the tabs provided to the inside walls. Then, insert the bottom tabs into the white, middle piece and glue them down.
Finally, glue your top and bottom pieces together and add your heart/gem decorations!
The fun thing about this project too, is that it doesn’t just have to be used for Valentine’s Day. Customize the labels however you want, remove the hearts, and you’ve got yourself a candy cart fit for any occasion!
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 3D freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making your very own, 3D Valentine Candy Cart! I hope you have as much fun putting it together as I did. Be sure to share your results with me on Instagram!
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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. 24 Comments on 3D Valentine Candy Cart – Valentine’s Day Cut File
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Helen J Roberts
January 27, 2021 at 7:15 am (4 years ago)This is very creative! I can see variations of holiday themes in my future. Thank you for sharing all your awesome designs!
Mandee
January 27, 2021 at 10:00 am (4 years ago)Definitely! This would be great for all kinds of occasions. 😄
Mary Ellen Torres
January 27, 2021 at 7:41 am (4 years ago)so stinking cute I love this thanks so very much Happy Valentine’s Day
Mandee
January 27, 2021 at 10:00 am (4 years ago)Thanks Mary Ellen!! Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. ❤️
Sandra
January 27, 2021 at 7:42 am (4 years ago)Such a sweet design! I can’t wait to make this!
Thank you so much.
Mandee
January 27, 2021 at 10:01 am (4 years ago)Have so much fun!!
kathy
January 27, 2021 at 7:49 am (4 years ago)Oh so cute, the memories of buying cotton candy at Lagoon as a kid just came flooding back. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful design, it is delightful,and you are amazing!
Mandee
January 27, 2021 at 10:02 am (4 years ago)Yes! What a fun memory!! I remember my dad getting me cotton candy at Lagoon too—so sweet. 💕
maman-cocci
January 27, 2021 at 9:15 am (4 years ago)une fois de plus, c’est magnifique.
Merci
Mandee
January 27, 2021 at 10:02 am (4 years ago)Thank you!! So glad you like it. 😊
Misty Morgan
January 27, 2021 at 11:03 am (4 years ago)OMG! I love your candy cart! Brings back a lot of happy memories! Thank you for sharing all your fantastic creations. You are so talented! We shared this in our F/B group for everyone to enjoy. Thanks again!
Mandee
January 27, 2021 at 1:30 pm (4 years ago)Thanks Misty! For the kind words and the share. 😊
jimi
January 27, 2021 at 11:45 am (4 years ago)Thank you so much! I love all of your projects.
Mandee
January 27, 2021 at 1:31 pm (4 years ago)Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoy my designs!!
Judi
January 28, 2021 at 11:26 pm (4 years ago)What a darling project! Thank you so much! I look forward to a fun day with this!
Mandee
January 29, 2021 at 10:32 am (4 years ago)Thank you! Have fun putting it together!! 😊
Marianne
January 29, 2021 at 11:38 am (4 years ago)thankyou for posting this I love it gonna use template for a multi occasions cart love love love this.
would also be awesome to put those little chocolate eggs at Easter or chocolate coins for St. patrickss day or mini candy canes for Christmas. or halloween treats.
Mandee
February 1, 2021 at 10:16 am (4 years ago)All awesome ideas!!
Veri
February 4, 2021 at 2:57 pm (4 years ago)Oh my gosh Miss Mandee you do spoil us! Thank you so much for another absolutely lovely design.
Mandee
February 5, 2021 at 11:16 am (4 years ago)You’re very welcome Veri!! So glad you like it. 😊
auntie em
February 9, 2021 at 7:22 am (4 years ago)Thank you! This is so sweet and original. <3
Mandee
February 11, 2021 at 10:29 am (4 years ago)You’re very welcome! I’m so glad you like it. 😊
Rosey Caredeo
February 28, 2022 at 2:30 pm (3 years ago)Do you have a process video on how to put it together? Not the score line one but actually putting this one together?
Mandee
March 1, 2022 at 9:54 am (3 years ago)I don’t have a step-by-step video for this project available. Sorry!