Framed Layered Square Mandala

by Carol

3 Materials

1 Hour

Medium

Create an intricate looking piece of home decor using a free downloadable SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) file from the talented Gjoa at Special Heart Studio. You will need working knowledge of saving and importing files into your machine's software.

Supplies: Square Mandala Cut File
Coordinating Papers. All papers by Recollections from Michaels
Background Paper (Michaels)
Shadowbox Frame (Michaels)

Since I tend toward neutrals, I selected my papers: white, silver, black and cream

I find that it's helpful to lay your papers out in the exact order you want the layers to be on your finished project. It helps me keep things straight!

Import and size file in Cricut Design Space. The frame I chose was 8x8 so I sized my project to 6x6 because I didn't want it to fill the entire frame. Then, cut each layer.

Once your layered pieces are cut, then you can assemble them! I have done layered file with foam tape or spray adhesive depending on the intricacy of the layer and the effect you want. For this project, I used spray adhesive and I like using a repositionable adhesive so you have the flexibility to line up the pieces properly.

Spray the back of each layer and adhere. I like building up from the bottom layer.

Here's the base white layer with the first silver layer.

Then black over the silver layer.

Cream layer over black

White layer over cream.

And finally the last (silver) layer on top!

Cut your background paper to fit your frame. I did use foam dots to attach the assembled Mandala to the background paper.

I have it displayed on our entry table atop a thrifted candleholder I painted. Make sure to stop by Gjoa's Blog and check out her wonderful creations!