Best 3D Shadow Box SVG Files That’ll Make Your Cricut Projects Look Insane

There’s something almost magical about a finished shadow box. Layers of cardstock stacked just millimetres apart, light catching the depth, each layer casting a soft shadow on the one behind it. The result looks like it took a professional artist hours — but with the right SVG file and a cutting machine, you can make one in an afternoon.

3D shadow box SVG files have exploded in popularity on Cricut and Silhouette — and for good reason. They’re one of the most impressive paper crafts you can make, they sell incredibly well at markets and on Etsy, and they make genuinely unforgettable handmade gifts. In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best shadow box SVG templates from Creative Fabrica — from animal portraits and botanical art to Mother’s Day designs, city skylines, and complete starter frames.

Everything You Need to Know Before You Cut Your First Shadow Box

If you’re new to shadow boxes, here’s the fast version of what makes them work:

  • Layers are everything — most designs have 5–14 separate layers of cardstock, each slightly smaller or differently shaped, stacked with foam adhesive spacers between them to create physical depth
  • Cardstock weight — 65–80 lb cover stock (216 gsm) is the sweet spot: stiff enough to hold shape, light enough to cut cleanly on Cricut or Silhouette
  • File formats — SVG for Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Designer Edition; DXF for Silhouette Basic; EPS/AI for Illustrator; FCM for Brother machines
  • Frame size — most designs are sized for 8×8, 10×10, or 12×12 inch shadow box frames; all good templates are fully scalable
  • LED backlighting — placing warm or cool white LED strip lights behind the back layer transforms a shadow box into a glowing light box, dramatically increasing visual impact
  • Assembly order — always number your layers before lifting them off the mat; good SVG files come with a numbered guide PDF so you always know which layer goes where

With that foundation in place — here are the best shadow box SVG files you can download right now.



Mega Bundles — Hundreds of Designs, One Download

If you’re building a craft business or want a complete library to work from, these mega bundles deliver extraordinary value.

Multilayer 3D Shadow Box SVG Mega Bundle — 100+ Designs

Multilayer 3D Shadow Box SVG Mega Bundle

Over 100 multilayer 3D shadow box designs in one download — floral blooms, vibrant animals, ocean life, spooky Halloween scenes, koi fish, pandas, horses, wildlife, and peaceful nature landscapes. Every design is cleanly layered for easy assembly and stunning 3D depth effects. Compatible with Cricut, Silhouette, Brother ScanNCut, Glowforge, and all major laser cutters. Files include SVG, PNG, DXF, AI, EPS, and PDF formats.

  • 100+ unique designs across every major theme
  • Floral, animals, ocean, Halloween, Christmas, and more
  • SVG, PNG, DXF, AI, EPS, PDF — all machines covered
  • Perfect for craft businesses, Etsy shops, and gift-making

Best for: Cricut crafters and Etsy sellers who want a complete shadow box library in one purchase

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3D Layered Paper Cut Mega Bundle

3D Layered Paper Cut Mega Bundle

A massive collection of beautifully crafted multilayer designs — mandalas, animals, nature scenes, floral art, silhouette landscapes, and decorative wall art. All files are beginner-friendly, easy to assemble, and fully scalable without quality loss. Compatible with Cricut, Silhouette, ScanNCut, and Glowforge. Includes SVG, AI CS6, EPS, and high-quality PNG formats.

  • Wide variety: mandalas, animals, florals, landscapes, wall art
  • Beginner-friendly with easy assembly for all levels
  • Fully scalable — no quality loss at any size
  • SVG, AI CS6, EPS, and high-quality PNG included

Best for: Hobby crafters who want a premium library of layered papercut designs without searching individually

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Shadow Box Frame Templates — Build Your Own

Before you fill a shadow box, you need the box itself. These cardstock frame templates let you build a professional-quality frame from scratch.

3D Frame — Shadow Box Frame Template (10×10 cm)

3D Frame Shadow Box Frame Template 10x10

A precision cardstock frame template with a 10×10 cm interior and 1.5 cm thick sides — sized to accommodate any shadow box or 3D frame design at that scale. Includes a PDF tutorial guide with video tutorial link, and two frame types: a Standard background (adds thickness when glued) and an Invisible background (glues inside, completely hidden). Compatible with Cricut, Silhouette, Brother (FCM), and manual cutting (PDF templates).

  • 10×10 cm interior, 1.5 cm thick sides
  • Standard and Invisible background options included
  • SVG, FCM, DXF, and PDF formats for all machines
  • PDF tutorial + video tutorial link included

Best for: Crafters who want to make a complete handmade shadow box from scratch at small scale

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3D Frame — Shadow Box Frame Template (20×20 cm)

3D Frame Shadow Box Frame Template 20x20

The larger version of the frame template — 20×20 cm interior with 1.5 cm sides. Ideal for standard-sized display shadow boxes and perfectly sized to accommodate most of the designs in this roundup. Includes the same Standard and Invisible background options, full tutorial PDF with video link, and files for Cricut, Silhouette, Brother, and hand cutting.

  • 20×20 cm interior — standard display shadow box size
  • Fits most shadow box SVG designs from this list
  • SVG, FCM, DXF, PDF — all machines covered
  • Tutorial guide and video link included

Best for: Building a professional-looking display frame for any shadow box art piece

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Classic 3D Shadow Box Frame Template

Classic 3D Shadow Box Frame Template

The widely trusted classic shadow box frame template from Makamo Creations — compatible with Cricut, Silhouette, ScanNCut, and hand cutting. Comes with a full PDF step-by-step photo assembly guide plus a link to an easy video tutorial. Note: the paper flowers in the preview image are not included, but the Creative Fabrica 3D SVG category has plenty of florals to fill it.

  • Trusted classic frame template used by thousands
  • Step-by-step photo assembly PDF + video tutorial
  • SVG, PNG, EPS, DXF, PDF formats
  • Cricut, Silhouette, ScanNCut, and hand-cut compatible

Best for: First-time shadow box builders who want a reliable, well-documented frame template

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Floral Shadow Box SVG Designs

Botanicals are the bestselling shadow box category — and these picks cover every flower from sunflowers to tropical hibiscus.

Sunflowers Floral 3D Layered Shadow Box — 9 Layers

Sunflowers Floral 3D Layered Shadow Box

A radiant 9-layer sunflower composition — blooming flowers with detailed centers and lush swirling green foliage. The vibrant yellow petals against the cream background create a perfect farmhouse kitchen centrepiece or housewarming gift. Backlit with warm white LEDs, the yellow petals glow with a summer warmth that fills any room. Includes SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, and PDF formats.

  • 9 detailed layers — exceptional depth and floral complexity
  • Vibrant yellow sunflowers with intricate petal and leaf detail
  • Spectacular when backlit with warm white LEDs
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF — all formats included

Best for: Farmhouse home decor, housewarming gifts, summer-themed wall art, birthday gifts for garden lovers

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Tropical Pink Hibiscus 3D Shadow Box — 8 Layers

Tropical Pink Hibiscus 3D Shadow Box SVG

An 8-layer tropical hibiscus design — bright pink petals with detailed yellow stamens against lush swirling green leaves. The exotic, cheerful energy makes this a perfect summer decor piece or gift for anyone who loves tropical aesthetics. Backlit with warm white LEDs, the pink flowers glow brilliantly, bringing a tropical garden into any room.

  • 8 artistic layers of tropical hibiscus detail
  • Bold pink petals with detailed stamens and leaf veins
  • Glows beautifully with warm white LED backlighting
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF — fully formatted

Best for: Tropical home decor, summer gifts, botanical art enthusiasts, bright living room statement pieces

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Pink Coneflower (Echinacea) Shadow Box — 6 Layers

Pink Coneflower Echinacea Shadow Box SVG

A bold, modern botanical — the iconic Echinacea coneflower with drooping pink petals and a textured golden-yellow centre in 6 clean layers. The minimalist structure and striking botanical silhouette make this ideal for a nature-inspired office or modern living room. Works beautifully with warm white LED backlighting that makes the petals glow softly.

  • 6 clean layers — bold botanical minimalist aesthetic
  • Echinacea coneflower with detailed drooping petals
  • Ideal for minimalist and nature-inspired interiors
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF formats included

Best for: Nature-inspired offices, minimalist home decor, gardener gifts, Mother’s Day wall art

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Orange Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan) Shadow Box — 7 Layers

Orange Rudbeckia Floral 3D Shadow Box

Seven intricate layers of blooming Rudbeckia — vibrant orange petals against crisp off-white background and flowing green leaves. A dynamic botanical composition that works as a kitchen centrepiece, sunroom statement piece, or housewarming gift. The warm orange glows sunnily when backlit, creating a cozy, cheerful atmosphere.

  • 7 intricate layers with lush botanical composition
  • Vibrant orange Rudbeckia against off-white and green
  • Creates a warm sunny glow with LED backlighting
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF included

Best for: Kitchen and sunroom decor, birthday and Mother’s Day gifts, housewarming presents

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Blue Amaryllis 3D Floral Shadow Box — 8 Layers

Blue Amaryllis 3D Floral Shadow Box

A rare and striking design — Amaryllis flowers in an unusual blue palette against a bold sun-inspired yellow background. The cool-warm colour contrast makes this one of the most visually dramatic shadow boxes in this roundup. Eight detailed layers highlight the graceful trumpet shapes and organic stems in full 3D. Looks absolutely spectacular when backlit — the yellow background glows like midday sun behind the rich blue petals.

  • 8 detailed layers with extraordinary colour contrast
  • Rare blue Amaryllis against warm golden yellow background
  • One of the most visually dramatic designs in this list
  • Spectacular warm-cool LED backlighting effect

Best for: Modern home and office decor, botanical art enthusiasts, statement wall pieces

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Hummingbirds 3D Shadow Box — Hibiscus — 12 Layers

Hummingbirds 3D Shadow Box Hibiscus

A 12-layer masterpiece combining hummingbirds in flight with Hawaiian hibiscus blooms — sized for an 8.5×8.5-inch frame with files ready to cut from standard 8.5×11-inch cardstock. Includes a free frame template, PDF instructions, and a layers guide. One of the most complex and rewarding shadow box projects in this collection. SVG, DXF, Silhouette Studio, EPS, and PNG formats included.

  • 12 intricate layers — one of the most complex in this list
  • Free 8.5×8.5 frame template included
  • PDF instructions and layers guide included
  • Ready to cut from standard 8.5×11 cardstock

Best for: Advanced crafters, hummingbird enthusiasts, Hawaiian-themed gifts, premium wall art

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Animal & Wildlife Shadow Box SVG Designs

From beloved pets to majestic wildlife — animal shadow boxes are among the most giftable designs you can make.

Border Collie Dog 3D Shadow Box — 7 Layers

Border Collie Dog 3D Layered Shadow Box

A 7-layer portrait of the Border Collie — capturing the iconic black and white markings and joyful expression of one of the world’s most beloved dog breeds. The clever use of negative space and layered colours brings out the fur detail, bright eyes, and playful tilt of the head. Spectacular when backlit with cool white LEDs. A dream gift for any Border Collie owner or dog trainer.

  • 7 dynamic layers capturing iconic Border Collie features
  • Intelligent use of negative space for fur texture
  • Stunning contrast with cool white LED backlighting
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF formats included

Best for: Border Collie owners, dog lovers, pet portrait gifts, animal-themed home decor

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Cute Puppy Dog 3D Shadow Box — 8 Layers

Cute Puppy Dog 3D Layered Shadow Box

Eight intricate layers capturing the irresistible charm of a fluffy puppy — bright eyes, joyful expression, and fur texture that looks impossibly soft in cardstock. The warm orange and brown tones create a cozy, inviting feel. Backlit with warm white LEDs, the puppy’s face glows with a gentle, comforting ambiance. A must-have for dog lovers and nursery decor.

  • 8 detailed layers with lifelike puppy fur texture
  • Warm orange and brown tones — cozy and inviting
  • Gentle warm LED glow creates a comforting nursery atmosphere
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF included

Best for: Dog lovers, nursery decor, pet parent gifts, birthday gifts for children

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Highland Cow Floral Shadow Box — 18 Layers

Highland Cow Shadow Box SVG Laser Cutting

The most layer-rich design in this roundup — 18 intricate layers featuring a sweet Highland cow surrounded by blooming daisies and soft greenery. The massive layer count creates extraordinary depth and fur texture that sets this apart as a premium craft piece. A standout for farmhouse lovers, cow enthusiasts, and country-style decorators. Compatible with Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, and xTool.

  • 18 layers — the highest layer count in this roundup
  • Extraordinary depth and fur texture from massive layer count
  • Sweet farmhouse aesthetic with floral elements
  • SVG, AI, PDF, PNG — laser and machine ready

Best for: Farmhouse decor, Highland cow lovers, country-style gifts, premium craft projects

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Majestic Hummingbird & Sun 3D Shadow Box — 7 Layers

Majestic Hummingbird Sun 3D Shadow Box

A graceful hummingbird in flight, silhouetted against a bold radiant sun — 7 fluid layers creating a sense of life, motion, and natural beauty. The refreshing palette of blues and greens contrasted by warm orange and yellow makes this one of the most colour-balanced designs in this collection. The sun layer glows warmly when backlit, casting beautiful light through the cool-toned feathers.

  • 7 fluid layers capturing bird motion and sun radiance
  • Striking blue-green and warm orange-yellow contrast
  • Sun layer creates a breathtaking backlit glowing effect
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF all included

Best for: Bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, bright modern wall art, housewarming and birthday gifts

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Golden Artistic Peacock 3D Shadow Box — 6 Layers

Golden Artistic Peacock 3D Shadow Box

A regal peacock profile with a stunningly detailed feather display — rich golden tones with deep chocolate and teal accents across 6 artistic layers. The flowing organic lines of the feathers and elegant bird silhouette make this a sophisticated statement piece for any modern or classic home. Use warm white or amber LEDs to enhance the golden tones and cast beautiful ornamental shadows.

  • 6 artistic layers with detailed peacock feather display
  • Rich golden, chocolate, and teal colour palette
  • Luxury ornamental aesthetic — suits modern and classic interiors
  • Amber LED backlighting enhances golden tones dramatically

Best for: Luxury home decor, ornamental art lovers, high-end handmade gifts, statement wall pieces

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Owl Forest Shadow Box — 14 Layers

Owl Forest Shadow Box SVG 3D Paper Cut

14 layers of woodland magic — a wise owl perched on a branch, overlooking pine trees and distant mountains under a glowing moon, all within a circular frame. The round design provides a unique, sophisticated look that stands apart from standard square shadow boxes. Requires shades of blue, purple, and green cardstock for the full moonlit forest effect.

  • 14 unique layers — rich immersive woodland scene
  • Circular frame design — uniquely elegant and modern
  • Owl, pine trees, mountains, and moon composition
  • SVG, PNG, PDF included — 10×10 inch scalable

Best for: Owl lovers, woodland-themed decor, nature gifts, circular shadow box displays

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Cute Butterfly 3D SVG Multilayer Bundle

Cute Butterfly 3D SVG Multilayer Bundle

A full bundle of cute butterfly multilayer designs — perfect for wall art, greeting cards, scrapbooking, event invitations, nursery decor, and laser cutting projects. Files include AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, PDF, DXF, and DWG formats. You can sell the physical finished projects, making this ideal for Etsy crafters and craft market sellers.

  • Full butterfly multilayer bundle — multiple designs
  • Works for wall art, cards, scrapbooking, and invitations
  • AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, PDF, DXF, DWG — all formats included
  • Commercial use: you can sell the physical finished products

Best for: Nursery decor, butterfly lovers, Etsy craft sellers, greeting card makers

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Dragonfly Layered Paper Cut

Dragonfly Layered Paper Cut

Six cut files for a beautiful dragonfly layered paper art piece — delicate wing detail and fluid body lines that look stunning as framed wall decor or a light box. Includes SVG, PNG, JPG, EPS, and DXF formats plus a colorful illustration for reference. Simple yet elegant — an ideal project for intermediate crafters.

  • 6 cut files for a dragonfly layered paper piece
  • Delicate wing detail — elegant and precise
  • Colorful illustration reference included
  • SVG, PNG, JPG, EPS, DXF formats

Best for: Nature lovers, garden-themed gifts, elegant wall art, intermediate crafters

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Sleeping Cat on Bookshelf 3D Shadow Box — 9 Layers

Sleeping Cat on Bookshelf 3D Layered

A charming 9-layer design of a sleeping cat curled on a bookshelf — the ultimate gift for every cat-loving book reader in your life. At 20.32×20.32 cm with square format, this fits standard frames perfectly. Add LED strips between layers for a glowing lightbox effect. AI, EPS, PNG, and SVG at 714×714 px included.

  • 9 layers — sleeping cat on bookshelf scene
  • Perfect combination of cat and book lover aesthetics
  • Standard 20.32×20.32 cm — fits common frames
  • Lightbox-ready with LED strips between layers

Best for: Cat lovers, book lovers, cozy home decor, unique bookshelf gifts

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Mother’s Day Shadow Box SVG Designs

Handmade gifts that say far more than anything you could buy — these Mother’s Day shadow boxes are among the most heartfelt projects in paper crafting.

Mother & Baby Elephant Shadow Box — 6 Layers

Mother Baby Elephant Mother Shadow Box

A heartwarming 6-layer piece — a mother elephant and her calf with a “Happy Mother’s Day” greeting and floating hearts. Soft tan and purple tones create a soothing atmosphere that works beautifully as a nursery decoration or Mother’s Day gift. Backlit with warm white or soft purple LEDs for a magical glowing embrace effect.

  • 6 sweet layers — mother and calf in gentle embrace
  • “Happy Mother’s Day” greeting with floating hearts
  • Soft tan and purple tones — nursery and gift ready
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF all included

Best for: Mother’s Day gifts, elephant lovers, nursery decor, grandmother gifts

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Baby Alpaca & Mother’s Day Shadow Box — 7 Layers

Baby Alpaca and Mother Day Shadow Box

Seven fluffy layers of alpaca mother-and-baby love — a tender embrace between a mother alpaca and her cria, with a “Happy Mother’s Day” greeting and hearts. The gentle cream and purple tones evoke warmth and comfort. The intricate fur detail of alpaca wool translates beautifully into layered cardstock — one of the most texturally satisfying designs in this collection.

  • 7 fluffy layers — intricate alpaca wool texture in cardstock
  • Tender mother-and-cria embrace with heart details
  • Cream and purple tones — warm and comforting
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF formats all included

Best for: Mother’s Day, alpaca lovers, farm-themed gifts, nursery and baby shower decor

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Mother & Baby Panda Shadow Box — 7 Layers

Mother Baby Panda Mother Day Shadow Box

An adorable mother panda tenderly hugging her little one — 7 layers in calming light green, white, and bold black. The “Happy Mother’s Day” greeting in stylized typography and floating hearts make this a complete, presentation-ready gift. Backlit with warm or soft green LEDs for a cozy, peaceful atmosphere.

  • 7 sweet layers — panda mother-and-cub in tender hug
  • Calming light green, white, and black palette
  • Stylized Mother’s Day greeting with hearts
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF all included

Best for: Panda lovers, Mother’s Day gifts, nursery decor, children’s room wall art

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Mother & Baby Penguin Shadow Box — 8 Layers

Mother Baby Penguin Mother Day SVG

Eight layers of cool blue and white penguin love — a mother penguin and her chick in a tender embrace with a “Happy Mother’s Day” greeting. The peaceful winter atmosphere makes it ideal as a nursery decoration too. Backlit with cool white or soft blue LEDs, the design creates a magical icy glow that highlights the bond between mother and child.

  • 8 sweet layers — mother penguin and chick embrace
  • Cool blue and white winter atmosphere
  • Magical cool LED backlight effect
  • SVG, DXF, EPS, AI, PNG, PDF formats

Best for: Mother’s Day, penguin lovers, winter-themed nursery decor, cold-climate gifts

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Mother’s Day 3D Shadow Box / Photo Frame — 5 Layers

Mother's Day 3D Shadow Box Photo Frame

A classic 5-layer Mother’s Day shadow box with a photo frame — simple enough for beginners, beautiful enough for display. At 8×8 inches, it fits common frames perfectly. Includes SVG, AI, PNG, PDF, and JPEG (300 ppi). The photo frame element makes this deeply personal — insert your own favourite photo for a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

  • 5 clean layers — beginner-friendly assembly
  • Photo frame element — add your own personal photo
  • 8×8 inch format for common frames
  • SVG, AI, PNG, PDF, JPEG included

Best for: Beginner crafters, meaningful Mother’s Day photo keepsakes, grandmother gifts

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Mother’s Day Love Shadow Box — 4 Layers (Floral)

Mother's Day Shadow Box Paper Cut File

The simplest and most beginner-friendly design in this roundup — 4 clean layers spelling LOVE with delicate floral elements and a heart-shaped photo frame. The minimal layer count makes assembly incredibly quick while the floral details ensure a beautiful result. Perfect for adding a personal photo to create a deeply meaningful gift for Mom.

  • 4 beginner-friendly layers — quickest assembly in this list
  • LOVE typography with floral and heart photo frame
  • Add your own photo for a personalized keepsake
  • SVG, AI, PDF, PNG — laser and machine compatible

Best for: First-time shadow box makers, quick Mother’s Day gifts, personalized photo keepsakes

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Scenic, Cultural & Specialty Shadow Box Designs

Night sky landscapes, Japanese gates, city skylines, and starry nights — shadow boxes that transport you somewhere else entirely.

Owl Forest Shadow Box — Already featured above

3D Starry Night Shadow Box — 8×8 Inch

3D Starry Night Shadow Box SVG Paper Cut

A celestial night sky shadow box inspired by the famous Starry Night aesthetic — swirling galaxy, stars, and moon in layered 8×8-inch papercut format. Experiment with deep blues, purples, and silvers to capture the iconic night sky. Includes PNG, SVG, DXF, EPS, PDF, and Silhouette Studio formats. Cricut and Silhouette compatible.

  • Night sky with swirling galaxy and moon composition
  • 8×8 inch — fits standard shadow box frames
  • Experiment with deep blues, purples, and silvers
  • PNG, SVG, DXF, EPS, PDF, Silhouette Studio included

Best for: Van Gogh fans, stargazers, bedroom wall art, astronomy enthusiasts

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3D Starry Night Sunflower Shadow Box — 8×8 Inch

3D Starry Night Sunflower Shadow Box SVG

The ultimate creative fusion — a Starry Night sky composition paired with sunflowers in a single shadow box. This unexpected combination of Van Gogh’s two most iconic motifs creates a stunning and uniquely art-inspired piece. At 8×8 inches with the same multi-format compatibility as the original Starry Night design.

  • Unique fusion of Starry Night sky and sunflower motifs
  • Art-inspired design with Van Gogh influence
  • 8×8 inch format for standard frames
  • PNG, SVG, DXF, EPS, PDF, Silhouette Studio formats

Best for: Art lovers, Van Gogh enthusiasts, gallery-style home decor, unique handmade gifts

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Torii Gate Shadow Box — 10 Layers

Torii Gate Shadow Box SVG 3D Papercut

Ten layers of serene Japanese aesthetics — the majestic Torii gate against mountains and a rising sun in a traditional Japanese landscape. A standout cultural design that sells consistently well as both home decor and a thoughtful travel-inspired gift. Recommended at 10×10 inches with blue, red, and cream cardstock. SVG, PNG, and PDF formats.

  • 10 layers — traditional Japanese Torii gate landscape
  • Mountains and rising sun in serene composition
  • Consistent seller for Japanese culture enthusiasts
  • SVG, PNG, PDF — Cricut, Silhouette, ScanNCut, laser

Best for: Japanese art enthusiasts, travel-themed decor, cultural gifts, Zen home styling

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City Skyline Shadow Box — 10 Layers

City Skyline Shadow Box Blue

A sophisticated urban night scene — 10 layers of metropolitan silhouette with iconic skyscrapers and a majestic bridge under a peaceful moon and starry sky. Deep blues, greys, and cream cardstock create a moody, cinematic palette. Perfect for a modern living room, home office, or as a gift for city lovers and architects. Stunning as a LED light box with blue-white backlighting.

  • 10 layers — detailed urban skyline with bridge and moon
  • Moody blue, grey, and cream cinematic palette
  • Blue-white LED backlighting creates city-lights atmosphere
  • SVG, PNG, PDF — 10×10 inch scalable

Best for: City lovers, architects, modern home offices, urban-themed wall decor

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3D Baby Photo Frame Shadow Box — 6 Layers

3D Baby Photo Frame Shadow Box SVG

A 6-layer baby photo frame shadow box with personalization baked in — blank text fields and an alphabet SVG font file so you can add a baby’s name, birthdate, or custom message. The most personalized design in this collection. Compatible with CNC laser machines, Silhouette, and Cricut. Available in AI, SVG, DWG, EPS, DXF, PNG, and PDF formats.

  • 6 layers with blank personalization text fields
  • Alphabet SVG font file included for custom text
  • Add baby name, birthdate, or personal message
  • AI, SVG, DWG, EPS, DXF, PNG, PDF — all formats

Best for: Baby shower gifts, nursery personalization, new parent keepsakes, birth announcement art

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3D Paper Boxes, Bags & Specialty Projects

Shadow boxes aren’t the only way to go 3D with paper — these templates take your Cricut or Silhouette into three-dimensional object territory.

52 SVG Box Templates — Cricut SVG Files

52 SVG Box Templates Cricut SVG Files

52 3D box templates exclusively designed for Cricut Design Space — gift boxes, treat boxes, soap boxes, 3D lanterns, party favor boxes, candy boxes, chocolate boxes, and more. The most comprehensive box template collection in this roundup. Proportionate resizing is key: always resize all panels together to ensure a clean fit after cutting.

  • 52 box templates — gifts, treats, party favors, lanterns
  • Designed exclusively for Cricut Design Space
  • Includes gift tags for each box design
  • SVG format with step-by-step instructions

Best for: Party favor makers, gift box creators, Etsy craft sellers, holiday packaging projects

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Elegant Evening Bags SVG Bundle (3 Designs)

Elegant Evening Bags SVG Bundle

Three elegant 3D paper evening bag designs — Silver, Gold, and Copper — each with its own step-by-step video tutorial. These paper purses are genuinely breathtaking as gift packaging or as standalone craft pieces. A PDF layer legend helps identify pieces and coordinate paper colours. Designed for 12×12 cutting machines with Cricut, Silhouette, and Brother ScanNCut compatibility.

  • 3 elegant bag designs: Silver, Gold, and Copper
  • Individual video tutorial for each bag
  • PDF layer legend for easy colour coordination
  • Cricut, Silhouette, Brother ScanNCut compatible

Best for: Luxury gift packaging, craft markets, event favors, elegant presentation boxes

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Family Favorites Recipe Box SVG

Family Favorites Recipe Box SVG

A beautifully layered rustic keepsake recipe box with coordinating recipe cards — the perfect handmade gift for a food-loving family member. At 7″H × 6.5″W × 6″D, it’s a substantial, functional piece. Includes a step-by-step video tutorial and SVG format with PDF legend. Cricut-ready and fully compatible with all SVG-capable cutting machines.

  • Rustic farmhouse recipe box with recipe cards included
  • 7″H × 6.5″W × 6″D — a substantial functional piece
  • Step-by-step video tutorial included
  • SVG format with PDF legend — all SVG machines compatible

Best for: Kitchen gifts, housewarming presents, family recipe keepsakes, Mother’s Day functional gifts

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Ocean Wreath Summer Banner SVG

Ocean Wreath Summer Banner SVG

A paper banner in wreath form — one side features stunning ocean waves, the other a charming lighthouse with vibrant corals, beach leaves, flowers, and shells, topped with a “Welcome” sign on a wood branch. Sized to DIN A3 (27.5×29.4 cm), this is a stunning piece of coastal paper art. Requires 130gsm paper, glue, and optional ink. Includes PDF manual and SVG files.

  • Double-sided wreath: ocean waves + lighthouse scene
  • DIN A3 size — a substantial display piece
  • Welcome sign on wood branch — perfect as coastal entryway decor
  • PDF manual + SVG files — immediate download

Best for: Coastal home decor, beach house decoration, summer party display, seasonal crafting

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Hexagon 3D Shadow Box Bundle

Hexagon 3D Shadow Box Bundle

A geometric shadow box bundle built around the hexagon form — clean, minimalist, and endlessly versatile. Use the blank hexagon templates as display frames for any of the designs above, or as standalone geometric art. Includes SVG, AI CS6, EPS, PNG, PDF, and DXF formats for complete machine compatibility.

  • Geometric hexagon shadow box bundle
  • Clean and minimalist — works as standalone art or display frame
  • Versatile and endlessly combinable
  • SVG, AI CS6, EPS, PNG, PDF, DXF — all formats

Best for: Geometric art enthusiasts, minimalist home decor, modular display projects

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Which Shadow Box SVG Is Right for You?

With so many designs available, here’s a quick guide to finding your perfect match:

  • First time making a shadow box → Start with the Classic Frame Template + Mother’s Day Love Box (4 layers) — beginner-friendly and quick
  • Floral wall art → Sunflowers (9 layers), Hibiscus (8 layers), or Rudbeckia (7 layers) for maximum botanical impact
  • Animal portraits → Highland Cow (18 layers) for maximum wow-factor, or Sleeping Cat for cat-and-book lovers
  • Mother’s Day gifts → Pick the animal that matches Mom’s personality — elephant, panda, penguin, or alpaca
  • Night sky and scenic art → Starry Night, Starry Night Sunflower, Torii Gate, or City Skyline
  • Build a craft business → Start with the Mega Bundle (100+ designs) for maximum variety
  • 3D boxes and gift packaging → 52 Box Templates or Elegant Evening Bags Bundle

Every design in this list is available on Creative Fabrica as an instant digital download — with all the file formats you need for Cricut, Silhouette, laser cutters, and hand cutting. Download, cut, stack, and create something that looks like it came from a gallery.

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