Easter Milk Cartons: FREE Download & Video Tutorial
EDIT Fri 3/26: OK so the file download should now work - bad news is that it’s just an SVG file - so you Silhouette users out there won’t be able to use it 
I am trying to see if there is way for me to create a GSD file for you guys too - if anyone knows of software that will allow me to do this, please let me know. Thanks!
OK I’m pretty excited about this one! 
So, I found that I really like the Sizzix Milk Carton die in the latest SU catalog - but it was pretty pricey & from what I heard, the actual finished milk carton was pretty small. I wanted to see if I could create a cut file that would allow me to create my own milk cartons. Since I now have Sure Cuts a Lot software, I figured it was worth a shot to create an SVG file. I found a “sample” milk carton at the local grocery store in the candy aisle (was full of Reeses candy!) - I ripped it apart & used it as my template.
These are great for spring & Easter - but I am totally going to use these throughout the year for all Holidays. You can stuff these with almost anything - and since it’s a digital cut file, you can cut it in whatever color cardstock or paper you’d like!
They are super fun to stamp on & embellish…
I put together a video to show you how to assemble this milk carton once it’s cut. Even better, I’m offering you all a FREE download of my SVG file so you can make these for yourself.
You will need a digital cutter (such as a Cricut) and some die cutting software on your computer (such as SCAL - which is what I use). See updated info at the top for Silhouette users - as of right now, I don’t think an SVG file will work for you. I’m workin’ on it…
I am also providing a guide to where you need to score this milk carton. This is a PDF file that you can download & view on your computer to see where the score lines are. (it’s not that pretty, sorry. haha.)
Anyway, onto the download & video. To download, just right click below & choose “save file as”. You can save to your computer & then import into SCAL. (look for an option to Import–>SVG file) NOTE: after the program was loaded, I sized the shape to the size that I wanted. Mine was roughly 7.5″ x 8.25″ or so. You have to play with it a bit to figure out how you’d like it sized.
Download File: Milk Carton SVG File
Download File: Milk Carton Scoring Guide (PDF format - requires Adobe Reader)
And here’s the video below, or watch at YouTube. Please comment if you have any questions. Thanks!
Thanks for the video and file! Super cute!
A DOR ABLE!!!! What a fantastic idea, I think I may copy you….once again!
Thanks for your fun, creative ideas. I’m such a fan!
This is such a great idea for easter goodies!
love the milk carton your very talented. i also tried to download the svg but it doesnt seem to work i dunno if it just me or here thank you for showing your talent. joi
OH MY GOSH those are sooooo cute!
Of course it’s adorable, it’s Kerry! I’m having trouble downloading the file too. -DRBraga-
Hey Kerry, first off THANK YOU so much for sharing this. I too love the SU one but didn’t want to shell out the money. Plus yours is bigger which is even better. That is very sweet of you to share the dl with us. I tried to click on the link and it just took me to a page with a bunch of stuff on it, so I wasn’t able to dl it. I’m hoping to try back in a few days to see if it works again. Thanks so much.
candi
SO GLAD you have the sure cuts a lot program it is great !! I have it and it makes it so much easier to do projects…. YOU ARE WONDERFUL !!!!
this is great..but I “still” can’t open the file. Seems it doesn’t like the svg extensions
Thank you so much!
I made them last night, and feel very pleaed with myself.
Your instructions are great
I love your blog too….. thanks
Lisa x
I love this - it is so cute. I’ll be making this for Easter gifts - Thanks so much!!
Hi Kerry, thank you so much of thinking of the great idea, that not everyone can spent a lot of money, instead you share and I made one already! Love it!
greetz
Jannie
The Netherlands
Hi Debbie - are you trying to open the file within a certain piece of software? If you choose “import SVG” on Sure Cuts a Lot - it will work. However, the file will not just open into a photo viewer - you need to have a digital cutting software application to open it. I am checking on how to do it with the Silhouette software - I don’t own a Silhouette so I haven’t been able to test…
this is greate! thanks!
Kerry, I love your projects–thank you for sharing! I do have a Silhouette, but I haven’t played with it much since getting it for Christmas. It looks like it will open .gsd or .gsp files, or insert the following: .wmf, .emf, .bmp, .rlc, .tif, .cg4, .pcx, .cit, .ras or .jpg. I have to say I don’t know what half of those mean, but I thought maybe you would! Thanks again!
thanks Lori!! You are correct. It looks like you cannot cut SVG files with a Silhouette. bummer! I’m going to try & offer this in another format - but not sure when I will be able to get to it. Hopefully this weekend. Thanks for the info!
Kelly,
This is so sweet. Great idea for Easter treats. Can you tell me who makes the stickers or where you can get them. Love your blog. Keep uo the good wotk.
Thanks
April
hi April - those Egg stickers are from the company Recollections (available at Michael’s I believe). I got them at my Local Scrapbook store though.
Ok my turn… Oh ma Gah! LOL these are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!! As usual, too bad I dont have a cutting system!
Another question–I do have a Cricut Expression too, but not the SCAL software. Is that the only way to get the cricut to cut an SVG file? Thanks for your help!
hi Lori - not that I know other. There might be other software out there (Make a Cut I think is one?) - but without a 3rd party piece of software, the Cricut will not cut an SVG file.
Thanks..you just saved me some serious money with your file. I love the video!
THANK YOU!! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I love my SCAL and my Cricut and I’m learning how to make SVG files too!