How to Make a Hippie Van with a Cricut and 7 Pieces of Paper

Download it here: https://svgcuts.me/german-bus

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SUPPLIES

For solid card stock paper, I used the 12x12 textured paper from Hobby Lobby, and it cut beautifully. I chose dark purple, dark blue and white. I also like using Encore 12x12 card stock paper and AC Cardstock. Online, my go-to is the 12x12 Cardstock Shop: https://svgcuts.me/textured-cardstock

The patterned paper I used (two sheets) is from a mini collection called Shine Bright by Paper Studio. Heavier-weight paper for the roof panels would have curved better, but overall I liked it.

I got my colored vellum from Amazon (https://amzn.to/3VPMml6) as well as the ink pads I used (https://amzn.to/45MxpF0). Having lights inside the bus looks really cool! I recommend an AC-powered string of 50 warm white LED lights (https://amzn.to/3zyF9OC).

For glue, I like Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive (http://amzn.to/2vJNoRw), Art Glitter Glue (https://amzn.to/3QDRx5L) or Bearly Arts Precision Craft Glue (https://amzn.to/3UpLLFO).

You can see more specific supply details in the PDF Menu document that's included in your download.

Do you want to see how I recommend choosing supplies for the German Bus? Check out my Supply Shopping Video:    • Here's How I Pick Out Supplies at Hob...  

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HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE GERMAN BUS SVG FILES

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VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:37 Cricut Design Space

00:42 Upload the "Entire" File
01:47 Ungroup
02:17 Change the On-Screen Colors
03:27 Attach
04:46 Review Mats
06:16 Trim Your Paper
06:59 Select the First Base Material
07:24 Load the First Mat
07:46 Cut the First Mat
09:20 Prepare the Other Mats
09:53 Finish Cutting

10:35 Project Assembly

10:40 Shape Identification and Sorting

16:15 Bottom of Bus

16:20 Affix Numbered Shapes Side-to-Side
22:47 Affix Bottom
26:30 Assemble Tires
28:56 Affix Panels & Tires
36:48 Affix License Plate & Bumpers
39:38 Assemble & Affix Headlights

41:39 Top of Bus (Roof/Lid)

41:51 Affix Vellum (Window Panes) Onto Pieces 1 & 7
44:15 Assemble Front (9, 10 & 11)
47:14 Affix Vellum to Front Window
48:00 Assemble Back (3, 4 & 5)
50:41 Affix Vellum to Back Window
51:15 Affix Parts Side-to-Side
1:00:54 Affix Panels & Emblem
1:06:55 Add Embellishments