Best Aunt Ever Picture Frame Shadow Box Project
Best Aunt Ever Picture Frame Shadow Box Project
Best Aunt Ever Picture Frame Shadow Box Project
Best Aunt Ever Picture Frame Shadow Box Project

27,000+ Happy Crafters

Best Aunt Ever Picture Frame Shadow Box Project

$5.00

The aunt who was always there, for the big things, the small things, and everything in between. This layered "Best Aunt Ever" picture frame design is made to honor her and helps you transform your photos into a dimensional paper craft keepsake that holds every memory she made with the people she loves.

Make a perfect handmade birthday or holiday gift, the kind of paper craft project that makes it permanently official and gives her something beautiful to display with pride.

Design Variations Included

  • "Best Aunt Ever"
  • "Best Aunty Ever"

Choose the wording that best fits.

Photo Layout Options Included

  • 1-photo layout
  • 2-photo layout
  • 3-photo layout
  • 6-photo layout

Select the layout that best showcases your favorite memories.

Layer Details

This design includes 5 carefully designed layers that stack together to create a dimensional shadow box effect. Each layer is clearly separated and designed to cut cleanly and align easily during assembly.

What You'll Make

A layered shadow box picture frame that transforms your favorite aunt-and-kids photos into a personalized keepsake she'll love to display at home.

Perfect For

  • Heartfelt handmade gift for an aunt
  • Birthday or holiday keepsake
  • Aunt home display
  • Gift from a niece or nephew of any age
  • A meaningful tribute to the best aunt around

Skill Level

Designed with clean, clearly separated layers that cut smoothly and line up easily, creating a polished, professional result even for beginners.

What's Included

  • SVG file
  • .studio3 file
  • .lbrn2 file
  • Step-by-step assembly instructions
  • Files delivered in a compressed .zip folder

Materials Needed

Required

  • A cutting machine or laser
  • Your material of choice (cardstock, wood, or acrylic)
  • A shadow box or display frame

Optional

  • Foam spacers
  • Adhesive
  • Acid-free tape
  • Paint or stain

Find our detailed supply list and recommendations here.

Important Notes

This is a digital download. No physical product will be mailed. Frame, paper, and embellishments shown in listing photos are not included.

Works with Cricut®, Silhouette®, ScanNCut®, Glowforge®, xTool®, WeCreat® & more.

Includes SVG, .studio3 & .lbrn2 files

Instant digital download. 

No physical product will be mailed

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Will this work with my machine?

Our files work with most modern cutting machines and lasers, including:

 

Cricut®, Silhouette®, ScanNCut®, Glowforge®, xTool®, WeCreat®, and lasers that use LightBurn® software.

 

Files are provided in SVG, .studio3, and .lbrn2 formats to ensure compatibility.

 

If your machine accepts SVG files, our designs will work for you.

 

Not compatible with manual die-cut machines.

 

Click here to view the complete list of machines we've tested.

What files are included?

Every design comes with 3 file types. You will choose the one that works with your machine.

.svg (most machines will use this file)

.studio3 (for Silhouette machines)

.lbrn2 (for the Lightburn laser software)

How will I get my files?

There are 3 ways to get your files:

Immediately after purchase, a download link will appear on the purchase confirmation page.

You will also receive an email with a download link immediately after purchase.

Your files will be stored in your account on our website. You can log in at any time to download them.

What if I can't find my files?

If you log into our website and do not see your files under "My Downloads", it's most likely because there was either a misspelling in the email address during purchase, or the order is under a different email address. 

 

If you purchased with a third party payment account (PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, etc.) your files will be under the email address associated with that account. 

 

If you need help locating your order, you can always contact us and we will find it for you and update the email address on file if necessary.

How do I make this project?

Cut your design(s) using your preferred cutting machine (machine-specific tutorials are available here).

 

Assemble the layers in sequence by stacking them in the numbered order. Each layer is clearly numbered for easy stacking, except for the top layer, which hides the numbers underneath. Find detailed tutorials here.

 

Frame your completed project in a frame of your choice. Wood or acrylic projects and 3d paper projects with spacers fit well in shadow box frames. Paper projects without spacers fit in any regular frame. Find our recommended supplies here.

 

OPTIONAL: You may or may not want to glue your layers together. The choice it yours. 

What other supplies will I need?

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Cutting machine or laser machine

Material to cut (card stock, wood, or acrylic)

A frame to display your creation

OPTIONAL MATERIALS:

Foam spacers for card stock projects 

Glue (for gluing your layers together)

Acid free tape (to secure your photos in picture frame designs)

Paint or stain for wood projects.

Find our detailed supply list and recommendations here.

Craft With Confidence — Even If You’re New

Download instantly after purchase

Extract the .zip file (no special software needed)

Upload the design file into your machine software

Cut, layer, and assemble

Admire your finished project

Most projects take under an hour to complete.

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Why 27,000+ Crafters Trust Our Cut Files

Every design is professionally created, precision-tested, and optimized for smooth cutting and clean layering.

 

That means:

Clean cut paths

Accurate layer alignment

Fewer frustrations

Professional-looking finished results

Designed by experienced graphic designers and tested before release.

"These shadow box files are hands-down some of the easiest and most user-friendly I've ever worked with!"
-Stephanie
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What's Included?

SVG File

For most cutting machines.

.studio3 File

For Silhouette machines.

.lbrn2 File

For LightBurn.

Instructions

Easy to follow guidance.

Files delivered in a compressed .zip folder.

Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee

We stand behind every file we sell.

 

If you're not completely satisfied, just let us know and we'll refund your purchase.

 

No stress. No risk. Just beautiful projects.

Designed for Modern Cutting Machines & Lasers

Compatible with machines that accept SVG files.

Not compatible with manual die-cut machines.

Cricut®

Cricut® Explore (All models)

Cricut® Maker (All Models)

Cricut® Joy* (you must resize the files to fit the smaller cut size - this is easy to do in Design Space)

Cricut® Joy Xtra

Cricut® Venture

A note about older Cricut® cartridge based models:

While our designs are note immediately compatible with the older cartridge Cricut machines, several crafters have told us that you can still use our files with these machines if you purchase the SCAL software. We have not tested this, nor can we offer technical support for this option, but it may be an option for those who don't want to upgrade their machines.

Silhouette®

All Models (.studio3 files included)

ScanNCut®

All models that use Brother® Canvas Workspace

Glowforge®

All models

xTool®

All models with a minimum cutting bed size of 8"x8"

WeCreat®

All models

Specialized Laser Software

Lightburn® (native Ligthburn files included)

CorelDraw®

**DISCLAIMER: Cricut® is a registered trademark of Cricut, Inc. Silhouette® is a registered trademark of Silhouette America, Inc. Glowforge® is a registered trademark of Glowforge, Inc. xTool® is a registered trademark of Makeblock Co., Ltd. All other product names and brands are property of their respective owners. Our products are original designs and are not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by any of these companies. References to machine compatibility are for descriptive purposes only.

25,000+ happy crafters

Helping Crafters Fall Back in Love with Crafting.

Our easy-to-use cut files make crafting fun again.

“These are so much fun to make! Everything is super easy… I’m having a blast crafting again!”

Donna T.

November 8, 2025

“I truly surprised myself making this without error… I have a sense of achievement, but it is all thanks to you!!”

Narelle H.

January 15, 2026

“They bring so much joy to the people I give them to. It makes my day!!”

Lisa M.

April 20, 2025

“Everything was incredibly easy to cut and assemble, which made the whole experience fun and stress-free.”

Lynnette G.

January 1, 2026

“I have never done paper crafts before finding these templates and I'm hooked!!”

Mallory P.

October 21, 2025

“Love this company! The files worked amazing and were easy to use! I am strongly considering buying the whole store because I see so many other amazing things.”

Traci K.

January 6, 2026

“It’s got me back into my crafting… I love it.”

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April 23, 2025

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