In this blog post, we're excited to share a fantastic opportunity to unleash your creativity and create a beach-inspired oasis using free SVG files specifically designed for Cricut machines. Dive into the world of paper crafts and transform your space with a delightful 3D beach pail and a vibrant beach ball.
With these beach-themed SVG files, you'll be able to capture the essence of the seaside, from the playfulness of beach balls to the nostalgia of building sandcastles in a pail.
Best of all, these SVG files are ready to use, requiring no modifications. Simply download them below, and you're ready to embark on a creative journey that will transport you to the beach, all from the comfort of your home.
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Materials and Tools Needed
This project only requires two things (three if you count tweezers)!
- Cricut machine or Silhouette: Make sure your machine is in good working condition and connected to your computer.
- Cardstock: Choose a sturdy cardstock in the colors of your choice. I used an 80 lb weight and textured!
- Adhesive: I use craft glue from Bearly Arts
- Tweezers: I love my set from Hobby Captain
Download the Free SVG File for Your Cricut or Silhouette Machine
These free SVG download will be in my community vault under Summer SVG files - you can learn how to download here for desktop and here for iPad/iPhone. Please remember to sign up for my newsletter below to grab the password to the vault.
Cricut Design Space Set Up
This is a load up, resize and go file. Which I hope you are loving! The pail and the ball are separate so you can make a decent sized beach ball. It of course will matter on the size of your paper. I max mine out to a 12 x 12 cardstock and I kept the ball on the smaller side.
![Setting Up Cricut Design Space for Beach Crafts](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73d110153a186407cda4e_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.25.47%20PM.png)
Assembly of the Beach SVG Files
Beach Pail Assembly
![Step-by-Step Assembly of Beach Pail: Folding and Gluing](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73d7a0db5d0451df206d6_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.28.14%20PM.jpg)
Step 1: Round the outside and fold in the flaps. Glue the two sides together to create a cylinder.
![Attach Bottom Circle to Beach Pail Tabs](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73d856f2f1f48f4082e24_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.28.25%20PM.jpg)
Step 2: Attach the bottom circle to the bottom tabs
![Adding Scalloped Edge to Beach Pail](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73da10db5d0451df227ba_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.28.45%20PM.png)
Step 3: Attached the scalloped edge. Keep the holes above the cylinder.
![Attaching Handle to Beach Pail with Shovel](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73dc142236d37e0d89c51_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.28.59%20PM.png)
Step 4: Attach the handle and don't forget to slide on the shovel!
Beach Ball Assembly
![Crafting Beach Ball Sections with Craft Glue](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73e7192eeacec8da6c644_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.29.11%20PM.png)
I won't put this into steps because it's really just one step repeated. Start by creating the circle at the bottom and keep the tabs all facing the same way.
![Crafting Beach Ball Sections with Craft Glue](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73e88dba9abf313a147f6_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.29.18%20PM.png)
Work your way up the ball section by section with craft glue on the tabs
![Crafting Beach Ball Sections with Craft Glue and Tweezers](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73eeb39c13b91fc18fcf3_Screen%20Shot%202023-07-18%20at%208.29.26%20PM.png)
For the last section, use tweezers to help you hold the tabs in place.
![Vibrant Beach Ball Craft](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f778340ed26b167bd087abe/64b73f49284d30943566e698_IMG_E520685E8989-1.jpeg)
If you enjoyed making this don't forget to check out more of my free 3D paper craft projects and download more summer SVG files for free here!