DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy with Cricut Maker

I don’t have any pets. I had a dog once. Correction, one day (before my parents got divorced) my dad came home with a stray dog that he let roam around our backyard, before my mom put the kabbash on that foolishness. If I had to choose a pet, I’d definitely go with something low mess, which is basically impossible given the whole poop thing. I already have a three year old in my house who loves to talk about “caca” all the time. That’s enough poop in my life.

Thankfully, I’m only one DIY project away from having a mess free, poop free pet, in the form of this adorable DIY chipboard llama desk buddy. He hangs out on your desk. Gives you encouragement. No snacks required. No poop. Everybody’s happy. The inspiration for this project came from my latest class on CreativeBug where I teach you how to create beautiful dimensional word art using just a few basic supplies! Hop over to CreativeBug to learn more and sign up for your FREE one month membership!

In case you need a little more convincing before you join CreativeBug, take a tour through this DIY chipboard llama desk buddy project using the awesome Cricut Maker!

DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

You’ll need:

  • Medium Weight Chipboard
  • A Cricut Maker
  • Elmer’s Craft Bond Glue Stick or Elmer’s School Glue
  • Access to Cricut Design Space where you’ll cut THIS project using felt and cardstock.

CREATE YOUR OWN LLAMA DESK BUDDY WITH THIS DESIGN SPACE CANVAS!


DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

STEP ONE:

Use a glue stick or school glue to adhere the layers of chipboard together. Keep them as even as you can so the stacked layers appear as one piece when you’re finished.

DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

STEP TWO:

Paint the finished llama with white paint

DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

STEP THREE:

Use glue to adhere the felt onto the painted llama piece. Then use glue to adhere the paper embellishments.

DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

DIY Chipboard Llama Desk Buddy | damask love

And if you’re ready to make even more crafts with this easy chipboard layering technique, head over to CreativeBug and check out my classes! My latest class will teach you how to create super simple dimensional word art using the Cricut Maker!

Keep on crafting with these other posts

About Amber

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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191 Comments

  1. 2.28.18
    Julie Pilch said:

    Love this pattern and love the Llama but it comes up with a blank screen on my Design Space when I use your link. Can you possibly tell me what I may be doing wrong? Thank you!

    • 3.10.18
      Kathleen said:

      I was having the same problem. I zoomed way out on the cricut mat and it was in there.

      • 9.23.20
        JRDl said:

        I am also having the same problem. The DS canvas appears in blank. :/

  2. 4.3.18
    Kazondra said:

    What blade do you use for cutting chip board?

    • 8.27.18
      Stephanie said:

      @Kazondra, If it’s the thick chipboard (2mm) you use the knife blade. If it’s the thin stuff (around .37mm) like in this video, then just the fine tip blade.

  3. 9.2.20
    Kristin said:

    Very cute, but the Design Space project won’t open because it’s “private.” 🙁

  4. 9.3.20
    mubai said:

    I just joined the forum so there are so many things I don’t know yet, I hope to have the help of the boards, and I really want to get to know you all on the forum run 3

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    Quin O'Sullivan said:

    Yeah marked as private for me too, sadly!

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