I created the design using SVG elements I purchased for commercial and personal use.  I used a budget friendly software, Affinity Designer 2, that is also multi-platform friendly(IOS, Windows, MacOs).  I created each wood or vellum layer as its own layer in the software so when I exported to SVG and then used it later in XCS I could cut the layers individually or as a group depending on the step.  

I imported the SVG file via the “Image” button and separated the layers and assigned them to different layers in XCS. 

I named the layers including Power and Speed values denoted as, “LayerNameP(powervalue)S(speedvalue)”

The layers are:

1. WoodCutsP100S40 - This is the primary layer for cutting the 3mm basswood at Power 100, Speed 40
2. TributeP30S250 - This is the Engraving layer used for engraving the words on the first layer and back side of the ornament at Power 30, Speed 250 which gave about a .5 mm deep engraving
3. VellumP50S100 - This is for cutting the vellum paper at Power 50, Speed 100
4. 2mmBassP80S50 - I have one layer for a thinner sheet of basswood to make room for the battery pack, cut at Power 80 Speed 50

I also included an ignore layer for other parts and pieces from the SVG I used when testing cuts or creating a jig I thought of using for gluing (I did not use it).  The ignore layer also contains instructions.

I cut the wood layers and then the two separate vellum pieces(only 1 shown)

I lightly brushed the wood with MinWax Fast Drying Polyurethane “Warm Semi-Gloss”

I started by glue two layers at a time using “Titebond Wood Glue”.  The Vellum did wrinkle a bit from the glue so getting it sandwiched between two wood layers soon avoids warping of the Vellum.  

1. Manger to Shepherds
2. Wise men to Angels
3. Back layers

Then I glued double layers to the others above and finished by adding the first layer of vellum behind the angels, then the first battery compartment layer.  I left the final back cover piece and second vellum piece off in order to place the lights into the “compartment” behind the first vellum layer.  

There's a hole in the vellum and angel layer for the last light of the string(furthest from the battery pack).  I used a dab of hot glue and glued that light right into or behind the hole.  Then I bunched the lights up and glued some of the wires to the vellum behind the angels which helps the wires stay put and avoids showing the glue on the translucent vellum.  I lastly glued using hot glue the wire leaving about 1.5 inches of wires as shown in one of the attached pictures. 

I'd already glued the second piece of vellum  to back ‘cover’ with the “Merry Christmas” tribute engraving on it.  Glue this last piece on. 

Turn the lights on and tuck the wire and battery pack into the slot.

Enjoy!