Halloween Fairy Cloche Tutorial + a Freebie!

Hi all! This month, the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team is sharing our projects using Eileen's cool new Twist and Style tool from Sizzix. Let me tell you, the minute you twist your first wire, you'll be addicted!

I've had a project like this on my mind for awhile - you know how much I love Eileen's Cupcake Stand die! - and thought the Twist and Style tool would be perfect for making the wire for the little cloche.

So cute! The little girl is from a photo postcard I found at an estate sale. I think she makes the perfect little witch. A few mini pumpkins and some die cuts and your scene is set. Follow along to see how to make one yourself.

First, let's create our cloche! Cut 5 pieces of wire (this is from the dollar store) 24" long. Bend in half and use the Twist & Style tool to twist. I counted and it took 25 revolutions to get it to look like this. It's good to count if you want them to all come out the same (if you're a perfectionist like some people!). When you're done, cut them all to a length of 10 3/4".

Find the center and wrap with thin wire.

Begin bending the pieces out like spokes.

Form the spokes into a cage. Connect the pieces using thin wire as shown above, trying to keep the spacing even.

Trim the ends, if necessary, and curl up with pliers.

Using the Cupcake Stand die, cut the pieces from medium weight chipboard and paint black. When dry, lightly sand the edges to give it a worn look. Ink edges with brown ink and assemble.

Now we'll create our little scene. Print out girl on cardstock and cut out. Adhere to lightweight chipboard and trim again (this will make her more sturdy). Ink edges and apply rub on words. Apply witch hat rub on to a scrap of kraft cardstock, cut out, and adhere to head. Cover die cut bat wings with black glitter and adhere to back when dry. Hot glue pumpkins and moss to base. Use a small piece of foam as a stand and adhere to base. Glue feet to stand. Cut out banners using the Cupcake Stand die and adhere to front as shown.

I'm so in love with my little witch fairy! If you aren't into Halloween, you could change up the colors and make it a fall decoration filled with little gourds and leaves. Or, add a little house and snow and make it a winter decoration. I plan to make one with a bird nest and flowers for a spring decor piece as well. There is no end to the different ways you could use this!

The supplies I used can be found at Sizzix, Simon Says Stamp, and Amazon via the links below.

Sizzix Cupcake Stand Twist and Style Tool Tim Holtz Idea-ology GOTHIC Remnant Rubs TH93308 Tim Holtz Idea-ology REMNANT RUB TOOL Stylus TH93211 Tim Holtz Distress Glitter BLACK SOOT Ranger TDG39129 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BRUSHED CORDUROY Ranger TIM21421 Ranger Paint Dabber BLACK TIE RAD43683 Ranger GLUE N SEAL 1 OZ Matte INK44987 Beacon QUICK GRIP All Purpose Permanent Adhesive 0004* Tim Holtz Idea-ology SANDING GRIP Block Tool Sand TH92482 Tim Holtz Sizzix Die VINTAGE MARKET ALPHABET Strip Alterations 656623 Tim Holtz Idea-ology REGIONS BEYOND Mini Paper Stash TH93226 Tim Holtz Idea-ology JUTE STRING TH93139 EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01 We R Memory Keepers WIRE CLIPPERS The Cinch 71001-1 Tim Holtz Sizzix VAGABOND 2 MACHINE Die Cutting Embossing Alterations 660855 Grafix Medium Weight Chipboard Sheets, 12-Inch by 12-Inch, Natural, 25-Pack Fat Plants San Diego 21712 Reindeer Moss Preserved, Natural, 4 oz Factory Direct Craft Putka Pod Mini Pumpkins Fall Decorative Bowl Filler - Natural Dried Putka Pods

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I hope you enjoyed this project and are inspired to make one of your own - don't blame me if you can't stop making things from wire after you get your own Twist and Style tool! :) Be sure and check out Eileen's blog for more incredible projects from the team. You will be inspired, I promise!

You are welcome to download the photo I used for your own projects. Enjoy!