Pop 'n Cuts Star Book PLUS a Giveaway!

Hi everyone! Today I have a fun project on the Sizzix blog. It's a star book that is also a pop-up book! This is something I've been dreaming about since I first got my Pop 'n Cuts dies - there is something so magical about a book or card that is interactive!

I may or may not have used every Tim Holtz Christmas/winter die that I own! This is one of those projects that I could still be happily working on. There are so many ways to embellish these pages. When I have nothing but time on my hands, I would love to make one with even more detail.

I love that this book can stand on its own and be displayed. It's like five little dioramas to look at!

I made a quick little video so that you can see more of how the book works - static photos just do not do pop-ups justice!

This giveaway has ended. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments!

Oh yeah, now for the fun part!! I just happen to have a couple of extra dies from the amazing Karen Burniston to give away! You might remember the Opening Door die from another Pop 'n Cuts card I made a few weeks ago. The little wreath is adorable and I used it a lot on the PNC star book. I also have Karen's Flagpole with Lantern and Sign strip die. This is the die I used to cut the banners that spell out Noel. You get so many different elements on this strip - it's one of my faves!

I also have a bunch of the Talking Tags from Sizzix to share. Check out this video from Sizzix on how to use these cool tags. I think they're amazing!

All you need to do to win is leave a comment on this post. PLEASE make sure you include your email address! I'll leave this open until Sunday night and announce the winner on Monday. Good luck!

Most of the supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Don't forget to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!

Sizzix Noel Sizzix Old Jalopy Sizzix Holiday Lamppost Sizzix Rickety House Die Sizzix On the Fence Die Sizzix Christmas Cardinal Mini Cardinal & Poinsettia Sizzix Mini Snowflake Sizzix Pine Tree Sizzix Mini Pine Tree & Holly Sizzix Reindeer Flight Die Sizzix Movers & Shapers Reindeer & 25 Sizzix Vintage Lace Die Sizzix Alphabetical Sizzix Tattered Banners Die Sizzix Typeset Sizzix Brackets On the Edge Die Sizzix Mini Tickets Set Sizzix Little Sizzles Mini Holidays 3 idea-ology Mirrored idea-ology Paper String - Solids idea-ology Paper String - Stripes Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon idea-ology Tinsel Twine Silver Idea-ology Memo Pins idea-ology Christmas Muse Tokens idea-ology Seasonal Chit Chat Idea-ology Sanding Grip Idea-ology Tiny Attacher Scotch Tape Glider Picket Fence Distress Crackle Paint Inkssentials Glue N' Seal Zip Dry Glue Ranger Collage Glue Stick Inkssentials Kraft Cardstock

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Oh, and one more thing - this month's Inspiration Emporium challenge is all about Joy! Make sure you check out all the wonderful submissions on the blog. If you play along, you could win a $50 shopping spree!

Splitcoast Tutorial - 3D Dies

I'm so excited!! Today my tutorial for how to make this cool 3D deer head is featured on Splitcoaststampers! I have to say, this is probably one of my most favorite projects from the past year, and I was incredibly flattered when the amazing Beate Johns asked me to share it with the SCS members. Make sure you check out her adorable card using the technique here.

Most of the stamps I used on this are from Artistic Outpost's Sleigh Ride stamp collection. The music background is from their Ephemera Backgrounds set. I updated it a bit by adding one of the new idea-ology Woodlands wreaths.

The supplies I used can be purchased from Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!

Sizzix Reindeer Flight Die Sizzix Artful Dwellings Die Sizzix Mini Label Set Sizzix Tattered Banners Die Sizzix Vintage Lace Die idea-ology Woodlands Idea-ology Crinkle Ribbon Inkssentials Glue N' Seal Zip Dry Glue Rock Candy Dry Glitter Inkssentials Blending Tool Antique Linen Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink Snow Cap Paint Dabber

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Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the tutorial and are inspired to try it yourself. I am excited by the possibilities and variations you can get using different dies. I think I'll do a bit of experimenting myself!

If you're interested in learning how I made the entire tag/ornament, you can see the original post here.