Snow Globe Pop it Ups Card

Hi all! It's time again for Karen Burniston's Designer Challenge. For the second challenge of the month, our theme is 'Charmed, I'm Sure!' We could choose from any of Karen's charm die sets to use in our card. I have been dying to make a pop-up snow globe using Karen's dies and decided to use the tree from the new Holiday Charms set for my card.

In addition to using the tree charm on the snow globe portion, I also used it on the front, attaching it with one of Tim Holtz's cute little jingle bell brads. So adorable!

When I was trying to figure out how I'd create a snow globe, I came up with several options before deciding on this one. Can you guess what the base is? It's Karen's Barn Pop Stand set, altered slightly to create a base for the snow globe. So easy and fun! Follow along below to see how to create it.

Begin by die cutting the barn. Then, using the second largest die from the Twist Circle die set, cut out a section of the barn to create a base for the snow globe. To create the 'dam' for the shaker, nest the same die inside the largest circle from the set and cut 3-4 rings from thin chipboard. Glue them together in a stack.

Create a scene using stamps and the tree die from Karen's Outdoor Edges set. Glue stacked rings on top and add snow.

Adhere clear plastic window to rings and top with a frame cut from glitter paper. Cut the tree charm from green paper, and trim hanger from top. Sponge with white paint and adhere to front of snow globe. Adhere snow globe to base.

I embellished my window with snowflake rub ons and one of Tim Holtz's new stickers (do this before you glue everything together!). I also added some gold trim, a deer sticker from Elizabeth Craft Designs, a bit of jute twine, and a bow. The sentiment in the circle is from Karen's new Holiday Clear Stamps.

What's extra cool about this card is that it actually 'snows' as you open the card! I would love to say I planned that, but it was just a happy accident!

You can find the supplies I used at Elizabeth Craft Designs and Simon Says Stamp via the links below.

Karen Burniston Barn Pop Stand Die Set Holiday Charms Twist Circle Pop-Up Holiday Clear Stamp Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2016 SCRIBBLE WOODLAND CMS282 Tim Holtz Idea-ology TIDINGS Mini Stash 8 x 8 Cardstock Pack TH93325 Tim Holtz Idea-ology HOLIDAY Deco Sheets TH93342 Tim Holtz Idea-ology HOLIDAY TALK Metallic Stickers TH93347 Tim Holtz Idea-ology GILDED CHRISTMASTIME Remnant Rubs TH93330 Tim Holtz Idea-ology CHRISTMASTIME Ephemera Pack TH93326 Tim Holtz Idea-ology JINGLE BRADS Fasteners TH93331 Tim Holtz Idea-ology CHRISTMAS Jute String TH93344 Tim Holtz Idea-ology CRINKLE RIBBON TH93020 Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival WATERING CAN Ink Pad AID39006 Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival RED GERANIUM Ink Pad AID38993 Sizzix MAGNETIC PLATFORM FOR WAFER THIN DIES Accessory 656499 Tim Holtz Sizzix VAGABOND 2 MACHINE Die Cutting Embossing Alterations 660855

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure and check out Karen's blog tomorrow for another great tutorial and lots of charming ideas from the whole team.

Have a great week!

Christmas Cloche Gift Box

Hi all! This month, the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team is teaming up with DCWV paper to share some festive Christmas projects using Eileen's dies combined with gorgeous foil papers from DCWV. I absolutely fell in love with the Cranberry Christmas stack and decided use it to create this pretty gift box, topped by a cloche you can make from an unlikely source. Can you tell what it is? It's a dollar store wine glass! You might remember this Easter project that I did a couple years using the same idea. So easy and definitely affordable!

Follow along to see how to make one of your own.

Begin by covering white matboard with desired paper, then cut out the pieces as shown and assemble the box, leaving the lid off for now.

Create the cloche by cutting off the stem of a plastic dollar store wine glass, leaving about 3/4" nub. Glue a large pearl in the opening. Dye a length of crinkle ribbon with Hickory Smoke Distress stain and tie on stem.

Create a vignette using Tim Holtz's new Decorative Deer and Woodland Trees. Glue down securely.

To complete the box, sprinkle snow around deer and trees and glue cloche to top of box lid. Glue a length of tinsel twine around the base. Finally, adhere lid to box hinge.

I love that this pretty Christmas decoration has a secret compartment! Who wouldn't love receiving a small gift in this pretty box?

You can find the supplies I used at Amazon and Simon Says Stamp via the links below.

Sizzix Cookie Box Sizzi by 6-Inch by 13.75-Inch ScoreBoards Die, X-Large Tim Holtz Idea-ology DECORATIVE DEER Findings TH93337 Tim Holtz Idea-ology SMALL WOODLAND TREE LOT Findings TH93333 Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI WOODLAND TREE LOT Findings TH93334 Tim Holtz Distress Glitter CLEAR ROCK CANDY Ranger TDG39150 Tim Holtz Idea-ology BAUBLES Findings TH93341 Tim Holtz Idea-ology METALLIC Trimmings TH93338 Tim Holtz Idea-ology CRINKLE RIBBON TH93020 Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink CRANBERRY Adirondack Ranger TIM21995 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Spray Stain HICKORY SMOKE Ranger TSM50285 Ranger GLUE N SEAL 3.5 OZ Matte INK44994* Beacon QUICK GRIP All Purpose Permanent Adhesive 0004*

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! I'm sad to say this will be my last project as a member of Eileen's fantastic team. I've decided to take a bit of a breather from design team work for the next year - it's been a long time coming and I'm really excited to see what life is like without deadlines!

Be sure and check out all the wonderful projects on Eileen's blog!

Pop it Ups Thanksgiving Treat Pouch

Hi all! It's time again for Karen Burniston's Designer Challenge. For our first challenge of the month, the theme is 'Hats'. We could use any of Karen's hat dies, or make a hat out of a totally different die. I decided to use the bucket from the Palm Tree and Pail die set to make a pilgrim hat to embellish a little Thanksgiving treat pouch. So cute!

I took a few pics while I was making it to show you how it came together.

I started by cutting a piece of kraft cardstock to 4.25" x 11". I scored it at 5" and 6" to create a base for the pouch. I used Karen's wonderful Stripes/Plaid die to create a pattern on the front using Distress inks. Karen has a tutorial HERE showing how to create a plaid pattern. I couldn't believe how easy it was!

After my plaid was complete, I cut a window in the front using the third largest die in the Labels and Circles set. I used the same die, plus the next larger size to cut a frame for the opening. I also cut several pumpkins using the die from the Halloween charms set. I made the pilgrim hat by cutting the bucket from black kraft core'dinations and cutting off the handles. I used the buckle and trim from the Props 9 set to finish it.

After adhering the frame to the front, I attached the embellishments to the corner of the pouch using glue and pop dots. I also added some wheat cut using the die from the Props 6 set, and a flower and leaves cut from burlap using dies from the Flower Pot Pop Stand set. To finish it, I rounded the corners, added a bag of nuts, and tied it with some pretty ribbon.

I'm so excited with how this turned out! I absolutely love the look of the plaid background and can't wait to try it for Christmas too!

The supplies I used can be found at Elizabeth Craft Designs and Simon Says Stamp via the links below.

Labels & Circles Stripes / Plaid Stencil Karen Burniston Halloween set buy it all Flower Pot Pop Stand Props 9 Props 6 Palm Tree & Pail Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BRUSHED CORDUROY Ranger TIM21421 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad FOREST MOSS Ranger TIM27133 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SPICED MARMALADE Ranger TIM21506 Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965 Tim Holtz Idea-ology SANDING GRIP Block Tool Sand TH92482

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure and check out Karen's blog tomorrow for lots of great inspiration from the team and a new tutorial from Karen.