3-D Projects

Make a Sailing Home Pop-Up Diorama Card

I shared this Sailing Home Pop-Up Diorama card during this week’s Coffee & a Card Facebook Live and really stumbled through it. My listeners were so kind to stay with me until the end and I hope they were happy with the results.

Paper Cutting/Scoring Guide

  • Card Front = 8″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Bermuda Bay card stock scored at 4-1/4″ on the 8″ side. Fold on score line.
  • Card Insert = 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Bermuda Bay card stock scored at 1/2″, 4-1/4″, & 4-3/4″.
  • Middle Layer = 4-3/16″ x 5-7/16″ piece of Pool Party card stock scored at 1/4″ on both ends of 4-3/16″ sides.
  • Stamped Layer = 2-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Pool Party, 2″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White card stock.
  • Sentiment Tag = 3-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ piece of Pool Party card stock, 3-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ piece of Basic White card stock.
  • Additional Card stock for Die-cuts = scraps of Whisper White, Sahara Sand and Soft Suede card stock.

It’s important to have the card stock measurements and score lines accurate to create this 3-D pop-up card but look at the result!

Did you notice the wavy water in the background? Watch my video tutorial to see how I was able to create the look of waves with just a scrap of card stock, ink and a blending brush. I mentioned that I had a little trouble assembling this card but edited all the goof-ups out of the video. The replay is a little choppy but it will explain correctly how to make this card.

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Now that I’ve worked out all the kinks and know what I’m doing, I can’t wait to make more of these types of cards. I hope this encourages you to create your own diorama pop-up cards!

Make a Fun-Fold Votive Candle Greeting Card

Fun-fold cards are as enjoyable to make as they are to receive. During today’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live I made a fun-fold votive candle greeting card using the Hand Penned Petals Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

The actual mechanics of this fun-fold card are simple and don’t require any special tools. You will want an open die or punch to use on the center panels. This will allow the flicker from the battery operated tea-light candle to show thru. I used the lovely outline die from the Penned Flower Dies worked well for my card.

I decided to leave the inside of the card free of sentiments so as not to distract from the candle flickering behind the vellum.

Sometimes I can’t help myself and for the front of the card I got a little fancy. There are lots of layers, a sentiment tag, scalloped edge and a stamped die-cut. The colors used for this card were pulled from the Hand Penned Designer Series Paper. Color coordination is the main reason I love and use Stampin’ Up! products exclusively.

Paper Cutting & Scoring Guide

  • Card Base = 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock scored at 5-1/2″
  • Fun-Fold Card Insert = 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock scroed at 2-3/4″, 5-1/2″, and 8-1/4″ on the 11″ side
  • Hand Penned DSP for Insert = two pieces 2-1/2″ x 4″ each
  • Vellum = two pieces 2-1/2″ x 4″
  • Flower Outline Die -cut = two pieces 2-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
  • Hand Penned DSP for card front = one pattern 1-3/8″ x 5-1/2″, one pattern 4-3/4″ x 3″
  • Scalloped Edge Layer = 5″ x 3-1/2″
  • Sentiment Tag = 4″ x 2-3/4″
  • Stamped Die-Cut = 3″ x 3″

Make a Fine Art Floral Note Card Holder

These beautiful note card holders that I made during this week’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live make terrific gifts for so many occasions. Suitable for hostess gifts, teacher gifts and birthday gifts. I also think they would make impressive craft fair items.

To make your own Fine Art Floral note card holder you will need two pieces of card stock. I pulled colors from the beautiful Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! for my boxes; Basic Gray and Just Jade.

Cutting/Scoring Guide

Greeting Card Box

  • Score at 1/2″ and 4-12″ on the 5″ side of an 5″ x 8″ piece of card stock.
  • Score at 1-1/2″ to meet the first score line on both sides of the 8″ side of card stock (see diagram).
  • Score at 4-1/2″ and 5″ on the 8″ side of card stock.

Card Box Lid Flap

  • Score 4″ x 7-1/4″ piece of card stock at 3-1/4″ and 3-3/4″ on the 7-1/4″ side

Designer Series Paper

  • 3-3/4″ x 8-1/2″
  • 3-3/4″ x 2-3/4″

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Butterfly Brilliance Springtime Treat Bag Toppers

I try hard to demonstrate 3-dimensional paper crafting projects during my Make-it-Monday Facebook Live episodes and this week I showed viewers how to create these sweet Butterfly Brilliance Springtime Treat Bag Toppers:

To begin my project I knew I wanted to use bright colors. I ended up choosing Magenta Madness, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green ink colors from Stampin’ Up! for my stamped images.

The bags I used for the toppers are 3″ x 6″ Printed Gusseted Cellophane Bags. They are food safe and are the perfect size to slip small treats into for party favors.

The images on the treat bag topper are from the Field of Flowers and Butterfly Brilliance stamp sets and I used “Oh happy day!” from the Many Messages stamp set for the sentiment. Each of these stamp sets have coordinating dies or a punch – see the Supply List below for those options.

I used a Magenta Madness and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Marker to stamp the flowers onto the tag and I tied a little bow using 1/4″ Bumblebee Ribbon onto the handle.

Video Tutorial

I created my topper to fit a 3″ wide bag but you can easily adjust the size of your card stock to fit any size bag. Watch this video for all the nitty-gritty details on how to make your own Treat Bag Topper.

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Make Beautiful Butterfly Brilliance Cards!

Spring sprung on us over the weekend and I’m ready for it! I’m ready to spend more time outside. I’m ready to get my hands dirty planting all my favorite spring flowers. And most of all, I’m ready to pull out the pastel and bright colors to make fun spring paper projects!

Here are a few projects I made last week using the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle:

If you would like to recreate these projects you can watch the video replay of my Coffee & a Card Episode where I showed how to make a couple of them.

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So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad
So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad

What will you be making this Spring? Do you change up the colors you use with the seasons? It would be my privilege to help you with your paper crafting needs. Email me anytime with questions you may have and don’t forget you can shop 24/7 at my online shop!

Email: Leslie@theplaidpoodle.com

Heartwarming Hugs Gift Card Holder

I’m one of those people who likes a beautifully wrapped present almost as much as the gift that is inside! I’m also one of those people who gives gift cards. It’s hard to present a gift card in a “wow” package, but with a little paper, stamps and ink, you can create something fun to slip a gift card into.

This gift card holder is a simple 11″ x 3-1/4″ piece of designer series paper scored and folded to create a pocket to slip a gift card into. I added an embellished belly band and some ribbon to close it up.

The Heartwarming Hugs Gift Card Holder will fit in a standard A2 size envelope but will also slip into a note card sized envelope perfectly.

Watch the replay of my Coffee & a Card Facebook Live where I demonstrate how to make this project.

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Thanks for stopping by my little place on the interwebs. I hope I have given you some ideas to create your own Heartwarming Hugs Gift Card Holder using paper, stamps and ink!

Wishes & Wonder Milk Carton Treat Box

The project I’m sharing today is this miniature milk carton treat box. I used products from the Wonder of the Season Suite by Stampin’ Up!

These little mini milk carton treat boxes are quick and easy to make and do not require any special tools. I did use my Simply Scored Tool because the project requires a lot of scoring but if you have a Paper Trimmer with a scoring blade you can make this box.

I embellished the box using the ‘Tis the Season 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper which is included in the Giant Year-End Closeout and is discounted while supplies last.

The tag I made for the Wishes & Wonder Milk Carton Treat Box does require a die-cutting machine. I used the Wishes & Wonder stamp set and the North Pole Wonder Dies for the tag.

I ran a length of Real Red Braided Linen Trim thru the tag and clipped it to the top of the box along with a Glitter Star Ornament using a mini silver clothespin.

Scoring Guide: Start with an 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock.

  • Score at 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″ on the 8-1/2″ side of card stock.
  • Score at 1/2″, 2″ and 4″ on the 5-1/2″ side of card stock.
  • Score at 1-1/2″ and 5-1/2″ on the top of 1/2″ tab of carton.
  • Score two diagonal lines per the diagram below.
  • Trim on red score lines.

Here is the replay of today’s Facebook Live where I demonstrated how to assemble the box:

I hope I have given you everything you need to create your own mini milk carton creations! Don’t forget about the Giant Year-End Closeout. There are some great deals to be had but grab them quick because it is a “while supplies last” sale only.

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Poinsettia Petals Ghirardelli Chocolate Box

Today I’m sharing this sweet little box that is just the right size to hold two Ghirardelli chocolate squares. It would probably work for other mini candy bars and for sure a pair of earrings!

These boxes would be so fun to place at each place setting at your holiday dinner or as favors for your friends and coworkers. There is some scoring and cutting involved to create the miniature box but overall it is a pretty easy project to make.

Cutting & Scoring Guide:

  • Treat Box = 5” x 7” piece of Real Red card stock. Score at 1-1/2” and 3-1/2” on the 5” side. Score at 2”, 3-1/8”, 3-7/8” and 5” on the 7” side.
  • Designer Series Paper = 6-1/4” x 1-1/4”
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock = 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (stamped images), 7/8” x 3” (tag)
  • Gold Foil Sheets = 1/4” x 3”

Refer to above photo to create your Poinsettia Petals Ghirardelli Chocolate Box. Score a 5″ x 7″ piece of cardstock at 1-1/2” and 3-1/2” on the 5” side. Score at 2”, 3-1/8”, 3-7/8” and 5” on the 7” side. Fold on score lines then cut along the score lines referenced in black which will remove the four outer rectangular panels.

Here is a video that shows how to put your box together:

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Click on the button below to order the supplies to make your own Poinsettia Petals Ghirardelli Chocolate Box!

Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack Christmas Ornament

Today’s project is a 3-dimensional Christmas ornament made using the Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack from Stampin’ Up! The ornaments are quick and easy to make.

I used the copper foil accented Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper to make my ornament but if you stamp your ornaments using the Christmas Gleaming stamp set you’re free the color of your choice.

The snowflake die-cuts at the center of the ornament were cut using the So Many Snowflakes Dies. The ornaments are really quick and easy to make and would make great package toppers in place of bows.

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Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack
Layering Circles Dies
So Many Snowflakes Dies
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Cutting Guide

I hope you’re inspired to make your own Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack Christmas Ornaments. When you purchase the Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle you receive the Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set, the Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack and the Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper and save 10%!

Halloween Witches Hat Treat Holder

We’re on the final countdown to Halloween and if you need a last minute project, today’s Halloween Witches Hat treat holder is perfect! It’s quick to put together and, besides a paper trimmer, can be completed without any special tools.

The photo doesn’t represent the size of the Halloween witches hat treat holder well. It’s really pretty ample and would hold several mini candies. At it’s widest point the treat holder is almost 2″ wide. Here is a view from the side showing the stamped tag I tied onto the witches hat.

I die-cut the buckle on the witches hat using a die from the Ornate Frames dies but in a pinch you could easily cut a 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ piece of card stock to use for the buckle.

Paper Cutting Guide

Basic Black Cardstock = 4-1/4” x 11” (hat), 5-1/2” x 1” (brim)
Rich Razzleberry Cardstock = 3/4” x 4”
Old Olive Cardstock = 2” x 2”
Whisper White Cardstock = scrap

You will be able to get two Halloween Witches Hat Treat Holders out of one 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of card stock. Watch the replay from my Make-it-Monday Facebook Live to learn how to score the card stock to get the hat shape.

I think these spooky treat holders are so cute and hope you are inspired to make a few of your own this Halloween. To learn more about, or to purchase any of the supplies I used in this project click on the images below.

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DIY Christmas Tags

Why buy Christmas tags when you can create your own! I always want to make what’s on the outside of my gift packages as beautiful as what’s on the inside and using a fancy, dimensional tag is a great start! I demonstrated how to make these gorgeous tags during today’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live.

Which one is your favorite? I love, love, love the buffalo check Christmas tree tags. Imagine wrapping gifts in brown shipping paper from Dollar Tree, adding some black ribbon and using these adorable little tags. How pretty would those packages look under your tree?!

The tags made with the Wishes & Wonder Bundle are another favorite of mine. That stately stag die-cut adds a touch of class and the “made in the North Pole” label reminds me of simpler times. The Wishes & Wonder Bundle pairs beautifully with the Toile Tidings and Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

These final two tags are perfectly traditional. They use traditional red and green Christmas colors but they are anything but boring. Look at all those layers. Using these tags will make your packages look like you care about the recipient so much!

Gift tags are one of my favorite paper crafting projects to make. To learn how I made the Christmas tags in today’s post watch the replay from Make-it-Monday.

The Designer Series papers I used to make these projects are 15% off during the month of October. Click on the images below to grab a pack for yourself and make your own beautiful Christmas tags.

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Paper Dimensions

Buffalo Check Christmas Tree Tags:

  • Crumb Cake Cardstock = 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (tag), 1″ x 3-1/2″ (sentiment tag)
  • Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper = 2″ x 2-1/2″ (tree)
  • Basic Black Cardstock = scrap

Wishes & Wonder Tags

  • Crumb Cake = 2-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (tag), 2″ x 2″ (sentiment tag), 2-1/4″ x 3″ (stag die-cut)
  • Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper = 1-3/4″ x 3″
  • Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper = 2″ x 3″

Merry Christmas Tags

  • ‘Tis the Season Designer Series Paper = 2″ x 4″
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock = 3″ x 1-3/4″ (scallop oval die-cut), 2-1/4″ x 3/4″
  • Garden Green Cardstock 3″ x 1-3/4″ (scallop oval die-cut), 2-1/2″ x 3/4″
  • Whisper White Cardstock = 2-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (oval die-cut), 2-1/2″ x 2″ (oval die-cut)

Celebrations Tidings Home Decor Project

The inspiration for today’s Celebration Tidings Home Decor project came from Yvonne Spikmans of The Creative Teacup. Once I saw Yvonne’s embroidery hoop home decor project I knew I wanted to make one for myself.

To make my version I painted a 6″ embroidery hoop with white craft paint and cut the following papers:

  • Plaid Tidings 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper = 2″ x 6″
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock = 1-7/8″ x 6-1/2″, two pieces 5″ x 5″ each
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock = 5″ x 4″
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock = 3/8″ x 3-1/2″

I adhered the 1-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ strip of Pretty Peacock Designer Series Paper to the hoop using MultiPurpose Liquid Glue. Next, I cut the 2″ x 6″ piece of Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper in half and punched one end of each 3″ x 2″ piece using the Triple Banner Punch. The flagged Designer Series Paper was then adhered to each end of the strip of Pretty Peacock cardstock on the hoop.

I cut a label from from each 5″ x 5″ piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock with the second largest die from the Celebration Labels Dies using my die-cutting machine. I adhered one die-cut to the cardstock on the front of the hoop using Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue.

Next I cut a label from the 5″ x 4″ piece of Crumb Cake cardstock with the third largest die from the Celebration Labels Dies. I stamped images from the Celebration Tidings Stamp Set onto the die-cut using Memento Ink and colored the images using Stampin’ Blends. I adhered this label to the Pretty Peacock label on the hoop using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To complete the front of the project I stamped the sentiment onto a 3/8″ x 3-1/2″ piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with Pretty Peacock ink, punched each end of the tag using the Triple Banner Punch, then adhered the tag to the project using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The project needed a little fancy so I added five Wonderful Gems, a bow made with trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo, a Linen Thread double bow and two Acorn Trinkets.

Finally I adhered the second Pretty Peacock die-cut label to the back of the front label on the hoop to cover up the situation on the back of the project and added a hanger with a length of jute twine.

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This sweet little Celebration Tidings Home Decor project would look lovely in your home this autumn season. They would also make the nicest hostess or “thinking of you” gifts.

DIY Dollar Tree Autumn Home Decor

I’m so excited to share with you today’s DIY Dollar Tree autumn home decor project! It’s super easy to make and will look great tucked on a table somewhere in my home this Fall season.

The frame was purchased from Dollar Tree. It looked like this before my enhancements.

Cute if you’re my 5-year old granddaughter but I had something else in mind. To begin with I removed the backing of the frame and peeled off the unicorn paper. The little foam flowers were salvageable and will be put away for a future project.

I thought I would probably need to repaint the frame but the color coordinated perfectly with the Mint Macaron from the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

How many times have you seen or made a card and thought, “That’s pretty enough to frame”? That’s exactly what I did with today’s project. I hope I inspired you to make your own DIY Dollar Tree autumn home decor project!

Gather Together Autumn Treat Holder

Today’s project, the Gather Together Autumn Treat Holder, is a WOW project and I am so excited to share it with you!!!

Can you imagine setting one of these at each place setting this Thanksgiving? I can and that’s exactly what I’m going to do! These sweet little treat holders would also make great hostess or teacher gifts. To make the Gather Together Autumn Treat Holder I used the Gather Together bundle from Stampin’ Up!

Cutting & Scoring Guide

  • Early Espresso Cardstock = 7″ x 4″ (oval die-cuts), 6-1/2″ x 2″ (basket), 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (sentiment tag)
  • Cajun Craze, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie & Cinnamon Cider cardstock = 5-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (stamped leaves), scraps (embossed leaves)
  • Very Vanilla = 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
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I hope you enjoyed the Gather Together Autumn Treat Holder and that it inspired you to make one yourself. Please reach out to me if I can help you with any of your paper crafting needs.

Celebrate Sunflowers Pop-Up Card

Today’s card is a WOW card with all the bells and whistles. I used one of my favorite new bundles, Celebrate Sunflowers, from Stampin’ Up! to create this pop-up card:

The card opens and a field of sunflowers pops up! Is that the cutest?! It was really easy to make once you know the secret. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make your own pop-up card.

Here is a closeup photo of the card front. I love how the Braided Linen Trim can be stretched for a different look.

And here’s a bigger photo of the fun field of sunflowers on the inside of the card. The “wildly grateful” sentiment from the Lovely You stamp set seemed the perfect choice for the inside of the card.

Paper Dimensions

  • CARD BASE = 11” x 4-1/4” piece of Just Jade card stock scored at 5-1/2”
  • CARD FRONT = 5-1/4” x 2-1/4” piece of Garden Green, 5” x 2” piece of DSP
  • DIE-CUT SUNFLOWER & LEAVES = two 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” pieces of Bumble Bee card stock, 2-1/4” x 2-1/4” Cinnamon Cider card stock, scrap of Early Espresso, 2-3/4” x 2-1/4 Just Jade card stock, 2-3/4” x 2-1/4” Garden Green card stock
  • POP-UP PLATFORM = 3-1/8” x 3” Whisper White scored at 5/8”, 1-1/4”, 1-7/8” & 2-1/2” on the 3-1/8” side
  • INSIDE FLAP = 4” x 5-1/4” DSP
  • CARD INSERT = 4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White
  • GRASS PANELS = 1-3/4” x 4-1/4” Just Jade, 2-1/4” x 4-1/4” Garden Green
  • STAMPED SUNFLOWERS = 2-1/4” x 6”
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Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)
$51.25
Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock
$8.75
Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Simply Scored
$30.00
Stitched Be Mine Dies
$35.00
Layering Ovals Dies
$35.00
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Now that you know the secret I hope you will make your own pop-up card. Feel free to contact me if I can answer any questions or help you with your paper crafting needs.