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popcorn... can you smell it?

 

This was a really fun interactive box card to make.  The original file is from CyndyGSvg and can be found here.  I adapted the insert to become a shaker feature by cutting off the side tabs.  I placed an acetate window on the back of the insert.  Add the popcorn pieces and the popper piece to the front of the insert.  Embellish the front, sides and back of the box card as desired. Set this piece aside.  


I added a piece of card to the bottom of the insert to make sure there was room for the mini-motor and battery to be added.  It's a really simple circuit to put together and works well using copper tape or the conductive fabric tape which I used for this version.  The motor is placed behind the popcorn, not the popper at the top of the insert.  I tried it both ways, but got better movement of the sprinkles with the motor behind the area where the popcorn elements were at the bottom of the window.  Set this piece aside.  

For the shaker element, I stacked 7 square windows (not included in the file)and made sure that they were securely glued together.  With the card laying open and flat, back side up; adhere the window to the back of the front panel. Adhere the stacked square windows. If using a liquid glue let dry fully, before adding sprinkles.  I found some cloud sprinkles that would work (Happy Kawaii Supplies) for the popcorn and then added some round filler for a little more interaction when the motor is engaged.  Now, you can line up and adhere the insert to close the shaker.  Test the motor.  I added a small piece of tape to keep the battery in place, but left the switch open.  It will close when the card is flat but not standing.  To mail, you'll want to add a strip of paper that will keep the switch from closing.  Make sure the recipient knows to remove it before using the motor.  

It's really a fun card to make and will surprise your recipient.  

florals

I had so much fun creating the flowers for these and putting them into their "vases."  The pitcher was designed by Sandy Stark of Simply Crafty SVGs.  I was having such a difficult time in Blender making my own, that once again, I turned to her for help.  She'd been working on a design similar to the one I had been trying to create that she offered to finish hers up and  let me test the file.  I LOVED IT!  I've made a few and added flowers from different designers since the first make back in 2022.  

I was hoping to imitate a speckled enamel version with the blue pitcher.  I think I achieved it.  The solid blue paper is from Michael's (Recollection) and has a smooth surface on both sides.  TIP:  Cut the paper on the wrong side.  This will put all the score lines on the inside and your can basically wrap the cylinders and glue with just the slightest sight of the score lines.  It's simple to put together... and forming the handle is really easy too.  I did splatter the cuts with watered down white paint before assembly for the speckled look.  

The rose file is from SVGCuts.  I cut all the pieces for the rose and leaves at 50% of the original size.  The rose is cut on cream paper (AC textured cardstock #80) and inked using some yellow and orangey inks.  I also used cloth wrapped wire in place of the skewers suggested in the original file and video.  

The cosmos is from Dreaming Tree.  The pieces are also cut at 50% of the original size from a light pink for the flower, yellow for the sepals and the same color of green for the the flower center and leaves.  I used some embossing tools and a set of tweezers to add some additional details to the flower after cutting and inking.  

The tiny blue and white flowers were from Dream Posies and were cut at 100%.  I added some Nuvo drops to the center of each wired flower - I really like how they turned out.  

The "leather leaf" file is from Creative Fabrica - and I reduced the size to about 75%.  I wanted to add a little extra texture to the leaves to I used an embossing folder and then inked the entire leaf with a slightly darker than the paper ink.  

I'm not a professional floral designer or arranger and don't profess to be, but I think these turned out pretty good and from the look on our neighbor's face when I delivered one of them to her, I did okay.  LOL

Hoping your day has been or will be a good one.  Enjoy some time outside and marvel at the beauty that surrounds you.  

2025 5 Spring Tags Reveal - Tag 5

It's time to share the last tag for this year's reveal.  It's been so fun to see what the rest of the group has come up with, though I wish we could get a few more people to participate from the overall group.  

Tag #5 has some dimension and movement.  The tag shape is combined shapes from the library.  The panel is a print 2 cut using a paper from a Polkadoodles Spring collection.  The flower is an adapted shape, using a couple of layers of vellum which has been colored with some ink refills.  The ladybug button is from my stash and is adhered to a mini-vibrating button motor.  The circuit is  attached to another tag shape below the top layer.  Hello is vinyl and burnished to the front panel.  


The tag I chose not to use:  
This is a fun tri-fold card downsized to a tag.  The original inspiration is from Pinterest.  The digitals are from Polkadoodles.  the pop up is a simple box mechanism with the digital attached to the pop-up.  Once folded, I added a button magnet to keep things closed.  

 

2025 5 Spring Tag Reveal - Tag 4

It's about time to round up this year's reveal..  only one more day left after today's share.  My last two tags for this challenge were fun to make and involve that "little extra."  Today's involves a sound module from Invite By Voice (you can purchase them through Amazon for quicker delivery).  I found this fun sun in a file from Etsy... I colored the watercolor background panel using distress ink from Ranger and added a foil quilled sentiment to that panel before attaching the sun using foam dots. I love using the sound cards because you can literally put anything on them that you wish.  Record your favorite song, or combined recordings up to 120 seconds (that's 2 minutes) and have some fun.  

The tag that I'm not sharing in the challenge today is: 

I enjoyed doing a little stitching on the burlap ribbon.  The flowers are sequins and attached using Nuvo drops.  I added a little twine to the left side and slid a glass bead from my stash.  The panel is popped up on foam dots.  The ribbon was wired, but I took out the wire so it was much easier.  

2025 Spring Tag Reveal - Tag 3

One thing I really like about the tag challenges is that you can use scraps and I do have lots of those!  Most papercrafters do!

The chick in the tag below is made using a scrap of yellow AC cardstock, a 3 x 2 inch scrap of black vinyl (and the same for a piece of black cardstock.  A tiny triangle of orange, and an embossing folder. Add a little more interest using a feather, and pan pastels.  I wanted a little gloss for the glasses -- so I applied the black vinyl to the scrap of black paper.  That particular cardstock requires multiple passes, I just added another pass to get a good clean cut.  I think this version has a little more masculine look.  







I almost used the tag shown below -- but decided not to since I used a die set for the carrots and a tag base already cut from previous project. The grass is from an Easter SVG collection.  I used a brick embossing folder and added some gray ink to the raised parts, wiping a good portion of the ink away.  The peeker rabbit is also from the Bine Brandle collection.  I resized and cut it using the print 2 cut feature in SCAL.  It's attached to the tag using some foam tape for added interest and dimension.  I like how it turned out.  It is fun to use different mediums and tools to create.  OH, and the carrots are from a scrappin diva die set.

These tags are cut using SCAL 6 Pro and a Skycut C24.  I've used scraps or stuff in my leftover bags for both of these tags.  

Hoping you've got some creative time carved out and are enjoying some awesome spring weather!