Friday, March 16, 2012

The Circus Pop-Ups with Graphic 45 and Cricut

Well it's no secret Graphic 45 is my favorite paper company and I doubt that you didn't know that cigar boxes and pop-up cards are running in second place, as far as favs go! In these projects I get to use all three plus my wonderful Cricut Expression!

The Graphic 45 Le Cirque paper spoke to me and said circus cigar boxes. So after a lovely black cigar box was finished, I noticed I had 2 more boxes that were narrow and wouldn't it be so neat to open a box and see a circus act inside? Well of course it would and I figured I was up to the challenge.


First using Beacon 3 in 1 glue I papered strategic areas of the boxes with those wonderful illustration and patterns. I used Tim Holtz feet on one box and I used his curio knob on another. Next I looked through my Cricut cartridges and decided on the images. The first with clowns and a tent are from Paper Doll Dress Up page 58 and the second pop-up is from Everyday Pop-Up cards pages 24 and 66. No, I didn't use the cartridge pop-up cuts. The op ups were done with the same cube technique, I had used in the past. It was a bit tricky, taking time to make them work and fit in to the box, but when they worked it was fun to see the surprise on peoples faces!

I entered this post into several linkys this week!
My entry into A Crafty Soiree sponsored by Appliances Online and the Bosch Washing Machines.

15 comments:

Angie Alaniz @BlogCatalog said...

Your Circus Cigar box looks amazing. The technical way you created it is way beyond my comprehension though I commend you for your ability to create such exquisite items.

Angie Alaniz @BlogCatalog said...

Your creativity is inspiring. That's amazing.

Angie Alaniz @BlogCatalog said...

Your creativity is inspiring. That's amazing.

Angie Alaniz @BlogCatalog said...

Your creativity is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Carla's Cards said...

I appreciate all those lovely comments!

Cranberry Morning said...

What a clever idea! I love this. All the bright colors are so appealing. :-)

Lindsay Weirich said...

love circus theme stuff! great cigar box!

Carla's Cards said...

Thanks very much ladies! I love the challenge of figuring it out and using a theme!

Kristin@gratefulbelly.com said...

That's such a great idea! I'm a new follower and would love to have you stop by my brand new blog and follow, too:)

:: ashley :: said...

wow, thats beautiful! and so unique- i've never seen anything like that. i a your newest follower and cant wait to read more!

Unknown said...

I love the way this came out! The circus is always a favorite. Thanks for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays!

Artsy VaVa said...

Beautiful! I love this. Pinning it...I will definitely be making this!

Coleen McCrea Katz said...

I love this and so many ideas are spinning in my head!!! Stopping by from Bacon Time blog hop.

http://craftyandcookingmomma.blogspot.com/

Mindie Hilton said...

Really pretty boxes, thank you for sharing at Bacon Time.

Anonymous said...

I love the detail on this!

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