Amazing Paper Grace: November Die of the Month with Christmas Tree Gatefold Card

Although there are many ways to create with this wonderful Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree set, I made mine as a gatefold card with the split between the two larger trees. This was so much FUN to create especially using papers like silver mirror cardstock and red glitter paper, and the perfect bling (Christmas Lights Bling) to decorate the tree! Let's get started.

Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.

There are 21 dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree.

My Project Today using Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree.
On a piece of 8.5 x 5.5-inch cream cardstock, score on the long side at 2 1/8-inch and 6 3/8-inch and burnish the score lines to create your A2-size (4.25 x 5.5-inch) gatefold card base.

Cut two pieces of 2 1/8 x 5.5-inches patterned paper and cover/adhere it to each side of the gatefold panels with the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive. Set Aside.

Let's work on the embellishments. Die-cut the smallest tree in green for the outline die and nest with the insert die to cut the silver mirror cardstock. Die-cut the medium tree in silver mirror cardstock for the outline die and nest the insert die to cut the green cardstock. You should have a total of four tree shapes. Adhere the matching shapes together to form two trees.

For the base of the presents and bows, I die-cut with silver mirror cardstock. Using various scraps of patterned paper, I die-cut the different boxes and lids. Not shown here but I die-cut the ornaments in cream cardstock and red glitter paper. Assemble everything together and set aside to work on the sentiment.

I decided to place the sentiment over the pile of presents. With the busy patterns, I chose to use cream cardstock for my sentiment strip, nest the banner, and insert dies together to die-cut. Then die-cut the banner outline die in silver mirror cardstock. Add bling to accent. Use 3D Foam Strips to adhere it on top of the presents.

Assemble the card front with all the embellishments, starting with the trees. The medium tree goes on the right gatefold panel. Use the other tree and present sentiment as a guide when determining placement. Both trees overhung the middle edge (mark with a pencil, if needed as you can erase later). I used the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive. It is perfect for paper construction projects like this.

Lastly, I added the Christmas Lights Bling, it was perfect for my tree because it needed something! LOL! It is self-adhesive and easy to cut so I can place them where I wanted.

And that's it! All done and ready to send out. I hope you enjoyed my Christmas Tree Gatefold Card tutorial.

Thanks for stopping in!
MargieH

Supplies:Amazing Paper Grace November 2021 Die of the Month – Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree; Patterned Papers: Kraft 'n Creativity (Colors of Life Collection), Bling: Want2Scrap© Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra, E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots, 3D Foam Strips, and Adhesive Dots Small); Silver Mirror, Green and Cream Cardstock

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts until November 24, 2021. Pop Up 3D Vignette Christmas Tree at the special kit club price, along with other membership perks.

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Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Fall Slimline Gatefold Card

Hello! I cannot believe it's the end of October and we're into the fall season! WoW! Just for the occasion, I have a Fall Slimline Gatefold Card project up on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®'s blog today.

The split is not even cut which is done on purpose. It's cut on the 3.5-inch mark but I love how it turned out. Just a touch of color on the card front with a muted background of the stamp. What do you think?

A couple of sneak peeks here but please visit the Fall Slimline Gatefold Card tutorial over at Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog for more details and a full supplies list.

See you there!
MargieH

Amazing Paper Grace September Die of the Month Blog Hop – Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register

Cha-ching! Is there any living person that hasn't absolutely been intrigued by a Cash Register and all of its compartments and treasure it holds inside? As kids, it's one of the first grown up toys we played with. The sound of a cash register ringing means prosperity and so many good things. Say welcome to the Amazing Paper Grace September 2021 Die of the Month – Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register.

The light-hearted, pun-filled sentiments are perfect for any occasion, to send this 3D Fold Flat card. Want to let someone know how valuable they are to you? Then the "Priceless" sentiment will say that loud and clear. Want to express your opinion? Then actually you're looking for the "Just My .02" sentiment. It's so cute, there's even a front drawer where you can actually fold and put in some currency.

Here are some ideas that might inspire you to create:
1. Make the traditional cash register and stock it with gift cards.
2. Make a basket from both facades for donations or as a friendly tip jar.
3. Are you in the middle of a fundraiser? Use it as a table favor to break the ice.
4. Create a mini album with a cash register on the front and back for kids to record their savings.

**Dies for my creations today were supplied by Amazing Paper Grace.**

There are 16 dies included in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register.

My Project Today using Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register.

The card is a gatefold card base and its cover is the Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register. The cash register is created with soft colors to match the patterned paper I had just gotten. I lifted up some of the machine parts with 3D Foam adhesive and small pearls for interest.

Designer Tip: Take advantage of the beautiful embossing design on the cash register body by lightly misting with water on the cardstock before die-cutting. It will loosen the paper fibers for a better imprint. Also, lightly sand the die cut shape to bring out the raised areas.

For my second project, I created a gift pocket and embellished the front with the vintage cash register. I kept it simple and with no layers but accented with flowers from  Love how it turned out. I'm thinking about filling it with goodies and a gift card or two.

How cute would this be if was a door hanger decoration? So many options with this Die of the Month set from Amazing Paper Grace! 

I hope you enjoyed my Priceless Gift Ensemble. Pictured below are my projects together. It was fun to assemble and even more fun to giveaway! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Accessories: Amazing Paper Grace September 2021 Die of the Month – Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register and S4-867 Cinch and Go Flowers III

Patterned Papers: Kraft 'n Creativity (Romance Collection), Bling: Want2Scrap; Ink and Water Mister: Ranger Ink; Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z Runner Grand Ultra, Adhesive Sheets, Adhesive Dots Small, Lines & 3D, and Dual Tip Glue Pen); Light Green, Pink and Kraft Cardstock; Sandpaper; Satin Ribbon

Visit each Creative Team blog linked below for their take on creative paper crafting ideas with Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register, the Amazing Paper Grace September 2021 Die of the Month!

Visit Kate Skonieczna
Visit Joanna Wisniewska
Visit Patricia Manhire

Visit Elena Olinevich

Visit Agnieszka Posluszny
Visit Anita Kejriwal
Visit Beth Pingry
Visit Margie Higuchi (You are Here!)
Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during September 2021. Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register at the special kit club price, along with other membership perks.

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