Hi Friends!
I’ve been busy in my craft room recently, getting things put away after a very successful Christmas Stamp Camp, and moving forward with some fun new projects!
I must say that I’m currently a bit Christmas’d out, but I know that it’s just a temporary phase and I’ll be ready to “jingle-bell-rock” again very soon. In the meantime, I’ve been playing with the Zany Zoo stamp set and it’s coordinating dies & DSP, as well as the very busy, colorful DSP, Masterfully Made (#161192). All of today’s products are from Stampin’ Up’s Annual Catalog (May 2023-April 2024), and can be purchased from my online store.
There’s a surprise inside!
Today’s project is a fun, interactive diorama card that I created with the help of some dies that I found online. After fussy cutting (with scissors) some of the critters from Zoo Crew DSP, I placed them in the diorama, creating a cute little birthday scene with musical animals and a singing turtle!
When the diorama windows are closed, the Zany Zoo sentiment is front and center, bordered by the adorable stage curtains which are from the coordinating die set.
When the diorama edges are pulled apart, ta-da, the scene is revealed! How fun is that?!? I love cards that have a hidden surprise on the inside!
How is it made?
There are many diorama patterns available online, in addition to the dies that I used, but here’s a good one that at least shows the mechanics of how to put one together: Diorama Card tutorial
Once the diorama was put together, I adhered it to a Pretty Peacock card base and finished the card with an inside panel and sentiment.
Don’t miss the Seasonal Sale!
If you’ve been waiting for a sale to stock up on Stampin’ Up products, you’ll be happy to know that our Seasonal Sale will be November 14-16, 2023.
- 10% off ribbons and trims.
- 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
- 20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
Popular items are likely to sell out quickly, so hop on over to my online store and get what you’ve been wanting!
There is much to love about the Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper, with a big variety of critters doing things like knitting, juggling, hiking, singing, dancing and partying. The images are mostly in black & white with some touches of color here and there. This allows for customization to fit any color scheme, even a crazy bright color scheme like I used!
Like a fine wine, Stampin’ Up’s designer series papers just keep getting better and more irresistible! Don’t you agree?
If you’d like some more Zany Zoo inspiration, you can check out this card that I published back in April of 2023.
I hope you’ve enjoyed your visit to my blog today, and I’m hoping that you’ll get your fingers inky very soon! Have fun!
~Krista