My friend and downline Patty found a book at the library, not sure the name but it was a book of ornaments for kids to make. She called me from the library to tell me there was an ornament in this book that we had to make, because it looked like we could make it with our Matchbox Die! It used a real matchbox and turned it into a chimney, we replaced that with our Matchbox die...
To make it look like a chimney, I drew lines on the Real Red card stock, after cutting it with my Matchbox Die with a ruler and black journaling pen. Then I added a strip of Whisper White card stock which I punched on both sides to create my snow, which wraps all the way around the box.
The SURPRISE part is when you pull the ribbon handle, OUT POPS...
SANTA!!!! He is made with punches and is attached to a 1" x 2-1/2" piece of acetate, so when you pull the match box open he really does pop up! Inside the box I put a small cello bag of red hots, but my real plan is to put 4 Hershey nuggets covers with out Night and Day DSP (a black pattern) so that they are "lumps of coal". I just could not wait to show you, so I had to put something in there.
Here are the punches I used for Santa:
1-3/8" circle in Blush Blossom for the face
Scallop Square in Real Red, cut in half for the hat
Word Window in Whisper White for the hat brim
Three for You Flower punch in Whisper White for the beard and hat pom pom
1/4" circle punch in Blush Blossom for the nose, which I sponged with Blush Blossom for some shadowing
Double circle punch out of Basic Black for the eyes
I got the idea for this punched Santa from LeAnn Greff. I just had to make mine a little more compact to fit in the box.
The idea to make him pop out of the box I got from this cute halloween project.
That's all for now, time to go get ready for my fun day, I am going to the Stampadelcious group meeting today! I will share with you our fun and make and takes!
Happy Stampin'
Carrie
Re: [Carrie Stamps] gayle submitted a comment to Matchbox Chimney with a Surprise
Oh thanks! We gave one to our favorite librarian who does the story time we go to each week. It was the perfect little something.
Thanks again.
Carrie
Posted by: Carrie Rhoades | December 29, 2009 at 01:49 PM
this is tooo cute. gotta save it for next year!
Posted by: gayle | December 29, 2009 at 11:25 AM
You are too creative!!! tfs this awesome idea.
Posted by: lisa808 | November 12, 2009 at 08:29 PM
What an awesome idea. I love it!
Posted by: Terry Molineux | November 12, 2009 at 03:52 AM
Posted by: Carrie Rhoades | November 09, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Carrie, I just wanted to let you know that I'm directing people to your blog on Wednesday - specifically, to this post. :D Thanks again for not minding that I CASED him!! :D EVERYONE loved him!
Posted by: Lori Stilger | November 09, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Super cute! Love how Santa pops up when you open the matchbox.
Posted by: Lynda | October 13, 2009 at 05:20 AM
Awesome. I love it. I can't wait to try it myself. :)
Posted by: Chrystal Rathgeber | October 12, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Oh, I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yup, making him for my Christmas stamp camp. Oh, they'll LOVE him. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Lori Stilger | October 11, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Great project Carrie! Love your pop-up Santa in a chimney box.
Super cute! Thanks for putting the link to my blog here too.
Posted by: LeeAnn Greff | October 11, 2009 at 05:10 PM
you never disappoint me with your creations! you are a fantastic upline! wish we still lived close. I miss our meetings, phone calls and your inspiration~
Posted by: gwen mangelson | October 11, 2009 at 04:59 PM
So very cute!! What a great idea and clever way to use our Matchbox Die!! :) Patty
Posted by: Patty Bennett | October 11, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Thud! (that's the sound of my jaw hitting the floor!) Carriegirl, this is outstanding! I just love this idea, especially Santa popping up when you open it. Adorable!
Posted by: Julie | October 09, 2009 at 10:18 AM