Diecut 2-4 snowglobe shapes depending on how many layers you want. Keep one as it is if you want to stamp on the back most layer and diecut windows in the rest.
I stamped a mermaid [ from Whimsy stamps]on the back-most snowglobe layer and created a seagreen and turqoise background for her and stamped in a few bubbles[using a Crealies stamp] .The little mermaid was colored with Zig Watercolor Brush Pens and glittered in places to give a magical shimmer
I dressed up Memory Box waves and dolphins with Distress Inks and added them to 2 snowglobe layers.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
I didn't have any seaweeds but this Heartfelt creations fish stamp had such nice flowing fins which were snipped and used as seaweeds for my little mermaid to swim amongst!
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
Keep all your elements flat and dont add too many big diecuts/ stamped images.
Once you have decorated all your layers you can assemble them.
Here is how you make the connecting pop up mechanism
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
You need one pair of tabs to connect one pair of snowglobes. For a 4 layered 3 D snowglobe you need to make 6 tabs each measuring 1¼ x 1½ inches. Score on the 1½ inch side every ½ inch and fold on the scorelines as shown below.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
Stick on the pop up tabs as shown on the base of the snowglobe. Position it in such a way that it doesn't jut beyond the margins . The tabs are glued in such a way that their open end faces inside
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
Fold both the tabs towards one side and check again for any jutting edges- correct if anything protrudes beyond the edges.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
Apply glue to both the tabs as shown below and stick on the next snowglobe layer.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
When sticking keep the snowglobes in line and gently stick the top layer.And next to get a good secure adhesion and to ensure a perfect pop up mechanism...slide the top layer which you had gently stuck on the tabs underneath towards the side and press---this will take the inside tabs to the side too and ensure a good flat folding 3 D card.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
Add the next 2 snowglobe layers in exactly the same way by sticking the tabs.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
The tabs work in such a way that the snowglobe layers will fold flat to both the sides.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card Tutorial |
This mechanism can be adapted to create any shaped 3 D card not just a snowglobe but is especially effective in the Snowglobe shape. You can also vary the number of layers and make one with just 2 layers if you like.
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| 3 D snowglobe Card |
The beautiful wavy design on the outermost layer was created by cutting a card embossed with the Crafters Companion Ornate Lace 3 D Embossing Folder.
I hope you liked this 3 D card Tutorial and Mermaid themed Snwoglobe .
Supplies : Dies :Heartfelt creations Under the Sea Die, Memory Box Splash Border,Memory Box Diving Dolphins,Crealies Text Dies No 115,Crealies Partz No.32, Joy Crafts Anchor-Ships wheel-Lifebuoy
Stamps : Mermaid from Whimsy Stamps Goldie, Bubbles from Crealies Bits and Pieces No. 112,Heartfelt creations Under the Sea stamp
