Pennant & Jungle Box 'How-to'

For those who have asked, her's a quick how to for creating the pennant and the Jungle Treat box from the tour yesteday.  I think the photos are pretty self-explainatory but if you have any questions leave a comment and I'll address it in the post; this may help others who have the same question.

Now, for the jungle treat box.  I've shown the directions on one side of the cone but you'll repeat the steps on both the left and right cone; and you'll want to create TWO of these. 

First, measure down 2" and then another 1/2" along the left, middle and left side of the cone die.  Next, draw a horizontal line at the base of each of the 2" marks.  Draw another horizontal line along each of the 1/2" marks.  These cuts and scores will create the base folds of your box. 

Find the center point of the curve and create score lines as shown.

Cut along the bottom of the 1/2" mark, discarding everything below.  What you'll have is something similar to the image below.  Cut the sides of the 1/2" base on small 30" angles.  Repeat all the steps to create the second half of the box (you'll need two of these to make a box).

You can now run your peices through any embossing folder of your choice. 

Assemble the sides of the cone just as you would do normally (using tabs).  Fold up the bottom flaps.  Punch (2) - 1 1/2" squares, attachng one to the base of the box and another to the inside.  Apply glue to the top folded arches of the box, securing with a paper clip until dry.

They you have it! It's easier than it looks.  Just get through your first one and then rest will be a breeze. 

February Tour de Freaks

The 20th of the month has arrived and that means it's time for another Tour de Freaks blog hop.  The theme for this month is Birthday's, and who doesn't need fresh ideas for that?!

If you've already been touring then you've probably just come from Debbie Currier's blog and checked out her amazing projects!

For my projects, I decided to put my Fox and Friends stamp set to use and for some fun animal party favors.  The boxes were made with the new Petal Cone die.  To make your own, measure 2 1/2" down from the top of the cone and toss out the remaining half of the cardstock. 

Next for my card, I used another image from the Fox and Friend and some extra images from the Extreme Elements set.

Curious about the pennant?  Cut various colors of cardstocks in strips of 3/8" wide and then use the bottom half of the large star punch to remove the base.  I've taken some 'how-to' photos and will share them in a few days so you can continue with the tour.

Now, you've got to hop on over to Lisa's Martz's blog to see what she's created to put some Yummy treats in and the coordinating card to go with it.  The colors are fabulous!

Thanks for taking the time to tour with me this month!