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February Tour de Freaks is HERE!

February 19, 2011 By Connie | 49 Comments

 

It's time!  Time for the monthly Tour de Freaks!  Check out what the Control Freak Swappers have been up to this month!  You've probably just come from Lisa Martz's Blog…didn't you LOVE her projects?  If you are here prior to February 20th, please note that not all links may be working yet!
 

Our theme this month is Birthday cards and projects!  I had SO much fun with my creation!  It all started with some inspiration from Mercedes Weber for her mini gumball machine made with the Cupcake Punch.  Using her idea, I designed my Mini Gumball card for my Punch Class this month…then went on to expand the idea…

 

 

I started with a base of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and ran the front thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder.  I used a piece of the numbers pattern from Celebrations Designer Paper and layered it on Pacific Point cardstock.  The base of the Gumball Machine is the Cupcake Punch Base turned upside down and with the scallop edge trimmed off.  The black is the Small Oval Punch cut in half and a Silver Mini Brad.  The globe is the 1" Circle punched from Whisper White and sponged with Bashful Blue around the edges.  Of course, the "gumballs" are the sprinkles for the top of the cupcake on the punch.  The Real Red topper of the machine is the very top scallop of the frosting with a little sliver of cut cardstock added.  I added a square of Real Red cardstock in the background and stamped "Bring on the Cake" from Stampin' Up!'s Bring on the Cake stamp set.  I also added three more "gumballs" as decoration over the greeting!

 

So, I thought if I could make a mini gumball from punches, how could I made a JUMBO sized one for the front of a card?  Can you tell what the base of the gumball machine is????

 

 

 

 

If you guessed the Petal Cone Die...you are RIGHT!  It is just the center part of the cone with the round top trimmed off and turned up for the base and the point trimmed off!  I added the Basic Black Wide Oval Punch cut off and added a 5/16" Silver Jumbo Brad to the top…with some colored gumballs falling out.  The other mechanism for the machine is just a 1/2" Circle of Real Red layered on a 3/4" Circle of Basic Black.  The globe was cut with the 3" Circle DIe from Whisper White and the Medium Window Sheet (hard to see in the photo!)  I sandwiched the 1/2" Circle Gumballs between those two layers.  The top of the gumball machine is the round top I cut off from the Petal Cone Die and then a 3/4" Circle punch added behind it and a strip of Real Red cardstock for the front.  The check background is the Celebrations Designer Paper again.  The "From All of Us" from Family Phrases is stamped in Basic Black on Pacific Point and punched with a 1" Circle Punch.  I LOVE how this turned out!

 

So…I thought if I could do a large Gumball Machine card…how about a FAVOR, too!

 

 

I cut TWO of the Petal Cone Diecuts from Real Red, cut off the points and round top, turned it upside down and build a "pyramid" looking box with an opening at the top.  I did the front of the machine the same way I made the large card.  I used a Medium Cello Bag, filled it with gumballs, tied it off with 1/8 Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, and formed it into a rounded shape.  I turned it upside down and placed the tied end into the opening of the box.  The top of the Gumball Machine hides the pointed edge of the Cello Bag…I sandwiched it between two layers of the machine topper.  Isn't it FUN, too?  I do LOVE it!  What a great party favor to use too coordinate with the card!  And you could easily expand the theme with cupcake toppers, invitations, whatever!

 

 

So…hope you enjoyed my Gumball Machine Birthday Theme projects for the Tour de Freaks this month!  Leave me a comment…I'd love to hear what you think about the projects!  You can continue on the tour to visit my good friend, Mary Brown's blog and her AWESOME projects, by clicking on the button below!  You'll circle around to my blog again when you are completely finished…there are 12 stops this month!  Have fun!

 

Filed Under: 3D Projects, Cards, Tour de Freaks Tagged With: gumball machine, Petal Cone Die, punch art, Stampin' Up!, Tour de Freaks

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 19 years and had my 18th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Gale Smith says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    OMG! This is just awesome! I would love to be in your brain when you come up with these ideas!

  2. Mary Brown says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Oh…I absolutely LOVE your gumball theme!  The card is cute and the treat holder even CUTER!!!!

  3. Barb says

    February 19, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Connie, these are "thinkin' outside the box" for sure.  So cute, thanks somuch for sharing!!  Barb

  4. Patty Bennett says

    February 19, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    Oh Connie.. how out of control cute !!!  So fun!
    Patty

  5. Peggy Rosche Outen says

    February 19, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    I cannot believe I am the first one to comment on this fabulous collection of ideas!!!   there must be a hundred other comments pending approval!  You are the queen of inspiration.  I so appreciate you keeping your blog full of wonderful fresh new ideas! thank you!!
    Peggy
    http://stampinpegcadillo.blogspot.com

  6. Renee says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I love this set of gumball items – so much fun!
     

  7. Lisa Martz says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Love the gumball machines, Connie!  I have yet to make one.  Cute!

  8. Annette says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Fabulous… just fabulous!

  9. Kathy T says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    you are crazy talented -I am always amazed at your creativity . I mean who doesn't like a gum ball machine -it just is so happy

  10. Gretchen Barron says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    WOW, Connie — amazing projects, one and all! I love that one idea became the catalyst for the next. The 3-D treat box with the gumballs is just too cute! Way to go on this one! So glad you're on the tour this month! Blessings, Gretchen

  11. Deb says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    These are totally awesome!!! I love it!!

  12. Becky Roberts says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    Very clever Connie!  Love what you've done!!  Becky

  13. JoAnn Burnham says

    February 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Wow, these are awesome. You are very creative.  Thanks for sharing.

  14. Marisol Gutierrez says

    February 19, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    SWEET! I love IT!

  15. Cindy Major says

    February 20, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Oh my gosh, the gumball machine box is such a cool, clever idea!!!! Connie, you've outdone yourself! I love how you made a whole set. Very nicely done! 😀
    Cindy

  16. Rhonda L says

    February 20, 2011 at 12:53 am

    Your creativity is impressive! Love, love, love the gumball machine theme!

  17. Stephanie Perry says

    February 20, 2011 at 3:33 am

    Very, very clever!!  Great ideas!!

  18. Melanie Schulenberg says

    February 20, 2011 at 5:08 am

    Great use of the petal cone Connie.  That gum macine is so clever!

  19. Jen Smith says

    February 20, 2011 at 8:30 am

    How cute is that gumball favor! Fabulous projects!

  20. Lynn Pratt says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:21 am

    That is awesome! It would be perfect for a birthday party!

  21. Susan Crawford says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:30 am

    So So cute!

  22. Cynthia Stevenson says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I just love this gumball machine!  It's such a clever use of the petal cone die.
    Cynthia

  23. lisa808 says

    February 20, 2011 at 10:01 am

    OMGosh, how fun is that ensemble!!!  Especially the Petal Cone gumball machine. 

  24. Shelli says

    February 20, 2011 at 10:02 am

    I think the mini gumball machine is my favorite!  I plan to CASe this for sure!  Thanks for sharing your creations with us!

  25. Mercedes Weber says

    February 20, 2011 at 10:53 am

    OMGosh Connie So Totally ADORABLE!! TFS!

  26. Georgie says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Love the gumball machine!

  27. Dawn O (dostamping) says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Look at these jaw-dropping gumball projects.  You clever girl!!!

  28. Lisa Young, Add Ink and Stamp says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Super, super cute projects!! I love the colors and the creativity – brilliant use of the petal cone die!

  29. Laurie Zoellmer says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:39 am

    WOW!  How clever are you?!?  DARLING projects, thanks so much for sharing 🙂

  30. TXJennyWren says

    February 20, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Connie, those are so very clever of you!!  I love how you carried the theme and came up with bigger and better as you went along.  Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us.
    http://txjennywren.blogspot.com

  31. Sheri L says

    February 20, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    FABULOUS projects!! Love the 3D gumball machine! 🙂

  32. Debbie Henderson says

    February 20, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    WOW Connie, this is such an awesome project! You make me want to go right to my stamp room. This is something I definately want to try! Thanks so much for sharing with everyone!

  33. Carolee says

    February 20, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    What a wonderful idea!!! LOVE IT! Thank you for sharing!

  34. MaryJo says

    February 20, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    these are soooo cute!!! I will definately be making some of these for my great-nieces and nephews!! They will love them…thanks!

  35. Chary Belfield says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    What a great idea.  I just love it thanks for sharing.
     
     
    chary

  36. Julie W. says

    February 20, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Way, WAY cute!! 😀  TFS

  37. Kathy Mc says

    February 21, 2011 at 1:00 am

    Clever punch art to create these different sized gumball machines!

  38. Shandell says

    February 21, 2011 at 6:16 am

    The gumball cards are very cute 🙂   I love the gumball favour – what an awesome idea!!

  39. sharon k says

    February 21, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Fantastic…..there are 2 more items I need to purchase now from the occasion mini that I didn't even know were in it.  See what demonstrators do that no store can…you've sold this demonstrator.   Thank you  you're going to make me look good and I will use your name once the roar dies down.  Credit is due such a creative mind as yours.  🙂

  40. Sandy says

    February 21, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    This is the cutest ever!

  41. Miranda says

    February 21, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Your projects are great!  So festive and fun!  TFS

  42. Wendy W. says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Holy Brilliant Genius, Batman!!! Love EVERYTHING you have done here, friend!! I want one of those little gumball machines!! Man, oh man … totally am bowled over!!! LOVE it all!! 🙂

  43. Paulette S. in MO says

    February 22, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Connie! That 3D gum ball machine favor is over the top.  What a fun birthday ensemble that could go for anyone you need a bright fun gifty for.  I love it. =D

  44. Yvonne Metz says

    February 22, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    WOW!!!  Totally speachless!  This is just absolutely AWESOME!!! Love it! Thanks for sharing!!!!

  45. kathleenh says

    February 24, 2011 at 8:26 am

     So loving this gumball ensemble. You are genius!

  46. Michelle says

    February 25, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!  I think my fave is the mini – so cute.  I like anything to do with gumballs.

  47. Dorene Donaldson says

    February 27, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Way too cute.  Your awesome.

  48. Jeanne Nielsen says

    March 6, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Love this!  the gumball theme has so many options — how DO you come up with such clever ideas!  And I love the favor … my kids have a birthday party coming up in a few weeks — I'll have to re-create!  Thanks!

  49. Carol Mc says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Love these gumball machines!

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