Autumn 3D Diorama

 

Although the house die kit did not have instructions, (AliExpress purchase, because I'm not rich), it was super simple to put together. I used an embossing folder to give the house the stone look, then went over it with Distress Ink. The bottom of the house has flaps that can be adhered down. I chose to leave them loose to insert a battery operated tea candle. Tissue paper or parchment paper to back the windows and the door. Except for the house, the other items are adhered to the base and can be folded flat for storage.

The dies for the turkeys are just flat and have no indications where the coloring should be. So, I looked on-line. I was surprised to see just how many different breeds of turkeys there are and the variety of coloration. Most appeared to be various combinations of browns, oranges, white, and grays, with black and white striped feathers. However, there were a couple that were very brightly colored - I mean like peacock feather colors. Just spectacular. Who knew?

This little house is plain, leaving it to one's imagination to decorate for any occasion. Pretty sure I'll be making more of these.

Winnie the Pooh Carousel

 Changed this 3-D Carousel by adding Winnie the Pooh die cut characters instead of what came in the kit.

A Telephone Booth - or, maybe not . . .

 Ok. So when is a 3-D telephone booth die set not a telephone booth? Just received this die set from Andy's Store at AliExpress. Had to turn it into something other than just a phone booth. Well, how about a garden trellis, of sorts. I found this die set to be very versatile. 

The only thing I would recommend is that on the boxes that are 2x2 inches, cut additional (2x2 inch) pieces and adhere to the box openings on both sides. (you will have to cut these pieces yourself, not part of the kit)  By adding these pieces, it adds stability and ensures the boxes are "squared".