Here is my Circus Caravan, preparing to depart on the way to Alpha Stamps Swap central. Sometimes I'm a little sad when it's time to pack up my swap items. I suppose I'm just anxious that my offering will bring smiles to the
recipient. These were made with chipboard
pennets from Alpha Stamps, along with AS circus collage sheets, bits and bobs from my stash, and sprocket gears for the wheels.
Ah, yes, the wheels. THOSE gave me a bit of a challenge, because each of these chipboard "cars" has to stand up. Originally it was suggested to use wooden spools (thread spools) for the wheels, but I couldn't get those to stick to the thin board. The sprocket gears did work, using several foam dots to affix...but it took my entire stash of gears...12 in all. Friends, I am
cheap when it comes to my paper crafting, and I didn't want to spend $7 or so, plus shipping and/or gasoline, but buy more. What is my point? Oh, yeah. This red "car" was supposed to ship out with the two high-flying ladies, but when the spools failed me, I substituted the "Arabian Nights" which was hoping to stay at Seahorse Ranch. Schedules must be met; so start your engines.
Here is my Circus Caravan, preparing to depart on the way to Alpha Stamps Swap central. Sometimes I'm a little sad when it's time to pack up my swap items. I suppose I'm just anxious that my offering will bring smiles to the recipient. These were made with chipboard pennets from Alpha Stamps, along with AS circus collage sheets, bits and bobs from my stash, and sprocket gears for the wheels.
Ah, yes, the wheels. THOSE gave me a bit of a challenge, because each of these chipboard "cars" has to stand up. Originally it was suggested to use wooden spools (thread spools) for the wheels, but I couldn't get those to stick to the thin board. The sprocket gears did work, using several foam dots to affix...but it took my entire stash of gears...12 in all. Friends, I am cheap when it comes to my paper crafting, and I didn't want to spend $7 or so, plus shipping and/or gasoline, but buy more. What is my point? Oh, yeah. This red "car" was supposed to ship out with the two high-flying ladies, but when the spools failed me, I substituted the "Arabian Nights" which was hoping to stay at Seahorse Ranch. Schedules must be met; so start your engines.
6 comments:
I love your circus pieces!!
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SueAnn
You have done an absolutely fabulous job! Laura
Oh! These turned out nice. I'd hate to send them. I would be like a 5 year old and not want to share my 'good thing' in exchange for an 'average thing'. Hence my lack of participation.
The circus shirts are great. Target really gets it right sometimes.
Flourless cookies? Who knew?
Oh! These turned out nice. I'd hate to send them. I would be like a 5 year old and not want to share my 'good thing' in exchange for an 'average thing'. Hence my lack of participation.
The circus shirts are great. Target really gets it right sometimes.
Flourless cookies? Who knew?
WOW!!!!
Charlotte!!
You did SO good!!
I want to join your circus!!
xox
Constance
I didn't want you to think I was anonymous!!
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