What a fun project – the twist box created with Sizzix’s die by Karen Burniston can be decorated so many ways. I decided to create a colorful ornament that would also make a fun addition to a birthday card.
This was easy to make with a few embellishment items.
Materials:
Sizzix Twist Cube Die
DCWV black card stock
Large 1 1/4″ button
Assorted multi-color buttons
Rick rack
Rat tail cording – 2 pieces 14″
Beacon Paper Tac glue
Fabric – 1-1/2″ x 24″ strip
Instructions:
1. Cut and make box from black heavyweight paper.
2. Thread one piece of cording through 2 holes on the large button so that the ends of the cords are on the back side of the button. Thread the other piece of cording through the remaining 2 holes. Pull ends so that they are even and insert through hole in the top of the box by 1/2″. Glue the ends to the top inside of the box.
3. Sew a gathering stitch on one long edge of the fabric 1/4″ from edge. Cut to fringe on the opposite side edge. Do not cut through the stitches. Pull gathers to 6″ and tie off.
4. Wrap the gathered edge on the top of the box around the opening with the cords. Glue as you wrap. After the glue dries thoroughly, slide the button down the cording to sit on top of the fringe. Tie an overhand knot with the cord on top of the button.
5. Glue 2 rows of rick rack around the box, 1/2″ from the top and bottom edges. Glue buttons around box.
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Phyllis
Phyllis, this is so fun! The bright colors against the black background are so striking! I would love to hang this somewhere and just feel cheery everytime I looked at it. Thank you for using my die. I love it!
Wow, Phyllis! This really woke me up when it popped on the screen! Love the deisgn and especially the colors.
This is so fun!!
What fun colors! Everything really pops with the black!
very cute and whimsical! This will be a fun addition to a card!
Delightful and colorful way with the die!
Ooooh! Polka dots and buttons! Really cute design Phyllis.
Love the colors and buttons are one of my favorite things…
With the bright colors and polka dots, I couldn’t ask for more. Love this!
How fun and bright! Cute!
this is so cute! Love the bday theme and all the bright colors. The buttons are a terrific addition.
look the colorful way you presented the die- it looks so good with fabrics
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This is just adorable Phyllis. I love how the colours just jump off the box at you!
FUN Fun fun box w/ all the color and fringe and rickrack. Loving it! Mahalo for sharing how-to.