Stampin' Addicts 2011 Big Shot Blog Hop

Welcome to stop #9 on the Stampin" Addicts Big Shot Blog Hop.  If you have been hopping in order you just saw Paula's Positively Perfect Pennant Projects.  Personally, I am particularly partial to the pretty princess pennant.  (I couldn't resist the alliteration!)   Cute, cute, cute projects!!!


Each stop on the hop features a different Big Shot product.   For my portion, I am showcasing the Blossom Box Die found on page 221 of the 2011-2012 Stampin" Up! Idea Book and Catalog.  This die is designed to make a sweet little box that folds together to make a flower design on the top.  There are many wonderful examples of the die used in this manner on blogs and forums.  For my projects, I experimented with different ways to use it; the result was a set of Thanksgiving decorations.  

First is a happy little turkey--

The tail section is made with the Blossom Box die.  It is cut on the score lines to form feathers which are curled slightly to give dimension.   Although you can not see it from the front, the tail section behind the body is bent to give it depth.  (I will have a tutorial next week with more pictures).  


The body is made with various punches and the waddle is a little paisley flourish cut from the DSP.  I just love the expression!


Next I made two candy dishes--

Both of these are very simple to make.  Just a few cuts on the score lines, adhere the sections together again and you are ready for Holiday entertaining.   Mmm!  

Lastly, a pretty wall decoration to match--

Accordion flowers are very popular right now.  It is SUPER easy to make a larger one with the Blossom Die and NO scoring is required!  Just simple folding!  


I will have tutorials for all these projects next week after the blog hop ends so stop back then!  


Now it is time to hop, skip and jump over to Carmen's Blog to see what great projects she has made with the Candy Wrapper Die!  


Thanks for stopping by!