Today is the 10th. That means its my mother-in-law’s birthday (Happy Birthday Mom!) and its Day #1 of thePapertrey Ink peeks!
(Tomorrow we will start peeks for My Timeless Templates© too-so check back in OK!)
My peek today uses Men of Life, designed by Melissa Bickford. It will be released on the 15th.
I love this set, and all the different images for the sails of the boat. When coming up with what I should share with you, I figured a technique would be fun. Its one of my favorites for open line images and it is called Stained Glass. I hope something I share today is new to you.
I wanted to use the sailboat image, and wrap up some Toffee Hershey nuggets for my dad. Having no more nugget tins (which I neer use for nuggets! LOL!) I figured a little altered Dixie Cup favor would be a cute variation to share too.
So here we go!
With the holidays approaching and 3 kids, I strive for crafts that they can do themselves, and are fast, fun & easy 😀 I remember making these in 5th grade, so I thought it would be fun to revisit in my adult years. Its not only a kid friendly activity, but its pretty cheap too 😀
I hope you like it.
HONESTLY think how cute these would be for a BABY SHOWER ! Add a little ribbon handle! Oh so cute. LOL! Make it baby colors…………oh boy!
Dixie Cup Cover
Make a template for your dixie cup cover. To do this just cut apart one cup as a sample.
Then trace, leaving a little extra for a seam allowance
Cut out from patterned paper. I used Everyday Blessing for my creation here.
Then wrap the cup!
I decided to line to top portion with some pretty cellophane, that I attached at the inner top of my cup using redline tape.
I then put in some pretty filler, and added my stamped nuggets, to match!
(I used the anchor image and sentiment from the Men of Life set, and Limitless Labels and Holiday Treats, for my candy labels) I also used Spring Moss, Aqua Mist & Ocean Breeze and Encore gold ink.
View of inside, from top of Dixie Cup.
I then tied it closed, with a little tag.
Now all I need to do is make my sailboat designer label.
Stained Glass Technique-
Stamp open line sail image onto acetate, using Pallette black ink. Heat set carefully.
Run acetate sheet through Xyron sticker machine.
Peel off paper backing
Place where desired on patterned paper. Use a rubber brayer to ensure a good stick.
Trim out sails
Soak image in water for several minutes.
Remove from water, then GENTLY rub off the paper backing. Don’t rub off too much!
Be sure you still have a light paper coating on the acetate when done. This layer will get re-sticky! Now you have a SHEER pattern that appears on the front of your acetate sails!
Let dry.
Now layer onto stamped main layer image-apply a little bit of adhesive for extra stick.
I wanted my sails to pop out over the circle, so I die cut mine to be a bit smaller. I then layered onto a scallop circle.
DONE!
This will then get adhered to my Dixie Cup front!
Can you see the lightly stamped “water” on my label? A subtle touch.
There you have it! A super cute and easy favor or little treatlet idea for any occasion!
Be sure to check Nichole’s blog for more peeks, and stop in tomorrow for the start of My Timeless Template© peeks!! It’s going to be a BUSY, and AMAZING next couple of days here! Each post will be jam packed with creative ideas, just in time for the holidays, using my newest release of templates!!
Let me know what you think 😀 and ALWAYS thanks for checking in with me 😀 You all make my day.
Till tomorrow.
34 Responses for "#1 Men of Life-Stained Glass Dixie Cup Cover"
Wondered where you got the pretty cups great Idea thanks for another great tutorial and a super gift idea. Ann Lind
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Very clever, Missy! Great idea! I love how yours turned out!
I can’t wait until tomorrow to see what you have in store for all of us!
Have a great one!
Hugs!
You are one clever lady. I’m sure your Dad is proud of you!
I just love that cup – I’ve never seen this done before – very cool!!
hugs, Jami
Love the idea of using a cup Lauren!
Super cute. I love the stained glass idea. Have a great day! -Molly B
Just darling, what a way to dress up a dixie cup, like how you did the sail too, so creative and cute!
WAY cool Lauren – I love the Stained Glass technique, though I’ve never tried it.
Too cool! I saw that dixie cup, and thought “Of course! Why didn’t I think of that?” I’ll have to try the stained glass technique — that is awesome!
These are so cute would make nice gifts, decorated with Christmas paper for the day care teachers. Thanks for a cute idea.
Very cute. I too was wondering where you found the pretty Dixie cups. Leave it to you to cover it with paper. What a great idea!
Very cute idea … I have never tried the Stained Glass technique. You make it look real easy! Looking forward to your next round of Timeless Templates!
I love it. I will be casing this idea for all my neice’s boyfriends who come at Christmas. Thanks for the wonderful idea.l I love your blog and all the wonderful ideas you have.
Another amazing and creative idea. Your gift is just beautiful.
What a great idea! My 4 yr olds birthday is later this month and this is a perfect idea for all those little goodies and favors. 🙂 As a designer for Xyron I am super happy to see you showing off the 900. It is one of my personal favorites.
Another awesome creation!
You know Lauren that cold states and alchohol go together. I had alchoholic parents and I am a non-drinker. I think you did a great job of over-coming your reservations and moving forward. Life has a way of taking things away from you before you come to understand them and then you don’t get a full opportunity to ever understand them. I love what you did and all that you do. Lovely work.
I haven’t done one of those cups since my grade-school days (last century – lol) but I can see I need to do them again. Very cute technique with the sails.
I’ve been wondering when we would see your Timeless Templates – now I know. I’ll be around with bells.
loove the cup cover idea! thanks for your great instructions!!
Awwh…how sweet! What a cute little gift! Thanks for the quick tutorial!
Did you notice that Lisa Johnson has a sneak peak of one of your new templates?? I LOVE IT!!!!! Can’t wait to order :O) I’m getting excited about the release!!
Here is the link to Lisa’s site since it’s not working in my previous post:
http://poppypaperie.typepad.com/poppy_paperie/2008/11/out-of-the-box-lisa-johnson-papertrey-ink-marvy-punches.html
Just in case your followers want in on the sneak peek to one of your new templates :O)
Very clever my friend, very clever. You never run out of ideas do you.
Great technique…
Beautiful project!!!
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