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3D Tents by Laura Carson (+ a Tent Giveaway!)
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October 27th Update: The Tent Giveaway Winner is… |
Nice job, Laura Carson! She came up with an idea for 3D tents with solid sides and shows how to cut a variety of door shapes in one side (like that little, unfinished red and white striped tent at right) or just cutting a slit and turning back the edges for that fancy gypsy tent in the larger photo at far right.
There are TWO On Sale! collage sheets with all the pieces needed for 2 styles of tents. (Note: You will need to print (or purchase) either collage sheet twice to make 1 complete tent.) Or you can buy the On Sale! digital set and get FOUR different tents with extra characters and embellishments (and then you can resize the tent, too).
Plus Laura has created a video tutorial so you can see how the pieces go together.
And see those luscious colors and patterns in the turned-back curtains on the gypsy tent (and on the little platform the babe is sitting on)… they’re from the Autumn Song 6×6 Paper Pad! It’s a lovely collection of Autumn prints.
I also want to point out the lanterns on the sides of the tent (from the Halloween Carnival #4 Collage Sheet) and the Brass Man in the Moon Charms serving as “finials” on the “tent poles.” (And all 3 of those items I just highlighted are in today’s Giveaway!)
For more info (and a video tutorial), see Laura’s blog.
Hey, and since a week from today is HALLOWEEN, remember that the BIG SALE on both the Halloween Theme and Halloween Carnival Event Supplies Sections ends October 31st!
Plus don’t forget to look below for the Giveaway Miz Meghan chose, based on Laura’s artwork!
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Yay! A Tent Giveaway! And beside the items Laura used when making her tents (the first list below), Meghan went on a tear around the warehouse and pulled a huge group of goodies that could be used to embellish circus, Halloween or gypsy-themed tents!
Remember: you can click on the Giveaway photos on the blog post to see more details. Psst… lots of the following are on sale as part of the Halloween Sale, which will be ending on Halloween!
First, things that Laura used in her tents:
– 3D Halloween Tent Collage Sheet – 2 copies!
– 3D Circus Tent Collage Sheet – 2 copies!
– Elephants #2 Collage Sheet
– Halloween Carnival Games #4 Collage Sheet
– Halloween Carnival #4 Collage Sheet
– Game Spinners Collage Sheet
– Gypsy Fortune Teller #2 Collage Sheet
– Skeleton Slides Collage Sheet
– Hello Pumpkin Collage Sheet
Hello Pumpkin Collage Sheet
– Crepe Paper Halloween Collage Sheet
– Aerialists Collage Sheet
– Crystal Stick Pins
– Man in the Moon – Raw Brass
– Metal Hands
– Autumn Song 6×6 Paper Pad
Next, Meghan’s choices for other goodies:
– Antique Pewter Eyeball Charms New!
– Silly Circus Scrapbook Paper
– Vintage Ephemera Mini Garland (at right)
– Fun House Rub-Ons
– Tiny Trims Rub-Ons – Gold
– Martha Stewart Halloween Animal Masquerade Phrases
– Baroque Dresden Borders – Black
– Clear Adhesive Acrylic Round Jewels
– Onion Dome Die-Cut Chipboard
– Valance Curtain Die-Cut Chipboard
– Noxious Fumes Fiber Set
– Deco Gold Sequins Mix
– Iridescent Crescent Moon Beads
– Wooden Bingo Tiles – Red
– Bakers Twine
– Fire Engine Red Tape Measure Trim
– Crepe Ribbon – Olive
– Crepe Ribbon – Orange
– Tinsel – Gold & Silver
– Mixed Faceted Teardrops – Orange
– Halloween Acrylic Bead Mix
– Kraft Mini Tickets (don’t you need a ticket to get into the circus tent?)
– Mini Treasure Chest Charm
– Flag Buttons – 2 copies!
– Elsie The Elephant Buttons
– Jack-o-Lantern Erasers – 2 copies!
– Tiny Glass Spheres in Bottles – Lavender
– Tiny Glass Spheres in Bottles – Red
– Woodcut Hands Rubber Stamp Set
To enter the Tent Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment below on this blog post by midnight, October 25, 2013 (Friday night PST).
Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.
Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
By Sunday morning’s newsletter, I’ll randomly pick the winner (via Random.org). So make sure to check back Sunday to see who won!
Beautiful kit! So many possibilities for projects!
WOW! How cool is this! I see a gypsy tent in my future! 🙂
Again Laura has out done herself and so has Meg. Would love to work with some of the wonderful papers and great extras. Thank you.
What a clever and beautiful idea! I would love to win one of these fabulous kits! It would look wonderful in our window at the local library!
Amazing giveaway!!
Oooo I would love to win this, how cool!
Thanks for a very generous giveaway! Good luck everyone!!!
So clever. I need the halloween tent for my spooky carnival! Very Awesome!
I always feel so good after looking at this page. Love the tents!
They just get better!
Oh, I would LOVE to play with these tents!
What a wonderful giveaway!
I love old circus things and this is so cute!
That is super cool, super clever, and I want it!!!!
This is so awesome. I just LOVE Laura’s work!!!
Way cool.
love to enter as always!
I’d love to win this wonderful tent!
Beautiful!
Laura is amazing as always she has the best ideas. I love the tent and would love to win.
Such amazing things in the give-away! Love the tent. I would love to win this!!
Love the circus theme!
I’m starting to really like Thursdays, there’s always a new project and a fantastic giveaway to look forward to.
What a great giveaway! So many cool things. Makes my head spin!
Whoa, this camper loves these tents.
Wow! This is my kind of circus!
I LOVE your tents. I can also envision a beach hut tent, Easter bunny tent and Christmas tent. You probably have already designed those! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
WOW! Fabulous prize package. Thanks 🙂
Wow, I love anything that has to do with the circus. This would be a great give-a-way win. I would be busy, busy, busy.
This is so cool and clever! Thanks for the chance to have one of my very own!!
These are so innovative! So many possibilities other than circus tents too!
Such a great theme! I love this kit!
These little tents are too cute – and all the great “goodies” that come with it – endless possibilities!!!
Cute little Tents, can’t wait to make a few!
Adorable tents. I still don’t want to go camping!
Here we go again!!!! Another great idea and giveaway.
Wow! Those tents are amazing! I would love to win the generous give-away. It would be soooo much fun. Thanks for the chance:)
this is SO ME!! Pick me, pick me!!
Such a fun tent, and great giveway!
How fun, what a treat to win!
Thanks for the chance!
How do you know who won the last giveaway?
Very inspiring!
Holy moly! This giveaway is full of lots of stuff. Lauren’s and Meaghan’s choices are great!
Gorgeous tent by Laura. She always amazes.
I love this give away!! What fun!
I love the tents! I hope I’m the lucky winner.
You have my at”tent”ion with this giveaway!
Fabulous as always! Please enter my name in this awesome giveaway.
Wow More oustanding inspiration!
would love to win! best creative website and Ideas ever
I just love tents, soooo much fun!
Great giveaway! Laura’s gypsy tent is my fav!!!
This is so tremendously exciting I am completely beside myself!
Love the tent! The tent idea could be used as a tent on the beach with bathing beauties! All kind of ideas for this tent are comming loud and clear. How about a tent representing ones camping trip or girlscout camping? All kinds of ideas I can come up with! Wish to win this lovely craft package from alphastamps!
Once more Laura and Alphastamps have out done themselves. What a great giveaway.
Great Kit! Once more Laura and Alphastamps have out done themselves.
Tents! Used to live in one, better to make cute craft ones instead. 🙂 Very cool graphics!
HMax
Another amazing project & giveaway – Laura is SO talented & your products are SO inspiring 🙂
I have never seen anyone make something like this out of paper. This project is great and unbelievable.
The tent is stunning…the prize package very generous. Great job on both!
What a fabulous project.
A very generous giveaway!
Love the circus project, it likes like amazing fun.
As always, awesome kit from you guys!!
Looks like a fun kit to put together. I need a project to get my mojo working. 🙂
Really, really, really hope I win these Amazing products!!! Have so been wanting to do a fortune teller stand/tent!
amazing work!
What a great idea for a topper for my box that holds my tarot cards!
Wow, what a give away! The tents are amazing, fun creation Laura!!!
I know I was a Gypsy in past life, so I really need to win this kit. I love it all. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Lush kits! Laura never ceases to amaze me with her creativity! Pease enter me into this awesome giveaway.
Love this give away! The tents are a great idea. Keeping my fingers crossed!
another great give away…thanks so much for the opportunity to win fantastic stuff!
Oh so much fun! I’m in!
These are beautiful! I love her work!!
Thanks for the instructions and the giveaways!
OH MY GOODNESS this give away is fantastic. Love absolutely everything about it. Thanks for the chance to win.
Take care
Diane
This is a stunning tent by Laura Carson.love all the details!
The tents are a great idea!
Outstanding work by Laura !
Oh lala!! The possibilities!! <3
So cool…imagination runs wild deciding what surprises to put in the tents! Thanks again alpha and once again laura, you delight!
These tents are ultra cool! That Laura sure has awesome ideas! I’d love to win this give-away!
I’d love to win this fabulous gift
As always, would love to win! Thanks for having such great stuff!
These are wonderful! Thanks for showing us how it’s done!
Ceci
Another amazing project Laura! I love your creations. They look so fun to make.
I hope I’m picked for this wonderful giveaway! Have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for this one!
Yes Yes please…i love all this great stuff !!!
WOW, a fabulous giveaway. I love the tents. I hope I win this amazing giveaway.
Fun tent idea. Would love to win this.
These are such a fantastic new idea! My mind is already running away with ideas. Thanks for the chance to win!
Very cool idea! Thanks for the chance to win !
The Circus has come to town! Thank you Laura and AlphaStamps for a wonderful giveaway. I hope i win!
I wish I could see Laura’s tent in person to pick it up and admire it up close. Such an amazing creation. And the give-away is great too–love all those beads. Please add me to the drawing.
I adore this giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway. These tents look like they will be so much fun to make.
Wow! Fabulous, terrific, out of sight. Only limited by ones imagination. Really cool, great giveaway.
What a gorgeous giveaway from a store that I just love. Keep up the great store!!!!
Wow! Does it get any better than this? This giveaway is fantabulous!
I love the idea of the 3-D tents, and all the great items used in the projects.
Always look forward to AlphaStamps’ inspiration! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
What a wonderful project by Laura and another amazing giveaway! Thanks for sharing!
I hope I’m not too late! Wonderful projects.
What an awesome set, pick me pick me.