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Two Circus Projects by Laura Carson (+ a Related Giveaway!)
Filed under Art Projects, Cirque Paper Theatre Kit, Laura Carson, Newsletters, Rubber Stamps
I’m handing off the beginning of this newsletter to Miz Bella, to introduce Design Team Member Laura Carson’s TWO amazing Circus Projects! Then stayed tuned, ’cause there are some beautiful new Tim Holtz stamps, dies, and embossing folders!
Continuing on with the July Theme and the July Kit: Cirque Paper Theatres is Laura Carson and her cirqualicious creations!
Even if clowns are a creep factor for you, I think you’ll want to bring in the clowns with the Sells Floto Circus. Laura used the Small Paper Theatre Boxes as the base for each of her three linked theatres. Those are the same size chipboard boxes that come in the July Kit.
Personally, I can’t decide which theatre I like the best. There is the middle one with naughty Punch just waiting for the clowns from the Clowns #1 Collage Sheet to come up the ladder so he can bonk them on the head (such a sweet scene!) with my favorite clown from Clowns #2 Collage Sheet looking on. (See the close-up at bottom right of the photo at right.)
Then there is the theatre with the circus performers riding and doing tricks on horse and zebra back! Notice the New and On Sale! Circus Acrobat Cut-Outs atop the two outer theatres? I love the all of the sparkly glitter on them as they swoop this way and that. I also like how Laura placed the center theatre on a 3 Inch Tall Candlestick Holder to give it some height (and to allow room for that red ladder… so cute and just made from 2 wooden skewers and toothpicks)!
Laura used images from a zillion Circus Collage Sheets in her 3-ring circus, but lucky for you, ALL of them are in the Giveaway that Leslie pulled… see more info below (including the announcement of who won the last Giveaway… AND some circus rubber stamps included in the drawing AND just put on sale)!
But wait, I am leaving the best for last… ready?
LOOK at the Circus Carousel that Laura made using the New and On Sale! 3D Carousel Shrine Kit! Not only it quite fabulous with it’s fancy horses (that it comes with) but it also SPINS! (The spinning mechanism was added by Laura and is not included in the kit, but Laura explains it all on her blog post.)
Laura used the papers from the Anthem 6×6 Paper Pad to start the festivities. She also used the Circus Tent Collage Sheet (or Tents Digital Image Set), the Tiny Circus Collage Sheet and embellished the 3D Carousel Shrine with the Wide Scalloped Dresden Border Set.
Hey, that Tents Digital Image Set and BOTH of the circus collage sheets mentioned in the last paragraph are On Sale! Note: The ENTIRE Digital Images Section is On Sale! And this Thursday, July 17th, will be the final day of the Circus/Clowns Collage Sheets Sale (and that whole section is on sale in honor of the July Circus Kit)!
Already thinking ahead, I can’t wait to get my hands on one of the 3D Carousel Shrine Kits — don’t you think it would make for a great spooky or haunted carousel theme?! You see, the Evil Queen hides new things like this from me if I am working on another project for her and many times I don’t see them until they’re ready to be presented to you. A magpie I am, going from one shiny object to another on any given day or time so I’m trying to stay focused here!
Here are Laura’s Supply Lists: Sells Floto Circus and Circus Carousel, and you can see more pictures and details on how she created everything on her blog.
Note: last Thursday we announced a FREE Gift Kit, and that offer is still on: a Trick or Treat FREE Gift Kit is FREE for all orders over $15! More info and a photo are below.
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 Tim Holtz French Flight Die and Stamp Set On Sale! |
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Thursday Newsletter Recap: Cinderella, Tiny Books and Zombies?! |
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 Don’t Forget Thursday’s Newsletter with some ridiculously cute Halloween Peg Dolls by Design Team Member Kristin Batsel! |
 Little Library Collage Sheet – New and Tiny Books to match! |
 Trick or Treat FREE Gift Kit Three different scrapbook papers and a bit of sparkly sequins in orange, black, white, gold and purple (with bats, ghosts, stars & a jack-o-lantern). |
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Hooray! A Three-Ring Circus Giveaway!
EVERYTHING in Laura’s Sells Floto Circus Supplies List is included in this Giveaway! There are 16 collage sheets (!) so I took 3 photos to show them all (see below).
Plus, these items beyond Laura’s project:
– Circus Performers #1 Collage Sheet (wow… there’s one she didn’t use?)
– 4 Inch Gold Doilies
– Black & Gold Mini Cording
– 4mm Fused Pearls – Gold (now On Sale! at 50% off!)
– Four Masonite Horses (just like the ones in the Carousel Kit)
AND these 3 clown rubber stamps, just put 0n Sale at 50% off (only through THIS Thursday, July 17th — the same ending date as the Circus/Clowns Collage Sheets Sale):
– Coin Bank Clown Rubber Stamp
– Scary Clown Rubber Stamp
– You Will Be Surprised Rubber Stamp
To enter the Three-Ring Circus Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY OR TOMORROW (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST (that’s Pacific Standard Time!!), MONDAY NIGHT, July 14, 2014). (Happy Bastille Day!)
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!
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winners (via Random.org). So make sure to check back to see who won! And check your mailbox on Thursday morning for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won the Skulls and Tiny Books Giveaway? That would be Linda Isbell! Please check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.
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Very fun, my kids would love it!!! Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
I love vintage circus and this no exception. Wonderful
Laura’s creations are amazing and so is this give away! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chanced to win!
Wow! This project is just gorgeous. So much detail. Would love to win, of course. Thanks for the chance.
Laura does the most amazing art projects. This would be such a fantastic win!
Awesome, vintage circus – LOVE it!
WoW, what an amazing work-of-art Laura has created! Love to try my hand ~ thanks so much for the chance to win!
Fabulous circus, Laura! Thanks for inspiring.
Wonderful fun! This would be a whole new area for me to try.
I love this. It takes me back to my childhood going to the circus.
More circus fun! Great giveaway
How fun!
Lots of circus fun…awesome giveaway….thank you !!!!! 🙂
Laura, your circus is so fabulous! I’d love to give it a whirl!
circus brings back happy memories, love to win thanks for the chance!
What happy colors and fun projects – love them!
Love circus themes, and Laura’s carousel is absolutely fabulous. Love her work so much!
Love, love, love the vintage circus art! Brings back memories of a local amusement park I used to go to growing up in canton. There was a carousel much like the one that was created by Laura, that carousel was hand carved and is now in a museum! Thanks for the memories and inspiration!
OOOO… I Love me some CIRCUS!
This looks like lots of fun!
Another great giveaway .
Thanks for the chance to win
Love the circus!
The vintage circus art is so much nicer than modern circus posters and such. You have such great miniatures, too!
I just love love vintage circus. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize!!
These would go perfect with some G45 papers that I have!
Laura is such a talented artist and these projects are so imaginative and beautiful!
Oh how I love the circus, especially when I can make a tiny one in a miniature stage set!
Wow – just wow!! I would love half an hour in your shop – though that would easily become a whole day I’m sure!! :o)
Laura did it again! What a fantastic circus. I can definitely see the Carousel in a spooky Halloween Theme. Thanks for another great give away.
I’m joining the circus!
I would love to win this! Thank you for the opportunity. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Oh this is fabulous!!!
What a fun project I love the circus hope I win
I feel like flying thru the air. Great giveaway
What a delightful happy give away. Wonderful fuel for the creative mind. Thank you for yet more eye candy.
How fun is this? Since I often feel like my life is a circus this would be an awesome prize to win! Thank you for the chance to!
Life is a circus!! Isn’t Laura the most amazing designer? I LOVE her carousel and theaters! I’m dying to order the Little Library collage sheet and mini books-just waiting on my disability check, lol. Kudos to Alpha Stamps for carrying the most amazing craft products! XXOO
Too fun!
I get inspired with every creative posting! This circus rocks! Count me in for playing to win!! Big kudos for Laura whose imagination never rests. GG
I’m dreaming of a Coney Island-esque Circus and Carousel by the shore, with hotdogs and salt air and a big moon at night with the rides all lit up like jewels in a Lite Brite box
Oh yes, what cool ideas are starting in my head.
Summer is the perfect season for the circus!
This kit is awesome and amazing!
Thanks for the chance to win some goodies 🙂
Love the Circus! Great Giveaway!
I am dying of the cuteness. I need to make this for my sister who is scared to death of clowns. bwahahaha
love it
Gorgeous ….!!! for sure something I will try to make it..!! Thanks
Love the circus theme!
I love the way Alpha Stamps puts everything together, all coordinating items, digi collage sheets-everything you need to complete awesome projects. Laura Carson rocks!
Laura Carson has the most wonderful imagination. I always look forward to her next projects, knowing that it will be fun and make me smile.
Circus theme giveaway, such fun!
How do creative people think such things up?
Love the circus theme.
Wonderful and fun!!!
The carousel is to die for! Thanks for the chance to win these supplies.
Love the carousel – looks like a fun collection to work with.
My life is a 3 ring circus so this kit fits right in!
something I have not done yet……
We all need a little fun and a time ” to run off and join
the circus”, if only in our imaginations! Thanks for
the trip. It sparks the child like creativity in us all!
Laura’s my favorite designer…
Another amazing project from Laura, I’d love to be entered into your giveaway, thank you!
There are times I feel as though I live in a three week circus:) It would be wonderful to win this project and actually have a circus.
Pee Wee isn’t the only one who’d love a “big top adventure.” I’d gladly run away and join *this* circus.
Life can be a three ring adventure!
So delightful! Soon I’ll more crafting time, and would love to do some of these!
This is so FANTASTIC. OH MY GOSH I WANT THIS SO MUCH!
This is just fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win.
This is really great.
Love this blog so much. Even without the contests. 🙂
I would love to win this!
I love what Laura Carson has done! Her projects are always so unique!
Beautiful Circus art. Love the collage sheets!
I’m in love! Beautiful project! I love the colors and the ornate details.
This is great!!! Laura has done it again!!! Woukd love to win this.
Love the circus art. Laura is nine kinds of talented.
Laura you’re amazing and so talented. I’m so inspired. Love the cute air junkyard findings too. Hope I win!
I personally love circus images and find the clowns to be more fun than creepy. This would be such a fun kit to play with on my hot summer days off. You guys really know how to make me salivate.
Fab fab fab project by Laura, WOW!!!! And thanks for the giveaway, absolutely wonderful!!
Oh how I love love these give away sooooooo very wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win this.
I adore the vintage, creepy vibe! These collage sheets give even me hope to make something delightful!
So freakin’ cool! Please, random gods & goddesses, smile upon me!
loving all these….circus….theatre….just love them……
What an amazing giveaway!!
It would be wonderful if I could win this giveway. It is awesome. I would love to add the contents to my stash. Thanks for the opportunity.
Such fun collage sheets with this fun giveaway.
I just love the merry-go-round featured on today’s blog. I think your designers are the best and most creative.
Blown away! Maybe this will be my time to win!!
Your creations are always so magical I love the carousel!
I love the colors, shapes, and textures in these projects.
Love to see more and more circus themed items available!
My GrandDaughter would love to help me make the 3 Ring Circus!
circus fun is the best fun of all, this giveaway is AWESOME!!!!!
Love Laura’s circus projects. To be honest, everything Laura does is amazing!!!
Funny I was just dreaming about creating some circus items myself so this really appealed to me:)
Sweet giveaway! Joyeux Bastille!
I am the biggest carousel lover ever! Please pick me for this one. Love, love, love everything about it. Thank you for the chance to win.
I really love the circus theme and these are the best I’ve seen!
Looks like fun!
I have many ‘favorite’ themes but the circus is #2 on my list.
Who doesn’t love a circus? That carousel is beautiful!
Everything under the big top is great!
Love the circus theme and the carousel is the bomb!
Leslie, Really liking the new look to the newsletter!
throw my name in please-TY
Love it – have a couple really cute vintage circus figures that would be perfect in this three-ring circus.
Wow! Love it!!! Want!!!!
Wow! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win the Three Ring Circus give-away! It looks like so much fun!
Oh MY! I’m just working on a circus theme project Right now! I sure would love some of these beautiful collage papers and stamps to really Jazz up my work! thanks for the chance!
Another fun collection.
I love the circus collection.
I don’t know how Laura does it but each time she simply amazes and inspires me. I would love to go to the circus!
Laura is so talented I love all her creative ideas. I love the circus theme the theaters are so darn cute and the carousel is beyond words-what a great display.
Laura, the paper engineer extraordinaire! I’m still loving my pie tin carousel, but I would also love to make one of these. I’ve been on a circus crafting theme lately! Found out my ancestor was a circus fat lady. Feeling some pride in my freak show heritage!
Loving circus time with Laura!
Coolest ever circus collection.
Can’t have enough of circus theme creating.
I’ve been in love with anything circus related since I got lost during a Ringley Brothers show when I was 8. Would love to win this kit!
Love it.
Love the circus and this tutorial! Laura’s artwork is AWESOME!
I just finished making this carousel last month. It never occurred to me to add the lazy susan to the bottom of it. I guess I still could…hope to win these goodies!
I love the circus pieces – might have to purchase the animal cut outs next!!!
Oh my gosh, what a super giveaway! LOVE the circus theme!!
Wow, that Paper Theatre is awesome! Thanks for the chance to win this assortment of goodies…love the clown stamps!