Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of playing with Eileen Hull's Sizzix ScoreBoards Pro Die - Frame & Frame Back w/Stand. My die arrived cut out of Eileen's matboard so I immediately noticed how durable and sturdy the pieces were which allows you to make almost ANYTHING with the pieces. It comes with several parts including some flower shapes, this cute as all get-out tabs (you see on the side of mine) and a little sweet heart.
Being a good neighbor, co-worker or grab bag hostess gift giver doesn't have a cost a fortune. This die, paired with a recycled food can proves that you can give an adorable yet affordable presentation to a hot cocoa gift.
I wired the back of the frame to the can by punching holes using a super heavy duty scrapbooking hole punch. For the snowman, I covered a half STYROFOAM ball with Glistening Snow-Tex from DecoArt. Rub ons by Royal and Langnickel provide some of the sweet finishing touches. My favorite part, the whimsical tiara the snowman (or snowgal) wears making her look simply glamorous. I created that from a chipboard sticker that reminded me of a crown.
I added a little rusty bell on the bottom in case I want to hang on my neighbors door while it gets so dark early outside these days. I was afraid they would miss it but now I know they will hear it jingle. I cant wait to play santa claus and put these on all my neighbor's doors later next month! Pop in some hot cocoa, candy canes, marshmallows and we are all set for an affordable hot cocoa presentation made with this terrific die!
Hope you are enjoying your week!
Life Life Creatively,
So cute and that little crown is the perfect touch. Great project!
Posted by: gscrapbooks | November 9, 2011 at 06:19 AM
Loving this all over again Melony! Thanks :-)
Posted by: eileenhull | November 7, 2011 at 03:42 PM
I'd LOVE to be YOUR neighbor! This is way too cute and what a unique way to use the die!
Posted by: Vicki O'Dell | November 28, 2010 at 08:44 AM
What a perfect GIFT Idea...love the project!
Posted by: Ann Butler | November 27, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Your snowprincess w/ cocoa neighbor gift is precious! Mahalo for sharing your clever and generous idea.
Posted by: HawaiianLibrarian | November 27, 2010 at 10:34 PM
I love the snowman and the dimensional idea! Its fabulous!
Posted by: Phyllis Dobbs | November 27, 2010 at 08:26 AM
Oh WOW! I'm with Karen- this is my winner for the week! Absolutely brilliant idea and design! I'm gob-smacked!!!
Posted by: Brenda Pinnick | November 26, 2010 at 06:37 PM
I know I can't play favorites but I'm going to anyway - this is my favorite project of the week! (OK, so I haven't seen them all yet, but that's how confident I feel) I love everything about this, from the idea, to the execution. Brilliant!
Posted by: Karen B. | November 26, 2010 at 01:51 PM
I love your project. The idea is really creative and I love all the details you added to it. Thw snow man is very cute. Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Einat Kessler | November 26, 2010 at 09:35 AM
This is just so cute! Great design!
Posted by: Debra Quartermain | November 26, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Melanie, you always amaze me! I just love this idea, and the snowman/woman is terrific!
Posted by: Candice Windham | November 26, 2010 at 08:33 AM
SO CUTE! Love the 3D effect and crown on the snowwoman. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Thanks for working with my die!
Posted by: eileen hull | November 25, 2010 at 11:27 PM
your creativity never ceases to amaze me.
Posted by: niki meiners | November 25, 2010 at 06:47 PM
Great idea Melony! The snowman is so cute!
Posted by: Cheryl | November 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM
you are one creative girl, Love the way you added an additional "surprise" to the frame! Wish I had another cut out to make this one!
Posted by: denise clason | November 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Melony, love the cocoa idea and your snow-woman is fabulous! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Beth W. | November 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM