Happy Friday! I have a fun project to share with you today. I don't know about you, but I sure am loving the creative ideas I've been seeing with the new Front & Center die from Papertrey. It's just one of those products that invite all sorts of creative ideas and uses (I've got yet another coming next week...I'm addicted I tell ya!).
For one of my projects for the October release, I made this treat cone using the Front & Center die.
I decided to make some more and put together a little tutorial in case you'd like to make you own. Here are just a few different ways I thought these could be used -- and they could work for any occasion, depending on how you dress them up -- all the way from weddings to Christmas. Use them for..
...favors at each place setting, or add a name for place cards
...tuck a napkin inside or maybe even silverware.
...fill them with candy or small gifts such as travel-sized lotions, etc.!
...tie a ribbon through the oval cut-out and hand them on your tree, filled with candy canes, treats, etc.
For an extra special touch, I used the Parisian Doily die to cut through several layers of plain tissue paper. It looks so pretty tucked in each cone! The embellishment on the front was created with an image from the 2011 Holiday Tags stamped onto and matted with Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circle, backed with a Damask Snowflake diecut. Those pretty papers and the ribbon roses are from Webster's Pages Botanical Christmas collection. (links at the end of this post)
So how about a little step-by-step?
I started by diecutting the Front & Center die from Vintage Cream cardstock. Each cone takes just one diecut. I then used a pencil to mark the center of the bottom of the diecut, which is 2 5/8".
Then I used my score board to score a line from that center point to the start of the first scallop on the top edge.
Score another line in the same manner on the other side so that it looks like this...
Now fold one side in. You will see where it overlaps the other scored line. Trim that little excess piece off.
Fold the other side in. That side will also extend slightly beyond the cone.
Turn the cone over and trim off that excess as well.
Before I adhered the flaps to create the cone, I stamped the whole surface (front and back) using Smokey Shadow ink and the snowflakes from Peace Be Still.
When my stamping was done, I put a strip of scor tape along the bottom edge of the flap that gets folded in last. One additional quick tip -- I made several of these and found that it was easier to create the first one according to the instructions I just showed you here, then use that first one as a pattern to trim the corners from all of the others. It just seemed quicker than folding and trimming. :-)
Then I just folded the flaps in, securing it with the piece of scor-tape. I bent it slightly to form a rounded cone shape.
Once your cone is created, you can embellish it however your heart desires! I had a lot of fun creating these and hope to find some time to make some more!
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed today's project and I also hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Before I go, a couple of thumbnail lists...first off are a few new Etsy listings and below that are the links to all of the supplies used in today's project! Thanks for taking a peek!
**List updated this morning with more new items!**
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What a fun idea.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | October 27, 2011 at 11:22 PM
This is so beautiful, Betsy! I can't tell you how much I love the lightness, sparkle and layers of this project. Oh, I wish I hadn't decided to cut back on papercraft shopping!
Posted by: Angela Fehr | October 28, 2011 at 12:34 AM
This is a beautiful little cone...and so simple with that die....thanks for your inspiration....you are SO creative and extremely out of the box!! LOL!!
Posted by: Joyce Stewart | October 28, 2011 at 05:19 AM
How gorgeous - love it. Such a creative use of the die.
Posted by: Debra | October 28, 2011 at 05:32 AM
Just beautiful Betsy! I've been SO tempted to order this die...oh my :)
Posted by: Susie Wittwer | October 28, 2011 at 05:40 AM
Stunning idea Betsy - TFS.
Posted by: Deirdre | October 28, 2011 at 05:51 AM
Love that your cone has a handle! So pretty the way you stamped and embellished!
Posted by: jan m | October 28, 2011 at 06:12 AM
Fabulous idea, thanks for the tutorial, all i have to do now is wait for my order to arrive all the way down under.
Posted by: Linda in Aus | October 28, 2011 at 06:19 AM
Hi Betsy--timing is everything, and the timing of your post today is perfect for me! I've been invited to lunch at a friends' house on Monday, and I now know how I'm going to package my hostess gift to her. Thanks for your incredible talent and willingness to share your great ideas!
Posted by: Cyndi | October 28, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Sheila | October 28, 2011 at 06:56 AM
Cute idea - now I have all the more reason to buy the Front and Center die!
Posted by: Nancy | October 28, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Oh Betsy, what a charming project! Thanks so much for sharing your clever idea and providing the wonderful tutorial as well!
Hugs,
June in KS
Posted by: June Ferguson | October 28, 2011 at 07:08 AM
gorgeous!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | October 28, 2011 at 07:13 AM
these are so sweet and the idea is fabulous-tfs!
Posted by: lynn | October 28, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Just bought the die. Love your take on it!
Can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing! JR
Posted by: Judi R/Stampin'up Demo New Balitimore, MI | October 28, 2011 at 07:50 AM
These are so fabulous, Betsy! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | October 28, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Again, you've wowed me with this beautiful idea. I'm so happy I purchased the die, and can't wait to sit down and attempt to recreate these sweet, decorative gems. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Judy F. | October 28, 2011 at 08:29 AM
this is such a clever AND beautiful idea! thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | October 28, 2011 at 09:27 AM
simply amazing - I can think of so many uses for these cones.
You always have wonderful things to share.
have a great weekend.
tina
Posted by: tina | October 28, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Very Pretty!
Posted by: Lois | October 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Betsy, you are such an inspiring lady. I love all your wonderful creations. I just made my sample for the cone. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I will make it as part of a birthday present.
Posted by: MarieL | October 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Betsy! This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! It makes me want to have a Christmas Tea!!!!!! How pretty this would make the table! And like you said, put a little something inside for your guests!!!! :) I'm SURE they would like that!!!!!!!
Posted by: Becky Green | October 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Betsy, these are darling! But the die is out of stock right now :( I'll have to keep checking back. These, coupled with the snowflake ornaments will make very nice Christmas gifts for family and friends.
Susie ~
Posted by: Susie Lessard | October 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Thank you Betsy for another beautiful idea! My die should be arriving in my order next week, so I am looking forward to trying this!
Posted by: Lynda Marquez | October 28, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Great idea - I am now definitely ordering this die. May even get an extra one for my bff for Christmas.
Thanks for sharing and showing your great idea.
Mary Ann
Posted by: MaryAnn Horbinski | October 28, 2011 at 03:45 PM
Absolutely beautiful!!! I just LOVE your blog. It's so inspirational. I look forward to it every day! :)
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | October 29, 2011 at 08:36 AM
Isn't it wonderful when we produce something that is beautiful, chic, and fun at once? As always you did a beautiful job! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | October 29, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Love love this!
Posted by: diane oliver | October 31, 2011 at 08:36 AM