GSL Cuts: Pocket Circus by Susan Killam

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Pocket Circus by Susan Killam

Hi crafty folks! On today's blog I have a pocket full of circus to share with you. I used the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Tiny Matchbox Theatre. It's 2 1/2" x 3" (6.35cm x 7.6cm)!

There are two sets in this photo to show how they arrive and how to fold at the score lines.

I painted the outside edges black. I also painted the inside flaps since I knew they would be visible. Next I used white craft glue to close all but the top. I measured the inside aerialist panel to fit so I could slide that panel in from the top.

For a pull knob, I measured the center of the side panel (you *don't* want me to eyeball it...) and poked a hole. You can sort of see the hole in this photo! From the inside I threaded the knob base and left it in to attach the knob later.

In this photo you can also see the scrap chipboard I glued in to raise the aerialist panel to the center of the matchbox.

I inserted the layered aerialist panel and used a clamp and scrap chipboard to let the glue set. After it set I used varying grits of sandpaper to even out the edges and give it a worn look. The black paper is super fine and is great to sand away any extra glue, also.

Next I glued the matchbox sleeve and clamped to let the glue set. You can see the finished matchbox theatre in the background.

I cut the outside paper and scored it to wrap around the bottom. I couldn't bear to cut off the heads!

Here is the completed sleeve! I inked the edges with brown ink and used gold Dresden trim to finish it off. (The top and back of the sleeve were painted black.)