How to make pop up cards for jewelry gifts

If you like to make jewelry and give it as gifts or sell it at craft shows and want a fun way to display it try these fun cards made with a circle card die cut with a Crafter’s Companion Gemini Die Cutting machine.

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The jewelry featured here is die cut out of recycled leather and you can see that tutorial here.

For these cards I used Crafter’s Companion Luxury Cardstock package in red and green. Each pack has 3 styles of cardstock that coordinate perfectly in glitter, mirror and matt mirror. The circle pop up card die will be available on HSN on May 9th.

To make the jewelry holder part I punched 2 tiny holes to hold the earrings on the center circle. Then I punched two slightly larger holes through both the top circle and the back card circle about a half an inch apart.

Then I ran a bit of organza ribbon through the two holes from front to back and then through the opposite holes from back to front.

Then trimmed the ends to about a half an inch.

I think I will be making lots of these to give my jewelry as gifts-one will be winging its way to my mom for Mother’s Day.

Hubcap Creatures is the creative project of British sculptor Ptolemy Elrington, who has transformed discarded hubcaps into captivating sculptures of wildlife. Operating from Brighton, Elrington has been crafting these unique pieces since the late 1990s, turning everyday automotive debris into stunning representations of animals from the natural world.

The artistic process behind Elrington’s sculptures is centered around recycling and upcycling. The hubcaps he uses are typically found on the side of the road and often show signs of wear, including scratches and dents. Elrington believes that these imperfections add character and depth to his creatures, making each piece truly one of a kind.

His work spans a wide range of animals, including foxes, fish, and birds, with each sculpture thoughtfully crafted to showcase the unique features of the materials. The brand logos, grooves, and markings found on the hubcaps often contribute to the creature’s expression and structure, giving them a distinct, textured look.

Elrington’s Hubcap Creatures have been showcased in various exhibitions, both in the UK and internationally. His innovative approach has gained recognition for its creativity and environmental awareness, demonstrating how discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful art.

For art enthusiasts or collectors, Elrington offers a mix of available sculptures and custom commissions, allowing individuals to bring home a piece of this upcycled art. Hubcap Creatures stands as a brilliant example of how creativity can breathe new life into the most unlikely of materials, all while promoting sustainability.

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