Tim Holtz Christmas Side Order Spinner Card

I had so much fun designing this card for the second wave of Tim Holtz Christmas dies by Sizzix!  Please check out the video showcasing all of the incredible designs HERE.  Even though the dies are sized for making Christmas tags, I wanted to show how you can use them for a card, a spinner card to be exact!  It's really fun to see those darling images peek through as you spin.  I thought I'd share a tutorial in case you'd like to make one of your own.  So let's get started with assembly...

For the center panel, cut a piece of Tim's Christmas Paper Stash to 4 3/4 x 5 1/4".  Score three sides at 1/2" as shown above.  On the reverse of the 4 1/4" center panel, mark with a pencil diagonally to form an X, then pierce a hole at the center.

Now make a hole for your Christmas Side Order dies to show through.  I started by cutting the smallest Stitched Circle for the peek-a-boo hole and it was too small.  You will need to use the second smallest circle.  Temporarily adhere it to your panel with washi tape and adhere the second largest circle to the side (this is to access your spinning wheel).  Run through your machine.  

Next, cut the largest Stitched Circle die from red and white cardstock.  Carefully snip away the stitched edge from the white circle and adhere, lining up the design.  Now, mark with a pencil 3 evenly spaced marks as shown above.  This will help you place your images later.  Pierce a hole in the center of the circle.

On the back of the panel, put a piece of tape over the hole so it won't rip.  Mount a small square of foam tape above the center hole and pierce your chosen brad through the hole.  Don't remove the backing on the top of the foam tape, so it won't adhere to your circle and keep it from moving.  This just proves a little gap between the opening so your die cuts don't snag as the wheel turns.  (Alternately you could glue on a piece of fun foam.)

Attach your circle to the front panel with your brad.  Spin the circle until each pencil mark is centered within the hole and adhere your Christmas Side Order images over the mark.

Finally, you will attach strong tape to the side flaps and adhere the panel to your mat.  I used a red mat of 4 1/2" and a green mat of 4 5/8".  The finished card measures 5 7/8". 

I really hope you're inspired to try this project!  If you do, make sure to tag me or comment with a link on this post.  I can't wait to see what you come up with!  Hugs, Autumn

If you love making interactive cards, make sure to check out THIS card I posted last year.  

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