So, on to why we're all REALLY here today! Adela at Creations by AR has created this totally fun Party Train template, and we're sharing our variations with you. (She also has a Frame It Train Card template to match!) I have to admit that my first thought for this template was Christmas Train, but since I didn't have "just the right papers", my mind immediately jumped to Circus Train!
So, who else wants to talk their kid into a circus birthday party just so they can make this train? (I do!!) Can you just see a long line of those little train cars full of bags of treats?! I'm so in love with this I wish I could have a circus party for myself! Check it out:
I used papers from Imaginisce's Animal Crackers line, and my train engineer is a chipboard Koala Ringmaster. Since he was self-adhesive, and a bit short, I stuck him to a strip of cardstock that I adhered to the bottom to raise him up a bit. (It's a booster seat, lol!)
I used Versamark ink and the Buttons, Bits, and Bobs stamp set from Close To My Heart to make the designs on the wheels. Red brads make the centers, then they are adhered with adhesive foam tape.
I added another chipboard sticker to the car, this time a box of popcorn. Then I popped a bag of popcorn flavored Jelly Belly jelly beans in and tied it closed with coordinating ribbon. All ready for the circus to come to town! I hope you enjoyed my version of this cute little train. Be sure to leave a comment by midnight central time on SUNDAY, and you can win your choice of either the party train or 3-D train card template! Now, be sure to check out all the other designers' projects, and you can have a chance to win on each blog!
Adela Rossol: http://cbyar.blogspot.com/
Amy Park: http://tethered2home.com/
Julia Aston: http://www.createwithjulia.blogspot.com
Lisa Somerville: http://www.lisasomerville.com/
Lori Brown: YOU ARE HERE!!
Lyn Bernatovich: http://lynspaperpetunia.blogspot.com/
Magdalena Cortez: http://axesdesigns.blogspot.com/
Patti J. Gilliam: http://www.cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/
Sue Kment: http://suesstampingstuff.blogspot.com/
Too adorable! Loving this train.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamped details! Love how it brings up the wheels! And, I love popcorn flavored JB's!! Yummy all the way around!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love the circus theme and the conductor peeking out.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! and who doesnt like going to the circus with all those lovely sweeties aboard!!
ReplyDeleteSO CUTE! With three little grandsons this would be well used. Thanks for the opportunity to win the template!
ReplyDeleteClever idea to use a circus theme Lori! Popcorn is a perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteLove the circus theme for your cute party train Lori!! Great papers and colors on this!
ReplyDeleteLooks just like a circus train. You immediately think that when you see this. Love this template!
ReplyDeleteVery cute circus train--I like the papers you used.
ReplyDeleteI love it. It has been great to see all the different interpretions of one template. You certainly are a great crafter. Thanks for sharing, kindest regards
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!!!! and your right attach more boxes....and you've got a train full of candy or some other treats....awesome idea...tfs
ReplyDeleteLove the circus theme and the conductor peeking out.It´s adorable!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a good idea. I could bring something like this out when I babysit my nieces and we do movie night.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - what a darling way to use this template! You are SO talented - this train just makes me smile :) Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the patterned paper you used. And the popcorn! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the conductor!
ReplyDeleteI really like the theme of your train and what kid (old or young) would not enjoy the circus?
ReplyDeleteOh wow, a popcorn train, loverly idea! This is fab Lori, loving all the creations so far. Ruby x
ReplyDeleteOh this is adorable! Love the popcorn in the back!!!
ReplyDeleteEsta muy colorido y las combinaciones es perfecta, es un trenecito muy divertido.
ReplyDeleteEsta muy colorido y las combinaciones es perfecta, es un trenecito muy divertido.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute circus train!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creation
ReplyDeletehugs Linda
Lori, this is adorable! What a great circus train you've created. Loving the snacks! Thanks again for being on the AR team!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun and so beautifully detailed! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!
ReplyDeleteSo cute !!! I like the papers used for this project
ReplyDeleteque cucada,yo ya no se que decir de cada uno si son preciosos todos jajajaj
ReplyDeletebeautiful project!!! so cute!!
ReplyDeleteYou used the perfect papers to co-ordinate with your circus theme. Very inspiring project. I can see why you plan to use this for your child's party-its just too stinking cute!
ReplyDeletewonderful job!!
ReplyDeleteI am still laughing about the booster seat comment! Too funny! What a great theme for your train Lori! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun idea...I think I would love to have a circus train.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Gigi
Oh good gravy lady, you so rocked this! Loooove the engineer, love the ticket paper you used, the versamark stamping on the wheels, this is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteGenial la idea para centro de mesa de un baby shower.
ReplyDeleteAmaizing idea, a centerpiece for a Babyshower
woooow precioso, genial la plantilla
ReplyDeleteUnbelievably cute!!! I love the whole circus theme and the extra details on the wheels, but my favorite part is the koala engineer-loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteEs una preciosura tu tren, realizado con mucho amor y pensando en cada detalle, te felicito.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute train and I love the paper pack you used! Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Love the bear peeking out the window and treats too! Very fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! What child would not LOVE this?! Great job!!!
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