Back in October my 3 year old granddaughter asked me where the North Pole was, because she said that her mommy had sent a letter to Santa, telling him how good she was. My daughter had told her that at the North Pole all the presents were collected by Father Christmas and delivered to all the children.
I ordered the Beary Christmas DSP with this in mind, because I think the paper depicts what the North Pole would look like. I decided to make her a scene of the North Pole and how it would look with all the presents for the children.
I decided to make it 3D, I cut all the animals in forward and reverse images from the paper, I covered them in packing tape for stability, and then added some cotton wool to the insides then glued the little figures together.
After stuffing the little animals, I sealed them up, with glue. I then inserted a piece of cocktail stick into the bottom part of the little animals and then I glued them into a bit of plastic sheeting that you get in packaging, they are ready to place in your scenery.
I needed to make a box to put the animals in, you will need Night of navy cardstock, or your choice of cardstock 1 x 12″ x 12″, you will also need another piece of cardstick measuring 4 1/2″ x 12″.
Score the 12″ x 12″ piece on three sides ONLY at 4″, on the 4 1/2″ x 12″ piece of cardstock score on the 4 1/2″ side at 4″, on the 12″ side score at 4″ and 8″.
Add glue to the tabs and match the score lines with the main 12″x12″ piece the stick together, fold and burnish on all sides.
Cut away the sections as shown, then cut along the score line at the top where the dashed line is.
To make the lid you will need a piece of cardstock measuring 6 1/8″ x 10 1/8″ scored at 1″ all the way around, trim the cardstock as shown.
Its time for decoration I added cotton wool to the box base and then glued the animals inside, I hope you decide to make one I loved making mine and seeing the smile on my granddaughters face was priceless.
