bumper car diorama

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Heeheehee. It doesn’t look anything like a car. But, I used my Bumper Car template to create this mini shadow box.

Digital kit: Noise and Trouble by Lily Designs

Hybrid Template: Bumper Car by Designs by Sunghee

I’ve included TIF files for the Bumper Car template, you can open it in Photoshop or any other image editing software to add the digital papers and elements. You will see green mask layers in the file. You can use that to create clipping masks. To find out how to create clipping masks, check out Kristen’s tutorial =)

Printed on 8.5 x 11 paper.

Score and cut the car body.

Glue it together. When scoring the top part where the chair will go in. Try to score OUTSIDE of the score line. I created the template so there would be no gap between the car body and the chair. But, everybody score differently (inside, on, or outside the line). Also, the scoring tool (thickness) and the paper weight could change the fitting.

If needed, you can use a bone folder, a scoring tool, or a pen to rub around the opening to enlarge a bit. =)

Whenever I want some curve, I like to use a round pen/tool to make the paper curl. This way, you will get a smooth curl instead of wrinkles. Hold the other side of the paper with one hand and stretch the paper with a tool. (Just like you would curl the ribbons.)

Assemble the chair. Glue the tab outside of the box so you won’t see it from the inside.

I’ve included three different sizes for the chair. Here, I used .75″ depth chair to create the shadow box.

Fit in the car.

Since I’m trying to make a mini shadow box, and wanted the round chair back as an awning, I placed the chair the other way.

It’s easier to use the liquid glue than the sticky tape to secure the chair in.

Added the cut out elements inside the chair with some 3-d foam tapes. It would have been much easier if I added the dimensions before assembling the chair, heehee.