Ice Castle #3 - the Castle
This is part 3 and the final part which makes up my Ice Castle. It is the crowning glory of my larger ice castle which consists of 3 parts in total (1 & 2 available separately).
Based on the castle in a well known animated film, this is my version, and has been separated into 3 parts for convenience and file upload size.
It is a stand alone decorative piece in its own right, but stands beautifully on top of the other two parts. The base it stands on is approx 6.5"x6.5" and it stands approx. 16 ins tall depending how high you place the tower piece when making it up. So it could adequately stand on top of a cake.
The complete castle made up of all 3 parts stands approx 27 ins, again depending how high you place the tower.
Once made up into the full castle it gives the appearance of the castle being built into the mountainside, with spiraling steps which sweep across the lower two boxes leading to the castle entrance. The doors also open on the main entrance and on the balcony.
The castle as a whole makes a fantastic centre piece decoration.
Full comprehensive instructions are included, with tips how I added fairy lights as part of the complete castle.
There are also bonus embellishments and backing paper so you can make co-ordinating cards and tags.
The two characters featured are also included.
Please note this file is in PDF format due to ensuring the sizing of the pieces are correct when printing. However if you wish to resize you can open up PDF files in most graphics software.
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I printed this amazing design onto 255gsm photographic paper and cut it out. This is kit 3. The first two layers of the Castle are the boxes from kits 1 and 2 with the embellishments added. That is the stairs and trees.
I assembled these using strong double sided tape and wet glue plus acetate to attach the trees instead of attaching them directly onto the boxes.
I assembled the top layer using wet glue and strong double sided tape. I have added some lights to the top layer. I have had great fun making this Castle and I am sure any young girl will be over the moon to receive this at Christmas time.
It stands 70cm or 2 feet 3 inches tall. It is possible to lift the lids of boxes one and two and store little things inside but the top box is secure and does not open.
Each level is attached to strong cardboard to give the Castle more stability.
I put Hunkdory Snowfall acetate behind the openings in the balcony on the top of the Castle. I intend to raffle this Castle for funds for The Driving Force in Bonnybridge. An amazing group of volunteers who give up their time to drive cancer patients to and from hospital for treatment.
I printed this kit onto 200gsm photo paper and cut out all the pieces, ( I numbered all the parts as I cut them, so I would not get confused).
What I would say too is that I did not use the backing paper but wish I had now!!!
I followed the very concise instructions provided by Janice and constructed the palace using wet glue, adding the decoupage and lots of the snowflakes using foam pads.
I then went bling, bling mad with the stardust stickles. A great item to make but not a quick project!!
purchase download - omg can't believe i attempted this - saw design and was absolutely amazed - level three of three - friend loves frozen okay she's 36 lol and she may just be a little excited with this lol - all printed to 300gsm card and 280gsm matt photo paper - used cotton wall for snow, gems and glitter mixed with glow in the dark powder (hoping it will) to make snow flakes i used a snowflake hole punch and this will sound crazy and cut them out of the back of the double sided sticky tape sort of matt shine effect - this was a challange and did find the pdf instruction were constantly need - but finally got there lol - the design of this is amazing and well worth the purchase thank you xt
purchase download - omg can't believe i attempted this - saw design and was absolutely amazed - level three of three - friend loves frozen okay she's 36 lol and she may just be a little excited with this lol - all printed to 300gsm card and 280gsm matt photo paper - used cotton wall for snow, gems and glitter mixed with glow in the dark powder (hoping it will) to make snow flakes i used a snowflake hole punch and this will sound crazy and cut them out of the back of the double sided sticky tape sort of matt shine effect - this was a challange and did find the pdf instruction were constantly need - but finally got there lol - the design of this is amazing and well worth the purchase thank you xt
purchase download - omg can't believe i attempted this - saw design and was absolutely amazed - level three of three - friend loves frozen okay she's 36 lol and she may just be a little excited with this lol - all printed to 300gsm card and 280gsm matt photo paper - used cotton wall for snow, gems and glitter mixed with glow in the dark powder (hoping it will) to make snow flakes i used a snowflake hole punch and this will sound crazy and cut them out of the back of the double sided sticky tape sort of matt shine effect - this was a challange and did find the pdf instruction were constantly need - but finally got there lol - the design of this is amazing and well worth the purchase thank you xt
purchase download - omg can't believe i attempted this - saw design and was absolutely amazed - level three of three - friend loves frozen okay she's 36 lol and she may just be a little excited with this lol - all printed to 300gsm card and 280gsm matt photo paper - used cotton wall for snow, gems and glitter mixed with glow in the dark powder (hoping it will) to make snow flakes i used a snowflake hole punch and this will sound crazy and cut them out of the back of the double sided sticky tape sort of matt shine effect - this was a challange and did find the pdf instruction were constantly need - but finally got there lol - the design of this is amazing and well worth the purchase thank you xt