Monday, October 19, 2009

Surprise Snowman

Here is a card that Ellen (http://www.blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/) CASED from me and I loved her version (posted 10/8) so much I CASED her back...........isn't that so great!!!! My original Xmas flag card was posted on 9/18 "Xmas Message for You" with slightly different card measurements.


Card front message:

Card inside:

Top view of card: Note: do not apply adhesive to the center section of the card.

These are the actual cut pieces:
(1) 3-7/8" x 5" Bashful Blue CS for the card front
(1) 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Whiisper White CS, scored 4-1/4
(1) Wide oval message, stamped using Black ink.
inside card details in next photo.

Card Inside details:
(1) 5" x 8" Bashful Blue CS, scored 3-1/4", 4, 4-3/4"
(3) 1-5/8" x 2-1/2 "flags

To make the snowman:
(1) 1x1 square Black CS for the top of hat
(1) punched word window for the brim of hat
(1) 1-1/4" White CS circle for the head
(1) 1-3/8" White CS circle for the body in the middle
(1) 1-1/2" White CS circle for the bottom
(2) 1/4" Black CS circles for the eyes
(3) 1/4" Real Red circle for the buttons
(2) Jumbo Snowflake Punch arms in Close to Cocoa (see details on arms in next photo)

To make the arms: use the Jumbo Snowflake punch in Close to Cocoa. Cut off 2 pieces for each snowman.

Card front: dimensionals are add to the front piece after embossing, stamping and adhering white taffeta ribbon.
Card inside:

Position the flags on the crease lines. See the orange arrows in the photo below.

Be sure the top of the snowman hat does not exceed past the top of the card as shown by the Orange arrow.

Supplies:
  • Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Itty Bitty Background, Christmas Punch (level 3 Hostess)
  • CS: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Black, Only Orange, Real Red
  • Ink: Versamark, Black
  • Accys: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Jumbo Snowflake Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Dimensionals, White Taffeta Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by today..................HUGS

9 comments:

Carrie said...

That is really cute. Thank you.

Kylie said...

It's great how we can get different ideas from others on what we've already created. This is very clever. Thanks for the instructions.
Kylie xo

Ellen Kemper said...

He looks WONDERFUL!

You write the BEST tutorials. I should take lessons from you. Afraid I'm a bit too lazy however.

Cute cute card!

helen said...

Love it. Thanks for the tutorial.

Carey said...

Oh my stars, as usual your tutorial is awesomje. Thanks for this. I will be making one of these cards!!

Lorie said...

Oh, my gosh...that is incredible! Great job! :o)

Unknown said...

I just found your blog recently and I want to thank you for being such a generous person!! Sharing all your creations and giving inspiration to us all. I LOVE your stuff!!!!

Anonymous said...

okay, I so love this idea! I will be casing this for my stamp club next month and telling everyone about your blog! How cool this is! Paula

eunice said...

Thank you, thank you for the tutorial on this card...I've seen this card a few times & have been searching for instructions for a long time! Just LOVE your take on this...GREAT snowman card...you never disappoint!