Welcome to the November Pals Hop! This month, we’re featuring Winter, Christmas, and Hanukkah inspired cards and projects! Enjoy the hop and the amazing creations that the Pals have come up with.
You’ve likely hopped over from Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions; I’m stop number 16 on the Pals Hop and I’m glad you hopped in! I’ll help you “hop along” from blog to blog where you’ll many inspirational paper projects from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you’ll be back on track!
My project has combined two different card types: a step card and a telescoping card. The telescoping card is the perfect way to get a tall snowman to fit in a normal envelope. Here he is opened up, in all his snowy glory:
I slightly altered the “standard” cuts for the step card so that the entire center column would be hidden when the snowman was opened.
Here’s Mr. Snowman all folded up and ready to be put in an envelope:
I think he still makes a nice presentation even when he’s folded up.
Here’s a closeup of some of the details:
- The body of the snowmade was made with the Circle Scissor Plus and Glass Mat, and then covered with VersaMark and heat embossed with Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder
- The Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding was stamped with the Good Grid and Whisper White Craft Ink, and then the ends were frayed
- The hat was made by cropping Basic Black cardstock with the Word Window and 1-1/4″ Square Punch. The holly accent is a partial image from one of the stamps in the Bells & Boughs stamp set, colored with Always Artichoke, Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Markers. The berries also had a dab of Crystal Effects added to them.
- The stick arms are a stamp from Out on a Limb stamp set. The image was stamped with VersaMark onto Chocolate Chip cardstock and then attached with brown brads from Neutrals Brads
- The background snow puffs were made with the 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, trimmed to fit, and then covered with Mica Flakes
- The eyes and mouth were made with black brads from Neutrals Brads
- The buttons are Black Glimmer Brads
- The snow in the ‘sky’ was made with a White Gel Pen, All Purpose Adhesive and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on Bashful Blue cardstock
- The carrot nose was free-hand with Pumpkin Pie and Sahara Sand Stampin’ Write Markers
- The sentiment is from Snow Much Fun, stamped with Basic Black Ink, and cropped with the Modern Label Punch, and then outlined with a Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Marker
Hop along for more inspiring ideas from Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts, stop number 17 on the November Pals Hop!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and that you’ve been inspired by it. Will you try it? Please leave a comment below!
Thanks for “hopping” by!
- Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
- Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin’ Affair!
- Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
- Jessica Ying at YoYoStamping Studio
- Mike Funke at Stampin-Style
- Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin Blog
- Nancy Gleason at My Stampin’ Space
- Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
- Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki’s Creative Corner
- Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie’s Crafty Corner
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
- Ann Schach at The Stampin’ Schach
- Linda Fisher at Linda’s Stamin Loft
- Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions
- Cindy Hall at Pretty Impact
- Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
- Angie Blake at Angie’s Musings
- Kris Kilcoyne at Kween Bee Kreations
- Camila McManus at OBX Scrapbook
- Leah O’Brien at Leah’s Stampin’ Corner
36 comments
Sharon F says:
November 17, 2011 at 5:04 am (UTC -4)
Too cute… saw it at crafty picks and just had to stop by to tell you I love your card! Examining it more closely, I have to say the part I love the most is how you very effectively incorporated the brads for the telescoping card into your snowman… had to look twice to see how those circles were connected!! Great job!
Rhonda Miller says:
November 14, 2011 at 8:41 pm (UTC -4)
How cute. TFS.
Becky Jo says:
November 14, 2011 at 3:45 pm (UTC -4)
I love this snowman card! TFS I’d like to have the measurements if you are willing to share them. Hugs!!
Jayne Stenstrom says:
November 9, 2011 at 8:09 pm (UTC -4)
This snowman is over-the-top ADORABLE!!! I’ve done both types of cards but never considered combining them. Very clever idea! (And if you have measurements for the card that you’re willing to share, I’d love to have them!)
Sandra Conner says:
November 9, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC -4)
Love it, so cute and sparkly, wonderful card.
Valerie A. says:
November 8, 2011 at 11:42 pm (UTC -4)
This is so beautiful. It is now on my list of things to make. I love how you made the scarf. I certaily would not have thought to make a plaid scarf out of the ribbon using craft ink. So, so darling.
kylie says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:46 pm (UTC -4)
wow, cool card!
lisa808 says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:27 pm (UTC -4)
Awesome card! I’ve never seen anything like that before.
nicole watt says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:15 pm (UTC -4)
LOVE your take on the classic pop-up! So many possibilities!! TFS!
Jen Takacs says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:08 pm (UTC -4)
This is an amazing card! The scarf is absolutely inspired!
Ann Schach says:
November 8, 2011 at 9:12 pm (UTC -4)
One word…WOW!
Lili Nunez says:
November 8, 2011 at 2:29 pm (UTC -4)
Hi Cindy, I love your snowman. Please let me know if you hav a tutorial. I would love to make it!
TFS
Carol Carriveau says:
November 8, 2011 at 1:47 pm (UTC -4)
You can add me to the list of those wanting a full tutorial….please and thank you!!!!!!
Carol Carriveau says:
November 8, 2011 at 1:43 pm (UTC -4)
Oh yes, I will indeed try making this card – my SIL loves snowmen and this will be a very unique way to give her one!!! Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial1
Dona says:
November 8, 2011 at 1:17 pm (UTC -4)
This card is Amazing!! Like everyone else, I really do want to know how you got the telescoping effect. Please send directions!! This is the very best card on the hop and that’s saying something with this group!!!
Charlene says:
November 8, 2011 at 12:23 pm (UTC -4)
Great card! I love the whole execution of the card – so very clever – but like many others in your comments am dying to find out the dimensions for the step card and telescope card effect. I have never seen this effect before and your snowman is just unbelievable!
Debbie Grueser says:
November 8, 2011 at 11:32 am (UTC -4)
This card is adorable! My grand kids would love it. You did such a great job with all of the details.
Could you share how you made the ‘telescoping’ part of the card?
karen hamilton says:
November 8, 2011 at 11:19 am (UTC -4)
OH CINDY! You’ve done it again! What fun this card is and too cute ! Well, I’m going to humbly ask you for the telescoping step-card instructions as well. Or if you’ll just point in the right direction to a website that has all that stuff. You do so much already for me and everyone when you post I feel a little guilty asking for more! Just curious; how long did it take to make. I’m trying to gauge if I’m getting any better at this. Thanks again for a wonderful card creation.
Karen
Chris says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:58 am (UTC -4)
Would you please post the instructions for this…it is sooooo cute, my grandkids would love it! Thanks.
Rae In Reno says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:51 am (UTC -4)
Great interactive card. I’ll have to try this one.
Thank you!
Julie Trevett-Smith says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC -4)
You’ve created a fantastic card! I also love how you took the white craft ink & stamped the seam binding. What amazing ideas you have! Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful creation.
Barbara Felece says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:46 am (UTC -4)
Love this! Would love to try it but don’t know how to do a telescoping card. Could you post the construction details? Soooo clever!!!
Jenni says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:26 am (UTC -4)
Love the card!! I would also love directions! I understand the telescoping of the snowman but not the step part of the card. Thanks!
Gale says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:24 am (UTC -4)
Fantastic! Thanks for telling us the ingredients. You are so clever.
Debbie Stark says:
November 8, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC -4)
I love your snowman step card. Do you have the actual card cut/score dimensions listed somewhere? Great job on explaining the directions for the snowman but would love to get the card directions.
Dawn says:
November 8, 2011 at 9:41 am (UTC -4)
Gorgeous card! I love how the snowman folds up/down. So clever!
Carol Lucas says:
November 8, 2011 at 9:36 am (UTC -4)
Beautiful, beautiful card! My daughter loves snowmen so i think I’d like to try making this for her.
maurita says:
November 8, 2011 at 9:27 am (UTC -4)
VERY cool snowman!! i love it and must try it!!
Linda Callahan says:
November 8, 2011 at 8:42 am (UTC -4)
Wowza – this definitely has an impact! Amazing – love the sparkly snoman!
Jen Timko says:
November 8, 2011 at 8:32 am (UTC -4)
Wow…speechless! This is amazing!!
Gwen Hardison says:
November 8, 2011 at 8:26 am (UTC -4)
Love this card! You did a beautiful job!
Jackie Watson says:
November 8, 2011 at 8:20 am (UTC -4)
I just love snowmen and yours is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Diane Oliver says:
November 8, 2011 at 7:28 am (UTC -4)
This snowman is ADORABLE! How clever. I absolutely LOVE it! Hugs.
Linda Fisher says:
November 8, 2011 at 6:31 am (UTC -4)
I love this snowman sitting down or standing up, he is just darling! TFS such a clever idea!
Jeanne Nielsen says:
November 8, 2011 at 5:39 am (UTC -4)
Oops! Didn’t realize that they were one and the same! Still love the card though!
Jeanne Nielsen says:
November 8, 2011 at 5:02 am (UTC -4)
Love these two cards! How did you come up with such a great idea?! TFS!