Monday, December 19, 2011

TGF 3rd Annual Blog Hop- Interactive Santa & Sleigh

I am participating in the TGF 3rd Annual Blog Hop.  It is exciting, there are 65 entries and i hope i get to meet some new hoppers! 
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TGF is giving away two Grand Prizes that they will draw for the participant's creations, a random hopper will ALSO win the ENTIRE upcoming January Release!   It is so AWESOME.

We were to chose from 2 themes, Holiday or Non-Holiday.  
I've chosen Holiday, and my creation is called an "Interactive Santa & Sleigh" card and is below:


To see the next blog hopper go here or back to the TGF blog here.
If you are a more of a visual crafter like me you can see my youtube video at my channel here.
What i did:
1. used my Scal2 program to cut out the card base by bringing it into the program and selecting "outline" and welding a left side to a right side.
2. stamped, enlarged the sleigh from the "Clear Christmas Stamp Set" to fit the card base and flipped it in PhotoShop so the card would open right to left . 
3. also stamped the Santa from Christmas Sweeties.  Colored both images in and used some sparkle pens to high light areas. 

4. Cut out both stamped/printed images. I allowed a white space around the sleigh because of the details and cut right on the line for Santa.

5. Cut a piece of Baker's twine and attach it in between the sleigh and the front of the card. 

6. Sew down the sleigh to make a pocket for Santa to sit in by stitching just inside the sleigh on the presents, make sure you have stitched the baker's twine into the seam.

7. Attach the other end of the Baker's Twine to the back of Santa's hat and attach the Santa to a piece of black paper and cut a shadow around him.

8.  Ta DA..you have an interactive Santa that sits in his Sleigh that anyone would love...especially the kids!  (You could also tuck in a gift card or cash behind Santa.)

This card and other cards are available at my Etsy shop here.

Challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts challenge- Fancy folds/shaped cards
Crafty Boots challenge- Christmas
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58 comments:

  1. Jessica DiedrichDecember 19, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Absolutely adorable project, Bonnie! The bakers twine is perfect to achieve that effect, too! So glad you hopped w/ TGF today- wonderful work!

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  2. Annette AllenDecember 19, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    aww so so cute...love it.

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  3. arlsmom aka LyndaDecember 19, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    cute, cute, cute!!!

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  4. mousekemomDecember 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Ooooo, Bonnie, what a fantastic idea to use the Santa Ian with the clearmount Christmas sleigh!!! It is just too cute!

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  5. Sarabeth aka SaritaDecember 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    what a great idea putting the two images together-great job!

    sarabeth

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  6. DesiréeDecember 19, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Sweet card!

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  7. DoodlecraftDecember 19, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    So cute, what a wonderful idea! Love that sleigh! Great work! Merry Christmas! :)
    Nat

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  8. Suzi McKenzieDecember 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a wonderful Sleigh, love the fact it's interactive too, very neat idea.
    Hugs
    Suzi
    xxx

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  9. evaDecember 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    ahhh, that's so adorable! love that santa pops out of his sleigh! happy holidays!

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  10. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesDecember 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    SO cute! I love how you created this, so fun! Happy Holidays :)

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  11. GeekayDecember 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Happy holidays!!!
    Love the sleigh...
    gk
    pkanchana8@hotmail.com

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  12. Heidi BrawleyDecember 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    AWE very cute! Happy Holidays! Heidi

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  13. Creations by ShirlDecember 19, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    cute cute!
    TFS!

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  14. JamieDecember 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Love it! What an awesome idea!

    Jamie
    http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/

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  15. JasDecember 19, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wonderful idea, TFS! Hugs, Jas

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  16. Gwen's Busy Little HandsDecember 19, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Well that is just too CUTE! What a fun project.

    Smiles!
    Gwen

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  17. SusanDecember 19, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    so stinking cute!

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  18. Lou MacDecember 19, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    This is adorable! What a neat idea. Love the festive colours you've used and the black background!

    Thanks for sharing. xo

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  19. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Very cute!! What a creative idea!! Love it!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Bonnie you did a wonderful job with the electronic cutter, and the interactive sleight is awesome!!! Love it.
    Happy holidays!

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  21. LisaDecember 19, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Love that he comes out of the sleigh to hang on your tree :) Such a fun idea!

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  22. ShellyDecember 19, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Too adorable project. Love that sleigh.

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  23. Bonnie LynnDecember 19, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What a cute sleigh and Ian. TFS

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  24. MarshaDecember 19, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    this is sooo cute ! thanks for posting the how-to ;-)

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  25. Lisa M. (aka. Lisa @ Farm Fresh)December 19, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    What a great project! Just darling and perfect for small hands!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Very cute card.

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  27. LorraineDecember 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Oh your interactive creation is so adorable!

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  28. Tash DalyDecember 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Such a cute and wonderful project and thanks for the instructions on how to create it! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas :-)

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  29. latiDecember 19, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing!!

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  30. KellieDecember 19, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    So cute Bonnie, thanks!

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  31. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Totally cute!

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  32. faithnmeDecember 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Soo cute.. You did an amazing job with the..

    Hugs

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  33. JenéeDecember 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Totally adorable image and concept. You've really out done yourself with this delight card. LUV it!!

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  34. AnitaDecember 19, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    What a cute idea!

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  35. Trish and TreasureDecember 19, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Love how you use a programme to do the cut, you are so impressive with technology!!!
    Trish

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  36. ChelseaDecember 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Super cute!!!

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  37. Amber JDecember 19, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    This is so creative and cute!

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  38. DeniceDecember 19, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    What a cute card Bonnie! I love how interactive it is...definately my kind of card!
    Hugs and Happy Holidays!
    :Dx
    Denice

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  39. gobeagirlDecember 19, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Hi Bonnie. This is just adorable! I love how you have made it interactive.... Such an adorable idea. Any of course your sleigh just rocks my friend. :O) Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. Yes, I did the Liquid Applique and then heat set it. It came out exactly like I envisioned it. Hugs, Lisa G

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  40. Simply SandyDecember 19, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    How cute to make the boy come out of the sleigh!

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  41. The Wolverina ///December 19, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Ooo I love interactive pieces!! Awesome job!!! :)

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  42. SammiDecember 19, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Such a cute little project! LOVE it!
    Sammi
    xxx

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  43. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäDecember 20, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Wow! What a fun project! So cute too!

    You asked about the template for my project. Unfortunately I don't have one, I decorated a ready made tent shaped blank match box.

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  44. MimiDecember 20, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    sooo cute! Adorable sleigh and how Santa fits in it!! ;)

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  45. traceyDecember 20, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Very cute interactive card Bonnie. My kids would love it too. TFS.

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  46. krisDecember 20, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    that is so so so CUTE!!! oh my that just put a bigger smile on my face!

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  47. Jan GarberDecember 20, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Adorable idea! thanks for sharing!

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  48. RachaelDecember 20, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Sooo cute! Love it! Rachael :) xx

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  49. CaraDecember 20, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    So cute!! Merry Christmas!

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  50. CarisaDecember 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    this is so cool!!! What a unique card. Thanks for always leaving me such beautiful comments on my blog and TGF's blog. *hug*

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  51. kim.scrapperDecember 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Very cute card, tfs

    Kim (kim.scrapper@yahoo.ca)

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  52. LeanneDecember 20, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Bonnie!!
    My goodness, I've missed seeing all of your creations in the gallery! I'm always blown away by your wonderful creativity. This is so cute and so fun!
    Have a Merry Christmas my friend!
    ;)

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  53. CatherineDecember 20, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Awesome! Cards with moving parts are a challenge for me, but you obviously have the gift! This is adorable.
    Hope you have a blessed Christmas.

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  54. ~*JoniDecember 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Bonnie this is just adorable! I love the sled and Santa Ian together - brilliant! :) Thank you for your wonderful comments on my blog, it truly made my day.

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  55. My Scrap DiaryDecember 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Grat interactive card!
    Jess m

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  56. Lucianna DilsaverDecember 21, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Love the little pocket Santa, so adorable :)

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  57. Dee's Craft RoomDecember 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I love your interactive Santa and sleigh, great fun.

    All of the excitement of the past week or so has put me well behind, sorry. I hope your Christmas was as good as mine and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy New Year.

    Thank you for entering this Crafty Boots challenge.

    Dionne

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  58. MinaJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    fantastic project Bonnie, I love it and its such a brilliant idea...thanks for joining in with our Bunny Zoe' Crafts monthly challenge
    Mina xxx

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