Saturday, October 17, 2009

A Skating Wonderland Pop-Up!!

Happy Saturday friends & stampers!! I am hopefully still sleeping in when you read this, hee hee---but it's supposed to be another cold & dreary day so a good day to stay in bed! We might take the kids & their friend bowling & out to Fuddruckers later though (I've a hankering for a good cheeseburger & chocolate shake)! Had the fireplace on last night while watching Star Wars "New Hope" (the very 1st movie--oldie but goodie, love me Chewbacca & R2D2 hee hee) and finishing my book "The Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morton! Oh my was that a great read---her books are just so beautifully written and you can so imagine yourself in the story, I really enjoyed it! Can't wait till her next one comes out (her other one, "House at Riverton" was just as good too)! What are you all up to this weekend!!?

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So today I have a special project for ya and a major labor of love on my part, lol--this pop-up card took me over 4 hours to create, but I adore how it turned out! I had thought about it the night before (again while I should HAVE been sleeping) and am so happy it turned out even better than I imagined (yes, I REALLY LOVE it, LOL)! All the papers are from My Mind's Eye "Colorful Christmas"--I adore these holiday papers/colors--they make the best stuff I tell ya! The front of the card is decorated w/a tag that was included in the paper kit and I stamped the "Winter Wonderland" sentiment with Paper Trey Ink's set "SnowFall" and some snowflakes on it. The border punch is by Martha Stewart and the snowflake punches can be found HERE--I added some Martha Stewart Snow Glitter to them to make them frosty and some of my favorite buttons which I love to add!

And this is the inside--TA DA!!! I think of it like the jewelry boxes that open w/ the lil' dancers inside :o) This cutie-pie is from the new Victoria Case for SCACD Winter Wonderland release & she's called "Skater"--isn't she lovely! I cut my own snowy drifts from glossy cs to the background & behind her and added more Snow Glitter to them--they are popped up on different levels w/ dimensionals for a 3-D effect. I also hand-cut the trees out of the dp and added them to the hills with dimensionals as well. (click on pictures to see close-ups) I added more frosty snowflakes and the sentiment is from the PTI set "Holiday Wishes". The pond was created with silver mirrored cs and then I piled on Polar White Flower Soft around it for a snowy feel!

Here's a closer look at the background with it's snowy hills & trees! I added some snow glitter to the snowflakes in the dp as well--so it's super sparkly & frosty IRL!

I think she's just a sweetie--don't you? I colored her with Copics and added stardust stickles to her mittens, hat trim & skirt. All her lil' pom-poms got candy pink Sparkle Fluff added to them--so they're soft & fuzzy! Doesn't it look like she's skating on a smooth pond? This card closes up flat (well kinda flat due to all the layers & texture, hee hee) and then she pop's up nicely everytime! Just a thick piece of cs or chipboard folded & attached behind her with Scor-Tape (this is the best for super strong holds) and then attached to the background--easy peasy to do! Do you likee? She's gonna sit on my shelf so I can admire her for a bit and then she'll be my dear friend Susana's Xmas card this year :o)

Now, if you haven't checked out these new "Winter Wonderland" stamps you can see them all HERE--they are super cute! (and if you order the whole set you get 25% off)

I hope you & yours have a fabulous weekend and I'll see ya back here on Monday!

hugz,

Suzanne

47 comments:

  1. Suzanne, OMG, fabulous. And this took you only 4 hours to do? I think I need an entire week to finish something like this. Love all the 3-D effect. The colour scheme is wonderful and it goes without saying that your colouring is always top notch. Really stunning work.

    Hugs.
    Norma

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  2. A wonderful winter wonderland!!!!!! Absolutely, positively fabulous!
    KardZ@shaw.ca

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  3. OMG! This is just wow......don't find the right words for it my friend. You are amazing! Wish you a great weekend. Kram - Anki

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  4. WOW - you definitely outdid yourself here! Amazing work!

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  5. OM Suzanne, this card is fantastic! Amazing job, I LOVE all about it!
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs, Nancy;O)

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  6. OMG! This is fabulous! Love it! Have a great weekend!

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  7. This is a fabulous card. Those colours are just so nice and the image is really sweet.FAB.

    Have a lovely day, Mette

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  8. that pop up card is truly the cutest. Sandi

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  9. Suzanne, Wow, this is amazing, another masterpiece. I would find it too hard to part with. I am sure Susana will just love it. Have a wonderful weekend
    Thanks so much for the inspiration.
    Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  10. Stunning! This card is fabulous. I have not attempted a pop-up card yet, but you are kind of inspiring me to do so! I love your attention to all the little details...mirrored cardstock, Sparkle Fluff (which intrigues me!), glitter, dimension...WOW!

    Thanks for sharing,

    Melanie

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  11. Oh Suzanne! Your blog and the work that you do are like Christmas morning, you can't wait to get up to check to see if Santa has come...Then your work is just like the gifts...You see the pretty wrapped package and you don't want to let go of the wrapping paper until you open it up and what is on the inside is just magic....I love this card! It is absolutely beautiful..It almost :0) makes you want snow to play in..I love her reflection on the ice..words can not express..Thanks for sharing all of your work...Lisa G

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  12. What a labor of love. Who ever gets it is one lucky person. Are you going to make this Christmas card for everyone on your list? If so could I be on your list. Love everything about it.

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  13. What a labor of love. Who ever gets it is one lucky person. Are you going to make this Christmas card for everyone on your list? If so could I be on your list. Love everything about it.

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  14. Holy cow that is just to cute ! I love it that is one awesome card for sure....that is a labor of love
    Hugs

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  15. Super adorable card!! I am going to have to try this technique!!

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  16. Wow! What a wonderful card! I love the 3-D effect that you created with the skater.

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  17. WOW...just fabulous. That is a wonderful card and so pretty. I sure do likee & know miss Susana will too. You make it look so easy so if it too you 4 hours I am looking at at least 4 days, hehe. I might need to start simpler & work my way up. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. really a very fabulous card !!! and the mirrow is great !!!
    xxx
    Tanja

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  19. Wow! This card is just gorgeous! Such a piece of art! Can you give a tutorial??? It would take me forever to complete but would love to try!

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  20. *THUD* Suzanne, this is just amazingly beautiful!!!!!! So much detail. Love it!

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  21. OMG-osh! This card is over the top ADORABLE!
    LOVE everything about it!

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  22. OMG this is amazing! Just FABULOUS!

    Hugs,
    Iris

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  23. I am speechless, this is so beautiful and just so amazing!!! I have a dumb question--does that silver mirrored cs reflect her image or did you color it in? What an outstanding project!

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  24. What can I say that has not been said already.JUST TO CUTE
    Linda W.

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  25. Amazing piece of gorgeous work. This is so awesome, it blew me away!

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  26. Wow! This is completely amazing! What takes you 4 hours to create, would take me 10! Everything about this rocks! Your friend will cherish this card I am sure! ~Tori

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  27. WOW, Suzanne! You've outdone yourself. This card is spectacular! Having the skater pop-up on the ice is just genius! I love the colors and the dp is yummi-licious! Everything about this card is amazing! Can I be on your Christmas list? :o) hugz, Angela

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  28. OMGosh Suzanne, this is an absolutely beautiful card!!! I love how you have her popping up on the inside! Gorgeous coloring and divine papers! Everything about your card is wonderful! Such talent you have! Hugs, Cami

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  29. This is truly amazing! Wow!! You really did a stunning job on this..wow!! Wow..I'm speechless!

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  30. Remarkable Suzanne!!! You really outdid yourself! I MUST give this a try! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Jan Castle

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  31. Suzanne, your cards are always amazing but this goes beyond amazing! I love the detail and this would be so perfect for someone I love. Would love it if you showed how you created the pop-up with a little more detail. I so want to CASE this one!!!

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  32. Oy my goodness Suzanne, this is outstanding! love absolutely everything about it!

    Hugs, Kelly

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  33. WOOOOW! This is just stunning and amazing! - And of course gorgeous!
    Love all the details and the pop up!
    Love it all!♥♥♥

    Hope your weekend is wonderful!

    Big hugs,
    Aud

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  34. WOW Quelle belle carte...Quel talent..
    Félicitation...

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  35. Just have to say WOW! I have to make something like this for my two granddaughters. I'm sure I will take more time than you, but clearly the results are worth it. I have never been inspired to do a pop-up before, but this one is so special. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. WOW WOW WOW WOW! I am in AWE Suzanne! What a STUNNING creation hun!!!! Love it to pieces!!!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  37. Just amazing, Suzanne! I just purchased the whole set of these cuties from Susana, love them. If you have time, would you mind posting a picture of the 3D part from the side? I've been trying to figure out how to make a 3D pop up card for a long time now. THank you! :)

    Hugs, Christine

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  38. Oh Suzanne this is the most gorgeous card!!! I love it! You always do amazing work!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  39. This is such a gorgeous card, however do you come up with such amazing ideas! Just love reading your posts and seeing you beautiful creations.

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  40. I'm speechless! This is the most stunning card I think I have ever seen. Please share details how to make this, pleeease!

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  41. Hi Suzanne,
    I am simply AWESTRUCK by your BEAUTIFUL card!!!
    The colours - the paper - and the fact that it pops up!! I have never seen that silver paper you have used for the pond!!!!!
    WOW.............
    Hugs, Candy

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  42. WOW! stunning card, probably the best I've ever seen! Can you give details how to create this pop up card? I'd love to try!

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  43. Suzanne your face must be sore now from all the grinning you have been doing. You really wowed everyone....and all the great compliments! Don't you just love it! This is an awe-inspiring creation, to say the least. Just fab-u-lous. I have never made a "pop-up" before. Could you show a side view of the card so we can see the way you used the dimensional dots to make the snow pop up? If you turned the card side-ways so it forms an "L" that would be a great view. Sorry if I sound clueless....but I am.

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  44. Suzanne, I only have 2 words for you on this card. "WOW" & "STUNNING"!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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