Saturday 4 September 2010

Recipe for All Seasons Blog Hop

Ok so lets get started you should have come here from the lovely Alison. If not and you happened here by mistakes or as one of my fabulous followers you need to start here.
Here is the Card I created using the Elf Boy Manga Stamp.
Now I know those Seasoned Crafters among know this is a Joy Fold Card - Impressive but incredibly simple to create and will be a really Wow with anyone who receives it.

Recipe:

Cardstock: A4 Green Card and a piece of Red Card
Designer Paper: Craft Creations Christmas Papers in Red and Green.
Stamped Image: Elf Boy - Sugar Nellie available at Funky Kits.
Sentiment: Best Yet - from Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento - necessary for Promarkers
Colouring Medium: Promarkers
Tools: Cutter, Scorer, Adhesive, small hole punch.
Embellishment: Ribbon, a charm and a brad
This was the Sketch I created, be kind its the first one I have drawn myself!
This sketch and style of card card can be used all year round, I'll be showing more through the week so make sure you pop by.
Want to know how to make it Here is the Instructions.
1. Cut Green card to measure 29.6cm by 15cm and Score the 29.6cm side at 10cm - having the spine on the left.
2. Then cut the red Designer Paper to measure 14cm by 18.5cm and stick to the inside of the card base.
3. Cut another piece of red Designer Paper to 14cm by 9cm and stick to the front section of the card base.
4. Cut a piece of red cardstock to measure 21cm by 12cm and score the 21cm side at 10.5cm - having the spine on the right.
5. Adhere this card centrally onto the inside of the green card base making sure to stick the end of the long piece of ribbon underneath - this ribbon then goes around the back of the card - stick down if necessary.
6. Cut a piece of green Designer Paper to measure 11cm by 9.5cm and stick to the front of the red card.
7. Mat and layer your image to fit the front of the red card making sure to stick the shorter piece of ribbon underneath.
8. Tie the ribbon in a bow,
9. Add a sentiment,
10. Finally embellish as required.
Hope you liked, have a go at using this sketch and recipe and see what you come up with - remember - its not just for Christmas!!!
Your next stop is the gorgeous Debbi, go and check out her creation and enjoy the hop!

Hugs Sarah B X

60 comments:

  1. This is such a great card, love all the festive colours.
    Hugs Sonia xx

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  2. Simply adorable Sarah must try this fold again. Love your colouring. Have a super day. Hugs Ali x

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  3. This is just so stunning!! Thanks for sharing, will definately try it out. Sugar Nellie have such talented designers. Lotsa luv xxxx

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  4. This card is beautiful. Thankyou for showing us how to make it! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  5. Stunning and vibrant card Sarah, love it. Thanks for the instructions.
    Luv B xxxx

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  6. Fabulous card and terrific insatructions. Love your recipe.
    Marion

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  7. what a gorgeous way to make a card, i love all the bp's you have used they are lush! the image is beautifully coloured- what a fab card! x

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  8. Fabulous card love the image the colours are stunning
    Anne xx

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  9. A real Christmascard with the green/red colors. Love the manga.

    xx Anuita

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  10. It looks brilliant! Thanks for the tutorial. Susie x

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  11. Adorable Card Sarah, thanks for the instruction, thin I will have a go myself now. Love your sketch BTW.

    Hugs

    Sarah

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  12. Fab joy fold card...thanks for sharing I MUST try one of these! The new image is so cute and coloured beautifully! bx

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  13. Stunning card and do love the fold and design,your colouring is perfect.x

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  14. Your card is gorgeous Sarah. Love the traditional colours and a great tutorial!
    Clairex

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  15. Hi sarah
    love your card
    hugs
    Sandra(craftynan)

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  16. Hi Sarah,
    I just bought this image, he's so adorable. I must get busy with him! I love your card, it looks fabulous, your use of colour is fantastic.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  17. Fab card and thanks for the tutorial have to say I've never made one so might have a go if I get chance but as its hubby's birthday today , and I've sneaked away for 10 mins doubt it will be till son is back at school next week.

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  18. Hi Sarah. This is absolutely gorgeous. Love your colours and what a great tutorial. Thank you. Donna

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  19. He is a cutie! Beautifully coloured and love the style of card. I've never made this type of card before. Lainy xx

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  20. Lovely card and I love this type of fold. Will be making some of these very soon. Thanks for sharing.

    Denise xx

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  21. hiya hun
    what an gorgeous card
    the image is so cute, just love it
    thanks for giving us the recipe
    hugs angelique

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  22. Hi there Sarah! Thanks for sharing your fantastic card! I love the shape and the vibrant colours. The wee elf is such a cutie! Have a wonderful weekend!
    hugs
    Michelle
    x

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  23. Hi Sarah, what a brilliant card. Love the new image and your colouring is awesome. Great instructions. Hugs, Denise x

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  24. I've been meaning to get my head round one of these Joy Fold cards so thanks for a lovely incentive. Love your colouring - you've really brought him to life & he''s utterly Christmassy. Thanks for working so hard to give a lot of pleasure all the year through with your blogging.
    Paula (PEP)
    http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

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  25. This is just fabulous, it gets me in the Christmas mood.
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  26. Wow girl this is just beautiful. Had a blast doing the hop. Hugs

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  27. This is fabulous! Great coloring too!

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  28. Your card and this new manga image have transported me back in time to when I was a little girl and my Mum put pixies that looked just like this one on our Christmas tree. Thank you for bringing back those lovely memories for me! Its a fab card and a great design and a really helpful tutorial! I'm off to hop now. Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  29. it certainly has the wow factor alright
    long time no see Sarah, have missed ogling your fantastic creations
    Debz
    x

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  30. this is beautiful and i think your sketch is great you should do lots more xx

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  31. Lovely Christmassy card.....cute little charm too!
    x

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  32. Your sketch is great and the card is very cute!! I love this stamp BTW.

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  33. Hi Sarah, Beautiful colors on a fab card!1 I love all of the folds. Great coloring too!!
    hugs, Janiel

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  34. Hi Sarah
    A gorgeous card,
    Hugs Dianne xx

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  35. This is so gorgeous, Sarah! I've never tried this type of folding before, it looks amazing, must try it sometime. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  36. wow! love the elfs colors - getting the xmas feeling here :)

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  37. Lovely card Sarah. Love the traditional colours. Debs xx

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  38. Great card and tutorial Sarah. Love the elf stamp too. Hugs Christine x

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  39. Great card, will have to have a go at this.

    Jo
    x

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  40. Stunning card with fantastic shading.

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  41. Beautiful card! Wonderful sketch, and I just love your combo of papers on this!

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  42. wow this is great, thanks for the info and inspiration, hugs Liz xx

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  43. Such a lovely card and a wonderful tutorial - Thanks!

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  44. Love this beautiful bold card!

    I adore the manga images!!! Your coloring is beautiful!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  45. Fab card Sarah. I've never tried a Joy Fold card, (looks too complicated for my brain to work out!)and it looks beautiful.
    Amazing colouring!
    Love Elaine xx

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  46. Great card as usual Sarah! I love the joy fold type cards and this is perfectly done!!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  47. This is fabulous, a great sketch! I love your traditional colors and they are sooo bright and beautiful too!
    xxAutumn

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  48. This is so beautiful. I love the layout and your choice of papers. The image is really cute.

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  49. Neat card! Thanks for the step-by-step directions.

    Jennifer

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  50. Awesome!!! I love it, very traditional with the crisp colours of red and green, cute little guy.

    Great job. Sandra, London, Ontario, Canada

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  51. Brilliant card, love the bright colours and the fancy fold.

    Nicki, x

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  52. Brilliant Sarah, you have done a great job with this cute wee elf. Thanks for taking the time to show off the card and inspire so many.
    huge thanks
    karen

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  53. This is wonderful and I really appreciate the directions on making it! Thank you for inspiring me and teaching me also. Love your card!

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  54. Gorgeous work Sarah! Love the style of the card... must try to do it someday. :) Beautiful coloring on the manga Santa too. :) Off to hop hop hop...

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  55. Missed the hop on Saturday but just wanted to pop on and say wow love your work and the elf stamp is fabulous....oh and the school bag too. Thanks for sharing. x

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  56. Fabulous card Sarah i really love that elf stamps and you coloured him just perfect.
    (hugs)
    Trish (-:

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  57. Gorgeous card sarah :-) The image is adorable and I love the traditional colours you used ,, fab sketch too !! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  58. Hi Sarh thanks for the fab tutorial think I might not quite have got it right but thought I'd show you my effort, anyway.

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