I made these cards for my daughter and her family...so read on for the rest of the story.
My oldest grandson Cole has been enamored by Nutcrackers since he was just little...(maybe 2 or 3ish) and he is almost 10 now! Where has the time gone?
When we would go to the stores in December we always had to scope out the 5 foot tall Nutcracker at JC Penny's holiday section. He would stand there with the Nutcracker towering over him for the longest time checking it all out. Oh such a fond memory. When he was little he had a little boy pronunciation for Nutcracker- (nutcrachkkkkker)-needless to say, the pronunciation has stuck to this day.
So The Nutcracker will be Cole's Christmas card, Mom and Dad will get the tree and brother Lukey had to get a card equally cool, so he gets the Mouse King!
This is a full set the includes the Nutcracker Prince, Mouse King, Christmas tree, Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy. What a deal!
I made them in to cards by grouping the elements of each file together and tracing. I cut the inside white insert from this first trace. I then did a .50 offset and cut 2 in craft paper. I did cut a portion off the top of the white insert to allow the two craft pieces to be stuck together (and get rid of bulk as well) with red tape-you need something strong to hold them together. I added a little score line to the back craft piece so I could bend it to "hinge" and open easily.
The Nutcracker Prince
Here you can catch a glimpse of how each file is created into a card. I wish you could see the shiny gold and silver papers I used on these cards...
This Mouse King just makes me smile!
Lovin' this fun 'curly' Christmas tree!
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29 comments:
That mouse is way too cute! Those cards will make an adorable table decoration for your daughter's house for years to come, I'm sure!
Thanks for joining us for our Christmas in July challenge at Cut it Up!
Evelyn
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Fabulous cards, love the scene of them together! Thank you for joining us at Making Memories Crafting! We hope to see you again!
Sherry x
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Cute cards!! love the mouse king!!
These cards are Beautiful! I love them by themselves, and they look fantastic together to create a scene. Thank you so much for playing along with us at Christmas Card Challenges. - Amanda DT
These are fabulous!! Thanks for sharing at The Holly & Ivy.
~DT Janis
Darling trio of shaped cards! That mouse king is super cute!!
Wow Sue, amazing projects!
X Daniela
very cool! Love your shape cards! You are amazing with the cutting machine!
You are absolutely amazing Sue. I stand in awe of you . Hugs Cathy K.
What kind of machine do you have Sue -- is it a Silhouette? Is it easy to use? Wonderful creations!!
sandy xx
Hi this is a wonderful creation. Thank you for joining us at Emerald City Crafts Challenge Blog Anything Goes Challenge 1. Hugs Jackie (DT)
Unbelievable! Simply unbelievable. Cole and I have a fondness for nutcrackers in common, but OMG the mouse and the tree are so darling, too! You're amazing with these projects, Sue!
Wow, so much detail! I sure hope they are keeping them to show their kids some day, and brag about your talent. These are keepsakes and tailored (at least the nutcracker) and just beautiful.
Wow your so creative x
Oh my gosh! Fabulous!!! I have so much catching up to do...thank goodness for your awesome blog and talent.
Lovely cards and great designs. Thank you for sharing with us at Christmas Cards All Year Round.
Kath x
Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at CCAYR, good luck!!! Amy DT
Thanks for entering your lovely crafting for CHNC challenge 342 – you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for July - I'd love to see it there too x
Hi Sue! My goodness these are just as sweet as can be and sure to be a keepsake for your family. Thanks so much for joining my Christmas in July blog challenge :)
Jeannie T.
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I love these cards!! Such a wonderful set, thanks for joining us at CCC.
Fabulous trio of cards! Thanks for sharing them with us at ABC Christmas Challenge.
Lisa DT
Oh my goodness, this set is absolutely adorable. Love, love, love! Thanks for entering our Cut It Up Christmas in July Challenge.
This card set is adorable! I'm sure your family will love them! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Christmas Card Challenges and at CCAYR! -Lori DT
What a wonderful set of cards and they make a fabulous christmas decoration too xx
Hi Sue, Congrats on the HM at CCC! What a fabulous project! Hope you're finding a way to stay cool--amazing heat!
Great card - thanks for sharing it with us at Christmas Cards All Year Round and we hope to see you again next month.
Helen x
So sweet, thanks for the inspiration!
X Daniela
Completely stunning! Really creative.!Thanks for joining us over at Creative Moments Challenges. Please join in with us again. We hope you will come back and play with us again. Good Luck with the challenge. Sollan member of the DT.
I'm just blown away by these. I love love how you turned the characters into 3D cards and really bring them to life. Wow.
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