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Hi friends , it feels so good to be back on my blog after a long sabbatical. My daughter had vacations in April - May and life was even more busier in June that blogging took a backseat.
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We went for a vacation to an island resort in the Maldives and it was simply the best holiday ever with lots of fun on the beach and in the water, swimming and snorkeling and really being in tune with nature as the pristine waters of the Maldives are simply fabulous for marine life.
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This card reminds me of a lovely beach holiday and it is a special interactive card.
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I used the big ball die from Crealies and lots of other Crealies dies to make this fun interactive "Spinner Ball" Card.
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The embellishments are all buttons I had hoarded for years waiting for the right project!
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And in the picture below you can see it horizontal.
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I had shared a Tutorial to this Spinning mechanism long back : Spinning Card Tutorial
And here is an updated version specifically to make a Spinning Ball Card
Here is how you can make the spinning card mechanism:
Materials Required
Crealies Ball Die Cardzz No .14
Cardstock : One A 4 card- fold in half, 2 pieces of 1 x 1 inch card, One card 8 x 4 inches
Craft Knife/Scissors
Skewer stick- at least 2 inches longer than the ball
Adhesive : Liquid Glue, Adhesive tape
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
You need 2 ball shapes...my beach balls are made with Crealies dies[Crealies Ball Die Cardzz No .14] and are pretty big.
Fold an A 4 card in half and place the ball [half the ball]on the folded edge as shown above.
Mark the semicircle around the ball.
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
Open the folded A 4 card and place the ball with the stick in the center of the
aperture so that the stick lies in the groove of the fold.
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
Score and fold the
two 1 x 1 inch card strips every 1/4th inch to get an M shape.
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
Stick the outer arms of this "M" on either side of the skewer stick in such a way
that the stick can move freely inside the groove.
Do this on both sides so that the ball can swing and spin freely.
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
Optionally add a base using an 8 x 4 inch card scored and folded every inch.
Fold in such a way as to get a W as shown above and stick the 2 outer arms of the W
on the base of the folded A 4 card as shown above and below
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| Spinning Beach Ball Card Tutorial |
Decorate as you wish and your Interactive Spinning Ball Card is ready!
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I hope you liked this card.
Supplies used : all the dies are from Crealies and you can buy them here : Crealies
Linking to Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge Play Ball
Edited : This project got the Top 3 Award at Sisterhood of Crafters
Supplies used : all the dies are from Crealies and you can buy them here : Crealies
Linking to Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge Play Ball
Edited : This project got the Top 3 Award at Sisterhood of Crafters
Fabulous card...so creative and so pretty!! The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge is 'play ball's!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane
DeleteHi Sonia,
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you had a great vacation in Maldives. I think we went there for my 40th and it was such a lovely experience to enjoy the majestic hues of blue. I remember it as being a breath takingly beautifully island. And I also remember that my husband dropped my backpack with my phone, camera and wallet in the water. Luckily it was found afloat but the phone and camera were washed to an extent that they could not be resurrected. Yet a super holiday.
Your spinner card is so bright and colourful and I like how you made it as an ode to your vacation. You are so patient and skilled.
Love,
Monica
Thank you so much Monica...the Maldives is one place you never forget isnt it!!!
DeleteWelcome back. Glad you had a nice vacation. Your card is fabulous
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ann...so nice to get a warm welcome from friends
DeleteGreat to see you back Sonia. I'm glad you've had a lovely vacation and what a wonderful place to visit too. Such a fantastic card and those beautiful buttons look perfect on there too.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Thank you so much Sue ....yes the buttons are my favorite
DeleteSuper cool card!! Amazing creativity .Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you Litasha
DeleteSo good to see you back. My Daugther has been to the Maldives several times and loved it there too. I love your interactive ball card. So many embellishments to look at and admire. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mrs A...yes we too feel like going again and again to Maldives!
DeleteI'm so glad you're back and that you had a wonderful vacation!! It sounds amazing!! Your card is spectacular, as always!! The spinning ball is so creative!! Your tutorial is perfect, too!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Thank you so much Lisa for giving me such a warm welcome
DeleteWelcome back! Glad you had a great vacation!! This is AMAZING! LOVING how the ball spins!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back...Fabulous card, amazing tutorial shared, thank you, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lori
DeleteWhat a lovely interactive card!! Thank you for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Karthikha
DeleteStunning card!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteGreat to see you back in blogland. I understand you had a lovely holliday in the Maldives. Hope you did come home with new energy and also new idea's for crafting.
ReplyDeleteThe spinner card with beach ball looks beautiful.
Oh yes holidays are rejuvenating!!!
DeleteWelcome back!! This is such a super cute & fun card! I love the little people!! Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to enter my "Thank you" GIVEAWAY over at my blog
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia Rodriguez
Migdalia's Crafts
Thank you so much Migdalia...hehe the little people are adorable aren't they
DeleteIt's good to see you Sonia, a fabulous card - thank you for the step by step.
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Thank you so much for dropping by Pauline
DeleteWhat a fun project, Sonia! I can just imagine the thrill a child would have upon opening your creation, and then keeping it on their dresser or chest of drawers. Your details are always amazing, and the tiniest of details make your masterpieces so intriguing! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Donna
DeleteAnd yes this card was given to a child...my daughter's friend!
DeleteSO GOOD to see you back with another amazing card, so bright and Summery and cheerful AND fun with LOTS of wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteYour holiday sounds wonderful, my brother and his wife have been to the Maldives 3 times and always said it was the best holiday ever. So I have an idea of how yours went.
Look forward to your next project :)
Faith x
I am not surprised your brother has gone there 3 times.....it is an amazing place. I have been to quite a few countries but Maldives is the winner on all counts!!!
DeleteYay, you joined us at The Sisterhood with your beautiful and creative card...thank you..love this card!!
ReplyDeleteDiane TSHb DT {Nellies Nest}
Thank you so much Diane
DeleteWhat a fun spinner card! Love it! Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteGorgeous card! Glad to hear you had a great time on your vacation!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Marilyn❤
Thank you!
DeleteOh how fun and festive- and I love the spinning element! How fun! Your vacation sounds wonderful! I have had a recent back surgery, and happy to say it went very well! Then went off to Ireland and the Netherlands. I so love summertime!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool to hear you recuperated well enough to have a wonderful holiday! Next year we are planning to go to the Netherlands!
DeleteYour holiday sounded lovely Sonia and it is good to have you back in blogland. I know all about life being busy and such. It happens to all of us. Anyway, life is made to be lived, so glad you were doing that! Your card is fabulous and so fun. I love that it is interactive. I also love those sweet buttons you used on it. It really does look like a beach! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOh I love what you said about life is made to be lived!!! Thank you so much Brenda
DeleteSo happy to see you back in blog land! As always, your creativity is amazing! Thanks for sharing with us how you created this fun interactive card! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you back into crafting! Sounds like you had a wonderful but much needed break!!! Glad you had fun on your vacation! Your card design is very cool and I love the embellishments! The little boy & girl beach people are soooo CUTE!!! Super fun card!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
Welcome back. Glad you had a nice vacation. Your card is fabulous as ever ! missed you around
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Oh WOW this is just awesome Dr. Sonia!! Thanks for all the tips and Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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