proof of insanity a.k.a. my Christmas cards
Submitted by sheila on Friday, 14 November 200825 Comments
This is one of those projects that is a true glimpse in to the depths of my creative insanity. I see something and then I ponder it until I resolve whatever design dilemmas it involves. (And I’ve had a lot of time to ponder.)
Then I create.
Cards are always a bit of a struggle for me and Christmas cards are even harder. Why on Earth would I think this might be easy, I don’t know. I’ll have the boys make all the presents in the sled once they get past the initial humiliation of the card. I’ll probably have to lie to them about who I am sending it to or I won’t get any help. And I’ll only make five of them. I am notorious for making crazy, over-the-top cards and never sending them. I am a bad crafter.
Let me preface this project by noting my *ever so slight* interest in pop-up books. Nay, I confess that I bow to the designers of those dimensional pieces of art. If I had my druthers, I’d make them myself. For this is the paper world I live in…the fact that it fits nicely in an envelope is a bonus.
A couple tips for assembly:
*double sided paper works best because you will see both sides.
*heavier paper is preferred.
*dotted lines are for tabs/folding.
* fold each of these in half before folding tabs.
* when assembling, pieces fold down and out.
* I used a tape runner for adhesive not glue because I couldn’t wait.
* If you fill the sled, remember to weigh each side equally so it’s a balanced sled. We don’t want anything to fall out.
* I spent a lot of time on this pattern so it is copyrighted. It is for personal use only. Please link back to my site if you want to share it.
ETA: I’ve had questions about the sled folding flat, and yes it does. It depends on how much you load it down but even my full sled fits into a regular card envelope.
Here’s just the sled. Mind you, the children are not included with this project. I think they’d protest depending on what kind of snacks you have in your house.
And here’s the print and cut template:
I also created a svg file for you SCAL users.
Enjoy.
I Love this!!!! I can see you making this, awesome job,,,,going to use this for daycare!!
Whoa! Love those! I’m going to try them!
Great project!
Nicely done. Now that the hard part’s done you COULD make more than 5. But then you have to remember to send them.
Carol
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Wow…too cute!! Thanks for sharing template.
Love the card, sure have me a giggle,I can imagine the smiles on your friends faces when they open these cards! Thanks for sharing the template.
thanks for sharing … I hope I can duplicate this project!
Thank you so much
Thank you for the template, now lets see if i will use it next year for my self!!! they are way cute . i am glad i decided to lurk on this site though my friend Joan hope you don’t mind
Thank you.
What a CUTE idea!! You rocked it too!! Love what you did with the sled too! THAT is taking it the extra MILE!
so cute – but does it easily fold? I couldn’t quite understand that from the info. Thanks!
Thank you very much
I am going to teach this to my craft class tomorrow night so they ladies can send it to their husbands in Iraq for Christmas. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. What an AWESOME Gift Idea.
A wonderful project! Thanks for sharing!
My goodness…this way too cute!!! Thanks for sharing how to make it, too!!!
Love the sleigh, thanks Cheeky!!
OH MY GOODNESS I think you are my long lost twin I never had! Except you are amazing at paper crafts and I am not. I am so amazed by this card and I want to make it so bad! It is awesomeness in an envelope! THANK YOU for opening my eyes to the insane paper crafting!! You just made my day. I shall go laugh hysterically now.
That is just brilliant!
good work!
love it!
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Thanks for sharing template! I made one for my mini teddy bears
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I think it’s great!!!
Well, I think you are so clever to have designed and decorated this adorable sled. I also think your boys are cute (now watch them blush)! I think I’ll give this a try next Christmas. Thank you for sharing!
This is just too, too cute!!! I was referred to your blog by Splitcoast. Thank you so much!
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