Double the pop-up balls, double the fun!

When I made this monster card I mentioned that the pop-up ball die would also work to make recognizable characters, like Ernie and Elmo. I decided to try my hand at it. I would have done Bert and Ernie, but Bert has that dome head, which would be possible with the ball, but not easy.

However, after finishing the card I realized that I really shouldn't be reproducing these characters, which are certainly covered by copyrights and trademarks. Whoops.

So . . . because it turned out so cute and I really want to share it, I am going to ease my guilt by requiring that anyone who copies this idea must commit to purchasing a ton of officially licensed product for the party. This might include napkins, plates, party hats, a banner, an Elmo cake, and thank you cards. Deal?

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Sizzix Dies Used: Pop-up Ball, Scalloped Circle, Mat Board

Other Supplies: Scenic Route "Appleton" papers, Felt (Hobby Lobby), Cardstock, Zip Dry glue, Red-liner Tacky Tape, rickrack, six #16 rubber bands, computer font "Geneva", elastic (Michaels)

I also wanted to share a link for some great envelopes. I purchased these 7.5" x 7.5" translucent envelopes from Action Envelope and they arrived yesterday. I love them! Perfect for my ball cards, which are generally 6x6x0.5". (In the case of the double ball card above, I increased the gutter to 7/8")

RKQOTD (Me: Wow, this ladybug has been hanging onto my window for quite a while now. She's going to end up far away from home! Emma: Hey Ladybug - if you're going to ride the bus, you owe us 50 cents!)

Comments

[Tracy]

You didn't cover the balls with red felt!!! OMG - it would have been stinkin cute with just red CS. This is WAY too cute. Thanks for the source on envelopes, too. I am always needing sizes I don't have. Good converstion, too!

[Els]

Hello Karen,
We're missing you in Holland, because there is no scrap-a-ganza. But I'll don't forget about you. I'm gonna teach some of your workshops at De Scrapheap in Holland. Carla bought three of them to teach. I've bought a few of your dies. The ball, chair, heart, platform and house. Thanks for the examples! I love them.

[Jules]

SWEET! Would you make, like ten of those for Owen's b-day? Thanks :) heh-heh-----heh, okay, I thought it was funny :-)

Going to miss seeing you this summer....guh. Now I'm sad and will call you tomorrow.

[sharon f / createdbyu]

Gosh these are too darn cute!! Now I'm going to have to buy that die too! Thanks for sharing your wonderful tips and ideas!

[Mary Davis]

I love Sesame Street characters. I'll have to make one of these also. Thanks for the ideas.

[Jeanne Rau]

I can't believer your samples with all the pop up dies. Truly amazing and you are so very gifted. I wouldn't be brave enough to try.

Jeanne in Phoenix.

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