Thursday 24 September 2009

Couch Surprise Card Tutorial

Hey!

Well the PC has been set up at our new home (thanks to Chris!) so I can now post a couple of things that I created and photographed before we boxed up and moved out!

Firstly, remember the card I created for Challenge 13: Cherished Colour?
I said I'd explain the chaos in the background later didn't I? I know this is much later but I still thought I'd tell ya! This card is a copy of my winning PTI August GSS entry; I was creating a tutorial to show how I made my 'couch surprise' card so was taking pics every step of the way creating this! Now I've managed to edit some of the pics, I figured I'd share with you all how I made it. It's easy peasy if I can make it and suits just about any occasion and recipient!

So without further ado, how to make a 'couch surprise card'...

Step 1
Stamp out your couch and colour (I used a circle nestie to stamp inside and promarkers to colour with directly onto Kraft card - I love colouring onto Kraft! I also added some detail with a white gel pen)
Then using a craft knife, cut across the top of the cushions you'd sit on (this is where the money slides out!)
Step 2
Now to make the pocket that will hold the money. I decided to use vellum as it's thinner than PTI cardstock so will slide easily in and out of the slit in the couch.
I figured it's easier to show you the template I created with the measurements written by the side (in centimetres). It's easy if you start with a piece 14cm x 4.25cm and alter to recreate the following pic. After cutting this out, score down the 1cm flaps and across where the narrow strip meets the wide part.

Step 3
Fold the side tabs inwards first, then stick them to the narrow strip. I do it this way so the back of my pocket remains a smooth piece of vellum without any risk of glue or folded tabs making it get stuck!
As you can see on the pic, the tabs are glued inside the pocket rather than wrapped around the outer sides so the back is tab free (gosh I hope that makes sense!) Step 4
I then stamped my cushion onto cardstock and cut a thin piece of card slightly narrower than the cushion. Apply some thin sticky tape to the top of the pillow and attach the card. The reason I apply it to the top of the pillow is so the pillow sits nicely on the sofa and overhangs on the slit in the sofa.
The strip of card is then stuck to my vellum pocket (the card adds more stability for when the pocket is pulled and pushed - vellum will tend to crumple!)After creating the pocket, test it in the sofa to make sure it moves freely and nothing catches!Step 5
Next, prepare the card blank BUT DON'T STICK IT TOGETHER YET (go on, ask me how I know LOL!) You need a card blank and another layer on top - I've picked kraft as a base and New Leaf as the layer here (scrummy!) but you can choose whatever the occasion suits! Plan where you want the sofa to be, and using a pencil, draw around the circle (or whatever shape your sofa is on!) remember you need enough room for the pocket to hide so portrait is the best orientation for this kinda card!Step 6
Using a craft knife, cut a large gap to ensure your pocket will fit nicely behind this layer. Leave enough of a border to stick down your sofa though. I love that I don't have to be too accurate with this and as no-one sees it, it doesn't matter if it's a little messy!
Step 7
Stick the sofa onto the card, threading the pocket through the gap you've just cut out.
Step 8
Decorate the rest of the front panel (I've wrapped coordinating vellum around the bottom half; drawn around the sofa circle with a white gel pen using the nestie it was cut with; cut another circle with the a sentiment on and added some yummy enchanted evening ribbon) Then add plenty of 3-D foam around the edges of the card, though not in the middle as this will prevent your pocket from working!

Step 9
Put your treat into the pocket (I went with a £10 note but it depends on just how generous you're feeling ;D) and place the pocket back into the sofa.
Then attach the layer to your base card

Step 10
Ta Dah! Couch surprise card complete!

Card with sliding tab down...
...pillow picked up to find a nice treat down the back of the sofa!
So there ya go - a couch surprise card in 10 easy steps! This card totally justifies the purchase of the On My Couch stamp set for me, I did wonder if I'd ever use it but I ADORE it!

I hope somebody found my tutorial kinda interesting or useful....obviously you can alter some of the dimensions for your own requirements! If you do have a go I'd love to see the results!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Catch ya later!
Aimes
x

18 comments:

PinksyDoodles said...

Aimes, this is brilliant! Thank you.
Clare x

Vanessa said...

Thank you for this tutorial! So clever!!

Hugs,
Vanessa

DeeDee said...

Very clever and cute too! :)

Antje said...

Thanks for the tutorial, I remember your card and that I was wondering how it would work. Thanks for taking the time to do that, specially that you moved and I guess you have a million other things to do.

Emma said...

Fandabbydozy :D

Vicki said...

Oh fab idea Aimes, thanks for sharing it.

Hugs
Vicki x

Saxo Stamper said...

Hi Aimes

Oh so clever x Love it.

Anonymous said...

This is so cute and clever. Thanks!

Artyjen said...

Fab! Thanks for sharing.
xoxo

Sandra Korten said...

This is so great!!! Another way to use my stamps!! I love it!

Sandra :-)

Alyssa S said...

Pure genius! Thanks for sharing!!

Tina Spohn said...

Amy, thank you for the tutorial. That´s a brilliant idea and looks so cool. :D

Hugs, Tina

AuroraDawn said...

Wow Aimes, the tutorial is FAB, all I have to do now is rob a bank so I can afford to buy this PTI set along with all the others I just have to own, you should see the length of my wish list ...

I've got my thinking cap on to see if I can make it work with something else hmmmmm.....

Linby said...

what a fab and clever idea.
Linbyx

Ann said...

This is excellent Aimes! Perfect for the youger members of the family that usually just want money for their birthdays and you're right, the sofa set is worth it for this idea alone! Thanks so much for sharing your idea.

Jane said...

Wow what a fabulous idea! I love it! I don't have any papertrey products so can't have a go but I think it is so very clever! Jane x

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