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Christmas Elf Punch Video Tutorial

Posted on: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

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Well I am back again this week and I have another Video tutorial for you today!  I am really excited because I have brought home a video camera to work with, and will be posting video’s more frequently.  The only downside is that I have to learn how to use it really fast.  It came as a bit of a shock as to how much You Tube cuts the quality of the video, so you will have to bear with me if the images are not as sharp or crisp as you would like.  Trust me, the ones on my computer are much nicer.  So here you have it, this week we are going to be making a Peeking Christmas Elf.  His name is Noddy, because it reminds my sister of a character from a kid’s show that we used to watch with the kids.  I am quite happy with how he turned out.  He is made using the Ornament punch from the Mini Catalogue.  The tutorial is done up in two segments because we are only allowed to post 10 minute video’s max. on You Tube.  Hope you enjoy!

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Questions and Answers:

I decided to add a little section here to answer any questions which I recieve.  I have been asked many times what you should do if you don’t have all the punches which I use in the Tutorial.  Unfortunately there is no easy answer.  I own all the Stampin’ Up! punches and when I am coming up with a project I envision what I want and then look at my punches to see which shapes best match my vision.  Unfortunately, the less shapes you have to pick from, the harder it is.  Try looking at what shapes you do have and adapt them to your needs, or you can simply sketch out the shapes and hand cut.  For example in last weeks candy tutorial, you can make the fish tail ends of the candy by punching out a circle and then cutting out a V shape.  Hope that helps :)

 Hugs,

sophiasiggy

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Paper: Real Red Textured CS (108698), Bashfull Blue (105120), Old Olive (100702), Blush Blossom (103318), Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (102851), Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (116770)
Ink: Creamy Caramel (103220), Tempting Turqoise (100814), Bravo Burgundy (105214), Garden Green (102272), Chocolate Chip (100908)
Accessories: Stamping Sponges (101610), Snail adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive (110755), Big Shot (113439), Stampin’Up Scallop Square (115950), Stampin’Up Timeless Type Junior Alphabet (115951), White Gel Pen (105021), Ornament Punch (116794), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (112004), Boho Blossom Punch (110711), Whisper White 1/4″ grosgrain (109025), Old Olive 1/4″ grosgrain (111368), Sponge Daubers (102892), White Fun Foam, regular hole punch, 1/8″ hole punch, Copper cord (retired), tweezers.

56 Comments

1

OMG!! I LOVE HIM!! LOL He is SO, SO, SO cute, and I REALLY LIKE how you used him on the card. I can’t wait to watch the video later tonight. Your talent NEVER ceases to amaze me!! Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!

…and, if I typed quickly enough, I might even be your FIRST comment today … :)

2

Oh my goodness, he is just the cutestest little elf. The details on him are amazing. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to show us how to create our own little “Noddy”

3

So, so cute. I just him and your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.

4

Sorry what I meant to say was I love him and your blog.

5

What an adorable project!!!!! Love, love, love it!!!!!!

6

I can hardly wait til my order arrives and I am home to play with this little guy…omg so so stinkin cute. Thanks for sharing your talent.

7

Oh Andrea, he is darling! I must try to make one of these for a Christmas card. Thank you for always sharing so much with us out here in wonderland.

8

fa la la la la! YES! This is so adorable!

9

I’m speechless! You are SO creative and talented, you amaze me with all the projects you share with us but this one is absolutely outstanding!!! I remember reading Noddy as a child too. Thank you SO much for sharing your amazing talent!

10

Another wonderful punched card! I am so amazed at your creativity Sophia. I got the ornament punch two weeks ago and it is still in the wrapper. Time to set it free!

11

He is super cute! Thank you so much for all the inspiration and the video!

12

Oh my gosh! This has got to be one of the cutest cards! Thanks for sharing!
Ann

14

Ah I love tutorials like this as I am cheeky and use them to build my case when I tell my husband that I just simply MUST have this and this and this and this and this…..LOL!! *note: hasn’t worked thus far, LOL!! Can’t blame a girl for trying :D *

Such a precious card! You are so oober clever and talented! I love seeing what you come up with next!!

15

Your attention to detail is incredible. Thanks for sharing the little tips that make this an adorable project.

16

This is so cool I love this card Sophia!!!!!
I wish we had that punch in New Zealand …very jealous here!

17

Oh my this is too cute, Sophie is amazingly talented to come up with such gorgeous punch art everytime!!

18

The two of you are just so clever! I appreciate your videos as I’m a visual kind of girl!

19

Andrea and Sophia,

You girls are so talented!! Thank you very much for all your sharing and great ideas. I love your little Elf Sophia. God Bless.
Hugs, Linda Miller :)

20

he is so cute Sophie, thanks always for sharing
Eileen

21

The little elf is absolutely adorable. I’m going to have to make this card for my sister who loves elves and has quite a collection for Christmas.

22

this is an adorable card. love the “look” on the elf’s face.

23

ANOTHER PUNCH CARD. Sophia your great! I love it!

24

So stinkin’ cute! Great card. TFS.

25

OMGoodness, he is way too cute. I normally don’t like a lot of punch art in general, but this little guy looks so good. Kinda reminds me of some of the stop-motion animation figures used in the classic holiday programs I grew up with. I can’t wait to watch your video and see how he was created. Thank you for sharing.

26

What a cute little elf! I love how detailed your video is. Is there any way to put little pointy ears on the elf?

27

OMGosh! He is absolutley adorable. Fantastic job on the tutorial. Thanks so much for showing all the details.

28

Quick question: If you wanted to, how would you show his mouth?

29

I love all the videos. Noddy is so very cute. You all do seem to cover everything for questions I would be asking. Thank you girls so much for all your hard work and clever ideas.

31

Thanks for the wonderful video on making this cute elf. He is sooo sweet!

32

Soo cute, Sophia, you really have your own remarkable style.
Do you know the Quikutz Quikstik? Maybe it would be easier to assemble those tiny punch-outs with that really sticky pen.
Whatsoever, looking forward seeing new videos.

33

What a fun punch art card! Thanks for the great video!

34

OH, I love him. You are finding so many uses for this punch. I saw it as a vase somewhere.

35

Noddy is the cutest elf EVER!!! Sophia, you are SO super talented. I can’t wait to give him a try!

36

Thank you for sharing. He is wonderful!!

37

Noddy is adorable–I love the expression on his face. Great video!

38

I hesitated on getting the ornament punch other than it would make a quick easy Make & Take for any time. I have seen so many new things to create with this punch in the last month this is great. Yours of course is the most detailed. Love this little guy & the eyes & nose are just great & look so real.

Thanks for doing your punch classes each week. I have shared this website 3 times in the last week just because of punch teachings alone.

TFS
Candyce

39

He’s so cute. I love the video too!

Betsy

40

haha, this is so adorable it makes me want to giggle!

41

LOVE Noddy. Thank you Sophie for sharing. You and your sister have amazing talents.

42

Noddy is so cute!! He kinda looks like he’s sheepishly peeking out from behind the presents after waking up from a stolen nap :) Thanks so much for all your punch ideas and woohoo! on the videos! It’s awesome to see them being put together in ‘real life’. Cheers :)

43

Oh my gosh! This is just so incredibly cute and adorable Sophia! I think this is my favorite so far!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! I haven’t had a chance to view the videos yet but I definitely will soon! Thank you!

44

Sophia,

Very cute!!! Thanks for sharing it with us.

45

He’s so sweet. I was surprised you used the ornament punch for Noddy but it makes perfect sense. I just ordered that punch and it should be coming on Tue. I can’t wait for my box to come. More ideas to try out. Thanks!

46

Noddy and his presents are way too cute.

47

too stinkin’ cute!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE him…..will be using him I’m pretty sure………..thanks so much!!

48

this looks like so much fun to make and that elf – way adorable!

49

Absolutley adorable! You have such a unique talent woman!!

Cindy

51

He is darling! How you can imagine all these cute things made inpunches is a real talent. Thank you for your wonderful ideas!

52

Great project and tutorial. Might just try this with the SU Two Tags die.
TFS!

Mike

53

This is so cute! Thanks for the great tutorial!

54

So adorable and original. I love it. I don’t know how you do it but you always amaze me. TFS Tammy

55

Triple love this tutorial; I’m so disgusted that the video has 2 interruptions, & when it does work I can’t here your voice. Maybe it’s our server, as your tut. are all the same.

56

This little Elfie is so darn cute. Thanks for the awesome tutorial on how to make him. You are a great inspiration!

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