My soccer-loving nephew has turned 12 and I thought it would be fun to make a card he could get a "kick" out of. He and his brother used to enjoy receiving extra pieces to make the exact card I made. Alas, they're growing up and it's getting harder to impress them. Luckily my readers are a more forgiving audience!
The soccer ball is made of a single piece of white cardstock that gets glued together. Then the black pieces are added afterwards. I added a springing coil of quilled paper to represent a bounce, and a torn green sheet for grass.
To assemble the ball follow the directions – the numbers match the image below:
1) fold along the dotted line and glue the grey triangle under the white pentagon; repeat 4 times.
2) fold the grey tab under the same white pentagon and glue; repeat 4 more times.
3) fold these remaining gray tabs over and glue to your card
The PDF version will have the black areas printed on the ball, so it's easier for hand assembly. The SVG version will have a perforated white outline with the black in separate pieces. These files are for personal use only. I'd love to hear if you gave it a try!
Download Soccer Ball PDF and SVG
I'd love to give this a try - I know I have a few soccer lovers with birthdays this year !
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, just sent the files off to you. Have fun making them!
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ReplyDeleteWould like this file. My grandson is sooo into soccer. Thanks micki542@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi Micki, sure thing! On it's way to you. I'd love to hear if he likes it!
DeleteHi Cecelia, this is fantastic please could you send the .pdf to me harleyandrose@hotmail.com. This would be perfect for the football (sorry, I'm English!) fan next door, though I would have to make this crashing through the fence - he broke our brand new Buddleia a couple of days ago, the one we bought to replace the other plant he broke! Judging by his footballing skills he could play for England when he grows up! lol The football looks stunning, great design as always! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, I can't wait to hear his response to your card! xx Cecelia
DeleteThanks Cecelia, received the .pdf (eventually) can't wait to give it a go! xx
DeleteWould love to have your file. Our great grandson plays soccer and this would be a great card to make for him.
ReplyDeleteHi Penny, would you mind leaving your email? I don't know where else to send you the file. Thanks! Cecelia
DeleteSorry Cecelia - plyeatts@gmail.com
DeleteHi Penny, thanks! On it's way - happy crafting! - Cecelia
Deleteneat idea :)
ReplyDeleteHi Torviewtoronto, thanks so much! I hope you'll give it a try.
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I'd love the soccer ball please. It's my nephews birthday soon and this would be greatr...ty (johay at inbox dot com)
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, I've just emailed it to you. I'd love to hear if he likes it!
DeleteGreat file and yes please I would love to receive it
ReplyDeleteThanks
Hi Pandora Silver, thanks! I don't know your email address.
DeleteI would also like a copy of the soccer ball file.
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance..... katwms@gmail.com
Sure Kathy, being sent now!
DeleteCecelia
Hi Cecilia, I would also love a copy of the soccer ball file. Thank you, bjswong@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne, just sent it off now. Lemme know how it goes for you!
DeleteCecelia
I'd love to try it. Hope this didn't double - I'm having issues with my computer. Thanks so much! bev.frey@alaska.edu
ReplyDeleteHi Bev, it totally worked. If it hasn't shown up, just let me know.
DeleteCecelia
One snippet and I knew this had to be your card! So very very clever! I think, I will use this template to make my brother-in-law a card! He's a football fanatic :)
ReplyDeleteHee hee, I'm always thrilled when you comment Pritesh! Lemme know how it works out for you!
DeleteHugs, Cecelia
Thanks for sharing Cecelia. I know a few boys who would love to receive such a great card.
ReplyDeleteseverine dot juillet at gmail dot com
Hi Séverine, I hope they enjoy your card!
DeleteCecelia
Wow! This is incredible! :D
ReplyDelete{grin} Thanks so much Barbara! I've just emailed it to you.
DeleteCecelia
This is so cute! My grandson plays so it would be fun to do for him. My email is motcm at verizon dot net. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie! Have fun playing with the file!
DeleteCecelia
I would love to have the pattern to make this soccer card poole22usa@aol.com
ReplyDeleteSure thing Pamela. It's off to you now!
DeleteCecelia
Love it! Nieces and nephews are into soccer and this would make wall decor as well as cards! evmiles1@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh Evmiles, I'd LOVE to see your wall when you're finished! I've just sent it off to you.
DeleteCecelia
I would love to try your file Cecelia. My son is a soccer but and I try to make him a soccer theme card for his birthday every year. Thank you debfriday@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, what a great collection your son must have! Just emailed it to you now.
DeleteCecelia
I would love to have this file! My daughter has played soccer since she was 4 so we have lots of soccer stuff around here! It would make a great Thank you Coach card for the end of the season! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteOops! Email is designsbystacie (at) gmail.com!
ReplyDeleteHi Stacie, that's a great idea for a Coach's thank you card! I'd love to see your finished card one day! It's off to you now.
DeleteI'm not a huge soccer fan but this is a really cute card. I wonder if a volleyball card could be made in a similar way...
ReplyDeleteShelly K
rkrzyzewski@sbcglobal.net
Hi Shelly, I play volleyball too! I have thought about it, but the panels are not very geometric. That's why the soccer ball was so easy. But I'll keep my brain thinking on it. Have fun making the ball!
DeleteCecelia
I would love the file. What a great card. My nephew plays soccer and since he is 6 years old he will be so impressed.
ReplyDeletec_adair@yahoo.com
Hi Marg, that's the best age to impress them! Sigh, my nephews are so past that age now. Have fun and let me know how it goes!
DeleteCecelia
I also make football cards for my son every year! Would love this file please.
ReplyDeletelisafr@netvison.net.il
Hi Handmade in Israel, I tried to email you the file, but I got an immediate message back saying: DNS Error: Domain name not found. Is there a typo somewhere?
DeleteOh I've just tried again and I think it worked. If it hasn't come through, please let me know.
DeleteAbsolutely brilliant. Fantastic card.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Cobweb!
DeleteLuv it!!! Awesome card. Would luv to have your pattern to give it a try. Thank you so, so much.
ReplyDeleteAlice
jellybird@gmail.com
Thank you Alice - happy to hear from you. I've just sent it off to you now. I'd love to hear how it goes for you.
DeleteCecelia
Hi, I would love to give this a go. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi sordanuts, I'd love to email this file to you, but I don't know your email address.
Deletelove, love the soccer ball ...I have many soccer junkies to make cards for ...always looking for new stuff....could you please send an svg file to rotto00@aol.com.
ReplyDeletethanks...jotto
Hi jotto, great to hear you know soccer junkies! Have fun making these!
DeleteCecelia
Hi! I love this card and would really like to give it a try. If you could email the pattern I would appreciate it. thanks
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Hi Marilync, I'd love to send it to you, but I don't know your email address?
DeleteCecelia
I would love this! My address is queen551 at sbcglobal dot net
ReplyDeleteHey Tigger, thanks for visiting! Just sent it off now.
DeleteCecelia
Thanks for sharing the file. I love your card! Send to ptbarger@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi Pattyb, thanks for visiting! Lemme know if you don't get it lickety-split!
DeleteCecelia
Thanks for sharing! I'd love to have this file; my sister and BIL are avid soccer fans/coach/ref darlenemcg@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Darlene, just sent it off now. I hope those soccer fanatics enjoy it as much as you do making it! :D
DeleteI would love to have this file! alitoofi@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Ali, just sent you the link. I hope you enjoy making it!
DeleteCecelia
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI love your 3D soccer very much, make the card looks unique & creative!!!
Would you mind sharing a pdf copy with me? Thanks a lot!
puiwah.leung@gmail.com
Hi Pui Wah, I'm very happy you like my soccer ball. I've just emailed it to you now. Have fun!
DeleteCecelia
Amazing design, I would love to make this, would be great to have your cutting file. Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeletemandishella@mac.com
Thrilled to hear you like this design mandishella! I've just emailed it to you now.
DeleteCecelia
What a great card! I would love to give it a try. My bf is a soccer fiend, and he would get a "kick" out of it :)
ReplyDeleteJamiePezold@hotmail.com
Hi Jamie, I hope your bf enjoys his card! Thanks for visiting my blog! I'd love to hear what he says. I've just sent the file to you now.
DeleteCecelia
beautiful...thank you so much..!
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onur
Hi Onur, thanks! Welcome to my blog. I've just emailed it to you now. Have fun making it!
DeleteLove this card... Could you email to me at sharee.wallace@gmail.com please... Cheers
ReplyDeleteHi ShazGirl, I'm happy you've found my blog and enjoy my card. I've just emailed it to you now. Have fun making it!
DeleteCecelia
Would love this for my nephew's 3rd birthday card. dmolaru@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Delia, it's been sent to you now. Hope your nephew enjoys his card!
DeleteThank you, Cecelia, for sharing this (and creating it!) My granddaughter is a young soccer player and will love getting a card like this for her birthday.
ReplyDeletedkielwein@mchsi.com
Hi Debbie, happy to hear another soccer player can enjoy this design. I'd love to hear her reaction. Just emailed it to you now.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to try this! My email is ohhhsnapper at gmail.dot com.
ReplyDeleteHi Ohhh Snap, it's off to you - hope you enjoy making it!
DeleteCecelia
love to have this if still available.ty
ReplyDeletethewizardscrafts@yahoo.co.uk
Hi Stephen, you bet! I'd love to know what you think of the pattern!
DeleteCecelia
Hi Cecelia! This is just awesome! I would love to get a link for my 3 year-old great nephew who LOVES soccer! My e-mail is almoore81 at hotmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Hi Mandy, happy to hear you got the file. Hope he enjoys the card!
DeleteCecelia
Great card Cecelia.....I too would like to have this file for my 9 year old grandson.
ReplyDeleteMy email is cmwltr@tx.rr.com
Thank you sincerely for sharing!
Hi Granny6, just sent it off. Hope he likes it!
DeleteCecelia
I too would like this, since my little brothers birthday is coming up,
ReplyDeleteMy email is
Holatuti12@icloud.com
Thanks!!
Hallo Cecelia,
ReplyDeleteI came over from ggole search.... found your great soccer card... maybe it´s possible to get the cut file for my cameo ???? I have to made a card like this and it would be such great if I can get it .... please
CU hellerlittle
petra(dot)heller(at)web(dot)de
Hallo Hellerlittle, I'm so glad you found my soccer card and blog. Yes, my files include an SVG file which you can cut on your Cameo if you have the right software. I've just sent it to you now.
DeleteCecelia
dear lovely Cecelia...
DeleteI have done it *lol
Would you like to see my work?
Pleas come over to my blog
Hope you like it
CU hellerlittle
You did a lovely job with the soccer ball hellerlittle! I love how it looks with the grass background - why didn't I think of that?
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ReplyDeleteHello Cecelia,
ReplyDeletethis looks great. Would you mind sending me the pdf to
nagamani@gmail.com
Nagamani
Hi Nagamani, I've just sent the file to you. Hope you enjoy making it!
DeleteCecelia
looks beautiful !! :)
ReplyDeletedurga_r2005@yahoo.com.sg
Hi Durga, I hope you enjoy making it!
DeleteReally good. plz do send me d pdf :)
ReplyDeletemirindaaaaa@gmail.com
Hi Rebecca, it's on the way now! Enjoy! :D
DeleteCecelia
I would love to make this card for my nephews first birthday! Could you please send the file to ottawalotus@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Hi Tanima, just emailed the soccer ball to you. Hope he enjoys it!
DeleteCecelia
Looks amazing! Please send to jane.wiltshire@ntlworld.com Thanks for sharing! Jane
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, hope you enjoy making the soccer ball! It's just been sent.
DeleteCecelia
Omg you are amazing!!!!! I have a soccer mad 9 year old and a group of his equally soccer crazy buddies that would love this card.... Would you mind sending it to me also??? m_dmulhall@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteMany thanks xxx
Hi Meredith, you bet! Happy you found a soccer card that's just perfect for them all! Cecelia
DeleteI have a soccer party this weekend and this is the cutest card I have seen... thanks for sharing! cara_fernandez@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi Cara, how did this pattern do at your party?
DeleteCecelia
Please send to lisanetti@libero.it.thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, hope you enjoying making the soccer ball!
DeleteCecelia
Could you please send the file to silkeketterer@yahoo.de ?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much in advance!
Regards,
Silke
Hi Silke, you're very welcome. I'd love to see how it turns out for you.
DeleteCecelia
Wow! I love this card!
ReplyDeleteI would love to give it a try
Could you please send it to me to oshratkdesign@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing,
Oshrat
Just sent it off now - hope you enjoy putting it together!
DeleteCecelia
Hi Cecelia, would you mind to share the card design with me at gabby.pali@hotmail.com?
ReplyDeleteIt is a really nice card design ^.^ Thank you for sharing...
Hi Gabby, just sent it off to you - have fun!
DeleteHey Gabby, I would dearly LOVE to have your pattern for this for a card for my younger brother as he coaches soccer! *Hugs*
ReplyDeleteabaldwingalpn@comcast.net
Hi Alicia, I've just sent off the pattern to you now. I hope your brother enjoys his card very much!
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ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca, I hope my soccer ball has made its way to you?
DeleteCecelia
Would love to try this.
ReplyDeletelimatt@juno.com
Hi romics, just sent the file. Hope you enjoy making the soccer ball!
DeleteCecelia
I'd love to do it for my son. Would you share it with me?
ReplyDeleteTy and awesome work.
joaomagalhaess@gmail.com
Hi João, thanks so much for visiting. I've just sent it to you now. Hope your son enjoys your soccer ball!
DeleteCecelia
would love to try this,
ReplyDeletebejoyaditi@gmail.com
Hi Aditi, thanks for visiting. I've just sent it off to you now.
DeleteCecelia
Hi Melissa, hope you enjoy making it.
ReplyDeleteCecelia
I would like to receive the pdf file, thanks, saritza@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteHello Saritza, I'm happy you found my blog. I've just sent it off to you. Have fun making it!
DeleteI just ran across your site and I would LOVE to receive the template for your 3-D soccer ball. My grandson's 9th birthday is in April and I would LOVE to make this for him...mscar44@aol.com Thank you sooooo much for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, I'm happy to hear you found my blog and that this soccer ball is perfect for your grandson. I've just sent it off - have fun making it for him!
DeleteCecelia
I love this! Can you please email this incredible template, shawtychilena@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHello Nia, so glad you found my soccer ball card. I've just sent the paper template to you. Happy crafting!
DeleteCecelia
I'd love to have the pdf also, please send to deskjockie2008@gmail.com. TIA1
ReplyDeleteOh this is GENIUS!!!! I have a brother who plays and coaches soccer and this would make a GREAT card for him! Please send me the svg files to abaldwingalpn@comcast.net Thanks SO much!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Alicia, so happy this is just what you're looking for. Have fun making it for your brother.
DeleteCecelia
Would love this
ReplyDeletecabbresson07 at gmail com
Thx
Hi Craig, hope you enjoy making the soccer ball!
DeleteCecelia
I have a nephew who would love to get this card! May I please have the files? Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletedocdanni@yahoo.com
Hi Diane, hope your nephew enjoys his card! Would love to hear about it!
DeleteCecelia
Hi...may you share the file with me?
ReplyDeletezura@one2u.com
Hi Zura, sure thing! Just sent it off to you now. I'd love to hear how it goes for you.
DeleteCecelia
Could I please have a link? penelopeprince2@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
Sure thing Penelope! Just sent it off now. I'd love to hear how it works out for you.
DeleteCecelia
Hi! Thanks for sharing, Hi, I would love to give this a go.
ReplyDeletejazzy_16@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks!
Hi Jazzy, just sent it off - hope you have a "ball"!
DeleteCecelia
Hi Cecelia, thanks for sending me the link but I can't open it, is there another link you can send me please!
DeleteJazzy
Hi Cecelia, this artwork is amazing! I would highly appreciate if you can send me the link since I have an upcoming birthday on my calendar for this Monday. I would highly appreciate it. My e-mail is jenny.juarez16@gmail.com Thank you so much!
ReplyDeletemy email is msmyim@gmail.com
ReplyDeletethank you!
Hi Macy, just sent off the file to you. Would love to hear how it goes for you.
DeleteCecelia
Hi Cecelia its amazing thanx for share the idea plz send me the file at nsninnovative@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Naeem, just sent it off to you now. Hope you enjoy making it!
DeleteCecelia
Hi Cecelia its amazing thanx for share the idea plz send me the file at nsninnovative@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteFabulous ! Please, can I receive the svg file. Thanks
ReplyDeletevalou250809@skynet.be
Hello Valou, happy to share it with you. Enjoy!
DeleteCecelia
Hello Cecelia! congratulations your paper art is beautiful. I love the lady bug and the soccer ball card, both are beautiful. Please if you can share with me the soccer file will be great. Thank you.
ReplyDeletesheenita70@gmail.com
Hello Armida, thanks so much for enjoying my work! I just sent the soccer ball to you now. I'd love to hear how it turns out for you.
DeleteCecelia
Love the soccer ball card. Perfect for my grandson At 15 he's a big soccer player. Thank you for sharing. cclemmon@cox.net
ReplyDeleteHi cclemmon, hope your grandson enjoys his card! I've just sent it off to you now.
DeleteCecelia
Hi! Its Lovely! I would love to try it with my son. Can it be emailed to me at tracyaryanj@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHello Tracy, it's my pleasure to send you the file so you and your son can make the soccer ball together. I'd love to hear what he thinks after he's done! I've just sent it off to you now.
DeleteCecelia
Thank you so much......
DeleteIt was amazing. My son loved it. Thank you once again!
DeleteThis is super cool ! I would like my son to prepare thank you card for his coaches. Can you please send it to craftfam123@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Varsh, I've sent off the file to you. Hope you and your son enjoy making this card for his coaches!
DeleteCecelia
I would love to give this a try for my friend's birthday this week! My email address is bloophearts98@yahoo.com :) Thank you very much and I think this is a fantastic card idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Shermaine, I hope your friend gets a kick of their card! Would love to hear how it worked out for you.
DeleteCecelia
Love your card! Any chance that you send me this file? I have to make a card for my nephews soccer coach. my email is martynch@yahoo.com. Tnx in advance.
ReplyDeleteHi Impressive Girl, hope your nephew's coach likes his card!
DeleteCecelia
Hi, Yes he loved it. And in the meantime I got my first baby, so we'll be using this template also for him, when he grows up. :)
DeleteThat's great to hear! And congratulations on your first - how wonderful! :D
DeleteHi! My husband is a soccer lover, i would like to make one for his birthday. Thanks! shirly_sham@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Shirly, thanks for visiting my blog! Hope your hubby enjoys his card.
DeleteCecelia
Hello. May I have the PDF file? my email is shirisalant@gmail.com Thanks Shiri.
ReplyDeleteHi Shiri, it's sent to you now. Enjoy.
DeleteHi! my best friend is a mad soccer lover , i would like to make the card for her, can i get the PDF file.this is my email(muhsanatajrian@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteHope she liked her card Muhsana!
DeleteCould you please email this today? mandy.henderson7@bigpond.com
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, I sent it off as soon as I could.
DeleteCecelia
My daughter is doing a poster about herself for school and she wants a soccer ball on it. I would love to learn how you make this, it is awesome! Thanks! My email is scmchick (at) gmail . com
ReplyDeleteHope your daughter enjoyed making her soccer ball!
DeleteCecelia
This is great! Could you please send me the template? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Gladys, I'd like to send the template but I'll need your email address.
DeleteCecelia
Hi my email is smali_81@yahoo.com and I have subscribed for your e newsletter - Can you please send me the template :D I want to try it ...
ReplyDeleteHi Jiya, the link to download your free pattern would have been sent to you via email in my e-newsletter confirmation.
DeleteCecelia
Hello, I would really love to give this birthday card a go! It looks great! Please could I get a copy.
ReplyDeleteemail : govi10@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks in advance
I'd love to see how it turns out. Cecelia
DeleteHey, can you mail me the pdf for this card? Please do asap.
ReplyDeleteHey Aditit, I can't email you because you didn't leave an email. Also, if you signed up for the newsletter, you'd receive a download link right away.
DeleteHi, can you mail me the pdf for this card ? please i really need it. this is my email zarisnajwa94@gmailcom
ReplyDeleteHi there, hope you enjoyed making the soccer ball. I'd love to hear about it :D
DeleteHello, can you email me the pdf for this card ?
ReplyDeleteYulissaurbina1999@gmail.com
Really appreciate it :)
Hello, can you email me the pdf for this card ?
ReplyDeleteYulissaurbina1999@gmail.com
Really appreciate it :)
Wow, that's an incredible design!
ReplyDeleteThat can be a perfect card for birthday wishes for brother.
Can you share the pdf file of it? Thank you very much!
Hi Kallen, thanks for your enthusiasm! Yes, I'll send the pattern to your email if you supply it. Or you can simply sign up for my newsletter and receive it and other freebies in the welcome letter.
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Hi there, I signed up for the newsletter but didn't get the pdf. Do you send it after the subscription has been confirmed? What a cute idea! I can't wait to make it! My email is hpearson7@gmail.com and I would love to have you send it to me. :) Thank you!
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Hi Heather,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear the auto-reply didn't make it to your Inbox. When I tested it with a new email address, it went to my spam, so it might be in there. Thanks so much for emailing me so I could send it to you. I've emailed it to you now. Let me know how it goes for you!
Cecelia
Hi, I signed up for the newsletter but didn't get the pdf. Do you send it after the subscription has been confirmed? My email is igabrielavillanueva@gmail.com and I would love to have you send it to me. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteCan I please have the pdf file? aggieleili@yahoo.com
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