PROJECT WEDNESDAY POP UP BOX CARD

Hi all

Hope your week is going well?

If you read the blog on Monday you will know that I was not a very happy bunny because my plans for a double screen for my computer were not going well.

I know I berate my hubby when he is drilling etc whilst I am doing a live on Facebook but I do have to say he doesn't like to be beaten.

So when things are not going well, he takes himself off, goes to You Tube and watches as many videos as is necessary for him to fathom out what he needs to do to get things working as required.

So, an extra piece of equipment and several You Tube videos later, he had another go and Woohoo Dawn is now a very happy bunny.  I now have two screens working in harmony and can do the jobs I need to do with a lot more ease.

So thank you to my husband, he's not a bad egg really. Lol.

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If you missed my live on Monday here is the link for the edited version on our You Tube channel.

I just love how well Lisa's glitter card takes ink!  It is so satisfying and well worth giving it a go.

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Of course, it is Wednesday and you all know by now that means a new project for you to try.

This week's project is from the lovely Natalia.

Pop up box with flowers for a special birthday.

·         Layering stencils & dies Build a flower

·         Layering stencils & dies Essential foliage

·         3D embossing folder Natural woodgrain

·         Bold phrases dies

·         Large stitched numbers

·         Glitter card

Cut card measuring 16cm by 24cm and score at 8cm and 16cm, turn the card and score at 7cm. Cut the folded lines to 7cm fold line.

Cut card measuring 10cm by 16cm, score on 10cm side at 1cm and 9cm. Turn and mark 7cm on both sides of the card, cut away on scored line up to 7cm mark                                                   at an angle.                                                                

Cut three strips measuring 2.5cm by 10cm and score on long side at 1cm and 9cm.

On the large scored card inside of card mark three dots with pencil on the left side. This is where the strips will go. Fold the scored lines on the strips Z shape, as shown below, and add strong tape to the edges.

                                     

Adhere the strips one cm from the fold starting with gluing the strips on one side first. Be sure the strips are parallel with the fold. Fold the card and adhere the strips on the other side of box. Fold again to be sure you can fold the box flat both ways.

                     

 So you should have a partly build box as shown in the image below.

Add the red tape to the card at the edges (card measuring 10cm by 16cm) This will be the back of the box. 

Adhere the card to the box on one of the sides and secure.

Fold the box and secure the other side of the card to the box, so that it goes flat.

So you will have a box like this.

Emboss white card using Natural woodgrain embossing folder. Cut out for the box and adhere to the sides and for inside. Cut enough to cover each flap and each side of the box - 8 pieces in all.

Cut the number 60 and sentiments in glitter card and white card. Stencil and die cut the florals.

Cut thin strips of the acetate ( I used some from old packaging ) Add the red tape to the back of numbers which cut out of glitter card. Adhere the acetate to the back and cover with the number cut out from white card. Do the same for the other number.

This pop up box card fits 7x7 inches envelope. When adding the florals to the box be sure it doesn’t go higher than the box itself.     

                                                  

Here is the finished pop up box card.

   

Thank you so much Natalia.

What a gorgeous box card.  Who wouldn't love to receive something like this on a birthday or anniversary.  It's like a card and a present all rolled into one isn't it?

Remember, if you decide to give this a go, please share your make in the group as we do love to see them.

Right, that's your lot for today.

See you back here on Friday.

TTFN

xx