Today I taught my card group how to make a really cool 3D card that I've been wanting to try. I'm excited to share it with you too. Warning...this is a bit photo heavy.
So...here's how the card looks when folded flat:
Eww - I really need a manicure :o)
And here's how it looks as you start to open it:
And...wait for it....here's how it looks when it's fully opened:
TaaaDaahh!
A birthday card in a box! Is that fun or what? Here's a look from the side:
Lot's of fun to make and sure to bring a smile to the recipient :o). If you would like to get the instructions for this card just leave me your email address in the comments and I'll happily send it to you. The details for the products are listed at the end of this post (all products are from Stampin Up!).
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Seize the Birthday - Topping Option - Hearts
Sentimental Sundays Challenge #194 - Pack a Punch (use a punch on your card).
I used a decorative label punch and a tiny circle punch and a cupcake punch.
Papertake Weekly Challenges - With a Heart (show a heart somewhere on your project)
Divas By Design - With Love (the heart and the Love Ya word bubble).
City Crafter Challenge Week 198 - Love Bug (create a card or project with the word love in it)
See the Love ya word bubble on my card to meet this challenge.
Thanks again for stopping by! Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D
Card products used (all are from Stampin Up!):
Cardstock - Soft Suede (base), Coastal Cabana, Poppy Parade, Baked Brown sugar.
DSP - Retrofresh designer series paper
Word Bubbles - Stamp set "Just Sayin;" with coordinating Word Bubbles framelit dies.
Arrow: from the On Film framelit dies.
Punches: Cupcake Builder, Decorative label, circle from Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack
Stamps: Perfect Pennants (heart, stars, Make a Wish) and Just Sayin' (love ya, whoo hoo and how old?)
Ink colors: So Saffron, Tango Tangerine, Soft Suede, Costal Cabana, Strawberry Slush (heart)
This is one of the better cards in a box that I've seen Danielle. Lovely! I made one myself just last week, my first, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Such fun. Will photograph and blog it soon. x
ReplyDeletegreat box card i have yet to make one and thanks for sharing with us at Divas this week
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!! Thanks for playing along at CCCB!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous box design and decoration !
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! How long did it take you to make this? Love the gorgeous colors you used! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
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ReplyDeleteStunning creation! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!
Wow! That's amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great box!!!!Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute! Thank you for joining us at Seize The Birthday!
ReplyDeleteBlogger must not like me, I am not sure if my comment got saved or not... In case it didn't = here's my attempt no 2! Love your card in a box, am gonna make my first one this weekend, and I hope it turns out as lovely as yours! Thanks for sharing and joining us at Divas by Design this week. Hugs, Mirella
ReplyDeletethis is fantastic!!!!! So glad you joined us on Sentimental Sundays this week. :)
ReplyDeleteWow - very clever, especially as it folds flat what a great idea, and a lovely job you've made of it with all those happy colours. Thanks for sharing this with us at Sentimental Sundays x
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous - I love it :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays & Good Luck! xx
WOW!! What an amazing birthday card...love the fun box design!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!!
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