Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Pop up box card

A friend of mine recently had a Birthday, and her sister made her a pop up box card. Squeals of amazement from said friend, who is a card maker but sticks to tried and tested folds (I once gave her the vapours just showing her how to make an easel card!).

However, I've promised to go round for a play afternoon and show her how to make a pop-up box card, trust me, her patience can be very, extremely low so perhaps I should have just played dumb. I did show Sam (Hettie) how to make one of these last year at the WOYWW Crop and she flew along no trouble. However, before embarking on the forthcoming crafting session, I thought it would be a good idea to remind myself of the process at least, and this is what I made:
Such a difficult thing to photograph!
Close-up peek
The back panel, with a fairly plain area to write a message on
 I used:

 - an A4 sized sheet of black card stock (the resulting finished and 'folded flat for posting' card ends up at just about an inch shorter than A5 size)

 - papers from Papermania's 'Elegance' paper pack

 - embellishments are also by Papermania, and are also from the 'Elegance' range

 -and just a few amber coloured gems added for some sparkle

Now to show friend how to make one, without her toys flying out of the window - wish me luck!

Di
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30 comments:

  1. Hazel25 March 2015 at 00:32

    This is magnificent. Hope the session isn't too traumatic (perhaps a stop now and again for some fun in the playground!) xx

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  2. Sue25 March 2015 at 01:39

    Fabulous pop up box Di and sounds like your going to have so much fun! lol huggles Sue xx

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  3. Mrs A.25 March 2015 at 01:53

    Gorgeous pop up box . Love the rich contrasting colours. Have fun. Hugs Mrs A.

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  4. MaryH25 March 2015 at 01:58

    Well, you _could_ come to the USA (SC specifically) and show another fold-challenged friend how to do this, ya know! This is spectacular, and love those rich lush colors. It's just real elegant, and you are a very patient sweet person to do this for someone. TFS & Hugs

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  5. KT Fit Kitty25 March 2015 at 02:05

    Wow, wow, wow! This is gorgeous! Love the black and gold! What a show stopper!

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  6. scrappymo!25 March 2015 at 05:50

    Oh my...wigh you could come and play for an afternoon here...and teach me! But stuff might go flying out my wondows too ...lol

    Wonderful card, Di. Beautiful colours and design!

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  7. Kath25 March 2015 at 08:10

    This is a fabulous pop up card - I love the black and gold - very stylish. I hope you have fun showing your friend how to make one.
    Kath x

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  8. Debbie Rock25 March 2015 at 08:46

    These cards do have the WOW factor and that one has it in bucketloads! It is stunning Di! Love Debbie xXx

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  9. Pippa25 March 2015 at 09:39

    Great box Di. I've made a couple over the years but never have the time or patience to do more! One day perhaps ;) x

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  10. Sarn25 March 2015 at 10:01

    Good luck Di!

    Your box card is very striking and almost oriental with all the black and gold. FABULOUS.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  11. Carol Willis25 March 2015 at 11:17

    Gorgeous box card Di, love the colour combo.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  12. Pat25 March 2015 at 13:04

    I am in awe Di and am probably like your friend sticking to the tried and tested. I love the luscious black and gold and the end result is beautiful! x

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  13. Brenda25 March 2015 at 13:04

    This is a gorgeous and elegant box card Di! I love the color combo and all the items you used in it. Hugs, Brenda

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  14. Em Louise Fairley25 March 2015 at 13:10

    I'm not fold challenged, but I've not created one of these in a LONG time. Must. Change. That. Soon. LOL. Great colors and design xxx

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  15. Jean25 March 2015 at 13:57

    This is gorgeous Di, so elegant with the black and gold colour scheme, I love the papers you've used. Hope you have fun showing your friend how to make it.
    Jean x

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  16. KandA25 March 2015 at 17:56

    Wow, this is gorgous. Love all the details and super classy look with the colour combo xx

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  17. Princess Judy Palmer25 March 2015 at 19:03

    Black and gold elegance! One time I had some ladies over to play and I showed them a box card my friend had sent. I was then forced (FORCED, I tell you) to spend the rest of our play date measuring and mocking up a sample with written directions for all the ladies present (and do you think a single one of them has sent me a box card???!)

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  18. Jacee25 March 2015 at 19:07

    This is fantastic, such gorgeous work!
    hugs jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  19. Alice (scrAPpamondo)25 March 2015 at 20:30

    Wow, this explosion box is so elegant! Gorgous!

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  20. Carol L25 March 2015 at 20:38

    This is gorgeous in the black & gold colors! So festive and pretty! Good luck with teaching your friend how to make one!

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  21. Hettie25 March 2015 at 21:19

    This is gorgeous Miss. You were such a good teacher when you taught me last year, so don't take it to heart.
    I have some of these papers and the bits to go with them. You have given me a great idea now. Tee Hee!
    Hugs
    xx

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  22. Sandra H25 March 2015 at 21:20

    lol.....your post made me laugh Di some can graps quicker than others l hope your friend got it in the end which l'm sure she would of done........l just love the materials you used on your pop up box card the black and gold is gorgeous and your embellishments are lovely too another of your great makes xx

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  23. Kathleen25 March 2015 at 21:50

    Just love the way you have done this box, the black and gold look stunning, good job you have the patience of a Saint, well you would have being a Saint, putting up with all us playground horrors, well just me then.

    Kath x

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  24. Sue -25 March 2015 at 22:49

    Hope your teaching session went well ! The black and gold looks very elegant!

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  25. Darnell26 March 2015 at 06:06

    I would get the vapors, too, Di! These fancy fold cards amaze and terrify me!! I can't begin to imagine how you created this romantic and elegant pop-up work of art!! I'm in awe! And I wish you luck!! Hugs, Darnell

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  26. New Creations26 March 2015 at 07:25

    What a unique pop up creation, love the color palette with WOW factor!!!

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  27. Viv26 March 2015 at 12:20

    Awesome Di!!
    Not clever enuff to attempt one of these so am taking my green with envy face off to the swings to sulk. xx

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  28. Sally H26 March 2015 at 22:04

    A stunning pop up box, Di! I love it! Not tried one myself yet. Love your colour combo - very classy

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  29. Elizabeth27 March 2015 at 21:23

    When you've shown your friend, do you think you could just pop up here and give me a personal lesson too. Love your box card, black and gold is so dramatic. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  30. Cornelia (fun stamping)30 March 2015 at 13:44

    Speechless - what a wonder you created here!

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