Today’s Alternate Card Idea is a Step Fold Pop Card or a ‘Tier card.’ I am never quite sure what to call it but it's easy and it's ADORABLE! We are working with the October 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Home for the Holidays and I will list alternate products used for these cards as well.
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| October 2023 Paper Pumpkin Coordinating Colors |
We have one fun fold today in two different layouts: vertical and horizontal just like the kit cards this month.
TWO-STEP POP UP CARD
MEASUREMENTS:
- VERTICAL Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2" (Lemon Lolly Cardstock)
- Lower Pop Up Panel: 4 x 4-1/4"
- Score: 1/2", 1-1/2", 2-1/2", 3-1/2" (Lemon Lolly Cardstock)
- Upper Pop Up Panel: 3-1/2 x 4-1/4"
- Score: 1/2", 1", 2-1/2", 3" (Lemon Lolly Cardstock)
- Vertical Card Scene from Kit (Top): 2-3/4 x 4”
- Vertical Homes Die Cut 1: Trim 1/2” from bottom
- Vertical House Layer Die Cut 2: 1-3/8 x 4-1/4”
- Insert for Card: 4 x 5-1/4" (use the back of the Paper Pumpkin card base)
- HORIZONTAL Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4"
- The only measurement that changes is the length from 4-1/4 to 5-1/2 for the step panels so it lines up with the the horizontal card base. All score lines are exactly the same.
TO DECORATE HORIZONTAL CARD
- Trim the top of the card front on horizontal kit card to 1-1/2 x 5-1/4"
- Top pop panel: same layer, cut the next part to 1-3/8 x 5-1/4"
- Bottom pop panel: 7/8 x 5-1/4" or use the the die cut piece of 4 houses on the front panel. Trim end
- OPTIONAL: add die cut trees on the top pop panel behind houses
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the two pop up panels first starting with the bottom panel (4 x 4-1/4") piece
- Burnish score lines with Bone Folder for crisp folds
- Line 1/2" flap with the edge of the card front so the pop up panel is folding inward at the bottom of the card front
- Fold in the 1/2" panel on the opposite end of pop up piece and add adhesive
- Fold panel back so both 1/2" panels line up and touch back-to-back on card base and press down
- The bottom pop up square should be in place
- For the top pop up tier, there are two 1/2" panels on either end of this piece (3-1/2 x 4-1/4" piece)
- Add adhesive to both 1/2" panels on one side because the one 1/2" gets glued to the bottom pop up and the other 1/2" gets secured to the card
- Add adhesive to the outer most 1/2" panel at the top of the upper pop up panel
- Press the bottom pop up mechanism so it's flat against the card base
- Fold the top panel flap back and press down to adhere the glue
- You want both 1/2" inch panels folded back on the top piece but only the edge has the tear and tape
- Now you can pop up both panels together and decorate
Once you've added your pop up mechanisms the hard part is done and your fun fold is created!
Now, to decorate, because we do not have DSP, we are going to use the scenes on the card fronts in the kit along with the die cuts to decorate these cards.
- Top panel layer: Trim vertical card front scene to 2-3/4 x 4"
- Top pop panel layer: 1-3/8 x 4" or use the full die cut piece (vertical with two houses on it) and trim about 1/2" off of the bottom
- Bottom pop panel layer: 7/8 x 4" or use the full die cut piece with the single red house and trim about 1-1/8" inches off of the bottom
ADHESIVE PLACEMENT ON POP OR STEP LAYERS
Just be sure to place the glue at the bottom only of each layer. Because this is a fun fold the glue only goes on the area where it will be glued to the pop up panel. It needs to move when the card is folded closed and then opened.
STAMPING
Use the banners in the kit to stamp sentiments in Real Red ink. Stamp greeting on inside layer and add to card. You can also stamp the snowflakes in Balmy Blue ink or the House stamp image in Balmy Blue ink, if desired.
Layer the banner over the glitter pieces in the Paper Pumpkin Kit for added sparkle.
P.S. - DON'T FORGET THE AWESOME GLITTER GLUE! It's a great accent on the rooftops/ snow.
ST. NICHOLAS ALTERNATE
Measurements exactly the same as vertical card above.
You will need:
- Die Cut Chimney (Cherry Cobbler Cardstock) (Saint Nicholas Dies)
- Die Cut Chimney Top (Cherry Cobbler Cardstock) (Saint Nicholas Dies)
- Die Cut St. Nicholas (Traditions of St. Nick DSP)
- Die Cut Snow Cap for Chimney Top (leftover piece of white card in kit or Basic White Cardstock)
- Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit Sequins *Optional*
INSTRUCTIONS
Trim feet off of St. Nick and glue behind the chimney. Add chimney top with dimensionals. Glue snow cap to top of chimney top. Add glitter glue. Add to the bottom pop panel, center. Careful to keep glue low so St. Nick moves with the card as it pops up and down.
I hope you enjoyed today's alternate card ideas for the Paper Pumpkin Kit!
Are you subscribed to the November Paper Pumpkin kit?
If you do not already have a demonstrator I'd love to earn your business! You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here:https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777
Deadline to subscribe to the November kit is 11/10/2023
There is an add-on available now that coordinates with the October and November Paper Pumpkin kits.
Questions? Email me. My info is listed in the top corner of this project sheet.
Happy crafting!
Melinda
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