I saw this awesome post of a Fun Fold Class using the Valley in Bloom Suite and All Aflutter Bundle. The folds were absolutely amazing, many of which I had never seen before. So, after some investigating, I bought the instructions for this class, something I rarely do, but these were so worth it. The designer is Liz Shannon from the UK. She is a very talented demonstrator. However, this sample she designed for a 6" square envelope...I prefer a more "standard" sized card, so I figured out a version that would fit in an A2 envelope! I am doing this card in a class in June, and feel it still needs a little "tweaking" but this is what I've figured out so far...and I LOVE it! I also changed the colors up a little bit, and put some acetate between the 2 frames to support the flowers a little better. If you live anywhere close by, you're going to want to come this card class!!



Measurements:
- Thick Basic White: 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" (base), 2 pcs @ 2 1/8" x 4 1/4" (hexagon "frames"); 1 3/8" x 1 3/4" (die cut "extension"); scraps
- Basic White: 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" (2 flower stems), 2 pcs @ 1 1/8" square (sentiment); scrap (butterfly)
- Coastal Cabana: 6 pcs @ 1 1/4" square
- Granny Apple Green: 2" x 3 1/2"
- Acetate (or, Window Sheet): 2 1/8" x 4 1/4"
- Valley in Bloom DSP (N): 4 pcs @ 1 1/8" square
To Make this Card:
- Score Thick White base @ 1 3/8" - 2 3/4" - 4 1/8" - 5 1/2" - 6 7/8" - 8 1/4". You should have 1/4" left at the end. Crease all in "mountain" folds.
- Take one of the White "sentiment" squares and stamp a small sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink.
- Adhere square pieces of DSP and square, White pieces to Coastal Cabana squares.
- Then, attach to card base, with the 1/4" to the left, and starting with a piece with the DSP, then another DSP, followed by a the White piece with the sentiment, 2 DSP squares, and then finally the last White square.
- Attach Tear & Tape to the 1/4" "extension", and put the base strip together creating a circle. Set aside.
- Now, we'll work on the Pop Up.
- Tape the 2 smallest "hexagons" from the Nested Essentials Dies together and die cut 2 from Thick White. This will create a "frame". Set one White center aside for the Pop Up mechanism. You will not need the other one.
- Then, untape the "hexagons". and cut the largest one of these from a piece of Window Sheet or acetate.
- Now, die cut a small rectangle from the retired Unbounded Love Dies, or cut 2 pieces of Thick White cardstock that measure 3/4" x 1". Glue together.
- Die cut 2 "sprigs" of Lily of the Valley from "regular" White.
- Lastly, die cut 2 "leaves" from Granny Apple Green.
- Oh, you'll also need to stamp 2 of the same butterflies in Coastal Cabana ink and punch with All Aflutter Punch. Set aside.
- To assemble the Pop Up. Adhere the Window Sheet to one Hexagon "frame". Then adhere the other ontop, leaving the bottom "open".
- Color the "stems" of the Lily of the Valley "sprigs" with the Dk Granny Apple Green Blend. If desired, add a little color to the Green "leaves" with either or both Granny Apple Green Blends.
- Using Multipurpose Glue, adhere one Lily of the Valley "sprig" to the assembled "hexagon". Flip over and adhere the other one. They don't need to line up.
- Then, add one "leave" to the left of one "sprig, lifting one or two flowers to the top of the leaf, then flip over and repeat.
- Now, adhere one butterfly to the "frame", as shown, flip it over, and adhere the corresponding one to the other side. Set aside.
- Now, for the Pop Up Mechanism.
- Take the center of the Hexagon frame. Score down the center (across) from tip to tip. Then score 1/4" from each side of that score line, and 1/4" from each end.
- Crease, well, in half. Then, crease score lines on either side up, creating a "trench". Lastly, fold the end score lines up. (you'll test this, later!)
- Take the "rectangle extension" and adhere it to the bottom of the "frame" between the 2 layers. I used Tear & Tape.
- Next, take the "hexagon" piece with the "trench", place Tear & Tape in the trench so you have adhesive on both sides. Then, insert the "extension" into the trench and press together firmly.
- For the last step, insert the Pop Up into the "base", with the "hexagon" trench pointed down, centering behind the "sentiment" square. Place Tear & Tape on the 1/4" left, and adhere to base with the score line even with the bottom, cut edge. Repeat for the back side.
- Pull the "frame" up, and it should pop into place! (And stand up).
- Finish with double White Baker's Twine bow, and scattered Shimmering Dots.
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