Becky's Stampin' Studio: Eden's Garden Pop Up/Pull Out Card + Video

Oh, my! I saw this card done on Lisa Curcio's YouTube Channel, and JUST KNEW that I had to try it! An old stamper still learning new things!! This is a fun, interactive card that is easier to do than you think! The secret is the Pop Up mechanism!!

Measurements:

Soft Succulent: 5 1/4" x 9 3/4" (base), 3 3/4" x 7 1/2" (inside), 2 1/2" square (mechanism)
Ever Eden DSP: Print #1 - 4" x 4" (top): Print #2 - 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" (top, inside), 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" (bottom, inside); Print #3 - 1 1/4" x 4" (bottom, outside)
Basic White: 2 1/4" x 3 1/4", 2" x 3 1/4"
Gold Foil: 2" x 3 1/4", 1" x 3 1/4"

To Make This Card:

For the base, score at 4 1/4", then turn and score at 1/2" on each long end. Crease well with bone folder.
Next, you will need to remove the cardstock from the longer side of each 1/2" side starting at the bottom, and cutting up to the score line, then cut along the score line. Discard this piece. For ease in attaching later, cut a small "wedge" away from the fold to the outside edge. This eliminates bulk up at that corner. I do this frequently to eliminate bulk!
Fold down into place, and attach 4" square of DSP to the "front".
Next, let's work on the "insert". Score this piece at 3". Crease well with bone folder.
Attach smaller piece of DSP to the "top", and larger inside piece of DSP to the inside. You'll also add the White inside. To do this, line up the shorter, cut edge about 1/4" from the crease. Any lower, and you might see it. If you know what you want to stamp, you might stamp this now, while it's flat!
Now, we'll work on the "mechanism". Score the 2 1/2" square at 3/8" on 2 opposite sides. Crease well.
You will want to "break the fibers" in this piece to it moves easier. To do this, take your bone folder and curl the cardstock in the direction of your score lines. Do this several times, or until it starts to curl (like your curling ribbon would!)
Place Tear & Tape on each 3/8" section. Remove ONE cover.
Next, take the insert piece and fold it into position. Flip over the "mechanism" and place the cut edge with the adhesive even with the top crease of the inside piece, centering it. Press into place. Flip this piece up, so you now see the other 3/8" edge with the score tape.
Now, grab the "base/outside" piece. Open up the flap. Slip the "insert" inside with the mechanism "up". Remove the Tear & Tape cover. Close the top flap so that the bottom cut edge of the FLAP is even with the crease of the mechanism. Close securely. The other 3/8" will now be adhered to the base flap, around the center.
To create the "pocket", flip open the "base". Flip up the insert. Wrap the 1/2" pieces around the insert, creating a pocket. Place Tear & Tape on the 1/2" extensions, remove covers and close the bottom up and into place. Now, give it a try!!
Oh, it sticks a bit doesn't it. It's catching on the edges of the "pocket". So, we will take the remaining piece of DSP and attach it to the bottom and over the edges. To do this, pull the insert out all they way. Put adhesive on the strip. Attach to the bottom of the base, leaving an 1/8" around the bottom edges, and just catching the "pocket" edges. Shove it into place. Now, give it a pull. It should would smoothly!!
I decided that it might be a little difficult for the recipient to know what to "do" with this card! So, I decided to add a little "pull" to this one! Punch a place to thread a small piece of ribbon. A hand punch works best!
Finish decorating the front of the card, and the white piece inside!.