Becky's Stampin' Studio: Full Center Pop Up Card Option

I saw this layout/color combination and loved it! So, needless to say, I had to try it! But, before I did the Clean & Simple version, I wanted to figure out how to make it into a Center Pop Up Card!! My version utilizes the Gentle Waves background stamp in Coastal Cabana and the Let's Set Sail bundle in Crushed Curry & Shaded Spruce, in my new, favorite Fun Fold! I also added the pop up section to an actual card! Check it out!

Measurements:

Coastal Cabana: 1/2 sheet (card base), 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" (Center Mechanism)
Basic White: 2 pcs @ 4" x 5 1/4", 3 3/4" x 4" (top of Pop Up), 2 3/4" x 4" (under window sheet),
Window Sheet: 2 1/4" x 3 5/8"

To Make This Card:

This card created a little differently than my "original", in that the center piece showing under the window, is a separate piece, rather than a layer on the "base".
Begin by stamping the Gentle Waves stamp in Coastal Cabana on several of the Basic White pieces! I placed it on my Stamparatus, so that if it didn't completely ink up, I could re-stamp it!
Stamp the "full" stamp on 4" x 5 1/4" piece and the 3" x 4 3/4". Then stamp only the bottom 1/3 of the smallest white, 2 3/4" x 4" piece (for under the window).
Now, take the 4" x 5 1/4" stamped piece, and remove 1 1/4" from it, twice. Adhere one piece, with 1/8" border to the folded Coastal Cabana card on the left side, and the other on the right side.
Next, take the 2 3/4" x 4" with the "partial" waves. Stamp some clusters of "seagulls" in Basic Gray above the waves. Add a little "sunshine" to the stark White background with Crushed Curry and a Blending Brush. (I had enough yellow ink on my Brush to just use what was on it to add some color!) Adhere this piece between the 2 - 1 1/4" pieces already on the folded Coastal Cabana card. Set aside.
Score the Center Mechanism along the 9 1/2" side at: 1/2", 1 1/4", 2", 2 3/4", 6 3/4", 7 1/2", 8 1/4" and 9". Lightly crease the ends, creating "columns".
Take the largest Stitched Rectangle Die that will fit on the top pop up, stamped "wave" piece and cut out the opening. Discard the center.
Adhere this piece with the cut opening onto the center 4" section of the Center Mechanism piece.
Now, cut a smaller opening with the next, smaller size Stitched Rectangle Die. This creates a nice "frame".
Place 1/8" Tear n Tape around the opening on the wrong side. Attach Window Sheet.
Place 1/4" Tear n Tape on each end of the "mechanism" (1/2" piece).
Skip one scored section on the "mechanism" and then place 2 rows of 1/4" Tear n Tape on the next section.
Remove backing on 1/2" section.and fold into place (see video).
Next, remove backing on next section. Take "base" with "waves" on it. Flatten the Center section one direction (right or left). Match folded edge to cut edge of "base" and adhere.
Now, flatten the other direction, match the folded edge to cut edge of other side of "base" and adhere.
Voila! You have a Pop Up Center!!
Now you need to finish decorating the front!!
I stamped the "sails" in Crushed Curry and the "boat" in Shaded Spruce, and punched out with coordinating punch!
I put it together with Mini Glue dots and adhered to Window Sheet.
To finish, put the other trimmed 1/4 sheet inside, and add whatever embellishments or sentiment that you feel is necessary!