Sunday, April 24, 2022

Hanging Plant Center Pop Up Card + Video

 Here is the sample, using the Hanging Plant from the Plentiful Plants Bundle, that I made in my video yesterday.  The only differences from my "original" version is the Hanging Plant, stamped plants & pot, and designer cut die for the back...  I don't know which version I like better!




Measurements:  

  • Cinnamon Cider: 1/4 sheet (card base), 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" (Center Mechanism)
  • Bloom Where You Are Planted DSP: 4" x 5 1/4" (Brick), 3 3/4" x 4" (Wood Grain), plants
  • Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", scraps
  • Crumb Cake: 1 3/4" x 4"
  • Window Sheet: 2 1/4" x 3 5/8"
To Make This Card:
  • Attach the "brick" DSP to the Cinnamon Cider quarter.  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 "wood grain" DSP and cut  out the opening. Discard the center.
  • Adhere the DSP with the cut opening onto the center 4" section of the Center piece. ( did use Multipurpose Liquid Glue for this!)
  • 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 "bricks" 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 a "pot" in Cinnamon Cider and 2 different "plants", one in Garden Green & one in Just Jade and cut them out from the coordinating dies.  Also cut a "macrame hanger" from Crumb Cake.
  •  Assemble all together and attach to front over Window Sheet. I did thread a Linen Thread through the "hole" for a "hanger" and taped it to the back.
  • Add sentiment to front, if desired.
  • To finish the card, cut out a designer "label" from the White piece. Stamp the back if desired.  This is where you write your message and sign your card.  Attach to back "base".

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