Becky's Stampin' Studio: Plentiful Plants Center Pop Up Card + Video

I saw a version of this card on Julie Davison's Mega Card Swap. I had no clue what it was called, as I had never seen it before! I LOVE a challenge, so off to Pinterest I went. I FINALLY found it!! Cindy Brumbaugh had one..with a video, somewhat similar to this one! I have since found another version, which I will try, later! Some call this a Center Pop Up Card, some call it a Pillar Pop Up Card, and others call it a Column Pop Up Card. Whatever you call it, it's really neat!! And, yes, it collapses down to fit in an A2 envelope!

Stay tuned...Mom & I are creating today. We're going to make a few more samples for my video which I will be doing tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Be sure to check it out tomorrow, too!

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
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.
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 cut a "pot" and 2 "plants" from the DSP using the coordinating dies. Assemble and attach to front over Window Sheet. (I would like to try one with the hanging macrame pot, too!)
Add sentiment in Evening Evergreen, if desired.
To finish the card, stamp the back White panel, as desired. This is where you write your message and sign your card. Attach to back "base".