Becky's Stampin' Studio: Sweet Candy Cane Pop Up Block Card

Monday, November 28, 2022

Sweet Candy Cane Pop Up Block Card

I found this interesting fold shared by Lisa Curcio and wanted to try it. She has quite a few options using this fold over on her website. Too much fun! I decided to try the one with the Sweet Candy Cane Bundle, and love how it turned out!

Measurements:

Real Red: 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" (base), 3 1/4" x 5" (block 1), 2 1/2" x 4" (block 2), 1 1/2" x 3" (block 3)
Sweetest Christmas DSP (N): STRIPE - 4" x 5 1/4" (base layer),
Sweetest Christmas DSP (N): DOTS - 1 3/4" x 4" (card front), 1 1/4" x 3" (block 1), 1 1/4" x 2 1/4" (block 2), 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" (block 3)
Sweetest Christmas DSP (N): 2 die cut Candy Canes
Basic White: 1 7/8" x 4 1/8" (card front), 1 3/8" x 3 1/8" (block 1), 1 3/8" x 2 3/8" (block 2), 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" (block 3), 4" x 5 1/4" (back of card base for msg)

To Make This Card:

Score Real Red base at 2" x 4". Crease well, making an "accordion" fold.
Attach stripe DSP to base.
Then, I began by attaching all DSP pieces to corresponding White bases.
Find the longest layers and attach to front of "accordion" fold.
Next, we'll begin the Pop Up part with the first (next largest) block. Score at 1 1/2" - 3" - 4 1/2". Crease well creating a partial "square".
Place Tear n Tape onto first 1 1/2" section and last 1/2" section.
Adhere corresponding DSP/White piece to second section from the left.
Remove backing from left side. Place cut edge along score line of base. Close card over Tear Tape.
Open up card. Remove Tear Tape from 1/2" side. Tuck under and adhere to back of card.
Now, try the card, to make sure it "pops up".
For Block #2, score at 1" - 2 1/2" - 3 1/2". Then, continue to add to card as above.
For Block #3, scor at 1/2" - 2" - 2 1/2". Then, continue to add to card as above.
Voila, the "pop ups" are finished! Now, to decorate.
For this sample, I die cut 2 matching "Candy Canes" in both directions. I adhered the bottom one directly to the front of card, and the "crossed" one to the front with Dimensionals.
Finish with a bow. You can also scatter some Rhinestones or sequines, if desired.
You can add an optional White piece to the back of card for your greeting or sentiment - and signature!