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!
