Interactive Blog Hop - Stop# 11, DAY 1

Welcome to the coolest blog hop that I've ever been invited to participate in featuring interactive cards...cards that move, pop up, fold in interesting ways, or look 3-D.  I personally cannot WAIT to see what my brave and talented blog friends have come up with! 

You have arrived at stop# 11 and should have come from Heather's fabulous blog, Operationcricutdesign.  If you stumbled upon my blog, I highly encourage you to start from our hostess, the awesome and talented, Monica, from Scraps2Treasure.

For Day 1 of this 2-day blog hop, I chose Diamond Pop-Up / Spring Card

So much of this card is new to me...This is the first time I have tried to make the Diamond Pop-up/Spring card.  Although it took me a while to figure it out, I love how it pops out of the envelope and stands up.  I didn't get a chance to add a sentiment, but this card is going to friend, who's having a birthday.  The image is a digi-stamp from LaLa Land Crafts.  I just love their little Marci character.  This is the "Birthday Marci."  To see how the card works, click the 30 second video below:

Supplies:
Tools you will need: Paper trimmer, Scoreboard (I use the Martha one)

Base of Card:  5” x 10” strip (Recommend a solid 2-sided cardstock)

Accent pieces: 
  2 – 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” squares design/patterned paper (Cut diagonal to make two triangles ea.)
  1 – 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” square solid color paper
  1 – 3” x 3” square solid color paper (Recommend same as base color)
  1 – 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” square solid color paper (Use for stamped or other design)

STEPS TO MAKE CARD:  I highly recommend looking for a video on YouTube or Split Coast Stampers for how to make a “Spring” or “Diamond Spring/Pop Up” card.  I found an awesome one here from Dawn’s Stamping Thoughts.  What a great YouTube channel filled with videos on how to make some really cool cards! 

At first, I struggled with this card, even with Dawn’s helpful video.  To further help you, I have added some photos and tips below.  Once you view Dawn’s short video and use my tips, making the card will be a breeze…It's such a fun card, and you will just love how it turns out!

o  Place base paper (5x10) onto scoreboard…Score paper at 2 ½” and 5”:

o  TIP:   Make light pencil marks at 2 ½” score line (A1, top + A2, bottom) and at 7 ½” score line (B2, top + B1, bottom)...

o Putting these marks will provide place to line up paper on score board, when scoring a line for folding large diagonal creases.

o Tip:  Use bone scoring tool for a nice, smooth crease.  The better the crease, the cleaner the folds will be for the card.

o  To cut top point of diamond (which is the center front of card).  Align the B1 mark and C along the cutting edge of trimmer, then make the cut.

 

**  IMPORTANT TIP:  This step was not featured on the video, but I HIGHLY recommend it to ensure nice straight creases, to help the diamond pop up straight.  Rather than just fold the paper at the diagonals, score the line first using the pencil marks I mention above.  Just align the paper at a diagonal keeping the two opposite pencil marks (A1 and B2, for example) in same score line.  Once they line up, hold paper down firmly and score a line...(Tip:  To ensure papers line up properly, I drew lines on every inch of my scoreboard.)

o Once you have the lines scored, fold down creases firmly with scoring tool. 

o  The diagonal score lines should be folded to a nice clean crease. The creases should create a nice clean "X" right on the 5" Score line.

o  Fold in sides to form the "spring"...

Fold that bottom flap under and glue bottom triangle to that flap...

o  Now, you have the base of the diamond pop up card...embellish and have fun!

o For the envelope, you will want to use 5 1/2 square.

Hope you like the card!  It was a fun challenge...Now for Blog Candy:  Two opportunities:

1.  Michael's Gift Card, $15 (If you don't have a Michael's near you, I will work to get you another craft store's card).

2.  La La Land Crafts,  Two of any DIGI's (individual selections only, not collections..My faves are Marci).

In order to win these items, you MUST:  Visit my posts on both Day 1 AND Day 2;  leave a comment on both posts, AND become a follower, if not already.  I will verify this and using Random.org will pick the winner.  PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR BLOG AND/OR EMAIL ADDRESS in the comment field so that I can contact the winners. 

Good Luck! :))  Thanks for stopping by!

~ Angie ~