Oh No Kitty w/ Pop Up

Hey crafty friends!

It's Kris here to share some Monday inspiration with you!  I've got an interactive card for someone under the weather or has had an injury -- it's sure to make them *SMILE*  Featured on my card is Oh No Kitty, First Aid Kit, Ouch w/ Tooth, and the giraffe from Safari Adventure Gang!

**I got the idea for this particular interactive feature from a crafty gal I follow on IG:  Srushti Patil (@srushtipatil on Instagram) and it was meant to be an interactive album page, but as you can see, I've used it as a fun element inside my card.  I've changed up the measurements (to inches) to make it easier.  I hope you'll give it a try!
DESIGN STEPS:
I started by cutting all my base card elements:  
Grey cardstock:---(Card Base)  8-1/2" x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" ---(inside cover mechanism) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" - scored at 1/2" and 1" on one end---(pop out mechanism) 1-5/8" x 7-1/2"---(pop out image panels, x2) 2-1/8" x 2-1/2" ---(left inside panel) 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" (not pictured below)
Pink/white patterned paper #1 (gingham):---(front of card)  5-1/4" x 4"---(inside cover mechanism)  1/4" x 2-1/4"---(left inside panel) 2-1/4" x 3-1/2" (not pictured below)
Grey/white patterned paper:---(inside layers x 2)  5-1/4" x 4"
Pink/white patterned paper #2: ---(pop out image panels)  1-7/8" x 2-1/4"
White cardstock:---(inside cover mechanism)  2-1/4" x 3-1/4"

1.  Adhere the pink gingham paper to the front of card and the grey/white patterned layers (2) to the inside of your card. 

2.  Adhere the white cardstock to the largest portion of the inside cover mechanism.  Glue the narrow pink/white patterned strip between the 2 score lines of cover mechanism.  (see photo below)

3.  Adhere the 2 pink/white image panels to the 2 grey image panel mats.  Set aside.

4.  With the pop out mechanism (1-5/8" x 7-1/2") vertical in front of you, measure and mark w/ pencil  at 3/8" and 1" across the top and bottom.  Draw a line both lines vertically.

5.  Turn mechanism so that the 3/8" tab is at the top horizontally, and measure and place a mark at 2-1/2" and 5" across top and bottom, draw lines vertically to connect as shown below.

6.  Along the bottom line (at 1" line) measure and place a mark at 3-1/8" and 4-3/8" as shown below.

7.  Using the photo below for reference, Draw diagonal lines from corner to those marks you just drew.

8.  Cut away the 4 corner sections as shown in photo below by scribbles.

9.  SCORE along the bold lines in photo below (the diagonal lines and 2 horizontal lines)  

10.  Push in on the diagonal score lines which will cause the mechanism to fold like this:

11.  Open it back up.  With the 3/8" tab at the top, apply glue to the outer arms as shown.  Be sure NOT to add glue clear up to the diagonal line... try to stop with the edge of the tab.   

12.  With the image panels horizontal, line up the TOPS of them with the top edge of the glued arms.

13.  Pull the 2 panels together so they overlap, and turn mechanism over and apply glue to the back section as shown.  Turn it right side up and position it into the center fold of card.  

**TIP:  It helps to lift the left side of card to form a 90 degree angle so that you make sure not to go over the score line.  

14.  Add glue to the angled portion on top --- be sure not to get glue on the scored tab!  Close the card and rub fingers over the mechanism to adhere. 

15.  Open card up flat and fold the 3/8" flap down.  Apply glue to tab and attach the short edge of cover (not the tabbed end) so the edge lines up with the edge of tab.

16.  Apply glue to the far right tab as shown and tuck it under to adhere.

Mechanism is done!!  Time to decorate!!

Die cut the following:

Oh No Kitty from grey and white cardstock

First Aid Kit from white cardstock

Ouch! from Ouch w/ Tooth

 the giraffe from Safari Adventure Gang from white c.s.

Hugs w/ Shadow from both pink and white c.s.

the 2-3/4" Stitched Squares die from pink patterned paper

the 3-1/8" Nested Scalloped Square die from white c.s.

I colored the white die cuts with Distress Oxide inks and a blending brush.

I thought it'd be cute to take this giraffe's temperature with the thermometer from First Aid Kit.  ☺

I hope you enjoyed this pictorial and will give it a try!  

Have a CRAFT-tastic week!

~Kristine

Spooky Castle Pop Up Card

Happy Monday, crafty friends!  Kris here with a super easy-to-make inside pop up card featuring dies from our Halloween Release!

Here's the inside of my card...

And here's the front...

There are 21 dies in this release and they're currently on sale with a 50% discount on the entire bundle or 30% off individual dies for a limited time ~ so hurry over to the online store to make your selections!!

I used the Spooky Halloween Castle, the Spooky Kitties, Spooky Fence Mini, the Web and Graveyard for the inside of my card - and for the front, I also used Trick or Treat Phrase, and Spooky Truck (just the spider).  As always, you can click on the pictures to see them larger. ☺

Design Steps:

I started with a piece of white cardstock cut at 5-1/8" x 3-7/8".  

I made a circle stencil from a scrap piece of cardstock by die cutting the 4th largest of the Pierced Circle set from the middle of my paper and alternating the positive and negative die cuts to sponge Distress Oxide inks.  I then misted with water and let dry.  Then I spattered white paint mixed with a li'l water over the top and heat set it to dry.

I cut my card base from Granny Apple Green cardstock at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2," scored at 4-1/2" 

I layered a piece of black cardstock, 5-1/4" x 4" to the inside upper half of my card, then attached my sponged piece on top.

I cut a piece of blue patterned paper at 5-1/4" x 3-1/4" and attached to the lower inside half of card. (see photo below for placement) 

I computer-generated my sentiment onto white cardstock, then cut it to 4-3/4" x 2-3/4".  I sponged the edges with Rich Razzleberry ink and centered it onto the blue patterned paper.

I then added my black silhouette tree and web to my inked layer before adding the mechanism as it will cover up part of the tree.

Now to make our POP UP feature!  

I cut a piece of black cardstock at 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" and then with the short edge along top of score board, I scored at 3/4", 1-1/2", 2-1/4", and 3".  Then I added tape to the last 1/2" piece and attached the other end to it to make a long box!

To add it inside my card, I added tape to the bottom side of my box and laid it down so it's just up to the score line w/out going over it.  (see photo below)

Then, I added tape to the adjacent side that will be attached to the "Back".  Then I closed my card front down over it and pressed.  Easy Peasy!!

I created a smaller pop up box to give dimension to the gravestone by cutting a pc. of black cardstock at 3/4" x 2-1/2" and scored it at 1/2", 1", 1-1/2" and 2" then folded score lines and attached the ends. I glued it in place by pressing it up against the inside back (blue) part and down.  Then I added the gravestone to the front section with glue.

And then I added all my elements as pictured  ☺

For the front, I cut a piece of rainbow glittered cardstock at 5-1/4" x 4".  Then added my die cuts and made them pop a li'l with a white gel pen... and DONE!!  ☺

PRODUCTS I USED:

   

   

  

  

Check out the whole HALLOWEEN RELEASE HERE!

I hope I inspired you to get crafty with your favorite CotageCutz dies ~ Have a blessed week ☺

~Kristine

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