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Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial

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Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial with 49 & Market Country Heart Cafe

Hello, Friends!  We have a fabulous Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial for this Wonderful Wednesday session!  I’m so excited to share this new fun fold card design with you, especially since it’s made with the gorgeous Country Heart Cafe Collection!

I got the idea for this card base from a photo on Pinterest.  Of course, there was no tutorial.  So out came my sketch notebook, ruler and pencil.  My idea was to add a pop up panel to the card to make it extra fun to open.  And the design seemed simple enough.  But it took attempts later, to finally “nailed” all the scores, cuts and measurements.  My trash bin will testify to this fact.

That’s how much I liked this card design.  I was willing to wade through failed effort after failed effort to bring it to life.

Was it worth it?

You be the judge!

Flower Card Hidden Pop Up Panel Card

How cute is this little flower cart card?  As with most of my cards, it measures 5″ x 7″.  I added a few handmade sunflowers, some die cut frames and a bit of ribbon to the front cover.  But that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

 

This z-fold style card has a nifty little mechanism that hides the pop up panel.  Now it can stand for display and has a cool 3-D effect. But that’s not all!

Hidden behind the front cover art is a really fun little top fold panel.  And yes, as the name suggests, you will find a pop up feature tucked inside.  There’s another surprise on the back of this card, but you’ll have to watch the video to see that.

Floral Doily Hidden Panel Pop Up Card

What if we made this card on a 7″ x 5″ horizontal base?  That could be super cute, right?  So I did!  (It only took about 4 tries to get it right this time.  Progress!)

Once again,  there’s a cool pop up card hidden behind the front panel.

Fall Flowers Coffee House Card

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In case you were wondering, these cards are rather addictive.  Once I got the hang of making them, I could not stop myself.  I added some mixed media inking and embossing to the 3rd card.  That was fun!

Hidden Pop Up Panel Card Tutorial on YouTube

Would you like to learn how to create both the vertical and the horizontal versions of this card base?  Well, you are in luck, because I filmed tutorials for both.  I hope you’ll grab a cuppa and a snack and join me for some fun fold card making over on my YouTube channel.

Did you enjoy that?  I know I did!

I’ll be back next week with one final Country Heart Cafe project to share with you.  Then we will be moving on to Christmas crafting.  (How is that even possible?)

In case you missed it, I shared a sneak peek of the paper collections we’ll be working with this holiday season.  You can find it HERE.

You will find a linked supply list and basic measurements for today’s projects in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.  I’ve also tagged products within the video for your shopping convenience.  And, as always, you will find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Prima Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial

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Prima Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial for Wonderful Wednesday

Hello, Friends!  It’s Wonderful Wednesday and I have a fun and easy Prima Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial to share with you.  Don’t  you just love it when a card makes the recipient ask, “How did you DO that?”  But you secretly know that it was a cinch to make?  Well, that’s why I love this Pop Up Shadowbox card design,

I first saw a photo of an A2 sized version of this 5×7 card on Pinterest.  Right away, I recognized it as a pop out box design with a die cut opening.  What a brilliant idea!  So I got out some scrap paper, my pencil, and a ruler and began figuring out the dimensions for making this card.  After a couple of false starts, I broke the code and came up with today’s tutorial for you.

Gardening Mice are Very Nice

After testing out my prototype design, I went to work creating a “real” card, which you saw in the above photos.  Next on tap?  Cutting and labeling all the pieces for today’s tutorial.

Honestly, this card is so much fun to make, I could have just kept making card after card with this design.

TIP:  Create dimension by fussy cutting elements from the paper pad and popping them up on foam tape.  This simple move creates a feeling that you could walk into the scene.

TIP:  Add texture with ribbon and lace!  When you layer lace over ribbon, it just seems to pop off the page, doesn’t it?

Add A Flap Element

Make this card even more interactive by adding a magnetic flap element.  Simply save the die cut from your shadowbox arch, score a 1/2″ flap on the bottom, add magnets, adhere behind the base panel, and you’ve got a mighty cute design going on!

Homegrown Pop Up Shadowbox Card Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to learn how to create this dynamic card design, then please grab a cuppa and a snack and enjoy this tutorial.

Of course, you don’t have to use these cute mice to make your card. (But why wouldn’t you want to?)  You can make this card with any paper (or die) that you happen to have in your stash, and it will be just as fun as my version.,

You can find a linked supply list below this post.  Supplies are also  linked in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.  And, the measurements are all written down for you there as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Prima Homegrown Collection:

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Words of Wisdom Front Step Card Tutorial

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Paper Rose Words of Wisdom Front Step Card Tutorial

Hello, Friends!  It’s the first Wednesday in April 2026, and I have an easy and elegant Paper Rose Words of Wisdom Front Step card tutorial to share with you.  No April Fool’s tricks here…just a quick card made with a beautiful paper collection.

The wonderful thing about this card is the fact that it will fold flat to fit into a 5×7 envelope.  That means it’s easy to mail.  Because it has a stand-up base, it’s also a great display card.  And best of all, you can put this beauty together in about 30 minutes.  That’s quick and easy card making at its best!

Once you learn how easily this fancy fold card base comes together, you’ll want to make a big stack to have on hand for all kinds of occasions,

Double-Faced Card Base

This card doesn’t open like a standard card because of the pop up design.  But you can add a lovely pocket to the back side!  This gives you lots of room to write a note.  Or, you can add a pocket as I did here.

Got scraps?  Make a pretty little bookmark to tuck inside the pocket, and now you have a gift.  How sweet is that?

If you’re planning on mailing your card, you’ll want to avoid adding too much dimension.  For that reason, I didn’t add flowers, ribbons or other dimensional embellishments to the design.  However, if you’re planning on delivering your card in person, you can add embellishments to your heart’s content!

Words of Wisdom Front Step Card Tutorial on YouTube

Would you like to learn how to make this lovely card?  Then please enjoy this video tutorial on my YouTube channel.

If you’d like to see a walk-through video of this beautiful collection from Paper Rose, you can find it HERE.

I’ve tagged products in the video for your shopping convenience.  Basic measurements are in the description box below the video on my YouTube channel.  And of course, I’ve provided a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Stamperia Classic Christmas Fun Fold Cards

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                                           Stamperia Classic Christmas Fun Fold Cards                                                Ghost of Christmas Past Project Share and Mini Tutorial

Hello, Friends! Are you ready for another Ghost of Christmas Past Project Share and Mini Tutorial featuring Stamperia Classic Christmas Fun Fold Cards?  Traditional colors and vintage images have long made this 2021 collection a favorite in my studio.  I’ve made dozens of cards with these festive papers, and I enjoyed making these two as well.

Would you like to learn how to create a faux wood shaker frame using standard cutting dies from your stash?  Well. you are in luck, because that is our mini tutorial for today’s episode.

Sweet Christmas Bird Gatefold Pop Out Card

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Our first card is this darling Christmas Bird nestled in a circular frame.  Here are some quick and easy tips for putting this card front together.

  • First, paint an empty cardboard tape reel with white paint.
  • Next, adhere the frame over a portion of a 4×6 journal card.
  • Now, add some Buttons Galore and More goodies , handmade poinsettias and bows to dress up the frame.
  • Embellish with more buttons and a small tag.

You’ve just elevated the design of what is a very simple card front.

Gatefold Pop Out Element

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Design a gatefold cover for the inside of the card.  Then mat your image on layers of cardstock and gold foil paper for a little  holiday sparkle.  Remember to only glue down the left hand side of your image, or you won’t be able to open the gate!

To create the gatefold portion of this card follow these simple steps:

  • First, cut a 10″ x 6 7/8″ panel of patterned paper.
  • Now score 2 1/2″ flaps on the right and left hand sides.  Fold to form the gates.
  • Place magnets on the right hand gate and on the back side of the front image to keep the gates closed.  You can cover up the magnet on the back side with a panel  of designer paper.

Stamperia-Classic Christmas-Gatefold Pop Out Card-Kathy Clement-Kathy by Design

Surprise!  Add 4 small pop out panels to the interior of the gatefold.  If you’ve never made a pop out box before, you can find a tutorial HERE.

O Christmas Tree Shaker Card with a Pull Down/Pop Up Flap

Christmas is the perfect time to make a shaker card!  (Well, isn’t any time the perfect time to make a shaker card?)  You can make a custom frame for your card using rectangular nesting dies.  It’s super easy, and I’ll show you how in the video tutorial.

Y’all know I just love a good pop up element, so I added a fun pull down flap to the top of this card.  Spoiler alert:  There’s a pop up scene behind it!

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How sweet is this darling little baker?  If you’ve never made a pop up scene like this before, you can find a tutorial HERE.

Stamperia Classic Christmas Fun Fold Cards Project Share and Mini Tutorial on YouTube

Would you like to see more of these cards and learn how to make that frame?  Then please grab a cuppa and a snack and enjoy this tutorial on my YouTube channel.

Are you feeling inspired to dig into your stash of older Christmas papers?  Good!  Then my job is done here.

I’ll be back on Wednesday with our regular Wonderful Wednesday tutorial.

You can find a linked supply list below this post.  Because this is a Ghost of Christmas Past project, I can guarantee that I can link to everything, but I’ll do the best I can and provide substitutes whenever possible.

Thanks for stopping by, Friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Shaker Pop Up Cards Tutorial

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Choose Your Own Adventure Shaker Pop Up Cards Tutorial:  Ciao Bella Majestic Dream                  & G45 Season to Celebrate

Hello, Friends!  Today we have a really fun shaker Pop Up Cards Tutorial to share with you.  Yes, its a Wonderful Wednesday Choose Your Own Adventure!  This means we’ll be using two different paper collections to create two cards with the same card “recipe”.  Our collections this month are the lovely Ciao Bella Majestic Dream and the vibrant Graphic 45 Season to Celebrate.  

Sound like fun?  Let’s dig in!

Graphic 45 Season to Celebrate Shaker Pop Up Card Folio

Our first card is made with Graphic 45’s Season to Celebrate Spring papers.  Vibrant pinks, purples and greens remind us of flower beds filled with blooming iris, azaleas, dianthus and fresh green leaves.  I’m partial to the tea theme, myself.  But then you knew that, didn’t you?

Each card folio measures 5″ x 7″ with a 1/2″ spine.  This gives us lots of room for a dimensional pop up scene inside the card, and room for a pocket, too.

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This is such a cheery, easy to make card!  I think you’ll enjoy following along with the step by step video tutorial posted below.

Ciao Bella Majestic Dreams Home Sweet Home Shaker Pop Up Card Tutorial

I love this Reneabouquets beautiful board frame as a shaker element!  Here’s how I colored it to match the sweet house image inside the frame:

  • First, use a blending tool to add a heavy layer of Iced Spruce Distress Oxide Ink over the entire frame surface.
  • Next, sprinkle liberally with clear embossing powder and heat.
  • Add large wooden buttons to the corners of the frame and you’re done!

That was easy, wasn’t it?

Here’s a peek inside the card.  To make the pocket on the pop up flap, simply trim around the top of a 6×6 image, score the sides and bottom and adhere.  Now you can tuck sweet little tags and journal cards inside along with a packet of poppy seeds.

Flip the pocket flap down to reveal this dimensional pop up scene.  Oh, how I love opening a pop up card!

Although I do not share a step by step for this card, it is made in the same way as the G45 Season to Celebrate version.  Just change out  your papers, and you’re good to go.

Shaker Pop Up Cards Tutorial on YouTube

Would  you like to join me for this Choose Your Own Adventure Shaker Pop Up Cards Tutorial?  Then please grab a cuppa and a snack and meet me over on my YouTube channel.

If you would like the basic measurements and score lines for this card design, please look in the description box below the YouTube video, ,as I have posted them there.

So that’s our Choose Your Own Adventure card tutorial for April.  Do you have a favorite?  I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section.

You can find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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