Oh YEAH! I am SO relieved my blog is back in order. I was in quite the panic over here. I had to re-post some of my prev. post’s, but that is NOTHING compared to what I might have had to do! I am so thankful for the blog guy over at SCS for all his hard work! BIG THANK YOU TO SCOTT!!!
NOTE: My spell check STILL isn’t working and Im NOT re-checking this post AGAIN! So if you ahve issue’s with my mistakes-SORRY!! I’m wiped.
I missed all my blog reader’s 😀 I do have the BEST blog PSF’s ever! (I know, you read other blogs, but I still feel you are mine :D, as you all make my day) The ONLY good thing is, I got SO much accomplished yesterday-WOW! Lot’s to share.
I have a nice long post for you today. I often “forget” that many people who come here are new, and learning. Well, I guess we are all still learning. That is the fun of it right? I get many questions, and I want you all to remember NO question is stupid.
That brings me to the post for today!
Almost a month ago I posted my Papertrey Ink projects—>HERE. I got many questions/emails about HOW to make the pop up.
I am sure these have been around forever. There are many different ways you can use the same idea, and I will share some of th one’s I have done with you today!
1) Use your nestabilities
2) Use a coluzzel or other template
3) Use your stamps!
4) The CHEATER pop out!
So first up I will show you how to make a pop out card-using your nestabilities.
This card uses Borders & Corners (circle), and Beautiful Blooms by PTI. Scallop circle nestability, paper by American Crafts, Punch Bunch flower’s, made by ME 😀
This card is made exactly like the Papertrey Ink card, linked above. Only that used a HEART.
Now it helps if you have a Scor-Pal (or other means of scoring) and a hobby blade (or other tool for cutting).
DIRECTIONS: click photos to enlarge please
Step 1
Cut your card base, and very LIGHTLY, use your Scor-Pal to score where your fold will be-this one fold in the middle.
Step 2
Pick, your nestability. Run your cardstock through your machine to EMBOSS the desired frame you would like to use on your creation-making sure that it is placed to POP OUT where you want on your fold line.
NOTE: My card, only a small part of the top of the circle will pop out at the top.
Step 3
Now firmly score ON the score line-up to, but not going through, your embossed frame.
Step 4
Use a hobby blade to cut around your frame, up to the score line.
This is what the finished edge looks like.
Obviously straight edges are more easy to cut.
Step 5
Second one- Using a shapes template, such as the coluzzle!
Since this Bella *IS* a star-I felt she would be perfect in this pop out card! Love her!!! I have been BUYING Bella’s and not using them so I made myself a promise! USE THEM!
This card uses my Oh So Pretty Bella (who I cut out), my border’s & corners (circle) set, starlight starbright for the sentiment and swirl, my star coluzzle template, a star eyelet, copic markers, and Scenic Route paper (which is my current fave paper line I think).
You want to follow the same steps as above, you are just using a plastic template!
So lightly score you fold, and place template in desired position, then cut! Careful NOT to cut OVER into paper, past the score line!
Line up template along light score- cut done!
Now this card I did trim down the paper edge on the right after it was cut! For my patterned paper, I then used the size SMALLER template, on my coluzzle to make the outline of the star 😀 Cute huh?
Now we are going to do one using our stamps!!
I LOVE butterflies, and this gatefold card has the butterflies interlock to hold it closed! I love this old SU! set called Butterfly of Happiness. Not sure if you can view it, but the Baroque bkgd is stamped in white on the base. The flowers are Stem Shilouettes I believe.
Now this card can be seen on page 37, in the May issue of CARDMAKER magazine!! It was done for Scor-Pal!
So as you can see, the butterflies “pop out” from the fold. This is done the same as above! All you do is figure out WHERE you are scoring, then score LIGHTLY (you dont want a deep score going through your pretty image!!)
Stamp your image, then use your hobby blade to trim it out, on whatever side of the fold you choose.
When it is cut , you then score on either side, UP TO, but not through the image. DONE!
Make sense?
Now we have the cheater pop out, or so I like to call it that :D. You just take your image, then adhere it going over or outside the fold, or card line!
This card was made with Birds Galore by Inkadinkadoo, and was a sketch done by Kirsten 😀 You can view her’s –>HERE
Now many people have done these at the top and bottom of cards. They are the tent cards ( I think), and kickstand cards. Kirsten was the brain behind the kickstand cards, and you can view all of hers HERE <–
Its along the same idea, and defintely “easier” :D.
So that is it my friends! WHEW! Are you STILL reading.
I hope you get a chance to try one out, and found this somewhat helpful. If you do try it, Id love to see what you come up with!!! They are so much fun though.
I have another tutorial to post soon and tomorrow is a Saturday Sketch! YIPEE!! I am hoping to get to pre-post it, but we will see. I do need a shower, have kids to feed, a house to clean, dinner to cook (ugh second though Sub Way is sounding really good right now), a dog to walk, and games to be played.
Oh so much to share, so little time!
Have a great Friday, and check in again tomorrow!
Till then 😀
50 Responses for "Time to teach a pop out-"
Thanks for the update….it was KILLING me waiting for you to post….rofl! Glad to know all is okay though…was worried it was the kids 😉
So happy all is well with you and family – now I can get excited waiting – knowing that you are busy creating – me – I am “blurfing”. Take care –
Arrrggghhh, so annoying! At least it’s being fixed. Enjoy the stamping in the meantime… 😉
Everything after the 8th will be gone?? Does that mean we will not be able to see all your wonderful creations previously? This will seriously make me upset I love to look back at your blog to get motivated.
Awe, what a nightmare. but I do understand. TFS.
What a bummer 🙁
Goodness gracious girl, you are making up for lost time today! So much information! WOW! Thank you so much, I sure did miss reading while your blog was down! I’m glad it’s all fixed now, thank goodness you didn’t lose everything. That would have been a disaster for ALL of us!!!
Your popups are gorgeous, oh my goodness! I need to go back and read it again, but I’ll never make something as pretty as yours! But I can DREAM! haha
Have a wonderful weekend with your precious family! 😀
Thanks for the great tutorials Lauren. I still waiting on my very first set of nesties. When I get them, I’ll be sure to try the Pop Out card. Glad your back, what a pita, huh? Have a great weekend. ~Julie
Wow Lauren, great cards, all of them are super. So glad you’re back up and running!! Have a super weekend! Kelly
Awesome Lauren! I will have to try that, definitely! 😀
I gave you a Super Blogger award for all your generosity!!
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WOW, you make it look so simple, that maybe even “I” can do a pop-out!!! I will definitely be giving this a try since I just got my first set of Nesties last week!!
So glad your blog is back up and running!!! I can’t even imagine your horror over losing anything, I know how horrified I was!!! LOL!!!
I so agree that Subway sounds like good idea for your supper tonight. You need a little break – right?
I’m so glad your blog is back to normal. I was feeling a little “Lauren Deprived” LOl! I have been intimidated by pop out cards, so never tried one, but maybe I will now…
Glad to hear all is well in blogging land! These cards are awesome!!! I may have to try! And you really had to enable me on the Score Pal again! Err! yes I know I should just order one ALREADY!
Have a wedding tonight so I’m in a hurry to get my blog updated so I will return to read all the details and try and make one of these amazing cards!
You wanna know what’s funny? I sat here staring at that sketch card for a good 20 seconds, wondering where you found your Inka bird set (b/c Lindsey seems to be sold out!), and was about to click on the link under the card when I realized it was my own link! LOL Love all of the cards (esp. the bird one! ;)), Girlie! I’m going to have to try that with the Nesties!
Whew… so glad to see you back in “blog-land” and that *you’re* okay.
I tried to post a comment on the last post but it wouldn’t go and now I don’t even see that post – oh well.
Your tutorials for the pop-up cards is wonderful! I think it’s time for me to try my hand at one!
Your night sounds like mine. We finally have warmer weather and a nice long walk sounds wonderful. We’ve also been stuck on Scattergories game…. so that’s our night! Haven’t given much thought to dinner yet. Hmmm…. Subway does sound good…
Okay, I’m glad you’re okay and that you have your blog up and running (thank you, Scott). Have a wonderful weekend!
Jaw dropped. . .all I can say is WOW! LOVE that pop out card!
These are absolutely gorgeous creations – thanks for linking back to your PTI March projects – I missed them somehow!! My niece is getting married in a year (just got engaged) and several of your projects will be perfect for me to make for her!! particularly the clear heart favor – that’s so sweet!
I am in awe of how creative you are – thank you for your wonderful instructions !
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How do you keep coming up with such creative ideas???? I love that first card especially and they are all just wonderful, thanks for sharing your talent!
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Glad to hear all is back in order! I can imagine the stress of it because you sure did have a lot of stuff on here!
Love those pop out cards! Can’t wait to get my Nesties to try that one!!!
Can’t wait to try out your sketch tomorrow!!
Have a fab day!
I think we all missed you more Lauren! Realy good tutorial on the pop outs, and beautiful cards. Love that butterfly gate fold.
You create the most beautiful cards, and write the best instructions. Thank you for taking the time to share:) I can’t wait to try the butterfly card, in particular!
Lauren,
You rock. You are so generous with your time and talent!
Glad you got everything back in order. I have missed your entries, yours is the first blog I look at every morning. As usual your cards are beautiful but The one with the papertrey stamps and the punch a bunch flowers is spectacular. Did you make your own background paper? I read somewhere in previous posts that you have a book you use for the flowers. If I were going to get started which punches would be the most used? I usually jump in with both feet and this time would like to try some first before buying all ( I just recently retired so money isn’t as plentiful). TFS Ann
Wowzers, This post was packed with tons of great info. I need to try one of those cards. I have to fire up the silhouette tonight anyway, maybe I can make a template in that somehow. Hmmmm! Now you’ve got me thinking. That’s why I love your blog, massive amounts of inspiration! Have a good evening. -Molly B
Gorgeous cards! Especially the butterfly one! A great idea for keeping a folded card closed. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
Rockin’ tutorial girlfriend! I can’t wait to try this out. I’m kinda hobby blade challenged so I think I’d better start with something simple.
Glad your back! I missed ya!Thanks for taking the guesswork out of pop-ups. I have been avoiding them thinking its soooo difficult, or maybe just being lazy?is that possible w/ 4 kids?LOl!Anyways, I will be trying one of them!I love them all, but the butterfly one was FAB!Kris:)
Wow thanks Lauren….will definitely give the nestability one a go….love the look of it. Cheers!
OMG! I’m so glad your back! I was definately missing your blog. I usually get an email when you post, but it didn’t work this time. Good thing I’m addicted to your blog and checked it without getting the email. LOL. Can’t wait for the Sat Sketch.
All of these cards are so AWESOME!!! Glad your back to normal!
What die cutting machine do you use with your nestabilities? I am glad all your stuff is back. Can’t wait till tomorrow. I love your sketches so much last saturday I woke up at 4 and ran to the computer. I know I’m a geek but they are understandable. I did a couple of your sketches and posted them on splitcoast and gave you credit. Let me know what you think.
omg – I just love this!!
And I’m so glad you’re back in blogville!!
Lydia
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In your gatefold card you used garden silhouttees. I just got that at rummage so that is why I know.
Cards are wonderful, as always!! Glad you are back!
Lauren, as is everything you do, hese are seriously lovely! (You are Superwoman!)
Glad to see you back! it was a long couple of days without you! Thanks again for sharing your talents with all of us! 🙂
you make it look so easy. Haven’t tried this style of card yet, but guess I should now that you spelled it out for me. LOL! beautiful cards you showed us today. glad you got the Blog stuff straightened out. TFS!
Your cards and tutorials are fabulous Lauren! Thanks for sharing. I love all three pop outs, but the circle nestability card is my favortie. I am going to try making a pop out this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
These are FABULOUS Lauren! Those butterflies are amazing, and I just love that tag that’s on the card.
I hope you have a wonderful wekend filled with lots of stamping!
Thanks for the great tutorial….think I’ll try this technique today! Love your blog, you ALWAYS have such beautiful cards, and GREAT tutorials.
Thanks, again, for sharing.
Lisa
All the pop-out cards are fantastic! I love how it gives a card something extra special! Your tutorials are wonderful–thank you so much!
Oh my gosh…you are ROCKIN’ girl!!! I love everything…WOW!! Thanks for all of the details!! I’m so glad your blog is back in order!! 😉
Not new to you but that for the refresher course! 🙂
Love all these cards but especially the first, I just love the embossed part popping up! Such great ideas and inspiration!
OUTSTANDING directions and BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIUFL cards.
I know I commented above and I believe that was in response to your blog issues, I’m not sure though, LOL. TFS.
Your cards are al beautiful but I love the gatefold with the butterflie!!!
GORGEOUS!!!!
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Now that butterfly card really is my kind of card. I just love it and I’m inspired too.
Yvonne
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