His and Hers Pop-up Cards with Graphic 45

Hello, Readers. I know everyone is going through a rough time just now. My thoughts and prayers are with those who are sick, those who are worried, and those who are just going a bit stir crazy. For me, praying and taking time with the Lord, reading His word, is helping me to stay on track. This is also a perfect time to clean and sort things, to read that stack of books, to finish some projects...or perhaps to start some new ones!

I encourage you to get outside, if you can. Nothing makes you feel better than a bit of fresh air and sunshine! God's Creation is a wondrous place, even when things look bleak and scary. 

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

I have been in the studio a little bit, creating a few things, but nothing complicated or too large or time consuming. I find I just don't have the "band width" to tackle anything particularity massive just now. I am mostly trying to use up some leftover bits, or things I cut for another project but never used, and so forth. 

So, for today, I have a duo of cards for you to look at. What can be more fun than His and Hers Pop-up Cards?!

I created the "Hers" card using the Fashion Forward Collection and the "His" card using the Safari Adventure Collection. The projects are identical in construction, I just switched out the papers. 

 I do have a tutorial for this style of card HERE. And there is another version HERE. Once you get the hang of it, these are pretty easy to make. I love them as a way to give an extra special card to someone! 

The cards are standard note card (A2) size, and close with a removable band. The pop-up mechanism is bit "lumpy" so having the band in place helps keep it all tidy! 

I closed this band with a clip, keeping with a more masculine theme. I am using the original Safari Adventure collection, so I have the ephemera cards and some extra chipboard to use up.    

The ephemera cards makes a great card front, with the added dimension of the chipboard pieces, it's simple but not too plain. 

When you open the card, the pop-up unfolds giving you four spots to add images, ephemera, photos, or more gift cards! I used the cut aparts from the 8x8 pad.

I added a gift card pocket as well. Who wouldn't love a $50 gift card?! 

I would mail this in a padded or cardboard envelope since it's a bit thick for a normal envelope.  

For the "Hers" version I used the bright and lovely Fashion Forward Collection. These colors are so amazing! I had a lot of things pre-cut that I did not use in an earlier project, so I wanted to use them up!

The closure band for this card is held together with magnets on the back of the band. I glued a bunch of bright flowers to the band. Those colors together are such a bright pop! 

Like the Safari Adventure version, the pop-up section folds out when the card is opened. I trimmed some of the cut aparts to fit each panel. 

I am in love with these hot pinks and purples! Just what we need during these dreary, rainy days! 

 Do you have a friend who could use a cheery card right now?!

This card is a bit thick with the pop-up and the flowers, but mailing it in a padded mailer or in a small box will work a treat! 

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy some crafting days during this self-quarantine time! If there is a way I can pray for you specifically, please leave me a comment! If you are in "forced homeschooling" and need some advice, let me know! We homeschooled preK through 12th grade, over 18 years! I would love to help!

Paper and chipboard: Graphic 45 Safari Adventure, Fashion Forward
Magnets: Basic Grey
Clip: Tim Holtz
Twine: Natural Burlap String
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls: Graphic 45 Matte Pearl Gems
Cardstock: WorldWin Midnight
Dies: My Favorite Things gift card holder
Adhesive: ATG tape, Scor-tape, hot glue, white glue, foam dots