Hello it’s Michelle! I’ve created a Tucked Hearts Card with inside popup feature inspired by the butterflies & stripes within the Better Day Ahead Collection.
Supply List:
- Mintay Better Days Ahead Collection
- Pink Cardstock
- Scotch Foam Tape
- Beads or charms
- Thread
- XOXO stamp from Envelope Stamp Set
- 2” Heart Punch
- Trimmer
- Scoreboard
- Cutter Bee Scissors
- Craft Glue
- Mini hole punch
Step One:
Cut card base. 7-3/4” x 5-1/4” Score & fold in half. (3-7/8”)
Starting at the bottom of cards folded edge draw a vertical one inch line at 1” and 3-1/2”. Cut both lines stopping at 1” and score straight across meeting both 1” cuts. Fold score line back and forth. You should have a 3-1/2” rectangle that’s deep.
Step Two:
Open card and gently push rectangle towards inside of card.
Step Three:
Cut outer card base.
7-3/8” x 5” score and fold in half at 3-3/4”
Step Four:
Cut inside sleeve for popup feature. Score 1/4” across top and 1” down middle. Cut 1/4 tab in center top stopping at 1/4” score line. Also cut outer edge of tabs so it doesn’t rub on card. Glue both tabs down. Glue finished sleeve over popup feature.
Step Five:
Cut outer mat using striped sheet.
3-1/2” x 4-3/4” Using mini hole punch, punch 1/4” holes on every other line as shown. Cut a slit at 1/2” and 3” across on same line as holes.
Step Six:
Thread beads or charms through holes starting at bottom inside out. Tuck thread back through top hole.
Step Seven:
Knot and secure both beads on opposite side of mat. Line entire back edges with approximately 1/4” foam tape strips.
Step Eight:
Glue outer card evenly on top of card base. Center mat to top of layered card. Stamp any sentiment on lines.
Step Nine:
Randomly glue butterflies to inside popup feature and card.
Step Ten:
Punch & decorate 2” hearts any way you like. They can also be stamped & written on. Tuck hearts to finish.
Thank you for visiting and I hope I’ve inspired you with this card idea. Happy crafting!