Hi All,
I thought it was time for a pop-up card. And, of course I love to make them using owls. I found this cute little build-an-owl set and matching die. I just noticed they have another owl set that fits the die. So sweet! And relatively inexpensive too. Side note: Simon Says Stamp has free shipping on orders over $75 through May 31st. Use code DSC799 at checkout.
I tried to keep the outside simple to (1) save time and (2) make the inside seems so much more exciting. Here is a look at the outside of the card, which is 4 1/4″ square by the way:
Here’s a view from the top:
I colored the back of the owl too, just in case someone looks back there!
I got a new woodgrain stamp. I love this one because it has a thicker grain, it has some really interesting texture, and best of all, it stamps portrait or landscape because it measures 6″x6″. Yay!
I’m also loving my new branch die. I’ve been searching and searching for the perfect branch die for my owls and this is definitely it. I wanted something realistic but not too realistic, thick, and without too many branches.
The sentiment is from Lawn Fawn’s Lucky Stars, which I have paired with the tiny star background quite a bit.
Anyway, about this video. I tried to do the thing where I explain what I’m doing while I’m doing it, but the video was way too long (I probably should have used this method on a simpler card). So, I went back to my usual format. Unfortunately, my hands are moving a lot in the video because I was talking while I worked. I hope you don’t get dizzy from it! Try to bear it for this card and it will be better next time.
Enjoy and have a great week!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Copic colors used: E31, E34, E39, YR24, Y21, 0
 You’re a Hoot |
 You’re a Hoot Die |
 MFT Woodgrain EH|SSS |
 Tiny Stars EH|SSS |
 Copic Sketch Markers EH|DB |
 Embellishments Stamps EH|SSS |
 Lawn Fawn Lucky Stars EH|SSS |
 Mini Scoreboard EH|SSS |
 SSS Dark Chocolate |
 Dandelion Ink EH|SSS |
 Faded Jeans EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Memento Rich Cocoa Ink EH|SSS |
 Clear Embossing Powder |
 Sponge Daubers |
 Ink Foam Applicator EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Tombo Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
 Heat Tool |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
Jackie
I love this card, it’s adorable! Your videos are wonderful, thank you so much for sharing them with us.
claude
so cute … I like the embossed outside much. The shiny look is so precious, it really doesn’t need more decoration. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day, greetings from Berlin, Claude
Carrie Davenport
very cute little owls!!! I love how easy you make the construction seem and how detailed you are!!!
Diana W.
Darlene – I know you love owls, and it shows here. The card is darling. Love how you made the feathers. Thanks for the fun tutorial.
sharee
Such a cute card! Which set is the sentiment from?
Darlene DeVries
Sharee – the sentiment is from Lawn Fawn Lucky Stars. Sorry I forgot to add that to the supply list!
Kelly
I love the change to having the inside decorated and the outside plain/low key! So creative and such a neat idea. I always love owl cards 🙂
–K
Robin in WA
Cute card!! Love the details!!
conil
This is adorable. Darling idea(no pun intended…no…wait, maybe it was).
Pat
A very innovative idea. It is something I will definitely try.
Sharon Hayes
Darlene, thanks for the tip on using a template with the solid dies. And the card is precious. I make cards like this for my grandchildren. Thanks.
Renee C.
Love it!! So adorable and I was wondering how to make a pop-up card – thanks for showing how to. You are so creative and talented. Also, someone asked in the comments about the sentiment and you had mentioned in the video it is Lawn Fawn “lucky stars” sentiment. Thanks!!
Jasmine Patrick
Just love this cards, it is one I can try at home, thanks for the tutorial, always love your owl cards, thanks for sharing this!
Casey Thrush
SOOOOOO CUTE!!!!
Embossing Queen
I love this card. I absolutely NEED that woodgrain stamp….it is amazing and I love how you used it. I admire your creativity…….I struggle to come up with ideas myself, but can make something once I see someone else do it. Thank you for your weekly inspiration.
Kim Dearing
What a CUTE card! You always give such great tips. Loved the template for a solid die tip, and the way you held the colorless marker to make the feathers. Thank you for your great tips and ideas!
stamping sue
what a super card! like that you colored everything so when you look to the back of anything it looks finished. I don’t always do that . thanks for sharing
stamping sue
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Gloria Taylor
Love it, love it! I hadn’t realize how adorable owls can be in a card. What I really enjoyed about this card is that you made the inside the focal point and not the front great idea, Darlene! This card was a bit more things to do but we’ll worth it, thanks.
Carol Mc
Great owl card.
Pam K.
Your Copic coloring is so inspiring, Darlene! I love this card…and you can bet I’m going to try and find that star background stamp. Wish me luck! lol
Thanks again.
Mary, Wausau WI
Simply delightful!
Carmen
Oh my goodness this is soooo creative. I love it, love it, love it!!! Thank you for always treating us to such wonderful projects.
Maria A. Rodriguez
How super cute is this card??!!! Love it Darlene, you make it look so easy. Those Memento Lux inks look super juicy and I love how easily they cover the paper and the colors are so vibrant.
I love the way you made the front and back of the card and you are right, the clear embossing is all the decoration it needs.
Thank you so much for another great and fun video.
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Susan W
Oh my goodness….what a cute card! The pop up is just an adorable way to present that cute owl! 🙂
I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tip on making a template for dies you can’t see through to position. Who would have thunk of that? Well, Darlene, of course! That was so helpful!!!
I’ve been a bit remiss in following blogs the last couple of weeks. My son got married last weekend and I was very busy with pre wedding preps. We all survived, though and it was a great weekend! Now I hope to get back to some crafting myself….and it’s fun and inspirational for me to see what you’ve been up to! Happy Crafting!
Darlene DeVries
Congrats to your son Susan! And thanks for the nice comment. 🙂
Lura
Darlene~ Your owl pop up and flip it cards are so darling! And your instructions are so perfect to follow. Many thanks for these cute inspirations.
Fran
Thanks for all the tips. You touched on things I’ve been wondering about.