This week's Blogger's Challenge Friday them is MOTION! We were to make a card that moves, or shakes, or slides, etc. I don't make motion cards very often, so this was a good challenge for me.
It also worked out well because I needed to make something to sort of "package" a gift card, and this card has plenty of room on the back of the main image to easily adhere a gift card.
I spied this sliding pop-up card template on my friend Diane's blog (CookieStamper). She did an adorable version of the card using a frog theme - VERY cute! She has excellent directions, so please refer to her blog for details on putting this kind of card together. She even altered the template a bit so the card fits in a standard A2 envelope! THANKS, Diane!
This was my first attempt at making this kind of card, and it was quite easy! I think the biggest challenge was getting the red backing off of the sticky tape I used to adhere the ends of the "box" together.
The main image on this card as well as the little yellow bows is Hanna, from Hanna Stamps. I used a new pencil eraser to make the polka dots. The lightly stamped flower pattern on the front of the slider is a new background image from Cornish Heritage Farms. The Holiday Sparkle sentiment is by A Muse.
....time for dinner!....
Great card. I also love your cow card posted above this one. You are so talented. Have a great Holiday!
Posted by: Mary Jo Price-Williams | December 23, 2007 at 05:08 AM
Love it! These are so much fun to make.
Posted by: Lori | December 22, 2007 at 12:45 PM
This is a really sweet card and soooo festive looking!! I love it! I'll be checking out Diane's blog - thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cindy H. | December 22, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Super cute!! perfect motion to hold and package a gift card. I must get more of those new CHF backgrounds - they are stunning. love your sample.
Posted by: Lila H | December 22, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Adorable, Anna! Between you and Lauren, I may be inspired to try this out!
Posted by: Lisa B | December 22, 2007 at 07:03 AM
Luv it, so happy and bright!
Posted by: Gerrie | December 22, 2007 at 03:19 AM
Very cute! Love this card, and love the stamp! I haven't had a chance to play with my newest Hannas yet...sigh...
Posted by: Anita Van Hal | December 21, 2007 at 10:59 PM
That is TOO CUTE! The first time I saw one of these cards, was a barbecue invitation...it was adorable! I fell in love with these cards, but haven't made one...now maybe I'll try it! Your card is GREAT!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 21, 2007 at 09:55 PM
Wow! This is a wonderfuld card. I've never made one of these cards before...will you come and show me how? lol. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Lynn Mercurio | December 21, 2007 at 08:47 PM
This turned out totally CUTE Anna! I LOVE how the flower stands out when it is closed! Thanks for linking me up. :)
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | December 21, 2007 at 07:54 PM
Wow, this is great! I'll have to try this sometime.
Posted by: Melanie S | December 21, 2007 at 07:42 PM
This is awesome! I must check out that tutorial...thanks! :0)
Posted by: Tracy | December 21, 2007 at 07:36 PM
These pop-up cards are so much fun. I love yours!
Posted by: Connie | December 21, 2007 at 07:05 PM
what a perfect card, she looks like a little present popping out!
Posted by: Kim Howard | December 21, 2007 at 07:03 PM
Oh! I really hope I get to try this one 'cuz I've always wanted too! :o)
Posted by: Lorie | December 21, 2007 at 05:45 PM
Oooh! I love this! Thanks for posting the link for the tutorial! I saw another card like this and really wanted to know how to do it! :)
Posted by: Julie Campbell | December 21, 2007 at 05:40 PM