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My niece, Laura, had her 33rd birthday recently. She has Downs Syndrome, and has a massive crush on Harry Styles. I say crush, but I think it might be the real thing; it has been going strong for at least three years now. So.. wanting to make her something she'd like and could keep, I thought I'd have a go at making a Harry-themed pop-up box card.
I have been wanting to do this for a while. Those I've seen have always looked spectacular. I don't like 'fancy' cards, usually, but I do think this particular style is very effective. One of my favourite guest designers on Hochanda is Janet Pring for AALL & Create. In February, she provided a fab demo on making pop-up box cards, and fortunately, I followed my instincts and recorded it. Hurrah! Great instructions, very simple to follow. Still fiddly, though, and I made a few rooky mistakes, and it took a long time to make. Hours. I'll do better next time. At least I'm not frightened of it, now.
Products used:
- Photos from a Harry Styles poster
- Black & white cardstock for matting and layering
- Floral paper
- Acetate strips
- Sizzix Thinlits die - Scattered Hearts by Samantha Barnett - Ref: 662599
- Tim Holtz word die (Happy)
- Making Memories rub-on letters (Laura)
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