#FlowerCraftFest - Day 5 - Pop Up Card

 Brighten someone’s day with this cheerful Double Panel Pop-Up Gatefold Card featuring sunny sunflower papers from Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine. Complete with a matching belly band, this fun-fold card is perfect for birthdays and other special occasions. Watch the full step-by-step tutorial to see exactly how it’s made.

 For Day 5 of the #FlowerCraftFest, I’ve created a vibrant Double Panel Pop-Up Gatefold Card that’s sure to make the recipient smile! I’ve used the gorgeous sunflower paper collection from Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine, pairing bold floral patterns with gold accents for an elegant finish. The card features a clever pop-up mechanism hidden inside a gatefold design, giving it both surprise and dimension. A coordinating belly band keeps everything neatly closed and adds an extra decorative touch. This style works beautifully for birthdays, but it can easily be adapted for other occasions simply by switching up the papers and sentiment. You can follow along with my full video tutorial where I guide you through each step—covering everything from scoring and folding to layering and embellishing. It’s easier than it looks, and the results are stunning!

 

 

 

#FlowerCraftFest - Day 1 - Floral frame

Day 1 of the #FlowerCraftFest!

 A bold and blooming birthday card featuring dimensional flowers and a decorative frame — created in response to the “frame/border” prompt.

 

 

Kicking off Day 1 of the #FlowerCraftFest with this vibrant floral birthday card! Inspired by the “frame/border” prompt, I crafted a layered design full of hand-built dimensional flowers, shimmering die-cut leaves, and a shaped border to frame the sentiment. A celebration of colour, sparkle, and all things floral!

Want to see how it’s made? 

I’ve shared a full step-by-step tutorial on my YouTube channel so you can follow along and create your own version. 

Showstopper NEW BABY card

Welcoming a new baby is always a special occasion, and this handmade showstopper card is the perfect way to mark the moment. Whether it’s a bouncing baby boy or a beautiful baby girl, this unique fun-fold card celebrates both in one joyful design!

 

 

 Using charming digital clipart and coordinated papers, I created a double-panel card - one side in soft pinks with a tutu-wearing teddy, baby shoes and cupcakes, and the other in cool blues with balloons, gifts, and playful toys. The panels are joined with a sweet centrepiece that reads “Welcome to our Family,” making it a truly heartwarming piece. This card was so fun to put together using digital elements—perfect for when you want maximum cuteness and flexibility in your designs! The layered details, holographic stars, and picket fence embellishments bring depth and whimsy to the whole look. 

Want to see how it’s made? I’ve shared a full step-by-step tutorial on my YouTube channel so you can follow along and create your own version. Whether you’re crafting for twins, or simply love a card with lots of dimension, this project is full of inspiration!