#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!

 

 

 

Non Traditional Christmas card

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Who says Christmas has to be red and green? This glittery, pastel poinsettia card brings a fresh and frosty twist to festive crafting!

 If you love stepping outside the traditional colour palette, this one’s for you! With icy purples, shimmering glitter accents, and soft layering, this hexagon card is a bold yet elegant take on classic Christmas. The dimensional poinsettias and embossed background add texture and sparkle—perfect for making your handmade holiday cards truly unforgettable.

 

Shaker card

  

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Warm wood tones, a simple DIY shaker frame, and a sprinkle of holiday sparkle I loved mixing rustic textures with elegant poinsettias and glittery details for this festive card. A little shimmer goes a long way! #shakercard #handmadechristmascard #papercraftlove

 This card came together with a warm, rustic-meets-elegant feel. I started with a wood-themed background for a cosy, natural base, then built a simple but effective DIY shaker frame filled with shiny sequins for movement and sparkle. I embellished it with elegant poinsettias, layered details, and just the right amount of glitter and shine to add a festive glow without overwhelming the design. It’s a lovely mix of rustic charm and holiday glamour—easy to make, but eye-catching too! 

 A direct link to my step by step video tutorial:

FESTIVE FLORALS

  

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I had so much fun creating this elegant winter card with a twist on tradition. I wanted to capture a frosty, luxurious feel—something a little different from classic Christmas colours.

 

 

 A truly special winter wonderland-inspired card with a unique hexagonal design that adds a modern twist to traditional festive shapes. I used shiny blue and crisp white poinsettias, paired with delicate silver Christmas foliage, to evoke an icy, elegant feel. Touches of diamanté sparkle bring it to life, catching the light beautifully and adding a frosty, magical finish. Perfect for someone who loves a little winter luxury!

 A step by step tutorials full of hints and tips is available to watch here: 

Camera shaped Christmas card

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  Say cheese! I had so much fun making this festive camera-shaped shaker card – perfect for capturing the magic of Christmas! 

 

I used gold mirror card for the body of the camera to give it a glamorous holiday sparkle, layered with pretty patterned papers for a soft, whimsical feel. The shaker element adds that extra festive touch, filled with sparkly sequins that shimmer when you give it a shake! I embellished it with delicate soft coral poinsettias and soft green die-cut foliage, which frame the lens beautifully and bring a fresh twist on traditional Christmas colours. This one’s perfect for a photography lover or anyone who enjoys something a little bit different for the holidays!

Step by step tutorial:

 

SWEET CHRISTMAS

 

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 Have the sweetest Christmas! A pastel holiday treat with candy canes, lollipops,

and a gingerbread buddy.

Bringing a sugar-sweet twist to Christmas cardmaking! This pastel creation features a festive cup overflowing with holiday goodies – from peppermint swirls and sparkly candy canes to an adorable gingerbread man. Finished with shimmer, pearls, and soft striped patterns, it’s the perfect way to wish someone the sweetest Christmas. Handmade with love and sparkle.

Check out my step by step tutorial for a fun craft along!