Spinning Platform Card (A2)

So one of the things that I'm asked a lot about the pop-up dies is "What size card do I use?" and then, the natural extension, "What size envelope?". Some of the pop-up dies look best in a 6x6 card. You can certainly go with a bigger rectangular-shaped card (like a 6x9), so it will meet the requirements for a standard letter, assuming it doesn't weigh more than an ounce, is not thicker than 1/4 inch, and isn't bulky or rigid. So basically, it's pretty hard to send a pop-up card for a single stamp, no matter what size you make the card, you see?

And, after all, these aren't your average greeting cards - they're something special, and wow-ish, and if you care enough to make something that special for someone, well they're worth a little extra postage, aren't they? (See how I spun that?)

But yes, the envelopes can be tricky. You can use standard sizes, like A2, A6, A7, A8, A9, make your own, or find a local source, say Xpedx, that carries unique sizes, like squares. I just placed an order for some 6x6 and 7.5x7.5 envelopes from an online source, but I want to make sure they arrive and that I like the quality before recommending the website.

One pop-up die that fits nicely in an A2 (4.25 x 5.5) card is the Spinning Platform Die. It will fit in an A2 either way (vertical or horizontal) but a horizontal A2 will allow for a bigger embellishment on the platform. For this card, I used a Movers & Shapers die to create a horizontal A2 with a diagonal window frame. The embellishment that is on the platform is visible through the window when the card is closed. Open it and the medallion spins up into place and announces "Thank you". I also hung a little heart tag from the edge of the medallion. I was definitely inspired to knot the ends of the ribbons by Bonnie (*she's awesome), who is the queen of knotted ribbons.

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Supply list:

Paper & Stickers (Little Yellow Bicycle "Zinnia"), Flower Rhinestones (Kaiser), "Thank You" rub-on (Scenic Route), Cardstock (Sizzix)

Sizzix Dies Used: Movers & Shapers 4-pane Window, Spinning Platform, Scalloped Circle, Lovely Flourishes, Bigz Tags

RKQOTD (snippet of conversation overheard between Karl and Emma KARL: ... and so regular brains can use cold logic and the ability to learn from our senses. Worms don't have regular brains . . .) I didn't ask. I try not to ask.

Comments

[gifts Philippines]

Wow! this is great it would be a nice gift ever. :)

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