Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am wearing my Tulane sweatshirt (Green Wave!) in honor of the occasion.
You asked for it . . . now you've got it. But . . . to watch it all you'll have to devote 42 minutes of your life! I know, I know, it's a beast of a tutorial, but making a pop-up birdcage out of a pop-up Christmas Tree takes a few steps, yo!
As usual, though, I've broken the tutorial into bite-sized chunks, about 5 minutes each, so you can go back and review any particular section individually.
The card I'm creating in the tutorial is this one:
(Click to make it bigger)
Sizzix Products Used:
Pop-up Christmas Tree, by Karen Burniston
Caged Bird, by Tim Holtz
Tattered Florals, by Tim Holtz
Styled Labels, by Tim Holtz
Vintage Market Alphabet, by Tim Holtz
Elegant Flourishes, by Tim Holtz
Textured Impressions Folder: Damask, by Rachael Bright
Matboard, blackOther Products Used:
Patterned Papers - "Mama-razzi" by Bo Bunny
Clear Plastic Sheets - Grafix
Tim Holtz "idea-ology" products by Advantus - Tiny Attacher, Grunge Paper, Foliage, Mini Fasteners, and Swivel Clasp
Rubber Stamps - Tim Holtz "Ultimate Grunge" by Stamper's Anonymous
Wire - Artistic Wire
Adhesives - Beacon Zip Dry & 3 in 1, Ranger Glossy Accents, Tacky Tape, Mini Glue Dots
General Craft - rhinestone, black ink pad
The videos are on my YouTube channel. There is a link in the top right corner of this blog and mini-players below:
THBC Tutorial 1: Intro & Die Cutting (3:04)
THBC Tutorial 2: The Big Trees & The Big Bird Cages (6:23)
THBC Tutorial 3: Assemble the Centerpiece (1:55)
THBC Tutorial 4: The Small Trees & The Small Bird Cages (5:27)
THBC Tutorial 5: Assemble the Bird Cage (5:10)
THBC Tutorial 6: Add the Base, the Bird & the Chain (4:42)
THBC Tutorial 7: Make the Card Interior (5:42)
THBC Tutorial 8: Make the Card Exterior (5:02)
THBC Tutorial 9: Optional Flourish Pop-up & Finished Card (4:16)
You are uber talented, and I look forward to every new post. In fact, it's anticipation and inpatience waiting for another post because I am delighted with you talent. TFS.
Posted by: Beth Norman | March 18, 2010 at 04:53 AM
This is unbelievable! I might give it a try if I ever get some time to play!!!
Posted by: Christy Anderson | March 18, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Your pop up card is amazing! I just love how you used the tim holtz dies! Will this technique work with your pop up tree you made for Stampin' Up! ? I think it will, but I just want to be sure before I get the birdcage to go withit. Thanks, JIL
Posted by: Jil L | March 18, 2010 at 07:55 PM
WOW!! This is amazing!! Gorgeous creation!!! =)
Hugs, SannaS
Posted by: SannaS | March 19, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Oh wow! This is absolutely gorgeous! I really like that birdcage but wasn't sure what I would do with it. Now I know!
Posted by: Kathy JH | March 19, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Hi Karen,
Wow, this is amazing. I bought the christmas tree die after I did your project with Lance. I did the Ranger U last weekend with Tim, I love his products. Now you used his die for your popup and I can't believe you did it. It's so fantastique. I was already a big fan of you (you know!), but this makes me love you more! You rock!
Warmly Els
Posted by: Els | March 19, 2010 at 02:16 PM
Well crap (is it okay to write that) you are a genius! That pop up bird cage is brilliant! As soon as my die gets here I'm gonna give it a try and I'll send you an email link so that you can see it... Again Brilliant!!!
Posted by: kat | March 19, 2010 at 02:51 PM
Amazing! Thanks so much for the tutorial ;)
Anne x
Posted by: Anne | March 19, 2010 at 05:50 PM
didn't think you could outdo yourself but it would seem you have! I've awarded you with the beautiful blogger award, you'll need to pop over to my blog to collect it. Can't wait till I get 42 mins spare!
http://notquitemarthastewart.blogspot.com/
enjoy the snow...and remember your trip here!
Posted by: Sarah Turner | March 19, 2010 at 06:27 PM
this is absolutely, incredibly awesome!
Posted by: Linda Lee | March 20, 2010 at 02:54 AM
Ingenious! Whew! I'm in awe!
Posted by: Candy Bonoan-Lagazon | March 20, 2010 at 08:04 AM
This card is fantastic! I can't wait to make one! Where are those Sizzix dies available? Thanks for your expertise!
Posted by: melanie | March 20, 2010 at 08:08 AM
Thank you so much! Jil, yes, you can make the pop-up birdcage with the Stampin' Up! O Christmas Tree die - just don't use the third tier of pieces and don't cut any of the third-tier notches in the backs of your birdcage. Melanie, you can find Tim's dies in stores and online. Here's his official sourcing guide: http://www.timholtz.com/alterations-dies.htm
The pop-up Christmas tree die is available at retailers AND at Sizzix.com. A direct link is in the body of this blog post. Thanks!
Posted by: Karen Burniston | March 20, 2010 at 09:11 AM
don't know what to say except AWESOME .... you are a true engineer .... great job
Posted by: Linda Manning Findley | March 20, 2010 at 09:28 AM
What an amazing card not tomention the talent. Stunning
Drachenschloss@msn.com
Posted by: Nadja | March 20, 2010 at 09:43 AM
beautiful! very inspiring card and a GREAT video--worth 45 minutes of my life!
Posted by: Ink-Pattie | March 20, 2010 at 10:31 AM
That is truly amazing! Thank you for sharing the instructions!!
Posted by: Laura C | March 20, 2010 at 11:04 AM
You are AWESOME!!!!
Posted by: celestine H | March 20, 2010 at 11:18 AM
WOW I love it!
Thank you for sharing
Posted by: sandy | March 20, 2010 at 11:30 AM
this is brilliant ...
Posted by: tinac | March 20, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Wow,your cards are amazing, you are so creative!:)
Alexandra/Finland
Posted by: Alexandra | March 20, 2010 at 12:21 PM
I am so impressed. I definitely need to get
the pop up dies and give this a whirl. Love
the card. Thanks for a great tut.
Posted by: Patsy | March 20, 2010 at 01:04 PM
Fabulous! This is soo neat... and I love the colors! :o)
Posted by: Monika Davis | March 20, 2010 at 04:48 PM
OMG!!! to die for !!! Thank you!!! I'm just blowen away with your talent!
Posted by: Bonnie Shay | March 20, 2010 at 08:51 PM
PURE GENIUS! WOW so happy that Tim posted this to his blog, so that I could find you. I love this project. Was thinking of buying the big shot. Now I know I will! Thanks again
Phillane
Posted by: Phillane | March 21, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Truly Amazing! I'm so glad Tim put a link to this video on his blog. This is an incredible project. Thank you for sharing your genius!
I'll definitely be back to check out your other projects.
Posted by: Susan | March 21, 2010 at 09:42 AM
LOVE the birdcage! Especially it's antique feel. How is it that I love birdcages but I'm not so hot on birds?
Posted by: Alicia | March 22, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Oh looks fab! I can't watch it right now cause of work, but I'm going to later tonight!! SweeT! Suzie
Posted by: Suzie Button | March 22, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Absolutely fantastic, I just love it!!!!
Posted by: Nancy S (from Canada) | March 23, 2010 at 02:24 PM
WOW so Clever and beautiful!!!
Thanks for sharing !!
Posted by: fairyrocks | March 28, 2010 at 09:23 AM
I think I go early to bed tonight, take my laptop with me and watch this tutorial completely. Then I can dream over it at night and try it out myself in the future :)
Thanks for all the work you did to make these tutorialvideos !
greetings from belgium
Inge
Posted by: inge | March 30, 2010 at 12:49 PM
WOW Your pop up card is amazing!!! I looooove it! Thank you!!!
Posted by: EFI | April 23, 2010 at 02:56 AM
WOW! I love this card and the tutorial. Having just purchased the bird cage die and already having the pop-up tree die I am so ready to get busy. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: DeborahD | June 26, 2010 at 08:45 PM
Wow.......how wonderful....I love it!!
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Marsteen | July 13, 2011 at 01:08 PM
i was going to make some special card for anniversary, and yes! this is what i exactly want! thanks! : )
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