Snowman Pop Up Christmas Card

Today's card is both for Fun Fold Friday and the 3rd edition to my monthly series "12 Months of Christmas".  I pulled out an older patterned paper package for my card and I was determined to use some of it, especially since it also has some coordinating solid cardstocks included. While it's hard to see in the photos - the front panel has embossed and glittery bits which really adds to the front of the card.

I have a walkthrough of my card on YouTube:   

Karen Burniston's Merry Christmas was cut from black glossy cardstock for even more shimmer and shine.

Inside I used the Snowman Pop Up (also by Karen Burniston) and every time I make one of these cards I am AMAZED at how completely flat it folds down for mailing! I also used the new Rectangle and Labels Crosshatch, for my decorative papers and labels. In the video I show how I cut down three different panels for the inside.

Karen Burniston has assembly videos for all of her pop up dies including this one. If you have the die, then you have probably already checked out her video tutorial so I don't attempt do 'reinvent the wheel' by doing another assembly one. I prefer to show you different ways you can use those same dies since people love to see a variety of looks!

HERE is the link to the Karen Burniston website, which includes the assembly videos, or click on the product link below.

His hat and eyes were also cut from the black glossy cardstock, as was the Brrrrrr in the top left corner.

Even though I kept the front of the card nice and simple, the card felt unbalanced in my hand when it was opening. So I added a slightly smaller than 5 x 7" panel of white cardstock to the back of the card as well. Note, I didn't use any dimension or foam tape on the card front as you want these cards to open flat so the snowman can display.

Having been asked how many cards I make I thought it would be fun to keep track this year. Many of my posts include more than a single card or project and below is my tally. 

Card Tally for 2023
January - 53 cards
February - 56 cards

March - 55 Cards

Additional Supplies:

5 x 7" card base and envelope

Patterned paper & coloured card stock - Alpine Frost, sei (old, from my stash)

White cardstock

Black marker

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