Valentine Pop-up Interactive Card with Stickers

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I created this project to participate in the Paper Source Stuck On You Valentine's Day Card Making Contest. The only requirement is to use any sticker in the design to be considered to win. I just inherited some craft supplies from my coworker Christina. These are craft supplies of her late mother. I am very much impressed on how organized her mom was with her supplies. 

I chose some stickers from the stash which I used on this project. It will be a very nice way to remember her mom. Too bad, this project needs to be mailed to Paper Source because if not, I would have given it to Christina. 

I also used some left-over Paper Source stickers which I used on a Valentine's class giveaway project when my youngest son is still in 4th Grade. The sticker set has been been discontinued.

I usually sketch my design on my notebook especially when it involves a lot of products that comes from different manufacturers. It helps me organize my creative process, which part of the project I should make first.

The interactive portion of this pop-up card is the pull-out hearts from the mailbox. Most of the die cuts I used are from Lawn Fawn. 

I adhered the stickers back to back with the embroidery floss sandwiched in between the hearts. The back portion of the hearts is stamped with a message which you can partly see on the photo below. 

The heart stickers and flowers are from Christina's mom's craft stash.

I had to permanently glue the flag of the mailbox. I usually will add a brad to this to make it move but I am afraid that this will hinder the mechanism of the pull-out hearts if I use a brad. 

I thought I had a fence die but since I don't, I die cut these posts on white cardstock using a Hero Arts Wood Frame Infinity Die. I snipped one edge to have a triangular edge. I adhered the posts on a strip of white cardstock to connect the posts together to create the fence.

I added a mini note card on the back to write on. I adhered another stick from the Christina's mom's stash. I stamped a simple message on the front and added stitched embossing to the front. 

I added floating cloads on the back. The cloud frames were cut on white cardstock. I adhered it on acetate strips to make it float. 

The size of the platform card, when collapsed, goes beyond the size limits of A2 and A4 envelopes. I used the We R Keepers Envelope punch board to create an envelope for the pop-up card. I adhered more stickers to the inner flap. I wanted to jazz up the outside of the envelope but the last time I did that, it was rejected by the post office. 

I hope you like today's card project. Below is a video of this pop-up interactive card.

Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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February 2026

Challenge 214~Inspired by Book, Movie or Song #44

Inspired by Nicholas Sparks Book "Every Breath". The novel is inspired by the Kindred Spirit Mailbox where visitors leave notes, letters and journals.

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Heart Shaker Card & Stencil Pack Giveaway Winner

Hello! I am back at the BPM blog with this card. The BPM products I used are:

• Petals & Flowers Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set
  
• I Was Thinking Of You Today Sentiment Words Rubber Stamp
  

I repeatedly stamped on a white cardstock panel to create a heart frame.

I used alternate colors of ink for some variation. 

I also did a watercolor resist technique to create the background panel of the shaker.

I lately am doing a trick on adding a faux matte behind my card panel. Instead of using a full sized A2 panel, I cut paper scrap strips at 1/2". I adhere these strips to the edges of the panel using the lines on the glass board to make sure the panel and the strip are aligned. Since my panel is cut at 4" x 5 1/4", adding the faux matte made it into a 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" panel. I used a die to cut this back into a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel. You can also use a paper trimmer if you like. This is not only a great way to save paper (not like I don't have more than enough paper) but it is also a great way to use those left over paper.

I added gems to the frame for additional bling. It is always satisfying to hear the sound the shaker elements make.

There are more details on this project in the blog. Please visit the BPM blog if you like. 

As mentioned on the post title, it's time to announce the winner of the giveaway. There are 6 comments on all 3 posts. I utilized the roulette from the wheelofnames.com. I entered each commentor's name and spinned the wheel. The lucky commentor winning the BPM stencil set is...

Congratulations, Bo! To claim your prize, please email me at gmbatan@gmail.com with stencil winner as subject. Please include your name and address in the email. You have until February 28 to claim your prize. I am hoping you are a US resident. In case you are not, I will give you a $20 BPM store credit instead. 

I hope you like today's project. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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Love Letter #IB374 #7-Inspired by the heart and the sketch.

Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge~Make It Shake

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Sketch Inspired Card with an Interactive Element

 

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. It is the month of February which means we have a new sketch challenge at Stick It Down Scrapbook and Card Making Challenge in FB. What makes this month special is that I am this month's card sketch contributor. As always, there are 3 sketch options to choose from making it easy to join.

I used a paper pack in my stash to complete the elements of the sketch. I die cut a heart on a patterned paper with the bear image holding on to a sentiment. I applied shimmer to the letters and added accents using a white gel pen. I die cut a skinny heart frame on kraft cardstock. The die set I used is Honey Bee Stamps Paper Hugs.

I die cut one of the patterned papers from the pack using Hero Arts nesting rectangle die to end up with a 4" x 5 1/4" panel. I inked the edges with a Tim Holtz Distress ink in Shaded Lilac. 

I created the strips using a patterned paper from the pack. I trimmed each design and interchanged it to create a new pattern. I butted the three strips to each other and kept it together with tape on the back. I cut this in half so I can extend the ends to the corners of the panel to follow the sketch. Since the heart is a bit large, it covered this gap on the center.

Instead of cutting a new sheet to matte the panel, I used a scrap of patterned paper, trimming it into strips. I adhered the strips on the edges of a typing paper cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I used a craft knife to cut the corners diagonally. I used a Hero Arts Wood Frame die to add details to this frame. To achieve this, I replaced the cutting plate with an embossing mat and embossing shim. This step can be skipped because it is hardly noticeable with how narrow the matte came out to be.

I adhered the white patterned paper panel to the embossed frame panel. I adhered the strips to form the x just like on the sketch. 

To add the interactive feature, I die cut a half inch hole on the upper center of the panel. I added a Pear Blossom Snap 'N Slide for the spinning mechanism. I adhered the heart to the top plastic piece. Once the glue has dried, I adhered the panel to a top folding note card with foam adhesive making sure that the foam pieces are adhered away from the Snap 'N Slide. 

Since the heart spins, I can actually make this into a landscape card. Which orientation do you like the most?

Below is a video showing the interactive feature of the card.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you join this month's challenge. I cannot wait to see your take on the sketches. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative year!

Maria Giselle B.

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Simon Says: Anything Goes

Scraplift Challenge, Using a Scrapbook Layout on a Card

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I was able to watch a live of Paige Taylor. She is one of my favorite crafters. On her live video, she showed her process of creating a scrapbook layout using bows. She encouraged the viewers to create something based from her layout. I am glad she was okay with me creating a card instead of a scrapbook layout. 

The 3D bow dies are either too big or too small to re-create her layout so I used two different bow dies and layered it to make it 3D looking. 

The dies I used are from Paper Smooches. I die cut the curly one on a Lawn Fawn patterned paper. I matched these bows with the coordinating colored cardstock and die cut the smaller bow on the cardstock. I added a coordinating color Doodlebug sequin to the center of the bow.

I trimmed a light gray patterned paper from Authentique at 5 1/2" x 4 1/4". I stamped the message on the center. The stamp is from a Your Next Stamp stamp set. I flicked gray and pearlized water on this panel. I dried this with a heat gun. I should have left my stamp set on the Misti Stamping Platform. The red dye ink I used reacted to the splatters. I could have re-stamped the sentiment to regain the vibrant color of the ink. But it's okay. It looks like a special effect if you don't know that it was a crafter's mistake.

I adhered the bows around the sentiment applying glue to the center of the bows only. I added color coordinating sequins from my stash.  I did went gaga over sequins at one point of my crafting life. I think I still am.

I gave the bows a gentle lift to make it more 3D looking.

I hope you like today's card. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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Scraplift Challenge

Glittered Stencil & a Giveaway!

Hello! I am at the Blank Page Muse blog with this mixed media panel. This is my last post for this month featuring stencils. The BPM stencil I used on this project is the BPM Pinecones stencil. 

After I blended ink on the stencil, I applied glitter gel to the panel over the stencil. I used a flexible spatula to apply the glitter over the stencil. 

I inked the edges of the panel with a blending tool. I used a sticky mat while creating this mixed media project. It was very helpful in keeping the paper panel and the stencil in place. Another tool I used on this project is a rotating platform. Luckily, the sticky mat fits the platform. With the platform's rotating feature, I did not have to remove the panel from the sticky mat or rotate the sticky mat. I just have to rotate the platform to work on the area that I want to work on the panel. 

A close-up of the panel. I blended ink on the glittered pinecones to give it some body.

For details on how to create this card, please visit the BPM Blog. 

This is the last giveaway post. I am giving away a set of BPM stencils that was sent as extra to me by BPM's lovely owner, Kim (Thank you, Kim!). She agreed for me to offer it as a giveaway. To be eligible for the prize, leave a comment on this post. To increase your chances of winning, please comment on my other BPM posts for the month of January. There are 3 chances to win. Commenting ends on January 31, 11:59pm CST. A random winner will be selected from all posts and will be anounced on my BPM post on February 8. 

Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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Simon Says: Use Stencils

Challenge #96~Anything Goes

 

Snowflake Stitches...It's Cold! Brrr!

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I cannot stop myself from stitching on paper. Today's stitching patterns are from the Merry Stitchmas 24 Fun and Festive Cross Stitch Designs book by Emma Congdon. I love this book! There are so many small scale patterns that I would like to stitch on my A4 cardstock stitching panel. 

There are four snowflake patterns in the book but I stitched only three of it. The pattern is appropriately named Let It Snow! 

I also like these festive graphic alphabet in the Especially for 'U' stitching pattern. So many possibilities with it especially if you plan to personalize a gift. 

We are expecting snow tomorrow but it sure is already cold today! They have started cancelling activities for tomorrow. I am sure lucky that I am off work this weekend. 

Stay warm. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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2026 January Stash Busting Challenge

Challenge #126~Anything Goes #22

Stitch Challenge in FB~New Year, New Stitch

#CrossStitcherChallenge

Rotating Stencil to Create Background & a Giveaway

Hello! I am at the Blank Page Must Blog with this card. For the month of January, I am featuring BPM stencils. The BPM stencil I used here is the Monstera Leaves with Borders. There are two size options, a medium and a large. I used the medium size on my card.

I am ink blending over the stencil. Just like with any ink blending, the trick is to start with a light hand to prevent harsh lines. It is easier to add more color than to remove color. Use a heavy hand to add highlights on the image or better yet, use a smaller blending brush.

 

I die cut the sentiment on the stenciled panel. Blank Page Muse does not sell dies so feel free to use what you have or use a sentiment stamp instead. 

For details on how to create this card, please visit the BPM blog. 

This is the second giveaway post. I am giving away a set of BPM stencils that was sent as extra to me by BPM's lovely owner, Kim (Thank you, Kim!). She agreed for me to offer it as a giveaway. To be eligible for the prize, leave a comment on this post. To increase your chances of winning, please comment on my other BPM posts for the month of January. The first one went live on January 8. Commenting ends on January 31, 11:59pm CST. A random winner will be selected from all posts and will be anounced on my BPM post on February 8. 

Thank you for your time. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle