A Scene Card with a Pop-up Feature

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Today's card is a bit of detail intensive, if I may call it that way. It has several dainty and small elements which made me work out my aging eyes and fingers. But I enjoyed creating it which what matters most. The trick to working with this kind of die set is using a very reliable liquid glue. 

This card was created as part of my journey in AECP Level 3. One of the courses that I chose is All About Layering 6-Dies Edition. I am using the Altenew Modern Fireplace Layering die set on this card. You can create a scene using this die set. I am also using the Mantel Decor Winter die set which completes the scene using this die set. 

I usually search the web for photo inspirations and ideas on how to create a project. I take down notes and make a sketch of my idea. Sometimes, I also make a prototype of the cardbase. I was planning on making a bridge card using this die set. My idea was not working so I changed the design to a card with a pop-up feature once the card is take out of the envelope.

I die cut all of the elements of my scene on cardstock, patterned paper, felt, glitter paper and pearl paper. I die cut the elements once. I cut extras later on for layering.

The fireplace is the pop-up feature of this card. It includes three layers. I doubled the frame to add stability to it. I used a patterned paper for the window piece which I ran thru an embossing mat after die cutting it to give emphasis on the detail embossing this die adds to to the die cut. I blended ink on the back most layer, adding ink to the outer parts of the embossed lines.

I die cut the fireplace grate on black cardstock. I cut this twice and stacked it for more stability. I die cut the log on kraft cardstock. I blended ink to the embossed area using a detailed brush. I die cut the fire on yellow and orange cardstocks. I blended inks to each layer. I added shimmer to the fire with a shimmer pen.

For the wreath, I die cut this on glitter paper. I die cut the bow on red cardstock. I added red glittery embroidery floss to the wreath, wrapping this around the wreath. I added details to the bows with markers. I zhuzh the bows for some dimension. I adhered this bows to the wreath using a glue gun. I added baubles to the bows and wreath.

I die cut the candle on white cardstock. I blended ink to the top most part of the candle and colored the wick with a black marker. I wrapped the same red glittered embroidery floss to the candle. I adhered another candle die cut to the back of this. This will prevent the floss from unraveling. 

For the candle stand, I die cut this on silver pearl cardstock. I doubled this up to make it sturdy. I had to do some surgery on this die cut to make it shorter than its intended height so it won't cover the wreath. 

The stockings were cut on felt. I used glue gun to attach the trim to the main part of the stocking die cut. I adhered a snowflake sequin to the trim for some embellishment. I colored these clear sequins with a metallic silver paint so it will tie with the color scheme. 

I hope you like today's card. Did you enjoy some of the details that were captured on the photos? Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

I added below links to the Altenew products I used on this card. There will be no additional cost to you should you decide to purchase this/these item/s. It is just a way to help a fellow crafter sustain her love for crafting. While in the Altenew blog, don't forget to check out their new release for this month. There is also a Spring version of the Mantel Decor die set which I also linked below, in case you are interested. Thank you for your support.