Saturday, February 25, 2012

Papertrey February Blog Hop Challenge

Hi there!  Today is blog hop day for Papertrey Ink.  If you'd like to see what everyone has created, you can check out the links on Nichole's blog.  This month's challenge was to create an interactive card.  This one took me all morning to create, but I think it was worth the effort! 

Here's the front of the card:



As you can see, I alluded to the fun to come inside!  Here's another look with a peek at the inside.


Ok, now for the fun...open it up and this is what you see...


Fun right???  To make the pop up part of this card, I made slits in the white cardstock that allowed me to fold it forward...similar to PTI's new die that came out last month.  I wish you could see this card in motion, because the flowers move a little when you open it.  They are mounted on acetate strips of paper which are then mounted on the back of the pink birthday sign.  This allows them to move a little more freely.  Here's a closer look...


Thanks for stopping by!  I'd love to hear your comments!

Kate

INGREDIENTS:
Paper: PTI's Kraft, White, Sweet Blush, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, Blueberry Sky, Lemon Tart, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, and Dark Chocolate (whew!!)
Stamps: PTI's Background Basics: Medallions, Movers and Shakers Sentiments, and Happy Day
Ink: PTI's Raspberry Fizz, Classic Kraft and Smokey Shadow
Dies: PTI's Mat Stack 5, Layerz Mat Stack 5, Happy Day, Turning a New Leaf, Block Alphabet Die Collection, Beautiful Blooms II #1 and #3


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38 comments:

  1. A Crafty PersonFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    AWESOME card! I truly love the surprise inside.

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  2. KaraFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    ahhhh!! how fun! love it!!

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  3. Leigh PennerFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Wow, what a fabulous surprise when you open the card! How fun to see how you used the new PTI goodies!

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  4. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Very fun when you open the card to a beautiful garden!

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  5. kari bellFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    what a fun birthday bouquet!!

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  6. VictoriaFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I'm really regretting not getting the medallion background set! Love the birthday bouquet inside the card!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Very, very cute! I love all those flowers!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    so fun! love the pop up!

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  9. sillyleannFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    This card just makes me happy. Someone is going to smile for sure when they open this up!

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  10. Kay DFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    What a happy bouquet- I just love this (I think I might have to give that technique a try)!

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  11. Carolyne AarsenFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    That is so much fun. It made me smile just to see it.

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  12. Janice BoonFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Such a fun and beautiful card!

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  13. AnnFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Just a WOW!!! card! Its lovely and a real treat for the recipient.

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  14. JJ BoltonFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    What a super cheery card! Love the pop up the happy flowers:)

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  15. MarybethFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Kate this is a great surprise card with the beautiful flowers. love it!

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  16. Rebecca DeeproseFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Such a wonderful surprise inside! An explosion of flowers is such a GREAT idea!

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  17. Helen F.February 25, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Amazing card, Kate! I can see how time consuming it would be, but my goodness, the outcome is fabulous!!

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  18. The Paper ParadeFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    That certainly IS a surprise inside and it is awesome! Love all the colors you chose, and the neat flowers for "happy" :)

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  19. AllyFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    What a beautiful birthday bouquet of lovely flowers! ;-) This is a fun, happy card. Great job! ;-)

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  20. JanaFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Love it!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Good God. How long did it take you to do this. It's fabulous!!?

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  22. Sherrie M.February 25, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    What a wonderful surprise inside. Great card.

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  23. JoyceFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I could see why this card took all morning, but it is totally worth it. That bouquet that pops up on the inside is just wonderful.

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  24. SuzanneFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Beautiful card, Kate!

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  25. BeverlyBLFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    WOWZA!! Love it. Need it for my mother-in-law. So cute.

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  26. Juanita BFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    WOW, that is fun!!! This card would cheer anyone up and it is so pretty. TFS.

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  27. Monika/BuzsyFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Oh, how pretty! Love the pop-up flowers! Lovely colors too. :o)

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  28. maryroseFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    So fun!

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  29. SoniaFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Fantastic!

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  30. Terri Trotter EarleyFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Oh my, this was a great surprise! Way to rock out the PTI blog challenge.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  31. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Oooh a bouquet popping out from inside, what a neat surprise! This is great!

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  32. ChunyuanFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    love the flowers popping up.

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  33. bjmartinFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    I love the bouquet popping out - wow!

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  34. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    WOW! I love this boquet of flowers hidden in this card! Just plain fabulous!!

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  35. Jodi_EFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Fantastic card!!!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    The card certainly shows all the effort you put into it! Just wonderful! Someone will be very lucky (and surprised!) when they receive it. So awesome!

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  37. Creations By MFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Too cute Kate!!! Great job! I LOVE it!!! You are getting so creative with your interactive cards! Great job!

    Mary

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    What a cute way to use the new stuff!!

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