Easy Pop Up Cube Card

This is one of my favorite card styles I've ever made, and they are SO much fun to give. These are surprisingly easy to make, and if you don't like having to measure and cut and follow a template, I just found out there is a new die from Karen Burniston that will make something similar!

Rubber Band Options:

• Alliance, Pale Crepe Gold #12 Rubber Bands (softest stretch) Rubber Band

  • 1/4 lb Box (it's a ton) [AMZ]

  • Cheaper Smaller Option, About 50 Rubberbands [KBR]

• Any Long Rubber Band, See minute 15:30 for How To

Die Option:

• Karen Burniston, Surprise Cube [KBR]

• Crafters Companion, Confetti Cube, Discontinued, but I found mine on Ebay

Template:

Pop Up Box Template

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Download PDF • 19KB

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Tiny Winter Houses: Card #1

• Concord and 9th, Home for the Holidays Dies [SBC]

  • Similar Die: Honeybee Winter Village [SBC]

• Scrapbook.com, FaLaLa Die[SBC]

• Trinity Stamps, Soapy Bubbles, No Hole Sequin Confetti [TRT]

• Alliance, Pale Crepe Gold #12 Rubber Bands (softest stretch) Rubber Band

  • 1/4 lb Box (it's a ton) [AMZ]

  • Cheaper Smaller Option, About 50 Rubberbands [KBR]

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Ho Ho Ho: Card #2

• Photoplay, Holiday Word Trio Dies [SBC]

• Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen [HBS]

  • Cheaper and Also Good: Wink of Stella [SBC]

• Patterned Paper….Sorry, it’s some old Michaels pad I’ve had for at least 5 years. Use your HOARD (you know you have one)

• Rubber Bands from my Grocery Store

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Critter Birthday Card

• Lawn Fawn, Tiny Box Skunk Add On [SBC] [SBP]

• Lawn Fawn, Tiny Box Bee Add On [SBP]

• Lawn Fawn, Tiny Box Hedgehog Add On [AMZ]

• MFT, Cupcake and Sprinkles [MFT]

• MFT, Itty Bitty Celebrations Stamps [MFT]

Red Happy Birthday Card

• Avery Elle, Happy Birthday Die [SBC]

• Karen Burniston, Woodland Animals [KBR] [ACT]

• Karen Burniston, Birthday Charms [KBR] [ACT]

Layered Tile Card

• Spellbinders, Kaleidoscope Tile (Discontinued but you may be able to find it used.

Shark Card Using a Die

• Die I Used: Crafter's Companion Confetti Cube--Discontinued

  • New, Awesome Option: Karen Burniston Pop-Up Cube [KBR]

• MFT, Baby Shark Die [MFT]

• Pinkfresh Phrase Builder “You” [SBC]ADD PHOTO

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Everyday Tools:

I've been making cards for over ten years and there are a few things that get used on a daily basis. They make cardmaking more joyful for me. I hope this list is helpful for you. Some items are listed with an affiliate link which offers me a small commission at no cost to you (items noted with an asterisk), while others are linked here just because I think these products are the best!

• Ergonomic Bone Folder, Dress My Craft [SCB]*

• Scor-Pal, 1/8” Scor Board [SCB]*

• Misti Stamping Tool [SCB]*

• Craft Pick and Embellishment Wand--Trinity Stamps Pickup Stick [SCB]*

• Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool [RHD]*

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Manual Cutting Machine [SCB or SPL]*

• Tim Holtz 8.5” Mini Guillotine Trimmer [SCB]*

• Gemini Jr. Electronic Die Cutting Machine [SCB]*

• The Absorber Shammy Towel (Stamp Cleaner) [AMZ]

• Big Momma Foam Tape Roll [SSS](1mm thick, which is about half the thickness of most foam tape)

• Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock [AMZ]

I'm entering this cards into a couple of challenges:

• Simon Says Challenge

• Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers: J is for Juvenile

• Unicorn Challenge: Christmas is Coming

• ABC Card Challenge: X is for Xtra Special

Thanks for checking out today's project! I hope you enjoy!

-Sara Lihz