Bee Mine Pop Up Box Card

 There’s just something extra special about a card that opens up and wows the recipient, and this Bee Mine pop-up card definitely delivers on the happy factor! With cheerful florals, buzzing bees, and layered heart details, this design is perfect for Valentine’s Day, springtime greetings, or anytime you want to send a little handmade love. Judy here with my latest project created for CutCardStock.

Cardstock Materials

Lessebo Pitch Black Cardstock

Cougar White Smooth CardStock 

Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock

Bazzill Canvas Texture Peach Cardstock

DCS Canvas Textured Seafoam Green

Chalkboard Prints 6×6 Card Stock Pad

Additional Materials

Flower, foliage, bee, heart and sentiment dies

Acetate, glue, double sided tape

Score board, bone folder, paper cutter

Box Construction

Cut a 10 1/2 x 7 inch piece of black card stock.

Score at 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2 and 10 inches along the long side and at 3 1/4 along the short side.

The 3 1/4 inch is the top of the box that form the flaps.

Cut 2 pieces of 1 x 3 1/2 inch pieces of black card stock to form the pieces that fit inside the box to attach your elements. Score these at 1/2 inch, apply double sided tape.

Cut along the score line down to the horizontal score line. Fold and burnish on each score line.

Cut 3 pieces of 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 inch pieces of patterned paper for the bottom of the box and 2/14 x 3 inch pieces for the flaps. An additional piece is cut to 2 1/4 x 6 inches for the solid back portion of the box.

I also usually add a piece of white cardstock measuring 2 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches to the back of the solid panel. This gives a place to add a personal message.

Adhere the patterned pieces of paper to 3 sides of the box bottom and 3 flaps.

Fold the scored pieces to form the box and attach the 1/2 scored piece to the inside with double sided tape.

Add the 2 1/4 x 6 inch piece of patterned paper to the inside back panel of the box. 

The 2 pieces of 1/2 wide black card stock were scored at 1/2 & 3 inches to form tabs to be adhered inside the box.

Pop Up Elements

Once the box construction is complete, die cut the pop up elements.

Assemble and add color.

Add some die cuts by gluing to the back flap. Adhere others to acetate strips and attach to the inner tabs.

Continue adding elements to complete design.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this project inspires you to try an interactive card the next time you sit down at your craft table. Happy crafting! 

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