Hey Guys! Today I’m thrilled to share a brand new adventure – making a pop-up spellbook card using some fantastic Scrappy Tails Die sets! (And, like many others, the video was recorded in front of a live audience on https://www.twitch.tv/debbiejscraftingcorner )
Halloween is my all-time favorite crafting season. It’s the perfect excuse to experiment with new techniques and create spooky, fun designs. Today, we’ll be building a creepy-cute pop-up book featuring skeletons, witch hats, cauldrons, potion bottles, and more.
Ready to unleash your inner witch? Let’s get started!
Tools & Supplies:
- A7 Book Pop up Die Set
- Purr-Fect Halloween Night Metal Craft Die
- NEW Halloween Collection from Scrappy Tails!
- Scrappy Tails A7 Spellbook Cover Plate Die
- Scrappy Tails Pick Your Poison Die Set (for potion bottles and cauldrons)
- SAKURA Gelly Roll Gel Pens
- Patterned paper
- Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll
- My Sweet Petunia – Glue Press
- Bearly Art Glue
Step-by-Step Instructions to create a Pop-up Spellbook Card:
Step 1: Creating the “Pages”
I used the large rectangular die from the A7 Book Pop up Die Set 4 times from 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (half of a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock) panels. This die creates a 5 x 7 rectangle panel with debossed lines. After they are die cut, 2 of the panels need to be cut shorter. So we will have 2 5×7 and 2 5×5.
I “accordion” folded the panels on the debossed lines. The resulting strips will be creating the pop-up. The ends of a short and long piece will kind of weave together (check out the video to see it in action – around the 4 minute mark, or check out Sabrina from Scrappy Tails videos) and be adhered with double sided adhesive tape.
Step 2: Create the “Book Cover”
Every book needs a cover. I die cut 2 black panels from heavy weight cardstock. This die also has debossing lines. This time we fold on the lines to create the spine and adhere the 2 panels together on the spine with double sided adhesive tape.
Step 3: Decorate the Front Cover
OK… the reason that I bought the A7 Book Pop up Die Set was because I just HAD to make a Pop-up Spellbook Card using the Scrappy Tails A7 Spellbook Cover Plate Die.
So I die cut a bunch of pieces from this cover plate set, including 4 of the spiderweb frame. I layered these up with adhesive to give good dimension. Then I adhered this down to a 5 x 7 pattern paper panel (chosen by the awesome folks in the Twitch livestream chat) and set it off to dry. Later on, I added a smaller frame, a cauldron with a potion bubbling away, a spider, and the “spells and potions” title to the front.
Step 4: Decorate the Inside Cover
I picked another Halloween pattern paper for the inside front cover, and for inside the popup on the inside back cover. I used some distress edged scissors to give a little vintage feel for the front cover before adhering down. Then I used the smaller frame die and insert to create a “book plate” for the inside where you could write a personal message to the recipient of the “card”.
Step 5: Decorate the Popup
When I started the project, the only part I had mostly decided on was the cover. The inside is really the bonus and surprise… and you can do ANYTHING with it. Imagine the possibilities! I used the Pick Your Poison Die set to cut out some shelves and used them, along with potion bottles and books to decorate the inside.
I also took the other sentiment die and created a sigh to hang at the top. Since the pages create a popup, I had to attach it hanging away from the back, just glued into the folds. Then I did the same thing with a cauldron from the same set, and a cat from the Purr-Fect Halloween Night Metal Craft Die set that I already had in my stash.
And That’s a Wrap!
OMG! I just LOVE how this Pop-up Spellbook Card turned out… and it may become Halloween Decor instead of a card to mail out… I don’t think I’m willing to let it go just yet.
I hope this creation inspires you to let your imagination run wild and get crafty. Especially with Halloween Crafting (I feel it’s the perfect time to experiment because even mistakes look awesome)
Don’t forget to share your own creations with me in the comments or on social media. Tag me “@debbiejscraftingcorner” on social media and share your photos with us in our Facebook and Discord groups.
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Until next time, happy crafting, my friends! And remember, If I can make it, YOU CAN TOO.
~Big Hugs!
Debbie J
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Debbie Jenkins
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