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10.1.15

3 D Pop Up Card Tutorial

Window Pop Up Card
Hi friends , I have a passion for making pop up cards and one of my favorite objects in card making is "windows".[Here are earlier cards using the Cheery Lynn  window die : Fancy Fold Card, Pop Up Window Card, Window Frame Card, Pop Up Christmas Card]
Pop Up Card
This Pop Up Card stands on its own like a box and can be hung like a decoration too! There are see through windows on all 4 sides and you can see a pearl and sequin studded tree inside [Yes I am still not over the Christmas /Winter effect!!]
Pop Up Card Top view
I added a Happy New Year inside the pop up card!
Pop Up Card folded flat
And this is how the 3D Pop Up Card folds absolutely flat for mailing!
Cheery Lynn  Butterfly
A closeup of my fav butterfly which you keep seeing all over my projects!
Pop Up Card tutorial 
I know most people are scared of making Pop Up Cards...I love making Pop Up cards and feel so euphoric when I design my own Pop Up Card design and it actually works!
Ha Ha so yeah...sharing how I made it!
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Since I designed my Pop Up card to fit my Cheery Lynn  window die, I had to choose a card stock size large enough to fit my windows! I used an Ivory sheet 16.5 x  6 inches and scored at 0.5 inch and every 4 inch.If you dont have such a huge piece of card join together 2 pieces of 8.5 x 6 inch long cards.
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Die cut or handcut windows on each 4 inch panel.I left a 1.5 inch space below the  windows to add my pop up elements within the card.
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Fold the score lines and you will get a box like shape. Stick the 0.5 inch tab and you have actually made a simple box style pop up card!
But if you want to add pop up elements within your windows....
Score a 5 x 1 inch piece of card 0.5 inch from either end
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Fold the 0.5 inch tabs in opposite directions as shown in the pop up card tutorial photo below.I like to snip off tiny triangles on the ends of gluing tabs to get a wedge shape which makes gluing so much more neater.
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Add your pop up element to this piece of card. I dressed up a Spellbinders tree with pearls and sequins and centered it on my Pop Up Card strip.
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Apply glue on one tab and stick it to the area under the window.Keep the card strip nicely horizontal or your pop up element will look wonky!
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Fold over the pop up card strip as shown and apply glue to the other tab as shown in the pop up card tutorial photo below.
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Making sure the tab is kept folded with glue surface above...fold over your window panel card and stick firmly...your pop up element will have found its place on an area below the opposite window and will pop up nicely on opening!
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Once your pop up element is looking good...if you want you can add more layers inside in the same way . you can even add pop up elements on the top part of the box like hanging stars or ornaments to accompany your tree!
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
Finally glue the tab on your window panel card and complete your 3 D pop up card!
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
I added Spellbinders Borderabilies to form an arch above my window and  added double arches Martha Stewart  punched elements under the windows.
Pop Up Card Tutorial 
The most challenging part about making a Pop Up card in white was keeping it clean with all the tab gluing that was involved!!
I hope you liked my Pop Up Card design !
Here are links to more Card Tutorials
Supplies : Dies : Cheery Lynn  Butterfly , Cheery Lynn  Window A, Cheery Lynn  Embellishments, Spellbinders Curved Borders 2  , Spellbinders Christmas tree, Tattered Lace Rose [ the skirt of the tree],Elizabeth Craft Dies Happy New Year Punches : Martha Stewart double arch.
Edited: this project came top 3 at Decorate to celebrate anything goes theme

Also got a honorable mention at Scrappy Land

107 comments:

  1. Patricia10/1/15

    A stunning card, it is absolutely beautiful.
    Thank you for the detailed Tutorial. Might just give this a go soon.

    Patricia x

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    1. Dr Sonia S V10/1/15

      Thank you Patricia...I kept it white and simple ...glad you liked it

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  2. Chrissy10/1/15

    WOW!! So beautiful Sonia..and such an easy tutorial to follow...stunning.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. Dr Sonia S V10/1/15

      Yes Chrissy...its rather simple to make and if you want you can really jazz it up by adding many elements within the house windows!

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    2. Canonbury creations11/1/15

      Absolutely beautiful Sonia, love it!
      Val x

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    3. Glenda11/1/15

      Beautiful! I know what you mean about the glue!! Thanks for providing the tutorial.. may have to try it one day!

      Glenda

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  3. Jenny Alia10/1/15

    Very creative! You have an amazing eye for designing different (and very cool) projects. Love it!

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  4. Suman Pandit10/1/15

    stunning creation Sonia,looks so amazing in all white !!

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  5. DIANA L.10/1/15

    Beautiful This is so elegant and I love the white on white these would be great as decorations for a bridal shower. You could enter this in my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes January Linky Party. Have a blessed day PS thanks for the great tutorial, my friend
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  6. Maryvonne Coussé10/1/15

    A very beautiful project and THANKS for this TUTORIAL !
    Cheers
    Maryvonne

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  7. Lisa10/1/15

    Oh my gosh, Sonia, this is stunning!! You always have the most amazing ideas!! I love all of the details you added!! The tutorial is fabulous - I seriously have to try this!! Thanks for the inspiration my friend!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  8. Alice (scrAPpamondo)11/1/15

    Really gorgous!! Love the white on white, it's so elegant!

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  9. Sunshine HoneyBee11/1/15

    Bee-utiful. Like the look of all crisp white. Do not have cardstock larger than 12" x 12" but see that you indicate that you can use two 8 1/2" x 6". I have a window die of sorts. I may give this a try.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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    1. Dr Sonia S V12/1/15

      Yes Melissa...I got the huge sheet as a chart paper but you can adapt it to smaller sizes and to fit your die

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  10. Juliz Design Post11/1/15

    Hi Sonia, you certainly are the Queen of Pop up Cards, another amazing creation. Love it.
    Thanks for joining in the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs and good luck.
    Julie x

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  11. Jacee11/1/15

    Stunning! so beautiful and delicate, and a lovely tutorial too!
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  12. Debbie's Time Out11/1/15

    Oh my Sonja this is so creative and stunning, So elegant. Thanks for joining the Cheery Lynn Designs challenge, Best of luck to you.

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  13. Debbie's Time Out11/1/15

    Forgot to mention in my comment. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. loz11/1/15

    Amazing Sonia. Thanks for the turorial..Loz

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  15. Merry11/1/15

    Oh wow....those dies are so fine. Beautiful pop up card and thanks again for taking the time to do a tutorial. :-)

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    1. Dr Sonia S V11/1/15

      Thank you Merry..I felt I had to share the tutorial to show how easy it was to make this type of pop up card!

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  16. Debra K.11/1/15

    Wow, absolutely beautiful card! Another wonderful tutorial, I'll check out the others when I can. Sorry I've not commented on some of your posts but they were all fabulous creations. Debra x

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    1. Dr Sonia S V11/1/15

      Thank you so much Debra...I always look forward to your visits!!

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  17. McCrafty's Cards11/1/15

    Sonia, this is so beautiful and elegant I love it!!!
    Kevin xx

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    1. Dr Sonia S V11/1/15

      Thank you Kevin! Hehe I usually dont make elegant cards but I think this one qualifies in that category!!

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  18. Bonnie Garby11/1/15

    Fantastic card! I love pop-up cards too and this one is amazing! Thanks so much for participating in the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge this week. I am now your newest follower and would love it if you visited my Make Time To Craft Blog and became a follower too.

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    1. Dr Sonia S V11/1/15

      I am flattered Bonnie...you make such beautiful creations!

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  19. lavina agarwal11/1/15

    Wow what a gorgeous white Christmas card..

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    1. Dr Sonia S V11/1/15

      Thank you Lavina..love white but so tough to keep it clean with gluing!!

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  20. shulsart11/1/15

    This is stunning and a fabulous tutorial. Love all the lacy die cuts you have used. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs challenge.

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    1. Dr Sonia S V11/1/15

      Thank you Sandy...yes lacey die cuts and white go so well together!

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  21. kavitha11/1/15

    Beautiful,great use of dies

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    1. Dr Sonia S V11/1/15

      Thank you Kavitha...like you I am obsessed with die cutting!

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  22. Hussena11/1/15

    What a totally gorgeous card, Dr. Sonia. Fabulous use of that window die and thank you so much for the tutorial. our pop up cards are always so amazing. I simply love the layering you have done on this one!

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  23. Smita Satish11/1/15

    awesome awesome..love the card and the tut..thanks a lot!

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  24. Vijaylaxmi Siyal11/1/15

    Wow n how ....how u always make us to say wow...lol...but this is awesome ...loved this new idea of pop up....and thanks for sharing a step by step tutorial also...!!

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  25. Anonymous11/1/15

    OMGee! This is gorgeous! I love everything about it. The white is so elegant.I think they would be beautiful as table favors for a winter wedding reception.

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    1. Dr Sonia S V12/1/15

      I totally agree with the decor idea...I think it will look cool as a decor item too!

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  26. aussie aNNie11/1/15

    LOVE this gorgeous creation and thank you for the tutorial.xx...
    :)
    {The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

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  27. joolaa11/1/15

    This is wonderful! And such a delicate :)

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  28. Teresa Arsenault11/1/15

    This is amazing, Sonia. I can picture these at a wedding reception, hung all around the room with strings of little lights. It would be perfectly dreamy and romantic. This is much more than a card. What an inspiring design. Thank you for sharing the how-to's with us.
    hugs & smiles,
    Teresa

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  29. Unknown11/1/15

    Wow!!! simply awesome.....kind of a dream card!!

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  30. Karen W11/1/15

    This is awesome!! I love this and all white is so stunning

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  31. *Vicki*11/1/15

    Such a beautiful delicate design! Love how you've made it into a 3D design!! :) Thanks for sharing!! HUGS

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  32. KT Fit Kitty11/1/15

    This is brilliant! So pretty in all white! Love all the die cuts you used - your card looks like a beautiful gazebo! Thank you for showing how you made it!

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  33. Lori Kobular11/1/15

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Thank you for the tutorial too! This is beyond words stunning! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenge #9!

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  34. Darlene 12/1/15

    What can I say? WOW! This is so creative and beautiful! PLEASE link back to our challenge blog to qualify for the prize. Thanks so much for playing in our ‘ANYTHING GOES with a *NEW* TWIST’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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    1. Dr Sonia S V12/1/15

      Thank you Darlene...Oh So sorry...will do do asap!!

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    2. Darlene 12/1/15

      You're welcome Dr. Sonia and thanks for taking care of it!

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  35. Patricia St Martin12/1/15

    Just stunning, your card would look amazing with a tea light and love that it folds down. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
    Hugs, Pat/♥

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  36. Donna Ellis12/1/15

    Such an incredible pop up card, Sonia! It's gorgeous and feminine, and oh-so-pretty! It's always perfect for the SL challenge - thank you (as always) for your amazing instructions! Thanks for playing in the Scrapy Land Challenge using die cuts! I hope to see more of your pretty projects in the next challenge, too! hugs and blessings, de {Creative Smiles}

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  37. Monika Reeck12/1/15

    I always love seeing your tutorial Dr. Sonia
    and this is a stunning window card
    I adore the serene the elegant and the idea
    thanks for sharing the tutorial
    too bad I have no die cut machine
    maybe one day can you make a tutorial for lady who has no cuttlebug machine LOL
    love this much Dr. Sonia and I am so sorry just visiting you again
    I always love your tutorial and creativity
    hugs, Monika

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    1. Dr Sonia S V12/1/15

      Monika...you can still make this type of pop up card...handcut square/ rectangle windows using a craft knife and you are ready to rock!

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  38. NancyD12/1/15

    Oh my, Dr. Sonia this is a stunning creation. Thank you for the tutorial too. I am off to find those dies. NancyD

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  39. Berina RGA12/1/15

    wow!! this is stunning!! very beautiful work Sonia...

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  40. Katy12/1/15

    Wow! So gorgeous! Perfect for a wedding! :)

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  41. yyam12/1/15

    Wow. It's stunning! Thanks for sharing how you made it!

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  42. Rachelle Olaridge12/1/15

    Gorgeous window pop up project. I so love it. Thanks for playing along with us at Frosted Designs.

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  43. Penny12/1/15

    Wow, so intricate and gorgeous! Love it! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  44. Rahmat12/1/15

    Wow! I am in awe for this card! stunning...words aren't enough to describe the beauty of this! Thanks for joining us at CSSC.

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  45. Anonymous12/1/15

    Happy New Year Doc!! That is the cutest card I've seen in a long long time. Gosh.. you have some patience and some love for these.. they are absolutely stunning... :)

    Getting back to the blog world two years later.. and looking forward to you joining the weekly story :)

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    1. Dr Sonia S V12/1/15

      Good to have you visit after so long Patricia!

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  46. Mona Pendleton12/1/15

    Stunning! This is so elegant! Thanks for joining along with the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge!

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  47. sirkkis12/1/15

    Fantastic pop up card. Thank you for sharing with us at TioT.

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  48. chrissie12/1/15

    Very beautiful card.

    Thank you for sharing it at Try it on Tuesday

    Love Chrissie

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  49. CREATIVE KHADIJA12/1/15

    Love it.. awesome!

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  50. Desire Fourie12/1/15

    Its hard to believe its all white and I love the intricate look.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  51. Annette12/1/15

    Wow, it's fabulous and thanks for the tutorial too. It's very special.
    Hugs
    Annette - Netty's Cards
    xx
    Proud to design for :
    The Sugar Bowl Challenge,
    Without Words Challenge and
    As You Like It Challenge.


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  52. SD pooja12/1/15

    Fantastic ,The pop-up mechanism looked difficult at first but its not and your well explained tutorial makes it even more easy :) Loved the delicate look die-cuts give to the box .

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  53. scraphappenswithrhonda12/1/15

    you are so talented and creative this is just so beautiful.love it. Should enter into our challenge over at www.decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com anything goes for every challenge. hugs

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  54. likessugar12/1/15

    Like I said on FB, this is a gorgeous card. Thank you for publishing directions. I have NEVER been able to enjoy the Cricut cartridge of pop-up cards. Have you seen it or do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

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    1. Dr Sonia S V12/1/15

      Thank you so much ...I love pop up cards but sorry I dont have a cricut. I make pop up cards by hand cutting or using the Big Shot

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  55. Céline13/1/15

    amazing project! thanks for sharing the tutorial
    thanks for playing with us at fussy and fancy
    hugs
    céline

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  56. cotnob13/1/15

    This is stunning, such a beautiful and elegant design.
    Pauline
    x

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  57. Mrs A.13/1/15

    A fabulous design and a super clear and easy to follow tutorial. Thanks for sharing your incredible talent. Hugs Mrs A.

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  58. Julie Tucker-Wolek13/1/15

    Wow wow wowwwwww! This is amazing!! Thanks for playing along with Frosted Designs!!!

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  59. Cherished13/1/15

    Wow! Gorgeous Card. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs.

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  60. Unknown13/1/15

    Wow - what a beautiful card!!! Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs!

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  61. Neha13/1/15

    This is so pretty... I never tried pop-up cards but your directions look easy and i think i can do it. Thanks for tuts.

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  62. maria f.14/1/15

    So pretty. What a treat for the lucky recipient.

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  63. Karen Letchworth14/1/15

    This is BEAUTIFUL, Dr. Sonia. Your tutorial is fabulous, too! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us again this week. You continue to AMAZE me, and blow my socks off again and again.
    Bless you!
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

    www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

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  64. Barbara14/1/15

    C'est MAGNIFIQUE! Thank you for participating in our challenge from Dies R Us!

    Barbara
    Dies R Us Challenge Blog DT
    http://carterie-creative.blogspot.fr

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  65. Hazel14/1/15

    Wow! This is gorgeous. Thanks for entering your lovely crafting for CHNC challenge 211 - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for January - I'd love to see it there too. x

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  66. P.G. Lamb14/1/15

    This is absolutely beautiful!

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  67. Little K Smith16/1/15

    WOW! This is so beautiful!
    Thank you for joining us at Winter Wonderland :)
    Kelly.x

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  68. Selma16/1/15

    I loved this project Dr. Sonia and created a project similar. I linked it back to your blog.
    http://selmasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/

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  69. Norma16/1/15

    Oh my goodness, this is beautiful and thank you for the tutorial:) Thank you for joining Decorate to Celebrate.
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  70. Daksha Popat16/1/15

    Wow...this is stunningly gorgeous. ..very true working on white project little more difficult. ....as have to be little careful applying glue.Dr.sonia I must say u always come upwith very inovative n different projects...n ur tutorials are very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.

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  71. Paula17/1/15

    I came over here from Selma's blog and I wanted to say that this project is breathtakingly beautiful. I love all your work. I am going to try to make one of these for myself.

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  72. Anne Temple18/1/15

    WOW! This is stunning! Love the all white and the pop up feature. Thanks for the photo tutorial on how you assembled it too. So glad you shared it with us for the Scrapy Land Challenge!

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  73. Unknown19/1/15

    Gorgeous card! The details are amazing! I'm glad you used a Christmas tree because I see pine trees all over when I look out my window, so it's perfectly appropriate ;) Thanks for sharing with us at Party Time Tuesdays!
    Cheers!
    Sara
    www.PolkaDotRosie.blogspot.com

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  74. Lilian20/1/15

    Beautiful card! Thanks for the tutorial and for joining us at Decorate to Celebrate!
    Lilian
    http://TheLeafStudio.blogspot.com

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  75. Grudniowe Handmade20/1/15

    beautiful!!

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  76. Lou Sims25/1/15

    Stunning, intricate card. Many thanks for joining in with the We Do Doobadoo "Romantic/Whites" challenge. Lou

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  77. Arlene26/1/15

    So elegant and beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial also.

    http://arlenesbits.blogspot.com/

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  78. Seafield Jo26/1/15

    Wow, this is so beautiful. Thanks for the detailed tutorial, will have to give this a try.

    Thanks for joining in with our latest challenge at Crafty Calendar Challenge.

    Jo x

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  79. Mrs A.27/1/15

    Another outstanding make. Thankyou for the easy tutorial. hugs Mrs A.

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  80. Ramya Anand27/1/15

    Stunning creation as always.... I think you can keep an exhibition displaying your pop up cards.... Superb they are and each one of them is unique.... Thank you for joining us at CSCC#10.... All the best...

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  81. MEGHA27/1/15

    superb card , you r inspiration i will try this type card soon.thanks for participating in catchy challenge,goodluck.

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  82. Deepti Stephens27/1/15

    Wow! this is so fantastic and thanks for sharing the tutorial Dr.ji..
    Thank you so much for joining the fun at CSCC #10-make me happy. Good luck.. :)

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  83. Shylaashree29/1/15

    This is stunning pop up card, you make wonders with diecuts, Good luck, thanks for joining us at CSCC#10 this month

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  84. Karen29/1/15

    This is beautiful beyond words! I say that a lot with you. :o) The pristine white and exquisite laciness are two of my favorite aspects... not to mention the spectacular design itself! You are ever inspiring, my friend! Thank you for being YOU!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  85. peaches2341/1/16

    This is gorgeous! Thank-you.

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  86. Ayoti Mittra7/1/16

    Awesomely stunning creation. You do lovely 3D cards and explain so nicely. Thank you xx

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  87. Chris P's Minis and More30/5/16

    Dr. Sonia I LOVE this window card please tell what you used on the top arch I searched it out but there are many Spellbinders Borderabilies which set did you use? I have a set but not this one. you are very talented!!! http://cricutfuncreations.blogspot.com/

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    1. Dr Sonia S V31/5/16

      Hi Chirs its Spellbinders Curved Borders 2 .

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