Hi friends, with nature's forces playing havoc at many parts of the world including Mumbai ,in India....I would like to share a card which echoes the sentiment "May the Sun shine brightly and bring cheer".
Light Up Pop Up Box Card
This Pop Up Card has multiple layers of sparkling clouds, cheerful hot-air balloons floating up in the sky [on acetate strips] and a gorgeous sparkling rainbow! I went an extra bit in this one and made the Sun light up on pressing one cloudy corner!
Light Up Pop Up Box Card
I wanted to convey that no matter how cloudy and gloomy the scene is , the sun always comes up!
Light Up Pop Up Box Card
How to make a Light Up Card
The easiest way to make a light up card is using Chibitronics supplies. You can buy Chibitronics starter kits if you like but it's more economical to pick up just the essential components separately which are
Chibitronics Kit
LED Lights - I used Chibitronics sticker LED lights as these are adhesive backed, tiny ,lightweight, come in various colors . If you dont get these in your country you can always use regular LEDs but they will be bulky and trickier to use. The Chibitronics LEDs being fairly flat and tiny make them ideal for paper-crafters and you can even use a couple to light up a card or layout!
Conductive tape - I used Copper tape by Chibitronics as I decided that other electrical conductor options like aluminium foil and bare wire would be too tricky to use though technically they would work! This particular copper tape is adhesive on one side so ideal to use in paper-crafts and can be cut with a scissors or even be torn with your hands!
How to make a Light Up Card
Battery for the LED - I used a Micro Lithium 3V cell battery I picked up from my local electrical shop.
I have a video Tutorial showing the basic steps on how I made the card. It is not as detailed a Tutorial as I usually do as it was very tricky to photograph the circuit making steps so do forgive me !
Light Up Pop Up Box Card
The Pop Up Card folds flat for mailing but I think I would rather hand deliver this special card as I would love to see the recipient's reaction!!
Light Up Pop Up Box Card
I would like to especially thank all my crafty blogger and social media friends who without knowing have helped me see the sunshine on many a cloudy day! Thank you !!
Supplies : Dies : MFT Stitched Rainbow , Gina Marie Stitched Cloud Border,Magnolia DooHickeys Lovely Fence,Hello from Ultimate crafts Jadene Celebration Spray, Sun from DCAM Diwali die Tools : Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Guillotine Cutter, Cropadile Big Bite Adhesives : Tombow Multi Mono liquid, Glue Dots, Double Sided Foam Tape
You never cease to amaze me!! Wow!! This is spectacular!! The design and sparkle are fabulous!! The fact that it lights up takes it to another level!! Sensational, my friend!! I love, love it!! It is a happy card!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
Definitely is cheerful. Like hot air balloons. Like the light up part. Not used a light up before. Here in Central TX we have been safe from Hurricane Harvey but coast of TX was hit pretty hard. Melissa "Sunshine HoneyBee"
Wow.. super glittery and the light up sun is cherry on top ! For a change I would love to have rain than Sunshine ! Facing severe water shortage n rain deficit in my area !
Hi there, Dr. Sonia: I love your glitter pop-up card. It's SO creative and fun. I still don't know how you find the time to work full-time and get it all done. You're amazing! Thanks so much for stopping by to share your art with us. It's always a blessing to have you play along. Thanks so much, and please join us again soon. Blessings, Karen Letchworth Word Art Wednesday
Sonia, this is so sunny, glittery, and just plain delightful! You are always an inspiration, and your projects make me smile out loud! Love this...thanks for sharing!
Sonia, thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog. If you are interested in Copics and need help, let me know. I hesitated a lot to buy them, because of the price. Now I'm totally hooked. I've even shared a picture tutorial today :)
Gorgeous card Sonia! I love the whole design of this and to have it light up too! brilliant! :-)
Congratulations you have won the $50 voucher on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Please email us, there is a clickable link on the sidebar of the challenge blog :-) luv Lols x x x
How exciting that you've won the SSS prize this week! What a gorgeous pop up box you've created, with amazing details. Well done and congratulations! Hugs, Autumn
Hi Dr Sonia, what a very wonderful pop up box and your design is so lovley and very colourful. Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial. Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
A fabulous pop up box Sonia, lots of super details - I love the bright colours and the wonderful sparkle.
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What a beautiful and happy card Sonia. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute. Love the light up sun
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! Love the light and the glitter on your happy and sweet card!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Sonia, I love all of the sparkle on this gorgeous pop up card.
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This is superb Sonia!! And thanks for the tutorial. Loved the video.
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me!! Wow!! This is spectacular!! The design and sparkle are fabulous!! The fact that it lights up takes it to another level!! Sensational, my friend!! I love, love it!! It is a happy card!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
WONDERFUL pop up card!! Love the sparkly elements, they do make you smile! Thanks for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThis is so super cute and fabulous with all shining, love the idea!
ReplyDeleteAwww...this is sooooo cute! Love the pop-up glittery bits!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely is cheerful. Like hot air balloons. Like the light up part. Not used a light up before. Here in Central TX we have been safe from Hurricane Harvey but coast of TX was hit pretty hard.
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"Sunshine HoneyBee"
This is so cute! Thank you so much for the tutorial .
ReplyDeleteHugs,
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you always leave a shine and sparkle in your creation sonia, very colourful and informative. so generous to share the tutorial. great project
ReplyDeleteSuper sparkly creation!! Love the addition of light to the sun :)
ReplyDeletesuch a cheerful creation Sonia !!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing sparkly card, I love that it lights up. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card box Doc and I sincerely hope it can bring sunshine and cheer to many parts of our sad a dreary world.xx [aNNie]
ReplyDeleteGorgeous box Sonia..Loz
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sunshine card and looks so apt when rain is creating a havoc.
ReplyDeleteWow.. super glittery and the light up sun is cherry on top !
ReplyDeleteFor a change I would love to have rain than Sunshine ! Facing severe water shortage n rain deficit in my area !
Oh that is so sad
Deletewow this is awesome and soo cheerful !its a pleasure dropping in at your blog !
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This is ADORABLE! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee the balloons!!! And sending prayers to those affected from the flooding!! So sad!
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ReplyDeleteI'm back after months to see this gorgeous creation. I'm certain the recipient of this card will be delighted.
This is amazing!!! Sure to bring a smile to the lucky receiver.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, hugs.
ReplyDeleteMeena
Great box, love all the bling!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteits amazing card!
So PRETTY! I LOVE all the glittered images... and how it lights up is Fantastic!!! :)
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Theresa’s Crafty Creations
Fabulous box, love all details :)
ReplyDeleteOnce again u came with a adorable project with beautiful colours n details love ur work
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks so much for participating in the Die Cut Divas Challenge this time and good luck :)
ReplyDeleteYou come up with the most WONDERFUL projects, this is awesome and would brighten any ones day, so sunny and warm and endearing too.
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wow, amazing, I love your bright and cheerful box card.
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Hi there, Dr. Sonia:
ReplyDeleteI love your glitter pop-up card. It's SO creative and fun. I still don't know how you find the time to work full-time and get it all done. You're amazing! Thanks so much for stopping by to share your art with us. It's always a blessing to have you play along. Thanks so much, and please join us again soon.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
Word Art Wednesday
Sonia, this is so sunny, glittery, and just plain delightful! You are always an inspiration, and your projects make me smile out loud! Love this...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSonia, thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog. If you are interested in Copics and need help, let me know. I hesitated a lot to buy them, because of the price. Now I'm totally hooked. I've even shared a picture tutorial today :)
ReplyDeleteSo clever & beautiful with all the sparkle! Hoping you get some sunshine soon!
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ReplyDeletewonderful creation!! will definitely try this.
ReplyDeleteSuch a colourful and glittery pop up card. Love it. Thank you so much for playing along Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge. Gayatri xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Sonia! I love the whole design of this and to have it light up too! brilliant! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations you have won the $50 voucher on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Please email us, there is a clickable link on the sidebar of the challenge blog :-)
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How exciting that you've won the SSS prize this week! What a gorgeous pop up box you've created, with amazing details. Well done and congratulations! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteHi Dr Sonia,
ReplyDeletewhat a very wonderful pop up box and your design is so lovley and very colourful.
Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
This is bright and glittery Sonia and I love the way the cute sun lights up. Congratulations on winning that great prize over at Simon Says. x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely awesome! Seriously I love every thing on this one, it's a great dose of sunshine and happiness Karen x
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