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Let Us Adore Him

 Hi there!

I have really enjoyed adding dimension to cards different ways, and today I thought I would try the technique of a pop up panel.



I love the simplicity of this card, but the clear window really adds an extra special element to the card.

I learned of this technique from Jennifer McGuire.  You can learn a few different ways of creating a pop up card 

(HERE)

For this card, I used the stamp from Unity called - Oh Come Let Us Adore Him.  

For watercoloring, I stamped onto multi-media paper with Ranger Sepia permanent ink. 

To paint this scene, I used Delightful Dijon as a medium yellow shade for the hay, Tip Top Taupe as a light wash over the manger, and Early Espresso for the hair and shadows. 

The blanket I used a Soft Seafoam Marker to create shadows.  For the skin tone, I used a Blushing Bride Marker and picked color up with a paint brush. (Stampin up Ink and Markers) To finish the blanket, I added Wink of Stella for a Dazzling white effect.

To build the card, 

I cut the panel using  Reverse Confetti’s - Open Drop cover plate die using Soft Seafoam card stock (SU).

The window was prepared cutting a piece of acetate to 4 1/8 inches x 5 1/4 inches - and glued with a strong adhesive.

The accordion folds were cut to 2 x 5 1/8 inches, and scored at 1/2”, 1”, and 1 1/2” inches.

In the center of the drop I used The Greetery’s - Shortbread Shapes Rectangle die.

The fussy cut stamp was adhered to the center and the sentiment “Merry Christmas” was stamped in Soft Succulent Ink (SU) (Stamp from - Greetery’s Simple Holiday Mini Set)

The small gold star was a left over from a bell die set.  (I always save the stars for embellishments because they are the perfect size!) 

Thanks so much for stopping by! - Valerie Kaye


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