Pop-up card

In addition to our regular gift wrapping stuff, greeting cards seem like a natural way to have a little fun with scissors and paper, So while we have our tools handy, it’s off to see what we can come up with. Handmade cards are such fun projects and a treat to receive. It’s sort of like getting a little surprise gift in an envelope. In fact a friend of mine sends some of his creations in clear envelopes. There no mistaking these for junk mail. So with pop-up cards on the brain I am posting the first of a series handmade cards that do more than just sleep like a cat. If you take pleasure in fold, spindle and mutilate, join us as we go - we know not where.

This a first attempt. The hand raises up off the card about ½” The card which is held in place by two simple cuts in the hand, entitles someone to a free hug.

This a first attempt at a 3-D card. The hand raises up off the card about ½” The card which is held in place by two simple cuts in the hand, entitles someone to a free hug.