Sizzix Pop Up Boat

I gave my Cricut Expression an airing today, and cut out this ship, the wave and anchor.  At first glance this looks like a very ordinary card, until you open it up. 

When you open the card, it reveals this surprise!  I stamped the sentiments from Starring You stamp set in Real Red, cut out the stars and raised one on dimensionals to give it more depth.

I attached a piece of wire to the “chimney” and adhered cotton wool to it with glue dots for the smoke and secured the anchor on the top deck with linen thread.

I used the 3/4″ punch to partially punch the edges of the two strips of Tempting Turquoise to resemble waves.   I cut out a collar and hat for the Sailor.  The portholes were punched out with a 1/2″ circle punch first, then centred the 3/4″ punch on the aperture to create a circle frame, holes were pricked all round to resemble rivets using silver card stock (non SU), and 3/4″ circles in Bordering Blue to mat circle frame on.

Keep watching this space – more samples coming – kept this simple as I was burning the proverbial midnight oil again.  My head didn’t touch the pillow till half four this morning!

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2 Comments

  1. Oh my gosh that is awesome! How much patience do you have and such a great idea for that die, well done on some brilliant inspriation.

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