Artisan Post #2 - Hooray for Surprises

Here's a look at one of my creative projects that I designed for Stampin' Up!'s social media. These interactive cards were created with the Hooray For Surprises Bundle. Hand stamped messages are hidden under the perforated die cuts.

As part of the social media post we have to photograph all of the supplies used for our creative projects. For me, it's the most difficult picture to take. The set up often takes me a LONG time. So, here you have it the photo of supplies for these three cards.

As part of the creative project posts we include tips and techniques to complete our cards. The following photos are my tips for assembling these three interactive cards.

Perfectly align stamped images behind the perforated Hooray for Surprises Dies. Step one, make a “positioner” from a piece of Grid Paper. Cut the Grid Paper the same size as the layer that will be stamped (white) and the cover layer (DSP) that will have the perforated die cut. Step two, die cut the Grid Paper, remove the perforated section, place directly over the white layer, and then stamp inside the open area. Use the same Grid Paper as a guide for die cutting. Line up the Grid Paper over the DSP and insert the die into the opening and die cut. Step three, place the DSP directly over the stamped layer and add to your card.

Think about adding the interactive element to the inside of a card. Perfectly place your stamped hidden message by making another “positioner” with Grid Paper, the perforated heart shape die from Hooray for Surprises, and a circle from Stylish Shapes Dies.

Use the elongated perforated die to make a fun interactive card opening. Design and stamp the hidden message and decor then wrap with a layer of DSP. Before you adhere the wrapped layer be sure to die cut the long perforated die down the center. 

Here’s a look at the birthday card and how it opens, along with what is hidden inside.