Pop up masculine card waterside retreat

 Mens cards can be tricky but with the stunning Waterside Retreat   pattern papers and the coordinating stamps and dies called Relaxing waterside it's a much easier task! One thing I particularly like about these papers is that included in the designs are 2 sheets of what I call cut apart sheets. These sheets contain beautiful images and are perfect for those who prefer not to stamp and colour as well as those in a hurry or in need of inspiration. 

The card is a 14.8cm x 14.8cm (5½" x 5½") square card that uses one of the beautiful images from the cut apart sheet.

The surprise comes on the inside...

With a pop up feature that is also decorated with one of the cut apart images!

The sentiments and die cut decorations are from the relaxing waterside stamps and dies. The wood plank paper is also in the paper pack.

This fun fold card folds flat for pasting which is handy.

Below are the dies that are used for the sentiment on the front. Called Words & wishes with both script and shadows as well as other dodads this set is an asset to any craft stash!

Here are the measurements for the card.

Start with a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 29.7cm scored at 14.85cm ( 5½" x 11" scored at 5½")

A piece of pattern paper measuring 14.4cm x 29.2cm scored at 14.4 and 7.2cm from each end.( 5¼" x 10¾" scored at 5⅜" then at 2 11/16" from each end) . Measure 2cm along the center  fold when folded  and cut up for 0.5cm from each end. Then cut between these cuts to create a slit ( move along the center fold  ¾" then cut up ⅛" next cut between these cuts) watch the video to understand what this looks like 😜

The center strip is created from a piece of cardstock measuring 5cm x 29.7cm scored at 1cm from each end. (2"x 11" scored at ⅜" from each end.

Here's the video showing how the card comes together 

I hope you enjoyed the video and find the projects I share inspirational and interesting 😊 

Have fun 

Cary xx

Disclaimer Please be aware that the inches version is for North American Letter size cardstock and as a English woman I use cm's and A4 cardstock which are both different sizes! I have tried my best to ensure the the North American version is correct but if I've made a mistake please let me know so it can be corrected.