Surprise!!

Here's a fun, interactive card to make. It's a shutter card.

I wish I knew how to post videos... Check out my instagram @prettypaperstudios to see it in action.

These are the pieces you'll need:

First step: score and fold the white base piece 2.5" from each end.

 Second step: glue the patterned paper onto the white base as shown below.

Step 3: Punch a circle (approx. 2.25" diameter) into the center of the 5" x 3.5" piece

Step 4: Stamp and color an image of your choice onto the 3.25" x 3.25" white piece. Center and glue onto base card.

Tricky Step 5: These measurements are important! 

Start with a rectangle 4" x 3.25"

We'll need to cut out a triangle. Locate the corner just slightly under 2.5" from the left, and 1 5/8 from the top.

 Then I used the corner of a piece of paper to trace and create a perfect 90 degree angle.

Cut the triangle out. Score and fold 5/8" on the left side.

 Make two pieces like this.

When you interlock the two pieces together, they should measure just a tiny bit under 5 inches. It's important that it measures less than 5" so that the card will close properly. This is the reason why we measure slightly under 2.5" above. You may need to trim into the triangle/point.

Place the interlocked pieces on top on the monkey stamp, or whatever you used. Apply glue onto the tabs, and close the card base to glue perfectly into position.

When you open it again, it should look like this!

Apply glue across the top and bottom...

...glue down the polka dot piece.

You're done!

I made a removable "belt" for my card, but it isn't necessary. You can decorate the front however you want!

P.S. Happy birthday Nicky!