Do you need specialty dies to create interactive cards?? The answer is NO! You can use what you have and today I will show you BOTH versions and, as a special Holiday treat, I have a BONUS for you!

Have you been following along with my 2023 Same But Different Christmas Card Series this year? CLICK HERE to see the full playlist at Youtube, I have already focused on Critters and Stretching a Stamp Set 5 Ways, Poinsettias, ‘No Stamping’ Ideas, and I also have some Brilliant Background Ideas! Today you are in for a treat because it’s time to get Interactive!

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Would you like to see today’s cards? (scroll down for the link to the FREEBIE!)

You can see my video here or Watch in HD at YouTube!

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Do you make interactive cards? I enjoy making them and they are also fun to receive, I ALWAYS get comments when I send these cards out, and I am sure you do too! So let’s get started, I have a lot to share, starting with…

Card #1 – Rotary: With Specialty Dies

The easiest way to create interactive rotary cards is using specialty dies such as this Over the Rooftops set. All the dimensions are set ready to go and minimal thought is required, except perhaps what colours to choose. And if you know me, that can certainly take some time 😄!

I adore everything about this set, from the highrise houses to the trees on the hills. I made the card as it was intended, with a day and night scene using the coordinating stamp set to create the sentiment.

PRO TIP: Use a double layer of foam tape to ensure there is enough space for the rotary mechanism to ‘spin’!

And now into the night…

Card #2 – Rotary: No Specialty Dies

What if you don’t have these dies, but still want to create a rotary interactive card? I used my paper trimmer, a circle die and a landscape edge die to get a similar but different look 😉. The key to the turning mechanism is a simple ‘brad’, and I used one from my years-old stash (luckily I didn’t throw them away).

This design is very forgiving, you can seriously decorate it however you want. However, I would be cautious when it comes to adding further dimension as it may make posting the card more expensive.

The sentiment does not have to coordinate, but I did keep the day/night theme and found the perfect one from an old Altenew set. A ‘Merry Christmas’ would have worked just as well.

PRO TIP: I didn’t have a ‘turn’ stamp, I could have hand written it but decided to draw a simple arrow instead.

Can you imagine the possibilites? The rotary disc could be any colours you like and have a different sentiment stamped on each half!

Card #3 – Pop-Up: With Specialty Dies

Starting again with the ‘purpose-built’ dies, this time it is a layered pop-up design. Again, this is much easier to create because it is simply die cutting 4 pieces of cardstock and assembling them. No measuring required!

I used some more cute layered die-cut houses and what I love about these too is that they don’t just have to be for the Holidays, decorate them differently and they could be for any season or occasion.

BONUS IDEA: Why not use a landscape or grass edge die to add shape to the three popped-up layers instead of having the simple straight edge.

Card #4 – Pop-Up: No Specialty Dies

Alright, you already knew that I was going to recreate my own version here! And yes, I did use a landscape die to add a wavy shape across the top edge of the design. But if you have a large oval die you could certainly get a more similar look to the Specialty die version. I used my paper trimmer, score board (you can use a ruler instead) and a bone folder.

I used some die cut circles to create the baubles on the tree as this kept dimension to a minimum and allows the card to fold flat…

Even with all this dimension these cards still fit into an A2 card envelope. Yes, they fold very flat!

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And speaking of BONUSES, as promised, here is the link to my FREEBIE just for you! Included are all of the measurements/’cheat sheets’ for the cards, which are both the Rotary and Pop-Up versions that I made without any specialty dies! I have also added some tips and tricks and a couple of Bonus Videos in there for you too! Hope you ENJOY!

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I adore my Christmas stamps and love to make the most of them throughout the years so sadly not every set that I have used today is still available. I will link what I can or find similar where possible, if you use my links (at no extra cost to you) I say a HUGE thank you for your support of my channel. It helps me bring more free content your way.

I encourage you to also use what you have and adapt these interactive ideas to suit your style. And, if you are inspired I’d love you to share your designs with me on Social Media.
Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Crafty Christmas Hugs,

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This is a great way to support my channel as well as the shops that I love!

Other Supplies:
Stamps: Altenew – Starry Night (? retired)
Dies: My Favorite Things – Cloud 9 | Ellen Hutson – Essential Circles | Landscapes
Cardstock – Silver Mirror – Concord & 9th Cardstock – Powder | Poppy | Sunflower | Stardust | Peacock | Avocado | Artichoke | Black.
Copics – 0 | T2 | E31,33 | Y11,17,24 | B01
Altenew Artist Marker – S

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