Capture the magic of Christmas Eve with this charming interactive pop-up card! Featuring Santa Claus making his grand entrance down the chimney, this festive card is packed with dimension and holiday cheer. Perfect for surprising your loved ones, the card folds flat for easy mailing and includes a coordinating wax-sealed envelope to complete the cozy Christmas vibe.
CARD RECIPE
Lovely Layers: Fireplace - Honey Cuts Fireplace
Lovely Layers: Fireplace Holiday Add-On - Honey Cuts
Wonder Of Christmas Stamp Set - Sentiment
Wonder Of Christmas - Honey Cuts
Bee Creative Ink Pad - Intense Black - Ink
Wood Planks - 3D Embossing Folder - flooring
North Pole Paper Pad - Stockings and wallpaper
Aurora Borealis Gem Stickers - garland sparkle
Gingerbread - Pearl Stickers - red bow centers
Cool Pearls - Pearl Stickers - white bow centers
Seal
Bee Creative 1" Wax Seal Stickers
Bee Creative Silicone Craft Mat
Bee Creative Wax Melting Furnace
Bee Creative - Wax Melting Spoon
Pop Up
Cardstock 2x2 (x2)
Scoring board
How It Came Together
To bring Santa's story to life, I used layers of dimension and details to create a warm fireplace scene using the Lovely Layers: Fireplace - Honey Cuts and the Lovely Layers: Fireplace Holiday Add-On - Honey Cuts. The pop-up fireplace adds an interactive element, while the surrounding embellishments—like stockings, garlands, and glowing flames—help set the perfect Christmas scene. Here’s a breakdown of how I created this card.
Building the Pop-Up Fireplace
Creating the Pop-Up Mechanism: I made two "springs" for the sides of the fireplace. Each was crafted from 2” x 2” black cardstock pieces, scored every 1/2 inch. These springs allow the fireplace to pop up beautifully when the card is opened.
Adding Depth to the Fireplace
I layered black cardstock behind the fireplace to create the illusion of depth and added die-cut flames at the bottom for a glowing effect. The white fireplace layer was die-cut with an opening to show the fire, and I added a second die-cut layer with a smaller, fussy-cut opening to give the fireplace surround a clean, finished look.
Decorative Details
Festive Fireplace: I used the Lovely Layers: Fireplace die along with the Lovely Layers: Fireplace Holiday Add-On set to decorate the mantle with garlands, candles, and a wreath adorned with gems for a sparkling finish.
Santa’s Arrival: Santa’s legs were die-cut and positioned as if he’s coming down the chimney. His bright red gift bag sits in front, ready to deliver presents!
Stockings & More: The plaid stockings hanging on the mantle add a cozy touch, and the woodgrain embossed floor anchors the entire scene.
Coordinating Envelope with Wax Seal
To complement the card, I created a red envelope sealed with a handmade wax seal using the North Pole Wax Stamper and Gingerbread Wax Melts. This special touch adds an extra layer of elegance and holiday charm. The seal is partially attached to the envelope flap by the Bee Creative 1" Wax Seal Sticker. The envelope is ready to put through the mail simply by removing the protective layer and gluing down the flap.
Mail-Friendly Design
Not only is this card a fun pop-up, but it also folds completely flat, making it easy to mail to your loved ones. The thoughtful design ensures it arrives ready to pop into action and spread holiday cheer!
I hope this project inspires you to create your own magical Christmas scenes. Whether it’s Santa coming to town or another festive idea, the possibilities are endless! For those of you who want to see this card come together watch my latest Instagram Reel.
Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!
Ilda 🎅
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