Monday, December 5, 2016

Cheers!

Do you know people who have birthday months?

Meaning, they celebrate their birthday every day for the entire month of their birthday?

I do, and it cracks me up.

For these people, you really need to bring your A-game for your card.

I skipped last month's Hero Kit because my life was crazy, but THIS MONTH, let's talk about A-game, shall we?

The second I saw this puppy I knew what needed to happen. I needed to put every stamp in it on the lid of my MISTI and make a pop-up box card! I stamped them all at once and colored them with the Copics listed below, and then die cut them all at once - saves a ton of time  to stamp everything together and then die cut it together. Just be sure the images are far enough apart on your MISTI to leave room for the dies. Then I made a modified version of the pop-up box - because I wanted to use the STUNNING shimmery blue paper in the kit - measurements below. That just goes to show you you can make these little guys any size you want. My photo does NOT do the shimmery cardstock justice. It's a beautiful, shimmery navy blue.

So if you want to wow one of those birthday month people, I highly recommend you do this.
December My Monthly Hero Kit by Understand Blue
How could you NOT feel appreciated pulling this out of an envelope and having all the goodies wiggling in the air? You cannot. I am certain of that.
December My Monthly Hero Kit by Understand Blue

links to supplies used



I had SO much fun making this card! I actually spent an hour filming the entire thing, and then I got a message saying my phone storage was nearly full so it didn't save the video and I almost cried. But thankfully - there's a full tutorial on this cute card at Splitcoast. I modified the measurements to fit the BEAUTIFUL shimmery navy cardstock in the kit, which is 5.5 x 8.5 - thanks to some help from Dina, who can math :). So on these pretty shimmery sheets, the vertical score lines are at 2, 4, 6, 8 - and the horizontal score line is at 2" - the rest of the instructions are as they are in the tutorial, here.

Every time I make one of these, I wonder why I don't make them more. It's one of the few 3D projects I'm just crazy about.

I'm hopping along with some amazing people today - so be sure and visit them to see what they've done with it - I've seen some peeks on Instagram - wow!

This month's kit has $65 worth of goodies in it:

  • A 4"x6" clear stamp set
  • A set of 8 coordinating Frame Cuts dies that match the stamp set
  • Two Fancy word dies - "cheers" and "party"
  • A set of Paper Layering dies for adding a sunburst or sparkler effect
  • Gold glitter embossing powder
  • Custom washi tape designed for the kit
  • A gold Uni-ball Gel Pen
  • 4 half sheets of gold foil cardstock
  • 2 half sheets of each metallic cardstock: purple, pink, dark blue and antique gold


There are also some fun add ons - stencils and other goodies - you can see the full kit here.

Now get crackin' on the hop and maybe YOU will win the kit they're giving away. Or, if you're like me and suffer from FOMO, you can just buy it.

You are here >>>> Lydia Fiedler <<<<<You are here

I hope you had an awesome weekend - I am still in shock that it's December and as usual, I'm completely unprepared, but also still have plenty of time to procrastinate :).

Loveyameanitbye.

108 comments:

  1. Wow! Just Fantastic! I love pop up box cards and yours is GREAT!

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  2. All these items are so cute. Wish I was having a party!

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  3. Oh I am going to LOVE opening THIS ENVELOPE!!!! 😂😂😂 even these are a #NO in my world, Dave can math like a fancy calculator,doesn't matter

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  4. I love how you used all of the elements to make a pop-up box card! It is adorable!! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Love this! And that blue shimmer paper! I need me some!

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  6. What a great 3D project! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  7. So much cuteness! Love pop up box cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Cheers to your wonderful box card creation.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  9. What a FUN project! Just too cool!

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  10. Wow! I am seriously tempted to try my hand at making a pop up box card after seeing this beauty! Thanks for including the link to the tutorial. I am definitely checking it out!

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  11. Fun, fun, fun! Love this card and can't wait to try making one with this fabulous kit!

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  12. Awesome explosion box. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  13. Awesomeness! So fun! Great hop and new release! God bless!

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  14. Awesomeness in a box! I do know a couple of. Leos who celebrate their birthday for weeks. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. Love your design...using so many of the images from the kit and having them pop up when the box is opened. Great use of this kit. And just thinking about the add on kits....there are an endless amount of explosions .... so much fun. TFS

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  16. Elegant and fun at the same time. Nice job.

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  17. Love what you did with this kit.

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  18. Wow and wow!! Love it. Obviously need to check out the tutorial and the kit. TFS.

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  19. I love cards in a box a lot for many kids' birthdays. Love this grown up version here.

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  20. Absolutely stunning! You're right, who wouldn't love to receive this? Thanks for sharing. Nikki

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  21. Beautifully creative, you're right, who wouldn't love to receive this. Nikki

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  22. seriously amazing explosion box!!

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  23. Wow, what an incredible card! Anyone would be thrilled to receive this!! Thanks for sharing it!

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  24. Simply adorable project.....I'm ready to PARTY!!!!!

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  25. Just love this release dedicated to New Years (and parties), very unique and awesome!

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  26. What a fabulous card - so much fun! Such a pity your video didn't save :(

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  27. I so did not think of a pop-up box when I saw this kit. Thanks for thinking outside of the box and bringing this! Very creative & fun.

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  28. Very creative! Thanks for sharing this on the hop!!

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  29. I love "interactive" cards and this pop-up one is adorable. I'm definitely going to case this one. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Love your pop-up box card. Great idea editing to a smaller size. All the party stuff waving at one, just makes you smile. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  31. Absolutely gorgeous! What a fun kit and add-ons! You are such an inspiration!

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  32. LOVE your pop up card, perfect party card!

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  33. You really have a gift for creating and selling! Such a great kit! I'm sold!

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  34. A NEW YEAR already? This kit has it 'goin' on'! And so do you, party girl!

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  35. That is fantastic and I am so impressed you altered the sizes to make it the size to fit your supplies too.

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  36. Oh my goodness, what pizzazz! What glitz and glimmer! What a celebratory box filled with so much fun - happy 2017! TFS ♥

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  37. Pop-up box cards are some of my favorite cards to make. This one is great lots of fun.

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  38. definitely a fun card to make or recieve!

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  39. What a wonderful use of the collection. You are so talented.

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  40. Oh WOW your card is amazing!!! Love it and this new kit!!

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  41. OMG! Your post just cracked me up!! I also know people who do a celebratory birthday month & some who just do a celebratory week!! And then there are those people who work full time like me that at least take their birthday off!!! Your pop up card is outstanding!! Gotta LOVE that shimmer!!

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  42. Lots of comments, very good. This is a great one.

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  43. Great idea. I have never made a pop up box card but have inspired me to take on the challenge

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  44. OMG - LOVE the pop up card. BTW - I always take vacation for the month around my birthday - because I am one of those people!

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  45. This is soooo cute! Love the pop-up feature!

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  46. Love this so much Lydia. How much fun would this be for the recipient?

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  47. OMG - what great inspiration. And a fabulous kit from Hero Arts.

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  48. I love pop up box cards too! This one is super fun!!

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  49. I have always wanted to make one of these. Now I want to make one even more. Enabler alert......lol

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  50. Wow, this is fabulous! Such a great idea and so much fun

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  51. Great box card, great use of this fantastic kit.

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  52. Saw this on IG and had to come get a closer look. Such a classy package and I love how you've kept it all blue ;) Happy procrastinating...

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  53. Wow this is so awesome and I cracked up at the thought of a birthday "month"~! I haven't met one of those people yet but will be on the look out for them now ;) This 3D project looks so cool, will have to check out your tutorial.. thanks for sharing!

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  54. The kit is amazing. Love the pop-up box. I'm sure your video would have rocked.

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  55. LOVE! Perfect occasion for a pop up box card

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  56. OMG this is just amazing. Some lucky person will adore this:)

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  57. I totally want to make some more box cards and your card has inspired me! So cute!!!

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  58. Who wouldn't just love to open that beautiful box?!

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  59. Lots of great elements for a card-in-a-box.
    Still haven't made one of those.
    thanks for sharing a fun project.

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  60. Fabulous box card! Great idea on how to use this awesome kit! Love the festive look and the colors!

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  61. The kit stamp set just seems to be made for a box card. It is perfect.

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  62. What a creative way to use this month's kit!

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  63. The more I see of the kit and the add ons the more I want it. I love the navy blue card stock it is gorgeous. I like how you made the box card.

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  64. Love this special 3D card, Lydia! I've never tried to make one. Guess what? I AM one of those birthday people... and December is my month!♥ I love making memories with my friends in very small groups, so it takes a whole month to spend time with everyone! ♡Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes

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  65. Wow! Such amazing kit for perfect celebration cards!!! I love your awesome pop up box card!!!

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  66. Very creative and clever. Nice project. Denise

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  67. I definitely know people who like to stretch their birthdays out into infinity and beyond. Then there are the poor December birthday people (like me). We have three birthdays within a week of Christmas in our household (and another three in the extended family). We're lucky if we can get one day to celebrate all the December Birthdays all at once.

    I'd still appreciate a pop-up box card, though. It might make me feel better that I have to share my special day with 6 other people, if I had such a fabulous card to open. :)

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  68. Such a fun card
    box! Love all the
    elements you added
    and lovely colors.
    Carla from Utah

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  69. I love your card. What an awesome idea! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing our talent. The kit is great too. So unique.

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  70. This kit really needs to be used in a pop card box. I can't believe we can't see the video. I am so sorry for you about that.

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  71. Party in a box! Amazing card from a wonderful kit.

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  72. Love your card in a box! They are so much fun! This is a fabulous kit!

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  73. Wow amazing box card!!! Pity for the lost video :(((

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  74. That pop up card is so cool! Love how the elements are on clear acetate, so cute!

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  75. Out of the park home run, my friend! Great project with this month's fun kit.

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  76. Fun! This is a great creation! Thank you for sharing!

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  77. Oooh, how cute is that!! What a fun idea for a centerpiece!!

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  78. Wow. Thats such a fun card!

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  79. 😮 *swoon*
    Totally in LOVE with this card! SOOOOO pretty and fun! Thank for sharing this ^^

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  80. I absolutely love your pop-up card! So festive..

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  81. What a perfect presentation of a party in a card! I might need to learn this technique! Thanks so much.

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  82. Wonderful card. You really brought you A-game to this one. Thanks for the inspiration

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  83. I love these type of cards and yours is wonderful! Great job!

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  84. Gorgeous card! Love the party in a box idea! Thank You for sharing along in this awesome hop and for a chance at winning one of these amazing kits!

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  85. Thanks for sharing this, Lydia! I LOVE the creativity

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