12 Tags of 2015 - Coffee Lovers, Unite!

Hi all! I have to tell you, I was so excited when I saw this month's tag from Tim Holtz. Not only is the plaid technique seriously cool, but he used a die I've been itching to try a technique on. Above is my card in the closed position. When it opens...

Ta da! The lid lifts off to reveal a gift card to your favorite coffee shop! How awesome is that?? Of course, anything this amazing has to come from the mind of Karen Burniston. While watching her video on how to make Rocky the Crab doff his cap, I immediately thought of all the other things that could lift off. Tim Holtz's coffee cup was the perfect die for an idea I had brewing...

Here's a quick look at how I made it. For Karen's full tutorial, see the video at the bottom of this post.

Begin by cutting a piece of manila cardstock (and you definitely want it to be Ranger's manila cs because it is extra sturdy and won't warp when inked) to 5.5" x 7.25". This will result in an A2-sized card. Score it in the center and add a piece of green Kraft Core'dinations to the right side. Flip the card over and cut using Karen Burniston's Rectangle Pull card, nesting the smaller rectangle die in the center to create a frame.

Fold the card as shown. By adding the green cardstock, you create a contrasting frame when the card is closed. I initially had a clear plastic frame in the window, but the cup ended up being too bulky so I removed it. Create your coffee cup according to Tim's tutorial.

Ink your stencil. Since I didn't have the new ink pad that Tim used, I substituted Distress Minis and they worked great!

Open the card and create the plaid pattern. I love this look!!

While stamping the plaid, also stamp a small scrap of manila - the waste from the rectangle frame works perfectly. Cut the swivel mechanism (included in the Rectangle Pull Card set) from the scrap and adhere it as shown. Determine where your cup will go and then add a slit in the card behind the top of the cup to slide a gift card into. Adhere the cup, along with a straw. I didn't have a green straw, so I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color a clear one. Next, attach the lid to the spinner and you're set!

Nothing beats a video when trying to show the dimension and action of a Pop it Ups card! How fun is that lid lifting off? I'm sure your mind is racing with all the other things that can pop up!

A coffee-themed card deserves some coordinating gifts, right? For my son's birthday, we gave him a French press and a few other gifts to go with it - I've been waiting for the perfect time to share the pics! Tim's Freshly Brewed Blueprint stamps plus kraft paper from the dollar store makes such cute wrapping paper!

The Dollar Tree just happened to have the perfect colored twine too. Starbucks green! :)

Watch Karen's video to get detailed instructions on how to achieve this pop-up action. I know you're going to want to try this! She also has another adorable card using this technique HERE.

All the supplies I used can be found at Simon Says Stamp via the links below. Have fun shopping!

Tim Holtz Sizzix Die FRESH BREWED Bigz 660232	Elizabeth Craft Designs RECTANGLE PULL CARD Pop It Ups Die 974	Tim Holtz Layering Stencil STRIPES THS004	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad PEELED PAINT Ranger TDP40071
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MOWED LAWN Ranger TDP40033	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad EVERGREEN BOUGH Ranger TDP39945	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GATHERED TWIGS Ranger Fall TIM32823	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2015 FRESHLY BREWED BLUEPRINT CMS232
Tim Holtz Idea-ology MIRRORED STARS TH93083	Tim Holtz Idea-ology JUTE STRING TH93139	*Tim Holtz Idea-ology 1088 CHITCHAT STICKERS TH92998	Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 TEXTURED SURFACES TH93204
Tim Holtz Core'dinations KRAFT CORE CLASSIC 6 x 6 Paper Stack GX195002	Ranger Inkssentials 8.5 X 11 MANILA CARDSTOCK Surfaces ISM28246	Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink CARAMEL Adirondack Ranger TIM21971	Tim Holtz Distress Paint PEELED PAINT Ranger TDD36401
Tim Holtz Distress Paint PICKET FENCE Ranger TDD36425	*3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 1/4"" Adhesive Glue Gun

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Thanks so much for stopping by today. Be sure and check out Tim's fantastic tutorial here as well as all the other great submissions!