Cascading Princess Card

Another Grand Niece having a birthday - she is now 6. She still loves the whole Princess thing so I got the opportunity to use some SVG cut files I've had for her birthday card. Concept for this card is called a Concertina Card: tutorial can be found on Splitcoast Stampers here. Changes on my version: cut 4-1/2" x 8-1/2" instead of the 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and cut diagonally from the end to end with one end 2". The pocket was created by adding 1" x 4-3/8" strips (scored 1/2" to make the fold) to wrap around each side of the back 4-1/4' x 5-1/2" piece and the "wings". Inspiration is from Melissa on her blog here where she had made a Cinderella Birthday invitation for her daughter. DCWV Spring Fling Paper Pack used for this card. The cut files are from Lettering Delights Once Upon a Time (Crown and Carriage) and Happily Ever After (Princess).  Finished card size had to be 4-4/4" x 6-5/8".

 Pull open the carriage to reveal the Princess:

 Card fully opened: measures 12-3/4" wide.

Here's the computer generated birthday message from the pull out pocket which is Stampin-Up Pretty in Pink Mat. Font is Lobster 2 (from FreeFonts.com).

Embossing folders used on the 4-1/4" x 3-1/2" carriage: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots on the carriage top and door. Darice Embossing Folder is originally diagonal but the carriage can be positioned for the impression to be straight as shown - LOVE IT!!!!! Martha Stewart Grass Boarder Punch is used along the inside bottom.  Add adhesive rhinestones to the center of the wheels. Add a adhesive for the door knob, too.  Also add Diamond Stickles to the "curtains".

Her crown is Gold Card Stock from Kelly Paper. Embossing folders: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots on her dress and Cuttlebug Swirls for her hair. Diamond Stickles used for her "collar". This princess is 4-3/4" x 3".

 See the Jolee's adhesive flowers and McGill punched white butterflies.

A closer look at the drown which is used to pull out the message. I did make the base of the crown two layers for more stability.  Gold Kelly Paper used along with Recollection Red Card Stock.  Add Yellow Stickles for bling.

Overhead view:

 Side view:

 A closer look at the "pull down" mechanism for the Princess.

To make the "pull down" mechanism, a bit of trial and error here.  The red strip on the back of the Princess is my trial so I can be sure to position the "pull down" mechanism correctly on the card. To make this, cut (1) strip 1" x 7-1/2", on the 7-1/2" side, score 1/2", 3-1/2", 4", 7". Overlap and adhere the two 1/2" ends. Position strip on the back of the Princess. It took me 3 tries to get this right...........so adjust as you need.

 Card at back:

Cool card, eh? It took a bit longer than expected since I made some tweaks to the original card style. Taylor loved the card and I hope she will keep it for a long time.  Thank you for stopping by today.