Paper Cuts

Yes, Flopsey’s heart actually does hop…or flip-flop… to reveal a message inside.  I had the whole card made, then got this idea to have his heart flip up for another message. 

Valentine Flopsey

Heart Flipped

Here’s what I did:

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I stamped the heart twice onto patterned paper and then again onto folded Natural cardstock.  Make sure the paws are stamped on the fold. These will by your “hinges.” 

Color the paws on the Natural cardstock, cut them out (yes, they’re tiny, but you can do it!) and then color the paws inside the fold.  These will be visible when the heart is flipped.

Adhere the inside heart to Flopsey then glue each paw in it’s proper place.  Next, glue your top heart to the underside of each folded paw.  You will have to cut off part of the paw on the top (heart) piece so it will fit under the folded paws. 

Use a black marker to draw a little line across the top of each folded paw for a more finished look.

Note to Jody:  My stitched corners were fine, but like you, I just wanted the brads there. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  My Favorite Things “Valentine Flopsey”   Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Natural Smooth, Suede Brown Dark   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye “Irrisistible”   Accessories:  Copic markers, ribbon by Morex and May Arts, brads by American Crafts, Spellbinders Nestabilities, 3-d clear gel pen by Sakura, sewing machine, pop dots.   Card size 5 ¼” x 5 ¼”.