Jan 09 2009
You Make My Heart Hop
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”.
Michelle…you freakin’ Rock!!!
now this card is super cute
Hugs
Norine
This is fantastic! Love the heart that flips!!
ACCCCKKKKK!!!!! This is adorable!! I love that flipped up heart, and the papers and stitching are gorgeous!
Ackkkkikk…how brilliant are you?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cute idea. Love those bunny ears!
This is so adorable Michele, I love the flipped heart, way too cute, a fabulous and clever idea!
So super cute, and so clever! Just awesome, Michele!
You are so clever! This is so cute! And I can’t believe all of the stitching! I can’t seem to turn a corner at all lately! Must be the cheap thread…yeah, that’s it!
Very cute! Love your heart message!
I thought of you as I was working on a tiny paper pieced project last night!
Pretty papers! And that heart opening is precious.
This is absolutely adorable! I love that idea! Your cards always rock!
Eek! He’s precious!!!!!
Adorable! Very creative!
So, so adorable, Michele, and your note to Jody CRACKED ME UP!!! You know she’d totally notice something like that…
You’ve got to get up much earlier in the a.m. than I do to get anything past Eagle-eye Morrow… LMAO!
Oh my gosh…this is too cute, Michele!! I love how your little heart opens to reveal your message!! Beautiful papers and stitching too!! Lovin’ this!!
OMGosh, this is just CUTE!!
O M G that is SO SO adorable! LOVE IT!
LMAO on your little comment to me! ROFL. Your stitching looks AWESOME and I KNEW it was perfect under those brads, so THERE! *hair flip*
Your Flopsey idea is freakin’ amazing. SO DARN CUTE!
Have I mentioned I love the card? LOL
How flippin’ cute
Love the hidden message!!!
This is just precious!! I love the little flip heart, and the colors are wonderful! And look at all that perfect stitching!!! Beautiful!
What an excellent idea! The heart is great and another…I would have never thought of that, along this blog hop! Awesome card!
Oh Michelle! I love the heart flip flop
Totally adorable and sweet card!
Wow on all that sewing and I love the way you did the message, CUTE card!
you are just simply a genius! love this adorable card!