Pop Up Box Card Father Lighthouse

I actually had already made a cute card for my dad, but when I saw this....I just HAD to make it TOO!! I was worried it was going to be difficult. But the video on how to assemble box cards (even though it was a different card) was super helpful. I do recommend laying it all out before starting to glue...as I almost layered things wrong! But its very easy to follow the picture. I plan to buy and make some more of these popup box cards. They are so awesome!!

I gave this card 5 stars because it is so cute and all the pieces that need to be symmetrical are. However, the base of the card and the strips that go across the card are exactly 11 inches, so if you are using letter-sized cardstock, it won't cut completely. The file was ungrouped, and I didn't have time to group and resize it, so I had to work with it a bit because of the scalloped edge. The cardstock I used for the base and the dark strip was pretty heavy, so I had to glue the two strips completely so that they would fold nicely. This card is unlike her other cards, and the decoration on the top of the base strip is on the folds, which was almost too thick. I recommend using cardstock no heavier than 80 lb. I think mine was 110. I changed the color of the base of the inserts to the same color as the sky so that it looks like the birds are flying.

I love the style of card, and this one is nice, but seems too need something more...clouds? Something else? Overall I would still recommend it if you're looking for a lighthouse card. You can embellish more on your own if like.