Let's make a fun criss cross pocket card! I love it when I make these but often forget about these!
This card came to be from a MIYO card inspiration in Stamping Family that we all did on a Zoom. Everyones cards came out so good, I love our Zooms!
To make the pocket part of our card, start with a 4″ x 4″ square. Cut it on a diagonal, then simply flip one side over. This will give you the two triangles that will overlap on the bottom.
For decorating the pockets, I started with a fun candle set of stencils that are birthday candles. This stencil set has one layer for the candles and one for the flames. So I did the candles in two different colors. The flames were done in the same yellow.
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Use adhesive along just the outside edges and the bottoms of the triangles and add them onto a piece of card stock that is 4″ x 5-1/4″.
Then we need to create our pocket insert. I think on this one, it's easier to show you how this looks then share how i did it.
For the insert, I started with a piece of white card stock that is 3-3/4″ x 5″.
Then we get to dive into our die cuts. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this die set and use it more than should be allowed. It's a two part die, simple, easy, perfect!
I used an adhesive sheet behind the white letters and then layered them onto yellow card stock. Then those layers were popped up with foam adhesive. That's going to be important to do that, as it will keep those die cut layers on top.
Here's what it looks like when it's assembled.
Cute and fun, right?!?!?
The Supplies
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And just like that, we have this amazing criss cross pocket card! You can dress it up with accessories or keep it simple with nothing. I used a strip of ribbon and love how it turned out!
Alternatives
If you want to have other ideas on how you can use this criss cross pocket card idea, try these:
- Use patterned paper instead of stenciled layers
- Turn your card and have your insert coming out of the criss cross like a tag
- Change up your die cut sentiment for any occasion
- Rather than adding your criss cross pocket to a single layer of card stock, add it to full card base for your sentiment and writing. Add a gift card to the pull up section!
Now It's Your Turn
Now it's your turn to give this Criss Cross Pocket Card a try! If you are member of Stamping Family, make sure your add your version of this MIYO card in the gallery – it's MIYO #5. If you aren't a member, either join now if we are open to new members or get on the waitlist if we aren't currently open. We only open a few times a year, so don't miss those when they happen!
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