A 5″ x 7″ Interactive Card Featuring the Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection
There’s something magical about a day at the boardwalk—the sound of the waves, the sparkle of carnival lights, and the fun of games and treats along the shore. Today’s project captures that playful summer energy in a 5″ x 7″ interactive pop-up card featuring the Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection.
This card is packed with movement and dimension thanks to a pop-up platform and slide-out mechanism that creates a delightful surprise when the card is opened. The best part? No dies are needed to build the mechanism! By following the step-by-step template and instructions in my tutorial, you can easily recreate this impressive card design.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, summer party, or just sending a cheerful hello, this card delivers a wow factor that recipients will absolutely love.
What Makes This Card Special
This interactive design creates a mini boardwalk scene that pops to life when the card opens. The layered images and textures add depth and sparkle, making it feel like a tiny carnival celebration inside a card.
Design highlights include:
- Pop-Up Platform Mechanism that lifts the boardwalk elements when opened
- Slide-Out Interactive Panel that adds an extra surprise element
- Bold layered sentiments using the Wanted to Say dies
- Sparkling embellishments for a festive carnival feel
- No die cutting required for the pop-up structure itself
The combination of patterned paper, metallic accents, and dimensional embellishments gives the finished card a playful, celebratory look.
Featured Products
This project showcases products from the Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection, including:
Boardwalk Fun Bundle
Perfect for creating playful carnival-style imagery and cheerful sentiments.
Beach Boardwalk 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
These vibrant patterns create the colorful backdrop that makes the card feel like a lively seaside boardwalk.
Additional materials used in the project include:
- Basic White Cardstock
- Basic Black Cardstock
- Bubble Bath Cardstock
- Silver Cardstock
- Iridescent Cardstock
For sparkle and texture, I added:
- Loose Shaker Elements (RETIRED)
- Assorted Pom Poms (RETIRED)
- Glossy Accents
- Metallic Enamel Effects (Silver) (RETIRED)
The sentiment uses bold lettering from the Wanted to Say dies, making it perfect for celebrating birthdays or any happy occasion.
Texture and Finishing Details
To give the card extra impact, I used black embossing powder to create crisp, glossy sentiments and accents. The silver and iridescent cardstock layers catch the light beautifully and help mimic the bright carnival lights you see along a boardwalk at night.
The pom-poms and shaker elements add a whimsical, playful touch that perfectly complements the carnival theme.
Learn How to Make It
If you love interactive cards with a big wow factor, this project is a must-try.
In my YouTube tutorial, I walk you through:
- How to build the pop-up mechanism
- Creating the slide-out interactive feature
- Tips for layering Designer Series Paper
- Ways to embellish your boardwalk scene for maximum dimension
Once you understand the template, you can easily adapt this design for many other themes and occasions.
🎥 Watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel and craft along with me!
And if you enjoy creating interactive cards that surprise and delight, this one is sure to become a favorite in your crafting collection.
GALLERY
VIDEO TUTORIAL
MECHANISM & CARD TEMPLATES
Use the diagrams below as templates for creating the various mechanism and layers.
