Hey cardmaking friends! I hope you’re having a fantastic week. I had such a blast creating these POP-UP Bridge Cards that I decided to turn on the camera and film the process. In this video, I’ll show you how to make a Bridge Card using products from the brand-new Spellbinders Country Christmas release. Just wait until you see the cowboy snowman—he’s my absolute favorite!

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Products used for the How to Make a Bridge Card:

• Spellbinders Barn Star Wreath Dies
• Spellbinders Country Snowman Dies
• Country Christmas Embossing Folder
• July 2025 – Festive Press Plates (sentiments)
• Spellbinders Stitch and Dots Scallop Borders
• Merry Moments Paper Pad

How to Make a Bridge Card:

Card Base:
Cut a piece of cardstock to 4-1/4″ x 8″. Score at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 5-1/2″, and 6-3/4″.

Patterned Paper:
Cut a panel to 4″ high by 6-3/4″ long. Then trim it into the following widths: 1″, 1″, 2-3/4″, 1″, and 1″.

PRO TIP: If you’re working with a 6″ x 6″ piece of patterned paper, here’s how to make it work:

• Cut a strip to 4″ x 6″ with the 6″ edge at the top.

• Cut this strip into sections: 1″, 1″, 1″, and 2-3/4″.

• From the leftover 2″ strip, cut a 4″ long piece, turn it long ways and cut at 1″ to create the final panel.

Adhere all patterned paper panels to your card base.

Bridge Strip:
Use the Stitch and Dots Scallop Borders die set to create the bridge. Cut a scalloped strip approximately 6-1/4″ long. Glue it across the bottom of the card front, then snip off any overhang for a clean edge.

PRO TIP: Refer to the special instructions for the Snowman Cowboy card for extra bridge placement guidance.

Be sure to watch the video for step-by-step instructions on how to attach the bridge and keep the card square, so it folds flat and fits perfectly in an A2 envelope.

Tips for – How to Create a Bridge Card – Snowman Cowboy.

Begin by following the basic steps to create the card base.

To make the bridge:
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 3″ tall by 6-1/2″ long. Use scissors to trim  the top edge into a gentle sloping hill. Attach the bridge strip to the card base using the same method as described above.

Next, die cut and assemble the scene:

• Build the snowman, bunny, and bird feeder using the Country Snowman dies.

• Add a bit of Pumice Stone Distress Oxide Ink to the bottom and left side of the snowman for soft shading.

• Cut the bunny from Fog cardstock, adding a pink insert for the ear.

• Create the sign and bird feeder pole from Kraft cardstock, and blend lightly with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink for depth and texture.

Add the sentiment:
Use the July 2025 Festive Press Plate with Gold Foil on red cardstock to create the “Holiday Cheer” sentiment strip.

Finish the card:
Embellish with festive greenery die-cut from the Barn Star Wreath die set to complete your holiday scene.

Using the Country Christmas Embossing Folder to create the card base:

As I mentioned in the video, if you don’t have much patterned paper—or if you prefer a clean white background—here’s an easy alternative.

Start by choosing a colored cardstock that complements your focal art piece image. For this card, I’m using teal. Score and fold your teal card base, then set it aside.

Next, cut a piece of white cardstock to 4″ x 6-3/4″. Trim this strip into the following widths: 1″, 1″, 2-3/4″, 1″, and 1″.

Place the center three panels inside your Country Christmas embossing folder, aligning them evenly, and emboss. Then repeat the process with the two outer panels.

PRO TIP: Pay close attention to the embossing pattern—try to duplicate the design for both panels for a cohesive look.

Use tear-tape to adhere the embossed pieces to the card base.

Finish by attaching the bridge and your focal art piece.

Try different colors:

How about red with pink highlights, and a gold bow.

Try the other Die Pattern:

This card is a duplicate of card #1 with the exception that I used the dotted design dies to cut out my overlay.  I also changed out how I decorated the front of the star and added little holly die cuts to each side of the sentiment.

Here’s today’s cardmaking video:  How to Make a Bridge Card:

Click the button below to download the PDF with full written instructions for this card.

 

 

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