A pop-up card never fails to surprise and delight. It's one of those simple things in life guaranteed to bring a smile. This book shows you how to craft a whole lotta smiles with 40 dynamic pop-up designs for occasions ranging from babies and birthdays to weddings to holidays. Cards open to reveal a blooming bouquet of flowers, a stack of baby building blocks, cars, clowns and more.

But the fun doesn't stop with greeting cards! There's a colorful interactive advent calendar, a fun Easter gift box, board books, photo frames, scrapbooks, table decorations, party surprises . . . all featuring inventive pop-up elements.

This book offers a wide range of fun three-dimensional devices for you to incorporate into your designs--from pull tabs and slider bars, to turning wheels, envelope reveals and stunning pop-ups. Inspirational mixes of paper, embellishments and fabulous colors, plus easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques, ensure results that really "rise" to the occasion!