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When you have a good idea & then can't work out how to do it !

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Whizzz · 13/06/2006 17:43

Had a great idea for dads day card for my dad who has suddenly re-gained interest in fishing (great as I had no idea what to put on his card!).
Had a great idea of a pop up/out card featuring fishing rod with fish on end that pokes out of aperture when you open the card or folds flat pointing up when card is in envelope and then pokes outwards when you open. Just spent last 15 mins trying to work out how to do it. Grrr still none the wiser ! Anyone any ideas?
Cod - don't say - go to Clintons cardshopGrin

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nicnack2 · 13/06/2006 17:49

this could be utter bs think you need thick card folded into 4, cut out said rod enuring that the bottom of th stand out part is still in one piece.[uncertain emoticon]

SoupDragon · 13/06/2006 18:12

Um... Card with square hole on front. Rod with fish on end) pokes through this into the inside of the card. If attached to the front with some sort of paper hinge, it should fold out when the card is opened and poke through into the middle. Would def work (I think!) if you attached the rod to a fish attached to the far (greeting) side of the card.

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Whizzz · 13/06/2006 18:14

Yes its the paper hinge thing I'm struggling with Grin I'll try again later !

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SoupDragon · 13/06/2006 18:19

Do you have a child's pop up book?

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Whizzz · 13/06/2006 22:12

Yes I also have books telling you how to make pop up cards but I just can't get it just right!
I will have a go tomorrow using an 'explosion' fold out card - that might work!

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SoupDragon · 14/06/2006 09:39

Have you managed it yet? I think I have it in my head but it keeps sliding away from me the more I think about it IYSWIM!!

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Whizzz · 14/06/2006 11:47

Not had chance to fiddle yet Soupy. Just got a last bit of assignment to do & then I'm free to play Grin
I have vague idea to hinge the rod to the inside front so that it folds up when shut & is able to open out when the card is open?????? We'll see

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SoupDragon · 14/06/2006 12:03

But will it "spring" out if it's been shut up? That's what's bugging me. Although why it should when I'm not making it is beyond me...

SoupDragon · 14/06/2006 12:10

Did you ever make those "gaping mouth" chick cards when youwere younger? Fold paper in half, cut a horizontal slit from the folded edge then fold back triangles in origami "squash folds". If you do this but only fold one side, you can attach the rod to it and it kind of pops out. Or, if you do both, you can turn it into a gaping fish mouth with a rod and line hook end in maybe?

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Whizzz · 14/06/2006 12:26

I'll let you know & post a pic (bet I end up just sticking a fish onto the front of a card) Grin
Thanks for all the suggestions !!

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Whizzz · 14/06/2006 14:36

Right - no one laugh - this took me ages!
I will also jazz up the front a little I think

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The next pic shows the inside

Password - mumsnetter & netters
(Can't crop the photo as I haven't put editing tools back on PC)

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SoupDragon · 14/06/2006 15:30

Fab! Does it fold down into the envelope OK?

Don't jazz it up too much though - I like the simplicity of it. Maybe some pond weed or water.

SoupDragon · 14/06/2006 15:31

My rough one looked obscene because I made it out of pink paper... :o

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Whizzz · 14/06/2006 16:01

Yup all folds up OK - good idea - might paint weeds on the front like the pic inside!
You could make an alternative rude one!!

Please no one ask me to make another of these !! GrinThe weight of the fish is critical too I found!

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UCM · 14/06/2006 17:40

Thats lovely Whizzer, is it a real fish? Seriously thats a wicked card and I am still struggling with how you have done it.

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Whizzz · 14/06/2006 17:41

Grin I have now added weeds to the front with my newly acquired watercolour skills Grin

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UCM · 14/06/2006 19:04

I have to say I noticed the pretty watercolouring inside the card. I sort of guessed you'd had a hand in it. Water colours are lovely aren't they? And you are obviously very good at it Smile

SoupDragon · 14/06/2006 21:48

"is it a real fish" Snort! In this heat it's going to smell interesting if it is :o

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Whizzz · 14/06/2006 21:50

yup - glued an old sardine on the end of the rod Grin

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Carolinett · 14/06/2006 21:54

Brill card Whiz

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Whizzz · 14/06/2006 22:01

cheers matey ! It was the sardine that swung it ! Dad will probably open it & it will fall to bits Grin

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kiwibella · 14/06/2006 22:32

it is fabulous Whizz... love your watercolours.

hunkermunker · 15/06/2006 00:08

That's lovely, Whizzz! My brain folded up on itself trying to work out the hinge needed for this! (ROFL at Soupy's obscene version Grin)

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Whizzz · 15/06/2006 09:06

Thanks all Grin
Think I will do more with watercolours - they look fabby on cards!

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SoupDragon · 20/06/2006 20:04

Whizzz...Saw \link{http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10051_10277_100_10029_10028_category_\this} and thought of you :)