POP UP BOX CARDS Made Without Special Dies

This is a card making tutorial all about making a variety of different pop up box cards without needing any special dies. I've included my templates for each of the box cards so you can either take a screen shot or pause and write down the measurements for each card.
Supplies Used in this Video
Nutcracker Box Card:
Nutcracker stamp set from Gerda Steiner Designs- gsd-stamps.com...
Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Sparkles in Teal Marine and Blue Wish - ecstasycrafts....
www.scrapbook....
Snowflake Swirls Stencil by Echo Park
Nuvo Glacier Paste in Winter White
Square Puppy Box Card:
Christmas Puppies stamp set from Gerda Steiner Designs - gsd-stamps.com...
Penguin Mini Slimline Box Card:
Valentine Penguins stamp set by Gerda Steiner Designs - gsd-stamps.com...
Tangled Penguin by Gerda Steiner Designs - gsd-stamps.com...
Elizabeth Craft Dies Igloo - www.scrapbook....
Valentine Slimline Box Card:
Creative Expressions Decorative Hearts Dies - www.scrapbook....
Creative Expressions Finishing Touches - Heart Accessories - www.scrapbook....
Creative Expressions Heart Leaf Flowers - www.scrapbook....
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[@bunnylands916]

My favorite type of cardmaking video, packed with useful information and absolutely no new supplies needed! I especially like the "heart" box - perfect for so many types of cards (Valentine's Day, of course, but special birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day and more).

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! And you’re right about the heart box being suitable for so many occasions. The square box with the puppies went to some friends of ours and they ended up putting it on the Christmas tree! I thought that was a great idea. So next year I’ll be sending decorations and cards in one! 😂💕💕

[@krmttlr]

Great video! It's hard to pick a favorite though I do love penquins.

[@jillnewton22]

I love the nutcracker stamp. He's so cute!

[@cynthiaolheiser1655]

Lovely box card! Thank you for the giveaway. One of my favorite Gerda Steiner sets is Deeply. Love the submarine and ocean critters!

[@NunziaCarusio]

It's impossible to choose among these amazing boxes. Each one is a surprise, in particular the shaker one 😲. Many thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win this Gerda's release, I love her stamps, are so cute 😍. Hugs, Nunzia Aggia Sbarià.

[@KarensKardzz]

Hi Nunzia, thank you so very much for your lovely comments. You are lucky number 37 which means you are also the winner! Could you please email me your mailing address at [e-mail] so Gerda can send you your prize? Congratulations!

[@NunziaCarusio]

@@KarensKardzz So lucky and happy to be the winner. I can't believe it 😍😍😍😍 I sent you a pm on Instagram. Hugs.

[@pennyschrock6971]

Thank you for sharing and inspiring us.

[@kmlanagan]

Very Cute cards!!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@almadirpaul2730]

Thanks for the tutorial. Will be going back to make this! My favourite GSD stamp is the Go Wild birthday stamp.

[@paulasheardown9065]

i love all of the box cards!

[@susanrutan8063]

Love this box card idea. It look really easy to do. I'm partial to all the puppie designs so the Puppy Box Card would have to be my favorite.

[@kkat7512]

Fantastic. Tfs!!

[@sandrabonagura2994]

thank you - your work is lovely!

[@carischarping2524]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you. I have several favorite stamp sets, but right now Moose Love is at the top.

[@denisekeim5770]

Thank you for the fantastic video. I am so glad I found your site

[@twiddlersnook]

These are fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@joannhoft5207]

I love these box cards and you have taken all of the guess work out of it. Thank you! I love Reindeer and a tree, but puppy kisses for Santa is probably my favorite.

[@sandrak6425]

Wow, you made great boxcars. I‘ll try them out for sure 🤩👍. Probably with the Santa and reindeer stamps.

[@crafty37]

this is cute and adorable!! I think this will be my favorite box card!!

[@vanessacardmaker701]

Ohmygosh. Those are all so amazing and fantastic tutorials ❤

[@aileenryan9552]

Forgot to add I love that amazing background you made for the Nutcracker and dancers box. Absolutely stunning.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Aileen! If you’ve got the dies, that just makes life easier anyway, and they work with any stamp set. 😄💕💕

[@trinap.410]

These are all amazing, Karen! The shaker box card is so brilliant, Love them all! TFS your incredible talent.

[@raggiodiluc3]

Oh wow! What amazing video, you inspired me so much! I haven't purchased any dies to make box cards but I think I'll try thanks to you! All your creations are so beautiful!!! It's impossible choose only one favourite GS stamp set because I love them all so much. Melon Friends is one of the most adorable!

[@tmvalley]

All the pop up cards were great, but that little planter card was so cute. I could see so much potential with that one. Thank you!

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I love Gerda Steiner stamps and wish I would see more people using them on video. Love the nutcracker.

[@judymason9736]

These are fabulous, Karen! Thanks so much!

[@elrincondepram]

What an amazing card! Thanks for the giveaway!

[@beccayahrling4894]

Totally love box cards!! And yours are so fun and festive and simply gorgeous. And shakers are my favorite type of card so love that one. tfs! And Merry Christmas!!

[@alisonchelsea2791]

Such a great idea, I’ve looked at box dies this is a much better option. Stunning card

[@nikkic.7935]

Your box cards are fantastic! Thanks for sharing the templates. I loved the shaker box card.

[@pathoodjoy]

I love cards that "move" in special ways. Thanks for your videos.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thanks again Pat! Those are my favourite kind of cards too! 😄💕💕

[@daniellevincent3811]

I adore this! Thank you!

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

So cute. I haven't made a pop up box card in a long time. Very easy to follow and so cute. Those tiny nutcracker mice are too stinking cute.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much and I also think those Nutcracker mice are really cute! 😄💕💕

[@sylviad2857]

Great cards. I love the Reindeer stamps.

[@tonikender2111]

love these cute designs!

[@cherij9008]

I've followed you for some time Karen I think you are phenomenal! I just bought the sneaky raccoon stamp and yes you're right dies are out of my budget as well! Thank you so much for sharing your genius ❤!

[@robertastevenson8253]

As a card maker, I really LOVE all of your creations that you made in this video and will be sure to try making some of the different sizes. Really love how you created the shaker too! Your creativity and colouring is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Roberta! I love that we can all share this wonderful hobby! 💕💕

[@canoneyes]

The best thing about finding a new channel is gorging on the videos! I LOVE these box cards and ideas! You're wonderfully creative!🥰🥰

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you again! I really do appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment. I love the box cards too - they are just so much more fun than a regular card! 💕💕

[@lisahodgson2133]

Karen your cards are amazing. I thank you for your detailed videos, you make them easy to follow instructions. This stamp collection, love her stamps!!

[@pattysolomon153]

Fantastic instructions! I've been itching to try a box card but couldn't justify the cost of the dies. Now you've given me starting point to play and adjust the design to fit my needs. Thanks you so much for sharing!!

[@AR-xi9gn]

Those are absolutely adorable and I like the fact that you made these without expensive dies. Thank you again

[@KarensKardzz]

You are so welcome and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 💕💕

[@cisvolk]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! 💕💕

[@sheilafisher5257]

I am hooked on pop up boxes. I love all their stamps!!!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thanks so much Sheila! 💕💕

[@ScrappingforTranquility]

Wonderful Tutorial! I Just love box cards! My favorite stamp set from Gerda is the Panda set. I own it and use it quite often. I just absolutely love it! (I collect pandas and I think Gerda drew the best set) Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@KC-tk2gx]

Came across one of your videos the other day.....I've been binge watching since. Love your cards and your instructions. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! That’s really sweet of you and I hope they’re helpful! 💕💕

[@Risalenee]

I have several of Gerda'a stamps/digi's. One I don't have is Reindeer and Tree, would love to have it. Thank you to show us an awesome card!!!!

[@aileenryan9552]

Brilliant video Karen, love all the different ideas you come up with like the addition of the curved extra card piece on the back to write a message on. Wish I had watched all these before purchasing some of those expensive dies ( especially with our dollar so low and postage). I hope this next year I play a bit more with these ideas cause they really look amazing. Well done🥰

[@gerdasteinerdesignsllc1191]

Thank you so much for hosting Santa today, Karen. I appreciate you taking the time to explain how you created this box! It is such a fun project!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Gerda for the chance to be a part of your wonderful advent calendar! It’s such a fun idea! 💕💕

[@catherinewells2480]

Thank you for this tutorial and for working out the dimensions ! I can't justify spending lots of money on fancy dies etc. so this is just perfect. I have had a fun day trying them all out. Thank you !!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Catherine! I’m so glad you’ve given them a go and I hope they turned out ok for you. 💕💕

[@megs1768]

NEW Subscriber! OMG I love your tutorial! Box dies are so expensive! I love the one you did at the end with the flowers! My current favorite Gerda Stamp is either the Nutcracker one or the Santa and snowman doing yoga! Thanks oooo much for the chance!

[@justenephoenix2126]

Love this! Such a sweet card! And thank you so much for showing us how to make a box card without the expensive dies!

[@KarthikhaB]

What a wonderful set of box cards!! I love them all 😍 My fav type is the 2nd one you made, I've made a lot of those box cards! Thank you for the tutorial and the measurements, I've saved this video to check back when I want to try the other types!😊

[@isabellebaudin5240]

😍😍😍 Your boxes are just gorgeous !!! And you have used my favorite stamps set : Christmas puppies. Thank you for the inspiration and all the tips.

[@mck9496]

I so enjoyed viewing your creative process and am grateful for a tutorial that shows how to make the box cards without the expensive dies. I loved each style, but I will start with the square as it seems easier. Thank you so very much for this lesson!

[@azcrafty]

Love these ideas. Thank you. The nutcracker stamp is sooo cute 😍

[@gingermate7490]

I love the nutcracker stamp set! It goes perfectly with the box card you made. I am a new subscriber... So glad I found your channel. I love these box cards!

[@susanpowell1963]

What an awesome video! LOVE all the pop ups you made - thank you for sharing all the different templates. I'll be giving them a try soon. I agree - I live in Canada and those dies are a little pricy for my stamping budget so I really appreciate all the effort you put in to this video!

[@fantasticfivemenn]

This is a beautiful card! Love how you used this Gerda Steiner stamp set and the beautiful papers!

[@DeAnnONeill]

Love this box cards! I haven't purchased any dies to make boxes either. I will have to try making some using your directions. Love the nutcracker!

[@jeannetomshack875]

This is wonderful, Karen. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm especially interested in the first one you shared. I've wanted the dies for a while, but can't get past the price. I've been mulling over trying to figure out how to make a template, but yours works beautifully. Thank you so much for all your hard work and the terrific tutorial. Merry Christmas!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Jeanne! I hope the templates work for you. Merry Christmas to you too! 💕💕

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Wow, lovely cards and so well explained thank you for sharing.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Rhoda! They’re really fun cards to make. 😊💕💕

[@ConchiBelvis]

So beautiful. Very talented. Thanks

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Conchi! These are really fun to make. 😊❤️

[@suzanneharkinson7048]

Thanks so much for the box card tutorial and the dimension sheets. That GSD Nutcracker is adorable!

[@dandi9331]

I've always found creating my own boxes easier and definitely the cheapest way to get them done. I have bought several dies though on occasion just to have. Either way they are cute and will give someone a smile. I love that you showed several styles, well done. I already have the nutcracker set but wanted to say these are all super cute

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! It is fun to make them yourself as you can change them up so easily. But the dies do bring the convenience factor! 😄💕💕

[@kkrolf2782]

O.d. 17:40. TOO CUTE!! And maybe swap the legs for wheels, add handles, and turn it into a wheelbarrow full of flowers , in front of a board fence?

[@KarensKardzz]

Those are great ideas! I’d love to see it if you get it made! 👍🏻😄

[@hollymahoney4502]

Genius!! I love that you made your own templates for box cards and thank you for sharing them! I think box cards are so fun and different but, like you said, the dies are so pricey. I will definitely be making some now. Your shaker box card is awesome!!

[@tanjazimmermann1433]

Thank you very much for those tutorials, I will definitely use them in the future! My all time favorite Gerda Steiner Designs stamp set is the Moody Unicorns.

[@cardstockcreations7497]

Thank you so much Karen for your wonderful, clear and easy to understand tutorials. So kind of you to have the templates for us too. The designs are beautiful. Your talent is amazing!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much and I hope you have lots of fun with these! They’re really fun cards to give away. 😄💕💕

[@evaj.1337]

The prices for such simple dies are really outrageous. It doesn't surprise me, that Ali and Temu are taking advantage of that. Thanks for the great instructions

[@KarensKardzz]

You are so welcome Eva! These are really fun to make! 😄❤️

[@jillclaydon]

The last one made me think of a window with a pop up window box. All the cards are lovely.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Jill and I think you’re right about the window box! 💕💕

[@Dania0629]

Oh my goodness you are a genius. Dies are getting so expensive and this is fabulous. I'd rather save my money for stamps. :) Your projects are darling! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@bevc8306]

I love these cards. Thank you for sharing your inspiration ❤

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Bev! Those are really fun cards to make and give away! 😄💕

[@cuddlykoala5992]

Sneaky Racoons are my favourite :) Love all of the boxes. As a learner this is fantastic for me :) tfs :)

[@deboraharmstrong7081]

Really beautiful, clever lady.. Thank you for showing us. Deb xx

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you and I hope they work out for you! 💕💕

[@brendamckinley4754]

Before this advent calendar, I already followed you on YT because I love your cards and style. I adore Gerda stamps and I need that Nutcracker set in my life ASAP! 😍

[@marymachin4845]

They are beautiful love them

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Mary! They are really fun cards to be able to give away too. 😊💕💕

[@dancer4life273]

I can't wait to try some of these out when I get to my craftroom. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarensKardzz]

You are very welcome and I hope you have fun! 😄💕

[@Franclin58]

Awesome. Just the video I need for my mother in laws birthday card. She will LOVE it (I hope).

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you and I’m sure she will love it! Hope you have lots of fun! ❤️❤️

[@teresamcdaniel3554]

I could honestly “like” this a hundred times! Great ideas and adorable cards. I just found your channel and I’m subscribing immediately. Love, love, love!!!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Teresa! I’m so glad you enjoyed that video as those box cards are just so much fun to make. 😄💕💕

[@belle499]

Thank you for sharing Those boxes you made are stunning!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Isabel and I’m glad you liked the boxes! They’re so much fun to make. 😄💕💕

[@cindyadkins732]

What beautiful cards! The colors are amazing!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Cindy! 💕💕

[@TracyM6773]

DELIGHTFUL set of cards and FABULOUS tutorial! THANK YOU for sharing and INSPIRING, so grateful that you have included the dimensions for each :) ADORE the background of your first card, along with the back flap and I think the shaker panels of your square card are super cool! I have a Top 2 sets - You're Koalafied and Upside Down Flamingo. Thanks again for the creative inspiration and the chance to win :)

[@camlyncreates5503]

I love how creative you are in making your own bases! Thank you for sharing your patterns! I can’t wait to make a few of these!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Camlyn! I hope they turn out for you! 💕💕

[@superhappygoluckybud]

I do have a cutter but as you said about the die cuts they are expensive I'm glad you did it this way as it's fully made and you don't need a template if you want a gourgouse card love how nice your cards are thank you

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! I do appreciate your kind comment! I also have a die for an inside pop up box, but they become very expensive in an already expensive hobby. Plus, the way I see it, they’re only cutting straight lines and I think I can do that! 😂💕

[@joannaennis7866]

Exquisite, thank you. I shall look forward to doing them all as you make it look highly possible.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thanks so much Joanna! They are fairly easy to make so I hope you have lots of fun! 💕💕

[@sherribell7639]

These are really awesome. Thank you for sharing all your hard work. I can't wait to try these boxes.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Sherri! I hope they work out for you as they are really fun. 😄💕💕

[@everydaypaper]

Wonderful ideas, thank you so much! You made it look so easy. I’ll have fun trying to recreate these cards!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Aryani! These are fun to make and really not hard to do. I hope you have fun with them. 😄💕

[@denisebryant3376]

Great tutorial! I love the box cards you created! My favorite set is Ghosts, and a box card would be really fun to make with that set! I love your card with the Nutcracker characters! Very fun card! New subscriber.

[@kkrolf2782]

Kid, I’ve been watching y.t. videos since a friend’s crafting bug bit me around New Years 2018, and tonight is the FIRST I’m seeing YOUR videos, and that makes me more than just a little peeved with KZbin!! I do sincerely wish they were aboveboard enough to provide access to THEM regarding their viewers’ thoughts on how they run their business!! Be well, and keep on keeping on! I’ll be looking for more of your videos.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much for your very fun comment! It’s always weird how these algorithms work on social media. 😄💕💕

[@marymccloskey3025]

So adorable!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Mary! These pop up cards are really fun to make and give away. I love seeing people’s reactions when they receive one. 🤗💕

[@AdrianaFander]

Love it! Thanks for the tutorial...

[@annesmith1718]

Oh my gosh these are just wonderful and so so appreciate you sharing with all of us. My teeny brain doesn't work all that well anymore but I can sure understand how you made it all happen. Adore the cards you've some up with. thanks so much.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Anne! I hope you will give them a try. They are so much fun and look even better in real life. The people we sent the square puppy dog card to are using it as a tree ornament! So they could be a two for one - worth the effort. 😄💕💕

[@annesmith1718]

how sweet to use on the tree itself! Wonderful, just love your unique spin on things. You really inspire me.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Anne! I hope you have a very merry Christmas! 💕💕

[@Reitlermeema]

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. So excited to try these.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Donna and I hope you have lots of fun with them! 💕💕

[@anaelvic]

Love them all.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Ana! They’re really fun cards to make. 😊💕💕

[@anaelvic]

@@KarensKardzz I love making boxes. Your tutorial is brilliant. Thanks for sharing your talent. Happy holidays. 🙏💜🦋

[@KarensKardzz]

Merry Christmas to you too! 💕💕

[@luztorres4346]

Wow, just in love! Thank you so much! ❤❤❤❤

[@KarensKardzz]

You are so very welcome and thank you for the kind comments!! 😄💕💕

[@luztorres4346]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you Luz! Those are really fun cards to make! 😄💕💕

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

Great tutorials, thanks so much for sharing this.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Billie! Have fun with those! 😄💕💕

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

I had to watch this again. So cute. I need to figure out how to template this in my scan n cut.

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much! I don’t have a scan n cut so I’m not too sure how you would figure that one out. But if all else fails, they’re easy to cut by hand. 😄💕💕

[@Faithful10415]

New subscriber! So glad I found you. Your tutorials are really good, clear instructions and fun techniques! You reignited my desire to make pop up cards like these because yours are so well done and fun and without shelling out a ton of money for fancy dies. Well done Karen and thank you for the great inspiration. P.S. you two videos on stencil techniques were also really good. Some of the best I have seen on You Tube. I have been a paper crafter enthusiast most of my life but a serious card maker since 2013 when I bought a die cutting machine and my first die from Simon Say Stamp. So I have been following many paper crafters and designers for years. Your tutorials are some of the best in my opinion 😀

[@KarensKardzz]

OMGosh Anne - thank you so very much for that really kind comment! You made my day! I really do appreciate it, and I agree, some of those dies are crazy expensive considering they just cut straight lines. 🤷‍♀️💕💕

[@reneebanbury7066]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thanks so much Renee! These are really fun to make. 😊💕💕

[@chantalle7340]

Fabulous video!

[@KarensKardzz]

Thank you so much Chantelle! 💕💕