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Giveaway: Paper Lamp kit and a copy of the book Playing With Pop-ups

January 13, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Envelope Giveaway

playing with pop-ups Today I have a fun giveaway that includes a paper lamp kit and a copy of the book Playing With Pop-ups both by Helen Hiebert. Leave a comment in today’s post by January 23, 2015 and you will be in the running. Open to U.S. residents only please.

Envelopes are fun to work with because they come in a variety of colors and sizes, and other papers can easily be slipped into the pocket. This clever piano hinge allows the panels of the mini folding screen to flex in both directions, enabling the screen to be displayed in a variety of ways, or even folded into a box-shaped lantern. Choose patterns reminiscent of stained glass, slip decorative papers inside, and set the screen in a spot where it can catch some light. This project is for ages 13 and up. Finished size is approx. 6? x 20? x 4?.

This kit includes:

(4) A7 envelopes

Japanese lace paper

leaf stencils

template for hinge

bamboo skewers

Helen has designed a bunch of cool paper kits. You can see her others at her website Helen Hiebert Studios.

More about the book Playing With Pop-ups :

Enter the enchanting world of pop-ups and handmade paper crafts. Join author Helen Hiebert as she guides you through materials, tools and pop-up basics including parallel folds, angle folds, combinations and variations, and layered pop-ups. Enjoy creating 20 projects to play with ranging from cards and books to buildings, graphic design pieces, and more, plus access to downloadable templates. Featuring a high-end gallery of artists, whose beautiful work will inspire you to make your own amazing paper art, Playing with Pop-Ups will teach you to create interactive pieces that everyone will enjoy.

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Comments

  1. Marc Stevens says

    January 13, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    looks like a great book i just love pop ups such fun

  2. Bonney says

    January 13, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    I’ve always loved pop-ups. Even the simplest ones are fascinating!

  3. Jenny Michalak says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Love this idea. I can see it being applied to several different papers to create fun, themed art.

  4. Kelly Caufield says

    January 13, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    Awesome

  5. petoskeystone says

    January 13, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    This would be such a cool book to play with!

  6. Maida Tilchen says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    Thanks for pointing me to Heibert’s page. I really like that shadow lantern.

  7. bobkat1896 says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    What a great giveaway. Put me in the hat.

  8. Diane Messina says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    The only pop up books I have seen are in children’s reading rooms. These look so intricate and fun. I would love to attempt crafting with paper. I am a wanna be artist!!

  9. andrewhuot says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Helen’s projects are always great. It would be great fun to use the book.

  10. Patty says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Helen does such a great job with her books and kits!!

  11. cguard says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    I am a confirmed bibliophile and love making books with children. Great giveaway!

  12. Maggie MacLellan says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    What fun! Please enter me in the give away.
    Thanks!

  13. Kathy Plourde says

    January 13, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    I love book art and would be th thrilled to win a kit by Helen Hiebert…

  14. ivywalker says

    January 13, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    What a great opportunity thanks!

  15. Amy says

    January 13, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Great projects for my fidgety hands !

  16. Kathleen H. says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:46 am

    This is great! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

  17. Paula Foltz says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:53 am

    Please add me to this awesome giveaway! Thank you!

  18. Abbi Franke says

    January 14, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Very cool!

  19. Patty Heimerl says

    January 14, 2015 at 2:22 am

    I Would love to be the winner! I was playing with pop-ups earlier today.

  20. shari harniss says

    January 14, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Looks like a fun book! Thanks for the giveaway.

  21. Christine B. says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:27 am

    I teach art to afterschool elementary school students – this would bring my class to a whole new dimension! Thanks for the chance to win! <3

  22. Helen Gullett says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Oh my… this is so much fun! Thanks for a chance to win this amazing kit 🙂

  23. Jennie Knight says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I would to this kit with my crafty granddaughter. Please add my name to the hat.

  24. Mary Helene says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Great book to share with my oldest grand daughter.

  25. Sally says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Wow! That’s an awesome card. Always loved pop-ups. I’ll have to find the book myself if I don’t win.

  26. Lisa M says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I love pop ups!! And the lamp kit looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for the chance!

  27. Theresa says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Oh how fabulous!! I have always wanted to try making a pop-up card. Thanks for the chance to win.

  28. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    Oh my gosh, how cute is that! Thanks for this opportunity to win this. God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

  29. Pat Schwab says

    January 14, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I have been wanting this book of Helens. Love pop ups. Thanks

  30. Kris KennedyKris says

    January 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Just found your blog on Flipboard, what a great resource…love pop up Art

  31. Susan Spiers says

    January 14, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    A great new idea for me!

  32. Sandie Butler says

    January 14, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Would love to win for my classroom.

  33. Ellen Barth says

    January 14, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I love pop-ups and would love to win!

  34. Anne V. says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    I would love to add these ideas and techniques to my card making resources!

  35. Stephanie H says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    When I was small I was so intrigued with pop up cards. Later I saw pop ups in books but never had one. As an adult I always give the new baby books and make sure one is a pop up if there was one around. I made one card that was a pop up for my daughter but never saw any as exciting as the ones that are pictured here. I would love to create some of these.

  36. Traci says

    January 15, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Looks like a fun project!

  37. Jane S. says

    January 15, 2015 at 1:37 am

    Pop ups are a lot of fun to do! I especially like the architectural ones. Thanks for the great giveaway. 🙂

  38. E. Nadler says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:51 am

    I love the interaction of the cards. Great book.

  39. Cindy Haselip says

    January 15, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I love pop-ups. They are so much fun.

  40. Joan Kubes says

    January 15, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Please enter me in the give away.

  41. dennis R Mullins Sr. says

    January 16, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Hi, that book sounds just like the book I need to help me with pop-ups. I love making them but I only make easy ones. Thank you for a chance to win.

  42. emma says

    January 16, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    commenting because I have wanted to learn more about pop up paper art crafts

  43. cynthia says

    January 16, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Love her books!

  44. Lee says

    January 17, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    This looks like a lot of fun! thank you!

  45. Star says

    January 17, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    This book looks awesome. I would love to do those amazing crafts. Thanks for the giveaway.

  46. rachel says

    January 18, 2015 at 3:01 am

    I am just getting into papercrafting, and I would be thrilled to win this!

  47. MaryBeth (@misaacmom) says

    January 18, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Popups are always a fun suprise – even for adults

  48. Carla Hundley says

    January 20, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    This book looks like it would
    be fun to read and use!
    Hoping to win!!
    Carla from Utah

  49. Shannon says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Would love to win!

  50. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    March 5, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Hi I am the winner of this giveaway just wanted to thank you. I received the Envelope Folding Screen but didn’t get the book Playing with Pop-ups

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