✨ Anna Griffin Mirror Easel Card Reengineered as a Pulley Card | Interactive Card Tutorial
If you love elegant cardmaking and interactive surprises, this one’s for you! In my latest YouTube tutorial, I take the Anna Griffin Mirror Easel Card Die Set and give it a totally fresh twist by reengineering it as a pulley card.
This project combines the classic beauty of Anna Griffin’s ornate die with a clever interactive mechanism that brings your design to life in a whole new way. Whether you're a seasoned paper crafter or just looking to try something new, this tutorial will walk you through how to transform a static easel card into a functional pulley card that will wow anyone who receives it!
🎬 Watch the Full Pulley Card Tutorial:
In this video, you’ll learn:
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How to modify the Mirror Easel Card die-cut structure for movement
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How to build and attach a working pulley mechanism
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Tips for layering and reinforcing your interactive card
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Ideas for embellishing your design with florals, foil, and more!
🧰 Supplies You’ll Need:
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Anna Griffin Mirror Easel Card Die Set
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Anna Griffin Empress Die Cutting Machine
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Heavyweight cardstock
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Foam tape and strong adhesive
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Decorative embellishments (flowers, sentiments, jewels, etc.)
🪄 What Makes This Pulley Card Special?
The Mirror Easel Die is known for its elegance and intricate layers—but by turning it into a pulley card, you add movement and interaction to the already-beautiful structure. It’s perfect for:
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Anniversaries
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Special keepsake gifts
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Any occasion that calls for a “WOW” moment
The movement of the pulley reveals a hidden sentiment, character, or image—so it’s as fun to use as it is to create.
🔧 Reengineering Tips from the Tutorial:
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Reinforce your pulley track with cardstock
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Add stops or foam strips to control the range of movement
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Match your embellishments to the revealed element for a cohesive look
💡 Creative Ideas for Your Pulley Reveal:
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A surprise sentiment or quote
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A pop-up character or photo
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A peekaboo window that uncovers a second sceneA layered image that moves upward as the pulley is pulled
🌟 Final Thoughts
This project was so much fun to create and gives a whole new life to an already stunning die set. I love combining classic beauty with interactive design, and the pulley mechanism brings a playful and unexpected twist that anyone can appreciate.
Whether you’re crafting for fun or creating a gift that will be cherished, this reimagined Mirror Easel Pulley Card is sure to impress.
Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more die-cutting tutorials, cardmaking hacks, and creative ways to use Anna Griffin dies in unexpected ways. And if you try this project, I’d LOVE to see it—tag me on social or share in the comments! 💌
👉 https://youtu.be/VXxlPTFJ6yg?si=gAmnQfHeZZNiYPNU
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