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endless-whispers β€” Feeling zen

Published: 2012-05-21 19:47:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 16995; Favourites: 1555; Downloads: 221
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Description Can't think of a good title for this without dipping into awful puns...

A pop-up card made for a friend who's apparently a fan of fish. I had several wild ideas for a card, including one with a 3D Magikarp, but decided on a more serious design. I maintained a subtle reference to Pokemon, though most people wouldn't catch it unless they were a fan.

The mechanism for this card is very simple, but boggles the mind when first seen. The mechanism twists when opened, and is something you need to see firsthand to understand what I mean. (I've included a still shot of the card as it opens.) The card cover is heavily influenced by Sipho Mabona's amazing koi installations.



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Comments: 89

demetyoubi [2013-02-13 04:06:59 +0000 UTC]

beautiflu!

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spore2000 [2012-07-26 17:37:21 +0000 UTC]

cool

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TheRavenHawke [2012-06-21 00:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Very cool. And I love the nod to the Seaking. Good job!

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TheRavenHawke In reply to TheRavenHawke [2012-06-21 00:53:41 +0000 UTC]

And the Goldeen. I didn't notice that's what it was until I had already posted. Very subtle, it works really well.

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Kiwi-Jam [2012-06-17 06:13:43 +0000 UTC]

I love this! It really makes me want to try make a pop-up card or other similar papercraft.



It would be cool if one of the lilypads was actually a lotad heh

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FaerieLover007 [2012-06-13 20:45:34 +0000 UTC]

That's so cool!

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CharleneKaraline [2012-06-10 03:10:53 +0000 UTC]

This is the coolest pop up card I have ever seen. I love it!

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seniastardust [2012-06-10 02:03:47 +0000 UTC]

This definitely emotes zen feelings ^^
great job!

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Niisai [2012-06-09 21:37:07 +0000 UTC]

It's so beautiful!! I love it!

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haplessbutinspired [2012-06-09 06:27:39 +0000 UTC]

This is so awesome~! Nice card for anyone to receive ^^

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meihua [2012-06-08 22:36:48 +0000 UTC]

Very neat work! I love the simplicity of the shapes

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PandoraLewis [2012-06-08 22:26:44 +0000 UTC]

Very original!

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JustPlainBatty [2012-06-08 19:09:20 +0000 UTC]

Just awesome You really deserved the DD

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Yumezaka [2012-06-08 07:01:45 +0000 UTC]

Great job! Great for the season coming!

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GMYumil [2012-06-08 06:58:41 +0000 UTC]

why isnt there feebas
and magikarp

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Aleeart7 [2012-06-08 06:54:20 +0000 UTC]

thats awesome!!!! <3 I see the pokemon reference too! <3 :loves it more:

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konoesuzumiya [2012-06-08 06:05:25 +0000 UTC]

goldeen and seaking, I see what you did there Absolutely brilliant!!!

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Fluffytheartist [2012-06-08 05:52:28 +0000 UTC]

Can you do a tutorial on how to make you super awesome, spinny open thing? I think that'd be pretty awesome, .

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Krooked-Glasses [2012-06-08 05:19:11 +0000 UTC]

THAT. IS. AMAZING. A Magikarp would have been hilarious. So beautiful. Congratulations on the DD~

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SpazzinCat [2012-06-08 04:40:42 +0000 UTC]

So simple and nice i love it. I like how you did the rainbow fish on the front.

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ehruhl [2012-06-08 04:39:36 +0000 UTC]

OMG!!! that must be one of the coolest cards of all time

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TimmCosplay [2012-06-08 04:25:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome card. I used to make these all the time when I was little, just not nearly as fancy as this! XD

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Andelice [2012-06-08 04:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Such an awesome and clever design!

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Xinom [2012-06-08 03:38:02 +0000 UTC]

mother of fishes..!

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tamayouchi [2012-06-08 03:34:59 +0000 UTC]

That's so cool! I wish I could see an animated gif of the mechanism you wrote about so I could see it in action.

It really is a beautiful card with simple tones and a nice hommage to Pokemon and probably because I just make up stuff, to Pacman as well. ^_^ I'm certain your friend absolutely loved (will love?) this card! You're such a creative friend!

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Amber-and-Megan [2012-06-08 03:32:54 +0000 UTC]

so cute!

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Akogare [2012-06-08 01:49:27 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful and well crafted. Nicely done.

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The-Urge [2012-06-08 01:45:49 +0000 UTC]

Now that is cool.

And is that a goldeen I see?

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MaryRebeccaMac [2012-06-08 01:14:55 +0000 UTC]

awesome! Thats super pretty

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FantasyNinja [2012-06-08 01:00:38 +0000 UTC]

this is really cool!!

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WolfChild18 [2012-06-08 00:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Goldeen and Seaking! Very cute =3

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ink-wing-art [2012-06-08 00:37:46 +0000 UTC]

magicarp and that fishy with a horn whose name eludes me....

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Tayaspirits In reply to ink-wing-art [2012-06-08 05:28:24 +0000 UTC]

goldeen and seaking der is no magikarp here.

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ink-wing-art In reply to Tayaspirits [2012-06-08 13:43:20 +0000 UTC]

hmmm.... woops. i thought the orange one was magicarp. can't remember which was which....
for some reason... i thought seaking was the seahorse.

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Tayaspirits In reply to ink-wing-art [2012-06-15 00:30:22 +0000 UTC]

XD i guess that makes enough sense since the evolved form of horsea is seadra. and just rmember- magikarp are too fail to have a horn.lol

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ink-wing-art In reply to Tayaspirits [2012-06-15 18:27:48 +0000 UTC]

lulz, yeah. *flop flop* bounce was completely ineffective.

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crayon-chewer [2012-06-08 00:13:10 +0000 UTC]

I thought those fish looked eerily familiar! I really love how subtle you made it, only real PokeNerds would even notice! The overall design is so elegant, yet simple, and I seriously wish I could see this card in action. I just love it!

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WingDiamond [2012-06-08 00:12:58 +0000 UTC]

Everything's Zen!

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thexnextxday [2012-06-08 00:10:57 +0000 UTC]

This is a beautiful card! Congrats on the DD, it's definitely well earned!

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Silver-Kit [2012-06-07 23:30:40 +0000 UTC]

it's so simple but adorable and colorful and.. .. who doesn't love koi!?!?!

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SorbetBerry [2012-06-07 23:01:08 +0000 UTC]

THAT IS AMAZING!!!! WOW! I really wish I could see it in real life!!!!
Love the subtle goldeen and seaking cameo

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JeffreyMonye [2012-06-07 23:00:39 +0000 UTC]

really creative!

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brandimillerart [2012-06-07 22:58:35 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is very cool! I think it takes a lot of talent and spacial awareness to make pop up cards like this. Well done!

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Jessy189 [2012-06-07 22:46:26 +0000 UTC]

Goldeen and seaking, very nice.

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Sashei-Alexandre [2012-06-07 22:39:15 +0000 UTC]

I love this. It is unique and beautiful. The serious style of Goldeen and Seaking is very pretty and wonderful.

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dragonsong17 [2012-06-07 21:28:17 +0000 UTC]

This card is awesome, and the fact that it has a goldeen and seaking in it just makes it that much better. i love it!

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NightTamarak [2012-06-07 20:47:26 +0000 UTC]

goldeen and seaking! thats Awesome!

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Mijophia [2012-06-07 20:31:18 +0000 UTC]

Woooaaww! I love it!

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GustyValley [2012-06-07 19:19:14 +0000 UTC]

That's amazing!~

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TastyReindeer [2012-06-07 18:25:22 +0000 UTC]

;O; Seaaaaaakiiiiing x3
I get it 8D
This card is fantastic!! No wonder you got the Daily Deviation C':
congrats c:

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