Two Image Sliding Card

In this Instructable I am going to show you how to make a card, that can display two different images. You will be able to use your own pictures or drawings in order to customize it.

My mum loves getting Christmas cards, so I made her on with this sliding mechanism a few years ago (it is still standing on her desk). After stumbling over the files on my computer, I figured I could alter it and send it to the instructable team to thank them for all the awesome prizes I've won in the contests.

Step 1: What you need and templates

Stuff you need:

• Printer
• Thick paper (I used 160 g/qm)
• Scissors
• Metal ruler
• Box-cutter

Templates:

You can download the templates here. In order to open and edit them you will need inkscape.

Comments

[Moini]

I did :-) The secret (which isn't easy to show in pictures) is to insert the blue part of that T-shaped thing (in the picture you posted in your answer) into the long pull stick. After I understood this, the cards turned out perfect. Thank you again!

[BrittLiv]

Wow, you've been busy! They turned out great! Thank you for posting the results

[Moini]

Thank you - the next card is due in February, I hope I get it right then :-)

[Moini]

I made one and it turned out quite nice, though the pushing back is a bit fiddly - but I didn't quite understand what that last t-shaped piece is for and how to glue/tape it into the card. Could you elaborate on this or maybe post a picture where the t-shaped piece has a different colour so that I can see exactly where it needs to be placed? Thank you!

[BrittLiv]

the piece actually stabilizes the mechanism. I've uploaded a picture (red lines are visible, blue lines not). Sorry that it took me so long, I somehow missed you comment.

[ejay1]

Thankyou! Me and my sister made one of these with a family photo on it to send to our grandparents back home in Australia, it's a really nice design :)

[BrittLiv]

I'm glad that you were able to follow the instructions, I wasn't to sure about them.

[audreyobscura]

I saw this in the office the other day, and I was so excited about it! What a cool idea, I am so glad you posted how to make it. -{o_o}-

[BrittLiv]

Thank you, I'm glad you guys liked it!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

I just saw this at the office too! Very cool!