While brainstorming other ways to use Karen Burniston's latest Boat Pop-up dies, the Orca from Jaws came to mind. The movie is on my mind as LEGO is gearing up to release a 50th-anniversary Jaws set next month. I knew I could use the Sailboat Add-on set and repurpose to create a boat resembling the Orca. The problem is, how can I make a card with just the Orca and no Jaws? How do I come up with a pop-up shark? Everything will be riding on how the great white looks. I considered just having the famous fin make an appearance, but that wasn't satisfying to me. After many mock-up versions, Karen's Rising Platform mechanism was what I needed. I do not consider this a tutorial; this is a "making of" behind the scenes of the process of creating this card. I hope you enjoy it!
One little note: I have a small request: if you happen to remake this card and post it on social media (even if you've greatly improved it), please still be courteous and give credit. I've seen many past projects revised and posted without acknowledgment. Thank you.