How to Craft a Pop-Up Paper Ship with the “Light My Shore” Digital Collection by Scrapbooky

If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing the sea into your journal or cardmaking project, now’s your chance to set sail with this breathtaking pop-up ship tutorial by designer Tonya Minkova. Inspired by maritime stories and mystical shores, this intricate paper ship is part of the “Light My Shore” digital collection — and yes, the cutout files for the ship are included with the papers!

In this beautifully filmed tutorial, Tonya walks you through the full assembly and decoration of the intricate 3D paper ship. You'll see how she layers, paints, and textures the cut pieces to create a magical, weathered maritime look. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, the process is deeply satisfying and creatively freeing.

➡️ Watch the full tutorial here . 

📦 What’s Included in the “Light My Shore” Set?

The digital scrapbooking pad comes with:
✅ 6 high-resolution 12x12 inch designer papers
✅ 6 matching backgrounds
✅ Bonus clip art and elements
✅ Pop-Up Ship Cutout File for Silhouette and other digital cutters

Perfect for journals, albums, summer cards, coastal layouts, or even display pieces.

👉 Explore the collection here:
🌐 https://scrapbooky.net/products/light-my-shore-digital-paper

🎨 Materials Used by the Designer

• Pop-up ship file from “Light My Shore” digital collection
• 250g white cardstock for the base
• Designer papers: Under the Sea (also by Scrapbooky)
• Acrylic paints: Marabou
• 3-component rust effect: Cadence
• Netting, glitter accents, and mixed media touches

🧭 Why We Love It

This is more than a paper ship — it's a journey. Each torn sail and painted mast tells a story. It's perfect for anyone who loves detailed cuts, layered textures, and sea-inspired imagination.

Ready to try it yourself?
💙 Get the full digital kit, assemble the ship, and let your creativity set sail.