Review   Scrapbook Retailer - October 1, 2007
"Heidi shows you how to transform one-dimensional elements into 3-D delights. Dozens of photos and easy instructions show you how to add a third dimension to images, words and sayings. Learn to make pop-up boxes, houses and fanciful shapes. All you need is cardstock and a few basic cardmaking supplies."

Review By: Judy Cantrell,   Stamping & Scrapping Reflections - December 1, 2007
"Pop-Up Paper Structures is a beginner’s guide to creating 3-D elements for altered books, cards, scrapbook layouts and more. I found the instructions easy to follow and there are great tips throughout the book. You will be amazed how easy these pop-up projects are to make once you see Heidi’s step-by-step illustrated drawings.

In Basics, Heidi will describe which choice of papers she prefers in her pop-ups. Tools and other products will be explained as well. All pop-ups are based on a set of rules to follow! With the basic pop-up techniques covered, you can use these ideas to create more advanced pop-ups. Below is a summary of the contents you will find in this book.

* Chapter 1: The Basics: The Paper and Tools
* Chapter 2: Creating Pop-Ups: Pop-up Definitions, Measure and Mark, Pop-up Line Key, Cut with a Kraft Knife, Pop-up Folds, Applying Glue.
* Chapter 3: Simple 90 Degrees Pop-Ups: 90 degree Parallel Pop-up, 90 degree Unequal Parallel Pop-up, 90 degree Equal and Unequal Parallel Pop-up.
* Chapter 4: Intermediate 90 Degree Pop-Ups: Equal Angle Pop-up, Equal Generations Pop-up, Unequal Generations Pop-up.
* Chapter 5: 180 Degree Pop-Ups: Box Pop-up, Angled Box Pop-up, Cube Pop-up, Coil Pop-up, Equal Angle Pop-up, Armature Pop-up
* Chapter 6: Pop-Up Projects: Pop-up Note Cards, Pop-up Gift Tags, Pop-up Books
* Ideas and Inspiration
* About the Author
* Sources

As you can see, there are many ideas to create a pop-up. You will find helpful how-to instructions as well as tips throughout this book. There are twelve pop-up techniques and seven projects perfect for novices; they include ideas for birthdays, weddings, holidays and other occasions.

Throughout this book you will see fun and easy pop-ups. I hope you have been inspired to add Pop-Up Paper Structures by Heidi Pridemore to your library."


Review By: Lundy Wilder,   ScrapbookScrapbook.com - July 1, 2007
"I am amazed at the creativity, style and cleverness of [this book]... I've had such fun reading your products for my website."

Review   Australian Papercrafts - May 1, 2008
"For cards that spring to life, these pop-up creations are ideal. Add fun and dimension to your work, whether it is note cards, gift tags or books."