How to Make a Pop-Up Element on a Scrapbook Page
Pop-ups are always a surprise. Add a few to your scrapbook pages for dimension and astonishment. Once you learn how to create a versatile pop-up element, you will find many uses for them on scrapbook pages.
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Instructions
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Cut a sheet of cardstock to 6 1/2 inch by 9 inches.
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Fold the cardstock piece in half, like a card.
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Glue a small loop of ribbon to the front of the card, overhanging on one side. This is the "handle" used to open and close the hidden door.
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Attach a standard 4 inch by 6 inch photo on the front of the card. The photo should be center of the front of the card and cover all of the ribbon except what overhangs the card.
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Cut a strip of paper 1 inch by 4 inches.
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Fold the strip of paper into half.
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Fold again, creating a strip of paper that has now been quartered.
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Tape the two ends of the paper strip together, creating a paper "box."
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Spread open the card you created previously and glue the "box" into the crease, attaching to the bottom of the card and the back of the card.
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Open and close the card several times, making sure the box opens and flattens evenly.
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Attach a die cut or small photo to the front of the "box", which is now what will pop-up when the card is opened.
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Glue your pop-up card element to a scrapbook page.
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Tips & Warnings
To encourage viewers to open the hidden pop-up, slit the page protector on three sides around the photo mat. Leave the tag "handle" out so viewers will know to lift the card front open.
