By
eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Template
- Two pieces of card stock or construction paper
- Paper clip
- Scissors
- Glue
Step1
Go to the RobertSabuda website (see Resources) to find the template. Print the template for both the Christmas tree and backing page onto the construction paper or card stock.
Step2
Cut each page along the solid, black border of the card.
Step3
Fold the Christmas tree along the dotted lines, so that the picture is visible on the outside of the folded paper. Fold the backing page so that the ink is inside the folded paper.
Step4
Lay the folded paper flat. Use the rounded tip of a paperclip to score each dotted line. Press hard, but don't puncture the paper.
Step5
Cut along the solid, black lines that represent the branches of the tree.
Step6
Press each cut section flat against the card. The crease should be at the dotted line on the outside of the tree template. Fold each section back in place. They should be flat.
Step7
Open the card carefully, and push each cut flap through to the inside of the card. You have formed the pop-up Christmas tree.
Step8
Turn the Christmas over with the dotted lines facing up. Apply a thin layer of glue vertically along the right and left sides. Line the edges of the Christmas tree up with backing piece. Press the two cards together until flat. Let dry and decorate.