How to Make Pop Up Cards
When a special occasion like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day or someone's birthday comes along, why not make a special card instead of purchasing a ready made one. Pop up cards are fun to make, and kids will be excited to give their creation to someone special.
Things You'll Need
- Two to three pieces of white paper, 8 1/2-by-11 inches
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Markers or crayons
- Ruler
Instructions
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Fold one piece of paper in half lengthwise with short ends together.
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Fold the same piece of paper again lengthwise so the short ends come together. Set aside.
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In another piece of paper, cut out a small rectangle that is 4-by-5 inches.
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Lay the small rectangle on the table in front of you with the long edge resting horizontally.
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Draw a flower vase in the middle of the paper, and color it in.
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Draw a bouquet of flowers with stems and leaves on another piece of paper. Make sure the stems and leaves are fairly broad.
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Cut out the flowers and stems. Make sure to leave the stems attached to the flowers.
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Glue the stems to the backside of the flower vase. Allow to dry.
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Fold the small rectangle in half with the vase showing on the outside.
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Fold the short edges of the small rectangle back about a half inch.
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Glue the turned under edges of the small rectangle to the inside of the card with the creases lined up. Allow to dry.
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Finish your card by writing something special on the inside, and fold the card shut. When it is opened, the flowers will pop out.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with making different objects to pop out of your card.