How to Make Pop-Up Cards for Kids

Create pop-up cards with basic crafting tools.

Crafting with your kids is a great way to bring the family together. If you are preparing for a big birthday party or need to send out thank-you cards, help your child design his own pop-up card. Pop-up cards are relatively simple to make and only require a few basic crafting tools. Handcrafting his own pop-up cards will let your child express his creativity, encourage family bonding and allow him to take pride in something he created with his own hands.

Things You'll Need

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Decorating materials

Instructions

1. Take two pieces of construction paper and stack them on top of one another. Make sure the edges are aligned.

2. Fold the two pieces in the center so that the short ends of the paper touch each other.

3. Remove the inside sheet of construction paper and cut four slits down from the fold. Keep the slits at only a few inches. Set the outside sheet aside.

4. Unfold the inside sheet and push the sections created by the slits out. The sections will be "popping out" of the inside sheet.

5. Cut out shapes, flowers, animals or any other objects from colored construction paper. Glue the shapes onto the front of the popped-out sections. Add glitter, stickers or any other decorating materials. Let dry.

6. Refold the inside sheet of construction paper (with the pop-up inside) and glue it to the outside piece of paper. Decorate the front with a greeting, glitter or stickers. Let dry.

References

• PBS Kids: Pop-Up Cards