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Easy-to-Make Pop Up Cards

{By Emily ~ December 16, 2008} 

Pop Up Cards are so much fun (and EASY) to make. I actually love to make these all year round for birthdays and parties too (with a different theme of course). I made this Christmas Tree card last night by the light of my desk lamp and it took me just about 5 minutes.

Supplies:

  • Two colors of cardstock paper
  • Scissors
  • A Paper Punch (stars, snowflakes) or brads (for extra embellishments)
  • Paper Glue (or even tape works well)

As you can see, steps 1 and 2 are really easy, simply fold one of your cardstock papers in half and make two cuts in the fold of your paper. Fold the flap in (push it in the opposite direction) so that it pops out. 

Next, design your shape - you may want test it to be sure that it fits when you close your card. Then glue or tape it onto your card and embellish it with brads or paper-punched shapes. And finally, to make a cover for your card, simply glue an extra layer of cardstock over your folded paper.

Handmade cards and gifts are some of my very favorite to give and receive, which is why I love to make these cards. How about you?

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Comments

10 Responses to “Easy-to-Make Pop Up Cards”

  1. Teresa on December 16th, 2008 9:34 am

    You make it look so darned easy, I might have to try it! :)

  2. Erika @ Chic Shopper Chick on December 16th, 2008 10:57 am

    Adorable. That looks like the perfect project for us to try next year, when Audrey is a little older!

  3. Denise on December 16th, 2008 1:39 pm

    This is a great idea! I am going to make a frame out of paper for my daughter’s photo then place that on the inside to pop up! Can’t wait to try it!

  4. Danielle on December 16th, 2008 3:35 pm

    These are just about the cutest handmade cards Ive seen…and I think I can even do them too! :)
    Thanks for all the great stuff on your site…I really love it.

  5. Dina on December 16th, 2008 3:43 pm

    Oh, now…how easy is that!?! And, I love to play Marth Stewart!!

    Thank you, Emily, and Merry Christmas!

  6. Kim - Family Room Photography on December 16th, 2008 11:39 pm

    Thanks so much for this post. I love anything crafty and this is prefect for all occasions!! =)

  7. brad on December 17th, 2008 2:15 am

    this is soooo cool!!!!!!!!! i love making cards for all occasions =] i love it more than cheese hehe

  8. shaun on December 17th, 2008 2:16 am

    i love making cards more than eating cake.

  9. Kaylee George on March 13th, 2009 5:33 pm

    This thing is extremely easy it only took me 15 minutes to complete it. 5 minutes to find where to cut, 2 minutes to cut, % minutes to cut out the book, glue it and write the words on it, and 2 minutes to color. My favorite thing to do is origami it’s soo……………….. creative and fun. BYE-BYE i’ll send a comment for each craft. :)

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