Pop-Up Card Tutorial

I don't know if there is a specific way to make a pop-up card, but my version is an insert that you can put into any regular A2 sized card (4  1/4 X 5  1/2).  I also made a masculine card with this tutorial, but I am really liking the gift card idea, it just works for me.

I have the instructions right on the template, so you can print it out, and have it all in one spot.  I am going to add some of my own pictures, though, so that the visual learners can get it too.  I am one of those, too, and I know how many of you appreciate the extra step.  Have fun with it, and send me a link to something you have made, so I can check it out!

So you take you piece of CS (5 X 8), and fold it in half on the 4 inch mark.  I cut on the2 and 3 inch mark from the fold and down 1 inch in length.  You will be cutting through 2 pieces of CS, so make sure you go through all the way.  Then, you need to fold that piece down, toward the open end, I do it to both sides of the insert.  Flatten it back again, and then open up the CS, popping the little flap you made into the card.  This is the stand that you will glue whatever is going to do the popping.

Here, you can see I have already glued my image on, but I wanted to give you a hint on how to glue it into your card.  First, fold the card it is going to go inside.  Then, you only glue the bottom in, making sure it butts up to the center fold of the card.  Now, you put the glue on the top side, but CLOSE THE CARD, and hold it down to glue it in place.  If you try to glue it while it is open, the card will not close all the way, it will bunch on the folds.  Then , you glue your image the front of the pop up, as you would open the card.  Here is my finished card.

On the edge of the insert, I went around the card with my chocolate chip marker.  I just like the way it finished off the inside.  On the front, I used my All In A Row stamp set again for the faux stitching.  I have had a few questions about how I mount it, so I decided to show you.

I cut apart the whole thing, and mounted each stamp separately.  The ones that are supposed to go together are on the same block, but on opposite sides.  This way, I don't need the markers every time I want to use just one of the images.

Hope this helps, have fun and happy stamping!!

Comments

[Claire]

For those of you reading this who like me struggle to cut a straight line - this works well with the 'slits' made using the word window punch.
Great tutorials, just found your blog but I'm sure I will be back lots.

[Carol]

Lots of pop up cards on my blog:

http://extremecards.blogspot.com
Extreme Cards and Papercrafting

[Maissi]

Thank you so much for these instructions, I have to try out this method :)I'm visiting here almost every day but haven't made a comment before. Your cards are so great, it's so much fun to see them in here.

[Lacey Stephens]

Julie,Thanks for the tutorial. I was looking for a pop-up card to do at a stamp club and yours is so simple. Here is one I made...
http://handstampedbylacey.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/05/pop-up-card-and.html
I have also appologized on my blog for stealing the money holder card, too and not giving credit. I didn't actually use your tutorial, but I guess your card planted the seed in my head because I didn't realize I stole it until tonight!! So, thanks for that design, too! You are the bomb!
~Lacey
www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com

[joyk]

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial and template!! Love your blog!

[Elaine]

Great card!

[cheekiemonkie20]

I am usually just a lerker on your site, but I really loved your tutorial for this pop up card!! Thank you so so much!!!

Heidi

[Evette]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Great card. Just hope I can copy it as I am a hands on person and have trouble with written directions. Wish you were in the states but if you ever get to Toronto or close to the Canadian and U.S. border let us know!!! Love this card. Can be very hard thinking up "Men Cards"...you do a great job Julie. You did finish off the card inside with such a simple effect but it turns the inside to a dramatic "wow" card. Ty. Keep up the great ideas you have and God bless you. evette

[BarbW]

Thank you for the great tutorial! I always learn something from you. Wish you were 'local'-I live in the US- I would attempt to attend every workshop you gave! LOL! I love having the ablility to see your work and glean your talents via the internet. What would we do without it?? TFS!

[Dorothy]

Great Tutorial - I can't believe I have never done one of these cards. I will try this weekend. Thanks Julie for always sharing your great ideas! Love, love, love your blog!
Dorothy

[Terry]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
TY, TY, TY.
Can you tell I like this one???

[Dawnn]

Julie,
Thankyou for the tutorial. This is great. Love the masculine card, I have already ordered the stamp set that looks like stitches.

[Diane(D'sCreations)]

Thanks SO much for the instructions for the pop-up card. I am one of those "visual learners" you were talking about. ;-) Really appreciate the visual instructions. Bless you! Diane (Singapore)

[Kheila]

I have yet to try one of these unique cards. Thanks for the tutorial, Julie. I'm definitely going to try one. They are such fun cards!

[DeanneSM]

That is great - I love making pop-up card. There are some very talented artists out there who make extremely complex pop-ups, mainly from the Eastern countries.

You have done a top job!

Deanne
xx
Sydney Australia