Weddings, births, and graduations. Cards are a customary way to mark life’s most important moments. But sometimes it’s hard to find the right card for the occasion. Why not make your own pop-up card? Making a pop-up card is easier than you think! You just need a few pieces of paper and some cutting and folding techniques. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make a simple pop-up card with a flower design. So grab your supplies and let’s get started!
Flower Pop-Up Card – Materials Needed:
First, gather your materials. For each pop-up card, you will need:
- 7 Coffee Filters
- Card Stock Paper – we love the bright colors included in this pack!
- Gluestick
- Watercolor Paints (optional)
- Paintbrush (optional)
Easy Pop-Up Card Step by Step Video Tutorial:
Since these handmade cards are simple and inexpensive to make, you could craft up a bunch to gift to teachers, neighbors, or co-workers.
If your browser is not playing the tutorial above, you can click here to view the video on YouTube.
Tip:
Younger kids may enjoy painting the coffee filters with watercolor paints. Coffee filters withstand a lot of water without tearing. 😉 Once dry, grown-ups can help assemble the cards. This way even the youngest crafters can play an active role in making these gorgeous cards.
More Handmade Cards to Craft:
- Fall Greeting Cards — Make some beautiful cards for autumn! Features pressed leaves, foil art, and more.
- Hand-Painted Thank You Cards — These hand-painted thank you cards were so much fun to make! Making your own cards is a great way to foster gratitude and the perfect excuse for some crafty fun.
- Colorful Holiday Cards — Handmade cards play an important roll in our holiday preparations. Clara and I had a lot of fun making these bright and cheerful holiday cards! I thought you might want to make some of your own too.
