Make an Angel Pop Up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Sending and receiving holiday cards is a tradition enjoyed widely. This year make a pop-up card rather than buying a mass produced item. These instructions will show you how to make a pop-up card showing an angel.

Steps

 * 1) Click here to get the image and print out the full sized version of the image on a heavy paper, like card stock or construction paper.
 * 2) Click and print the image on the right in a similar manner on card stock or construction paper.
 * 3)  Press along the dotted lines of all the pop-up pieces with the rounded end of a paper clip (or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink), using a ruler as a guide.
 * 4) Press along the dotted line on the center of the card with the rounded end of a paper clip (or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink), again using a ruler as a guide. Go all the way from the top to the bottom of the card.
 * 5) Cut out the pop-up pieces for the angel following the solid, black lines.
 * 6) Cut out the angel's card by following the solid, black lines.
 * 7) Take hold of the tab on the left side of the piece that has the angel's head...
 * 8) Fold the tab up towards the angel's body. Return the tab back in its original position.
 * 9) Take hold of the tab on the other piece...
 * 10) Fold the tab up towards the angel's body. Return the tab to its original position.
 * 11) Position both pieces as shown. The piece with the angel's head should be on top and the wings of both pieces should be pointing back, away from you.
 * 12) Combine the pieces. As they intersect the angel's hands should be coming towards you and the wings should be pointing back, away from you.
 * 13) Fold the card in half along the center fold line. Crease well, then open again.
 * 14) Apply glue to the areas marked "glue here."
 * 15) Take hold of the tab at lower left and position it over the glue area. Press the tab firmly onto the glue area. Let the glue set for 30 seconds.
 * 16) Lift the angel's dress on the right side a little so you can get to the tab at the lower right. Position the tab over the glue area and press it firmly down.
 * 17) Press the angel completely flat on the open card. Let the glue dry.
 * 18) Slowly begin to close the card. Help the angel fold down into the card as you close it. Now your pop-up angel is now ready for decorating!

Tips

 * Send this card to friends or use it to decorate your own house. You might also consider making a Christmas tree pop-up card.
 * Use trimming scissors to trim rounded areas.
 * Sprinkle or use glitter paint to make your cards sparkle.

Things You'll Need

 * Construction paper or heavy or card stock paper
 * Ruler
 * Glue
 * Ballpoint pen without ink in it (optional)
 * Scissors
 * Art supplies of choice to decorate finished card

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Sources and Citations

 * robertsabuda.com.Make Popups - Simple Pop-ups You Can Make! - Source of information. Used with permission.