Make a Valentine Candy Box Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

How great it would be to send that special someone an exclusive Valentine's Day pop up card that holds a candy box. Since the box stands up, you can place actual candy or chocolates inside and hand deliver it along with your special Valentines Day Gift. What a great place to hide the engagement ring you picked out for her and how surprised she will be when she opens the card and looks inside the box and finds it. It is a unique and special thought for someone you care about.

Steps

 * 1) [[Image:Box1_673.gif|200px|right]]Click here to get the images for the card and then print out the candy box's card on a heavy paper, like card stock or construction paper.
 * 2) [[Image:Box_pieces2_694.gif|200px|right]] Print out the pop-up pieces of the candy box.
 * 3) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_3_666.jpg|200px|right]] Using a ruler as a guide, take the rounded end of a paper clip (or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink) and press along the dotted line on the center of the card. Go all the way from the top to the bottom of the card!
 * 4) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_4_70.jpg|200px|right]]Use a ruler as a guide and take the rounded end of a paper clip (or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink) and press along the dotted lines of all the pop-up pieces. There are lots of dotted lines on this pop-up so take your time and make sure to press along ALL of them!
 * 5) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_5_797.jpg|200px|right]] Color in the candies with crayons, markers or colored pencils, some glitter or sparkles,  then carefully cut out the card following the solid, black lines.  Do not cut out any of the lines of the candy box.
 * 6) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_6_867.jpg|200px|right]]Color in the candy box pieces. Do not color on any areas with a big letter. Carefully cut out the candy box pieces following the solid, black lines.
 * 7) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_7_166.jpg|200px|right]]Use a small pair of pointed scissors (kids, get an adult to help you with this part), and carefully cut out the slot in the top of the candy box lid.
 * 8)  [[Image:Pop_make_candy_8_643.jpg|200px|right]] Place a small amount of glue on the area marked "Glue A." Take the other pop-up piece that also has an "A" on the tab and press it onto the area marked "Glue A."
 * 9) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_9_402.jpg|200px|right]]Make a "mountain" fold on the dotted lines of the one, long piece that will be the actual candy box as shown.
 * 10) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_10_226.jpg|200px|right]]Take the far right side of the candy box and fold it all the way over as shown so that you can see the tab with the big "B" on it.
 * 11) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_11_776.jpg|200px|right]] Put a small amount of glue on the area marked "Glue B." Fold the "B" tab backward so it is aligned "Glue B" area.
 * 12) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_12_359.jpg|200px|right]] Press the "B" tab firmly and let dry.
 * 13) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_13_672.jpg|200px|right]]Make sure that candy box now looks like this!
 * 14) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_14_874.jpg|200px|right]] Fold tabs "C" and "D" up against the sides of the candy box.
 * 15) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_15_897.jpg|200px|right]] Look to see that your candy box now looks like this. Proudly set it aside!
 * 16) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_16_99.jpg|200px|right]]Fold the card in half along the center.
 * 17) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_17_94.jpg|200px|right]] Apply a small amount of glue to the areas marked "Glue C" and "Glue D". Carefully line up the matching tabs on the candy box and press into the glue areas. Let dry!
 * 18) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_18_673.jpg|200px|right]] Notice that at the top left side of the candy box there are two small tabs that look like little dog ears. Fold each tab all the way in towards the center.
 * 19) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_19_303.jpg|200px|right]] With the tabs still folded in towards the center, thread the slot on the candy box's lid through. When the lid is threaded all the way through and is lying flat against the candy box, fold the little dog ear tabs back out into their original position.
 * 20) [[Image:Pop_make_candy_20_742.jpg|200px|right]]Carefully close the card. Your Valentine candy pop-up box is finished! Send to a loved one!

Tips

 * Color in the candy box pieces. Do not color on any areas with a big letter.
 * Sprinkle some glitter on top of the paint before is dry. Make the card and the box sparkle. Remember it's for a special day, and a special person in your life.

Things You'll Need

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

Related Tips and Steps

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 * How to Make a Birthday Cake Pop up Card
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 * How to Make a Castle Pop up Card
 * How to Make a Birthday Cake Pop up Card
 * How to Make a Christmas Tree Pop up Card
 * How to Make a Pop up Valentine's Day Card

Sources and Citations

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