You Will Need!

• A few pieces of heavy 8 1/2 x 11 paper, such as card stock or construction paper
• Scissors
• A pencil, marker or pen
• Decorating supplies!

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Step 1

Begin with an 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of construction paper or card stock.
Card stock works best and easily obtained from any office supply store. You may also begin by using a manila filing folder. This maybe easier for very young pop-up makes (if using a manila filing folder skip to step 3).

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Step 2:

Fold the construction paper in half to form a card.

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Step 3:

Draw two parallel lines of equal height towards the fold of the card. The lines do not have to be perfect as long as they are the same height.

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Step 4:

Cut along both lines starting at the folded edge.

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Step 5:

Fold the cut section back...

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Step 6:

...and crease well along the edge with your thumb or finger.

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Step 7:

Put the cut strip back in its original position.

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Step 8:

Open the card up like a tent.

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Step 9:

Using your thumb, push the cut strip through to the other side of the card.

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Step 10:

Close the card...

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Step 11:

...and press firmly.

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Step 12:

Open your layer Pop-ups!

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