Step 1:
Click on the link to download the .pdf template for the pop-up Angel:
Step 2:
Print out both pages from the template onto heavy paper, such as card stock or construction paper.
Step 3:Using 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 lines of all the pop-up pieces.
|
Step 4:Using ruler as a guide, take the rounded end of a paper clip (or 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!
|
Step 5:Carefully cut out the pop-up pieces for the angel following the solid, black lines.
|
Step 6:Carefully cut out the angel's card following the solid, black lines.
|
Step 7:Take hold of the tab on the left side of the piece that has the angel's head...
|
Step 8:...and fold the tab up towards the angel's body. Return the tab back in its original position.
|
Step 9:Take the hold of the tab on the other piece...
|
Step 10:...and fold the tab up towards the angel's body. Return the tab to its original position.
|
Step 11:Take both pieces and position them as shown. The piece with the angel's head should be on the top and the wings of both pieces should be pointed back, away from you.
|
Step 12:Begin to 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.
|
Step 13The two pieces are combined and should look like this, with the arms coming forward.
|
Step 14:Take the card and fold it in half along the center fold line. Crease well, then open again.
|
Step 15:Apply glue to the areas marked "glue here."
|
Step 16:Tale the hold of the tab at lower left and position it over the glue area. Press the tab firmly on to the glue area. Let it glue set for 30 seconds.
|
Step 17:Left 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.
|
Step 18The angel should now lay completely flat on the open card. Let the glue dry!
|
Step 19:Slowly begin to close the card. Help the angel fold down into the card as you close it.
|
Step 20:Your pop-up angel is ready for decorating. Happy Holidays!
|