Sliding Pop-Up Card

Create a card that moves, pops and stands all at once with this sliding pop-up technique.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Stamp or emboss pop-up back as desired.
   
   Score the following pieces as follows:
   5 3/8" x 4" - score at 1 1/2" on long side
   1 1/2" x 2 1/2" - score at 1/2" on long side
   1" x 2 3/4" - score at 1/2" on each end
   1/2” x 1 1/2” - score at 1/2" on each end
   
   Apply adhesive below score lines. For 1" x 2 3/4" piece, tape one end then flip to other side and tape other end.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Attach sliding wrap at bottom of pop-up back.
   

   

3. Attach pop-up front piece on score line of pop-up back.
   Attach front pop-up mechanism at score line of pop-up front piece.

   

4. Step 3

   Fold front pop-up mechanism towards score line of pop-up back.

   

5. Step 4

   While holding pop-up mechanism in place, fold pop-up back forward to adhere to pop-up mechanism.

   

6. Pop-up front should now be assembled as shown.

   

7. Step 5

   Fold down flat and apply tape to one end of wrap. Place card base behind pop-up back with bottom edges aligned. Turn over and adhere wrap piece in back (don’t stick to card base!). Wrap should be snug but allow card to lay flat.
   

   

8. Step 6

   Slide card base out from wrap and stamp greeting about 1” from bottom. Punch through pop-up back piece as shown.

   

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10. Step 7

    Adhere back pop-up mechanism 1” from edge of card base and lay flat.

    

11. Step 8

    Slide wrap piece onto card base. Line up sliding wrap at bottom of card base and then fold flat, adhering to back pop-up mechanism.

    

12. Add stamped or punched pieces to front of pop-up.

    

13. Step 9

    Your image will pop up when you pull on the card base.

    

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Sliding Pop-Up Card. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!