Pedestal Pop-Up Card

Create a unique pop-up card.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Fold the 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" cardstock in half to create your card base. Decorate inside of card.

   

2. Step 2

   On one side of your 3" x 3" piece of cardstock, score at 1-1/2”. On other side, score at 1/2”.

   

3. Step 3

   Cut on 1 1/2" score line up to 1/2" score line. Sharpen scores marks.

   

4. Step 4

   Fold pedestal in half on score line. With fold at the top, take top left corner and fold down to bottom edge of pedestal. Sharpen fold

   

5. Step 5

   Open piece back up.

   

6. Step 6

   Stick finger into top triangular section and push inwards.

   

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8. Step 7

   Create your pop-up piece.

   

9. Step 8

   Fold pop-up piece in half, right sides together. Apply glue to triangular section of pedestal and sandwich flower inside, adhering to glue.

   

10. Step 9

    Open piece back up and turn over. Apply strong adhesive to 1/2” wide tabs.

    

11. Step 10

    Fold sides of pedestal together slightly to separate at center cut mark. Measure 2" from top of card to center of pedestal. Adhere to card base.

    

12. Adhere to card base.

    

13. Step 11

    Decorate the card front.

    

14. Your card is finished.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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

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