A charming pop-up card holder, perfect for stashing a variety of treasures like gift cards, cash, petite Valentines, keepsakes, tea, intricate cutouts, or a collection of hearts.
Materials:
- 10″x4″ strip of double-sided cardstock or scrapbook paper
- Glue
- Scissors or trimmer
- Closure and embellishments
- Scoreboard
Instructions:
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Scoring:
- Place your 10-inch strip of cardstock or scrapbook paper on the scoreboard.
- Score the strip on the 10-inch side at the following measurements:
- 1 1/4″
- 3 3/4″
- 5 3/4″
- 7 3/4″
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Accordion Folding:
- Fold the paper accordion-style using the scored lines.
- Choose which side you prefer until you achieve a "W" or "M" shape, as shown in the video.
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Creating the Pop-Up Shape:
- This will form a mountain shape that you will notch and glue on three sides to create pockets.
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Trimming and Notching:
- After securing your holder, trim a small sliver off the notched pocket to allow for easy insertion of a card.
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Adding Sentiment (Optional):
- If you desire a sentiment behind the pocket, cut a piece of paper measuring 2″ x 3.5″.
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Closure and Embellishments:
- Use a closure of your choice to keep the card holder closed.
- Add embellishments to personalize and enhance the visual appeal.
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Fill with Items:
- Fill your card holder with various items such as gift cards, money, tiny Valentines, ephemera, tea, fussy cuts, or a bunch of hearts.
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Completion:
- You now have an adorable, interactive pop-up card holder that you can create in less than 15 minutes.
Final Note: Enjoy your paper crafting and have a Happy Valentine's Day! Feel free to get creative with colors, patterns, and decorations to make your card holder uniquely yours.