Pop-Up Card Lesson: Fortune Cookie

This lesson teaches you how to make a pop-up fortune cookie, complete with fortune (of course). The pop-up was designed by me, Mary Beth Cryan. You can download the cutting lines in step number 1.

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© 2008 Mary Beth Cryan

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1. Download the cutting lines by clicking here.

2. Cut a stiff piece of paper 6" x 8" and fold it in half to create the card body.


3. Tape the cookie cutting lines to a piece of "cookie" colored paper. Tape the fortune cutting lines to "fortune" colored paper (I used regular, white card stock). The stiffer scrapbook paper works best.


4. Using a ruler and a bone folder (or ballpoint pen) make dents along the folding line. This will insure that you fold in exactly the right spots.


5. Cut out the pieces.


6. Ink around the edges of the cookie to give it a yummy "browned" looked.


7. Fold on the indents you made earlier. Reference the picture to determine which direction the folds should go (mountain or valley).


8. Apply glue to the front of the fortune piece in the indicated area.


9. Turn over both the cookie and the fortune. Glue the fortune so it fits perfectly inside your cut lines and your fold lines. This piece should NOT overlap any edges or folds.


10. Fold the cookie back to the front and write your sentiment on the fortune.


11. On the inside fold of your card. Measure down 2.25" from the top and make a dot on the crease.


12. On the back of the cookie, apply glue to the two indicated areas (the flaps).


13. Line up the point where all 3 creases meet (on the bottom edge of the cookie) to the dot you made on the crease. Also, line up the middle crease in the cookie and the middle crease in your card PERFECTLY and press down the areas with glue.


14. Your card should look like this.


15. Close the card. The cookie and fortune should fit perfectly inside the card. If any part is sticking out then you probably didn't glue the point exactly 2.25" from the top of the card. If the card does not close easily then you probably didn't line up your creases perfectly. Go back and try to glue again.


16. My piece of paper was not double sided this time so I cut another piece of paper 6" x 4".


17. And glued it on the front.


Congratulations, you're done with the pop-up! Now decorate the front and add a greeting. I would love to see what you've done with the pop-up so don't hesitate to email me pictures of your pop-up creations.

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Download the cutting lines by clicking here.

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Pop-Up Card Lesson: Valentine's Day Spiral

This lesson teaches you how to incorporate photos of the ones you love into a Valentine's Day Spiral greeting card. This lesson does not have a downloadable template because you don't need one. This card was designed by me, Mary Beth Cryan.
© 2008 Mary Beth Cryan

Directions:

1. Cut a piece of paper 5" x 10" and fold it in half to create the card body.


2. Measure and cut a circle that has a diameter of 4.75"


3. Draw this funny little shape on one side of the circle.


4. Draw a spiral on the circle. I drew mine in marker but you may want to draw in pencil so you can erase the lines after.


5. Cut out the before mentioned "funny little shape."


6. Cut out the spiral.


7. Turn over the spiral and add a glue dot in the very center.


8. Turn the card back over and position the spiral on the card as shown.


9. Press down on the center firmly to adhere the center in place with your furry, little, white paw.


10. Adhere a glue dot to the end of the spiral.


11. Close the card and press down to adhere with the same furry, white paw.


12. Open the card and you should have a beautiful, big spiral. If you want your spriral on the other side of the card, just turn the card 180 degrees.


11. Cut little hearts out of various papers and photos.


12. Glue the hearts onto the spiral and surrounding card.


13. Make sure that all your hearts fit inside the card when it's closed.



Congratulations, you're done with the pop-up! Now decorate the front and add a greeting. I would love to see what you've done with the pop-up so don't hesitate to email me pictures of your pop-up creations.

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Pop-Up Card Lesson: Bloomin' Flower

This lesson teaches you how to make a Bloomin' Flower pop out of your greeting card creations. The pop-up was designed by me, Mary Beth Cryan. You can download the cutting lines in step number 1.

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Directions:

1. Download the cutting lines by clicking here.

2. Print them out on plain typing paper. Tape the cutting lines to your choice of patterned paper. This pop-up works well with the heavier type of scrapbook paper.

3. Cut out another piece of paper 4" x 8" for the card. Fold in half.


4. Make an indent in the paper on the dotted, fold lines. This will insure you fold in the exact spot. I prefer to use a bone folder and a ruler. A ballpoint pen works well too.


5. Cut out the shapes.


6. Fold on the indents you made earlier. See the picture to determine which direction the folds should go (mountain or valley).


7. Fold up the flower and put glue on the indicated area. I prefer to use a white glue. My favorite glue is Jade 711 but Elmers works well too. A glue stick will work but I find it doesn't hold over time as well as white glue.


8. Press the glued area to the card. Make sure to line up the point of the card in the center. The point should touch the middle of the crease. If you have problems opening or closing your card you probably didn't glue the point RIGHT in the middle of the crease.


9. Apply glue to the other side of the flower.


10. Open the flower and press down on the glued areas. DO NOT close the card before you have opened the flower and pressed down. This will cause the flower to glue in the wrong area and you may have problems getting the flower to lie flat when you reopen the card.


11. The flower should fold into the card when you close it. If it doesn't, peel off the flower and try to glue it down closer to the center.


12. The flower should be totally hidden by the card.


Congratulations, you're done with the pop-up! Now decorate the front and add a greeting. I would love to see what you've done with the pop-up so don't hesitate to email me pictures of your pop-up creations.

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Download the cutting lines by clicking here.

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Pop-Up Card Lesson: Dragonfly Pop-Up Card

I hope you enjoy this lesson for my Dragonfly Pop-Up Card. This pop-up was designed by me, Mary Beth Cryan. You can download the cutting lines in step number 1.




Directions:

1. Download the cutting lines by clicking here.

2.Print them out on plain typing paper.

3. Tape the cutting lines to your choice of patterned paper. This pop-up works well with the heavier type of scrapbook paper.




4. Make an indent in the paper on the dotted, fold lines. This will insure you fold in the exact spot. I prefer to use a "bone folder and a ruler. A ballpoint pen works well too.



5. Cut out the shapes. If you are having trouble with this step get your cat to help.


6. Fold on the indents you made earlier. See the picture to determine which direction the folds should go (mountain or valley).


7. Turn over the pieces. Slip the wings into the body and line up the middle creases exactly.


8. Cut a small rectangle of typing paper. Typing paper works best because it is thin. And glue it over the area where the two pieces meet. Tape does NOT work. I recommend NOT using a glue stick. Your card will eventually fall apart. I recommend "Jade 711" if you do not have that then use a white glue such as Elmers. Jade 711 is related to Elmers but dries faster. I love it. You can buy it here www.talas-nyc.com .


9. Cut a piece of paper that is 9" x 4.25". Fold in half and cut a decorative edge if you so desire.

10. Put glue on the indicated areas.



11. Line up the crease in the card with the crease in the middle of the butterfly. Hold the butterfly so the body is slightly raised in the middle and glue down. Before you glue you may want to experiment with how raised you want the middle of the butterfly to be. The more it's raised (folded up) the more straight up the wings will be. Try to find a happy medium between a raised body and a nice angle to the wings.




Congratulations, you're done with the pop up! Now decorate the front and add a greeting. I would love to see what you've done with the pop-up so don't hesitate to email me pictures of your pop-up creations.

Click here to email me.

Download the cutting lines by clicking here.

Click here to download the Dragonfly Pop-Up Terms of Use