Make an Angel Pop Up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Sending and receiving Write a Holiday Story cards is a widely enjoyed tradition. This year, make a pop-up card rather than buying a mass-produced item. These step-by-step instructions will show you how to make an angel pop-up card

Getting Started

Click Here to get the Robert Sabuda angel templates. Load your printer with cardstock or heavy construction paper, and print the images.

Steps

  1. Indent the dotted lines on the angel. Using the rounded end of a Make a Paper Clip Launcher or a dry ballpoint pen, press along the dotted lines of all the pop-up pieces. Use a ruler as your guide.
  2. Indent the center of the card. Press along the dotted line on the center of the card with the rounded end of a paper clip (or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink), again using a ruler as a guide. Go all the way from the top to the bottom of the card.
  3. Cut out the angel. Follow the solid, black lines as you cut.
  4. Cut out the card. Follow the solid, black lines as you cut.
  5. Grab the tab on the left-side piece of the angel. The tab is simply the area below the dotted line in the lower left corner. The dotted line should be facing up. Fold the left tab up toward the angel's body. Return the tab back in its original position.Then, grab the tab on the right-side piece of the angel. The tab is simply the area below the dotted line in the lower left corner. The dotted line should be facing up. Fold the right tab up towards the angel's body. Return the tab to its original position.
  6. Position both angel pieces as shown in the photo. The piece with the angel's head should be on top and the wings of both pieces should be pointing back, away from you.
  7. Combine the angel pieces. As they intersect, the angel's hands should be coming towards you and the wings should be pointing back, away from you.
  8. Fold the card in half along the center fold line. Crease well, then open again.
  9. Apply glue to the areas marked "glue here." You don't need a lot, just a small amount.
  10. Position the angel's lower left tab over the glue area. Press the tab firmly onto the glue area. Let the glue set for 30 seconds.Then, position the angel's lower right tab over the glue area. You may have to lift the angel's robe on the right side a little so you can get to the tab. Press the tab firmly into the glue and let it set for 30 seconds.Once the glue is set, press the angel completely flat on the open card. Continue to let the glue dry.
  11. Slowly close the card. Help the angel fold down into the card as you close it.
  12. Decorate your card. You can use markers, crayons, paint, glitter or other materials to dress up your pop-up card.
  13. Finished.

Tips

  • Use trimming scissors to trim rounded areas.
  • Send this card to friends or use it to decorate your own house. You might also consider making a Christmas tree pop-up card.
  • You can also make this angel's eyes, lips and hair brown, golden or shiny for a better look.

Things You'll Need

  • Heavy construction paper or cardstock
  • Paper clip or dry ballpoint pen
  • Ruler
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Art supplies of choice to decorate finished card

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