How to Make a Pop Up Valentine Card (with Free Templates)
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Want to learn how to make a pop up Valentine card for a special holiday treat? This tutorial and free printable template set will help you create a card that will make someone's heart flutter!
This easy-to-follow guide will show you how to make a Valentine pop up card that's sure to bring smiles. I had such a wonderful time making these cards with my boys - and I hope you have the same positive experiences with your kids, too!
Find out more these free printable Valentine's Day templates plus get tips on how to make these pop up cards.
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Easily Add a Special Touch to Your Valentine's Day Celebration
As a mom of 5 boys, I'm always searching for ways to make Valentine's Day more exciting. My boys aren't naturally drawn to this holiday, so I try to find creative alternatives (like our free printable Mandalorian Valentine's Day cards).
When they discovered how to make a pop up heart card, their interest in crafting soared! They especially love sliding and 3D cards, finding them way cooler than traditional valentines. So, I thought it was time to teach them how to make a Valentine pop up card, too!
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What's Included in This Valentine Card Template
This DIY pop up valentine cards kit includes everything you need to create an adorable sliding pop-up design. Your free template pack includes 4 complete pages:
- A detailed materials checklist and step-by-step instructions
- A decorative base card featuring a pink and white heart pattern
- A specially designed short card with fold lines and an adorable teddy bear holding red hearts
- A personalization circle with To/From fields and a festive border of pink hearts, plus a Happy Valentine's Day message for inside
Materials Needed for Your Pop Up Heart Card Template
Before starting your valentine pop up card, gather these supplies:
- 3 template sheets printed on white cardstock paper
- Instruction sheet (optional to print)
- Small, sharp scissors (or craft knife)
- Ruler
- Glue or glue stick
- Adult supervision for younger crafters (if applicable)
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How to Make a Valentine Card Step by Step
Creating this pop it Valentine printable is straightforward when you follow these steps:
Directions on How to Make Valentine Pop Up Card
- Cut out all the pieces from the DIY Valentine's Day cards templates.
- Fold the base card in half - printed side facing out.
- Score and fold back the solid lines on the shorter card template. Cut out the slot along the dotted lines.
- Fold the bottom tab of the bear forward.
- Open up the short card with the printed side up. Align the slot along the middle fold line on the back of the main base card.
- Apply glue to the outside of the front flap on the short card template.
- While keeping the short card aligned to the very center, fold the tab under and glue it in place.
- Thread the bear through the slot. Glue its bottom tab down, lining the back of this tab along the center fold line of the base card.
- Next, fold under and glue the other flap in place, then fold the entire card in half.
- Glue the inside greeting in place. Finally glue the outside "To/From" label onto the front of the card.
These step-by-step instructions are included in the FREE printable set!
Frequently Asked Questions About Making a Pop-Up Card
No worries! I created a video tutorial because sometimes seeing the process is easier than reading about it.
No worries! I recommend tracing the templates and customizing with your own themes. You can add color with crayons, colored pencils, Kwik Stix (or other tempera paint sticks), watercolor paints, washi tape, stickers, and more. Get creative! Once you're done customizing, simply cut out and follow the directions.
You can do a few things to make the experience more enjoyable for kids of all ages. First, break the project into smaller sessions. Be sure to pre-cut pieces if your time is limited. You can also create a calm crafting environment with soft background music. Most of all, focus on enjoying the process rather than perfection!
Get Your Free Pop Up Valentines Card Template
High five! You're on your way to enjoying DIY pop up valentine cards with your kids!
This free pop up heart card template set includes 4 printable (PDF) pages.
You may print as many of these templates as you need for your personal use, family, class, homeschool co-op, or community event. If you have a friend or co-worker who'd like to have this sort of holiday fun, I ask that you please share this post with them so they can get their own copy. Thanks so much for your cooperation!
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