Pop-up greeting card

Start by finding two folded cards in the desired colour. Cut one card a few millimetres smaller than the other. This card will be the inner card.

Begin by decorating the front of the largest card by choosing two paper shapes. In the video, a pennant is chosen, which is attached with double-sided tape, and a beautiful cake, which is fastened with foam pads. Feel free to embellish with drawings and writing, and then set the card aside.

Now, take the smallest card and make a diagonal cut in the middle of the card's fold, as shown in the video.

Pull out the cut fold as you close the card. If necessary, use a bone folder to ensure that the sides of the fold remain smooth and flat.

Choose a piece of design paper, and cut a piece that is slightly smaller than the fold that pops out when you open the card. Attach the design paper to the fold with double-sided tape.

Now fold the banner paper shape in half, and secure it at the fold with double-sided tape. See how in the video.

Next, adorn the card with your favourite paper shapes, both on the card's sides and the pop-up section itself. You may also choose to add die-cuts for a little extra decoration. Anna recommends occasionally closing the card to ensure that the attached figures do not extend beyond the card's edge, allowing it to fit smoothly into the envelope afterwards.

If desired, reuse some of the packaging cardboard to create another layer inside the pop-up section, and then attach balloons, butterflies, and flowers to it.

When you have finished decorating the card, it is time to assemble the two cards. Attach four pieces of double-sided tape to each side of the larger card, and secure the smaller, decorated card onto it.

Use a marker to write a personal greeting on the outside of the card as well as on the attached banner inside, so it catches the eye when the card is opened.

Now the card is ready to delight a lucky recipient.