EZ3D PopUps Mother's Day Gift Card

EZ3D PopUps Mother's Day Gift Card

This Mother's Day Card is a 3 sided corner card designed to stand up and display the interior of the card.  On the bottom panel is a built-in gift card pocket.  The card is customizable and you can add embellishments.  There is only one place where embellishments cannot be added.

The gift card pocket is formed with
mountain/ridge folds and glued down.
The graphic is a lady holding a
parasol. The card stands alone,
displaying the interior.

A delicate bow adds the finishing touch to
this simple but lovely card.

Decorate the top of the card yourself or choose a graphic, text or blank square.

Materials needed: Templates, 65 lb cardstock or similar printing paper, scissors, ruler, scoring tool -
a dull butter knife or flathead screwdriver 

can be used if you don't have a scoring tool. 

I have divided the template into 3 sections for faster downloads.  Click on the links below to download the pdf files.

 Cardbase here.          Decorative panels here.       Instructions here.

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EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 12

EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 12

Materials needed:  Template and scissors.

Ready for another one?  This time we will create an interesting effect with narrow flaps.  Although I used regular 20 lb printer paper for the prototypes, this template will work better with 24-28 lb printer paper, thin cardstock or index card because the flaps will be narrow this time.  

Pay careful attention to the folds for the shorter strips and make sure they are going in the right direction.   Use the grid lines to help you line up the flaps with each other.  Have fun!

Download the PDF template here.            Download the JPG template here.

EZ3D OA Pop Up Grid

EZ3D OA Pop Up Grid

Materials needed:  Grid Template, pencil, scissors.

This isn't a lesson really.  More of a challenge.  Try designing your own OA Pop Up.  Try using shapes, angles, anything you want.  Fold the page in half and then draw the shapes you want to popup.  If you want a shape to pop up, remember to start your cuts from the folded edge and leave a spot at the top of the shape where it can be folded up.  Just look at the previous templates to get an idea. The more you experiment, the better you will become.  You can use graph paper to help you or download the grid template.  Have fun!

Download the PDF template here.                Download the JPG template here.

EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 11 Circle and Line

EZ3D PopUps OA Lesson 11 Circle and Line

Materials needed: Template and scissors.  (PDF file recommended.)

Time for more fun.  This time we are going to try something different.  The end product will be 3 circles with lines in the center that pop beyond the circles.  This template works with standard copy paper but if you can use 24 or 28 lb paper, that would be even better. Even though this is a new concept, the same procedure is used.  The instructions are on the template.

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Download the PDF here.             Download the JPF here.

EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 10 Shapes

EZ3D OA PopUps Lesson 10 Shapes

Materials needed:  Template and scissors  (I recommend the PDF template because of its smaller file size.)

Hello, Everybody!  Something different this time.  Although we have done some angled cutting, we will now try some simple shapes. This practice will come in handy when learning to design your own OA patterns.  The directions are on the template. Remember to cut carefully and crease all the folds firmly.

Have fun with this – another one is on its way!  

Download the PDF here.          Download the JPG here.