These pop-up cards are super easy to make and lots of fun. We made these New Year fireworks cards in less than 10 minutes. They’re also a great way to introduce children to the concept of levers and mechanisms.
Easy pop-up cards
What you need
Card
Glue or other sticky materials ( you could test glue, blu-tack, etc, to see which works the best as an extension activity ).
Pens and decorations
Method
Cut out two greeting card shaped pieces of card.
Cut two strips into one, as shown below.
Stick the other piece of card to the outside
Add your decorations
Extension activities
Experiment to see which types of glue, blu-tack etc, work the best for your decorations.
Experiment with different size pop-up parts.
Great for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Design and Technology
Introduce children to moving pop-ups and lever mechanisms.
Questions to ask
How are mechanisms made?
Why are moving parts used?
How does the mechanism work?
Last Updated on December 30, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
