Robot Pop-Up Card How-To

David Carter and Martha craft fun and customizable robot pop-up cards.

Robot Pop-Up Card

Delight a special someone with a handmade pop-up card, personalized for any holiday or occasion, with this how-to from David Carter, author of "Lots of Bots!"

Tools and Materials

Black and white or color Robot Pop-Up Card clip art
Base template
Crayons or markers (optional)
Bone folder
Craft knife
White craft glue

Robot Pop-Up Card How-To:

Print black and white or color robot clip art and card base template onto letter-size heavy card stock. (The black and white can be colored in with crayons or markers as desired).
Use a bone folder to score and fold on dashed lines. Cut solid lines with craft knife.
Glue tab A into slot A. Glue tab B onto area B on base.
Fold and close folds C and D; add a small amount of glue to areas E, F and G.
Fold base closed and flatten pop-up. Add pressure to pop-up area until glue is dry (approximately 30 seconds).
Open pop-up and glue leg tabs H and J to areas H and J.
Add birthday hat, cupcake, and gift for “Happy Birthday Bot,” or add heart for “Valentine Bot.” Decorate background and cover of card as desired.

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