Crafting with kids is pure magic, especially during the holiday season! Imagine their little faces lighting up as they create a masterpiece that’s not only easy but also adorable. A pop-up Christmas card is the perfect mix of fun and creative, and it’s a craft you’ll want to save forever. Whether you’re looking to entertain your kids on a chilly December afternoon or want a cute project for them to share with family, this is it!

The best part? This activity keeps kids entertained while also helping them flex their creative muscles. It’s simple enough for little hands, but the result looks so beautiful that even adults will be impressed. So, roll up your sleeves, grab some craft supplies, and get ready to make some magic with this pop-up Christmas card!

What You Will Need

First things first, let’s gather up some supplies. Don’t you just love a craft project where everything you need is right there in your drawer? This one’s perfect for that. A mix of colors, textures, and cute details will bring your pop-up card to life. Trust me, the kids will have as much fun picking out the washi tape as they will making the card!

How To Make A Pop Up Christmas Card

Now for the fun part! Making this card is as easy as 1-2-3. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a cute, custom card in no time. Kids will love watching their creation pop to life as they follow along.

Pop Up Christmas Card

Imagine their little faces lighting up as they create a masterpiece that’s not only easy but also adorable. A pop-up Christmas card is the perfect mix of fun and creative, and it’s a craft you’ll want to save forever.

Materials

Colored paper or cardstock (white and patterned)
A pair of safety scissors
Glue stick
Washi tape (assorted colors and patterns)
Pencil
Decorative punch (optional, but adds a fun touch)
Ribbon (tiny bows are a cute bonus!)

Instructions

Start with a piece of white cardstock folded in half. Using a ruler draw the lines you will as showing here Using safety scissors, carefully make three vertical cuts along the folded edge, evenly spaced. These will form the base of your pop-up element.
Push the cut sections inward to create three steps. This will be the foundation for your adorable pop-up presents!
Take your patterned paper and cut out small rectangles of varying sizes. These will be your presents. Decorate each with washi tape to make them pop with color and sparkle.
Glue each paper present to one of the steps you created inside the card. Be sure to vary the sizes to make your design dynamic and fun.

More Festive Crafts

Crafting doesn’t have to stop here. The holidays are the perfect time to get creative and bring out all those beautiful, sparkly, and fun supplies you’ve been saving. From DIY ornaments to paper snowflakes, there are endless possibilities to keep the kids entertained. Stay tuned for more ideas!

Free Printable Q Tip Painting Templates For Christmas

If you’re as obsessed with this adorable pop-up card as we are, don’t forget to pin it on Pinterest! It’s a simple way to spread the holiday cheer and save this idea for your next crafting session.