I created my first Surprise Pop-Up card several years ago, but thought I could tweak it a little to simplify the mechanism. I also decided to make the card into a single layer, but if you'd prefer, you can mount it onto a card front for a more traditional style.
TEMPLATE:
1. Cut a sheet of A4 cardstock in half vertically so that you end up with a piece that measures 10.5cm x 29.7cm. Score in the centre and fold in half as though you were making a tent fold card. Use a craft knife or trimmer to cut a flap in the front of the card that is 3/4" from the centre fold and 3/4" from either side. Refer to the template above for correct placement.
2. Open the card out and lay horizontally on your score board. Score 3/4" from the bottom edge, between the two cut lines (at the base of the flap you cut in step 1). Score again at 23/4" between the two cut lines, and then one more time at 43/4". Fold along the score lines. (All the score lines will be on the flap you cut in step 1. Refer to the template if necessary).
3. Turn the card around so that the centre fold is facing you (it will look upside down). Stamp a sentiment in the section indicated below. Don't add any embellishments here as you want the cardstock to slide easily.
4. Cut a large tag measuring 3" x 51/2" and round the four corners. Stamp or write the word "pull" at the top, or if you'd prefer, you could add a little pull tab.
5. Decorate the front of the card with patterned paper or more stamping.
6. Now we're going to secure our large pull tag to the narrow section at the end of the flap. I've added a series of photos below to show you how it's done...
Place a ruler or straight edge about 1/4" from the cut edge of the flap.
Use the edge as a guide for keep the large tag straight.
Add glue to the narrow strip at the end of the flap.
Line up the bottom edge of the large pull tag with the edge of the flap,
and line up the side with the ruler to keep it straight.
Turn your card over.
The easel section should retract when the tag is pulled.
7. Open the card again and place glue on the card base, around the large tag, to form a pocket (see photo below). Close the card to secure in place.
8. Time to decorate!
Add one of the long sentiments to the bottom of the card, just over the cut line.
Keep the adhesive on the frame, around the bottom and side edges as shown below.
The easel should slide easily behind the sentiment panel.
I find it easiest to glue my images together first, then secure them to the easel.
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