Learn how to make a Santa Claws 3D Pop-Up Christmas Card with the kids this Christmas!
Christmas crafts such as pop-up cards are perfect for bringing a touch of feel good Christmas cheer into the home and classroom – and kids’ LOVE pop-up cards.
They are fun and easy to make, and once children have mastered the “pop-up” technique, the cards can be personalized with sorts of creative designs.
Today’s 3D pop-up card features a printable Santa Claws, who not only pops from the card but from a present too! The simplicity of the design allows for children to make the card their own with extra drawings, patterns, colors and messages.
Christmas card making is a fantastic way to combine arts and crafts with giving. Children will discover the joy of making something for others, while spending quality time with care-givers and peers in the moment of creativity.
How to Make a Santa Claws 3D Pop Up Christmas Card
Materials
- White Card Stock
- Colored Card Stock
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Felt Tip Pens, or Coloring Medium of your choice
- Colored Tissue Paper
Download the 3D Pop Up Santa Claws Christmas Card Template:
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Watch the Step-by-Step Santa Claws Tutorial:
Let’s Make a 3D Pop Up Santa Claws Christmas Card!
Color In the Template and Cut the Elements Out
Color in all the elements of the template and then carefully cut each piece out.
Cut around the inside of the Card template and Fold
Cut around the edges of the card insert template, and then fold the template in half along the faded grey line.
Cut Along the Black Lines
Fold the card insert in half and carefully cut along both of the solid black lines. This will create the pop up element.
Fold the Colored Card Stock
Choose your colored card stock to create the outer part of the card. Fold the card stock in half.
Glue around the Outside of the Card Insert and Stick to the Card Stock
Apply glue to the back of the card insert – make sure that glue is only applied around the edge and not the centre of the card insert.
Next, stick the insert to the inside of the colored card stock. Align the faded central grey line to card stock fold – this is important as it helps to create the pop up element.
Fold the Card to create the Pop Up Effect
Once stuck, slowly fold the card inwards while pulling the center piece out to create a crease along the faded gray line. Open the card to reveal the step effect.
Glue Santa Claws In to the Card
Apply glue to the back of Santa Claws, and then glue Santa Claws to the top half of the card. Line the bottom of Santa Claws up with the very top fold of the pop up step.
Glue the Present In to the Card
Apply glue on to the present, or the front part of the pop up step. Then stick the present on to the front of the pop up step.
Add Torn Tissue Paper
Tear two strips of colored tissue paper. Scrunch them up in layers and apply some glue. Then stick a piece on each side of the present, on the inside.
The 3D Pop Up Santa Claws Christmas Card Craft is Complete
I hope your Arty Crafty Kids enjoy making their very own Santa Claws pop-up Christmas cards. Remember to tag us on social media if you share their creations – we always love see what the children’s finished crafts.
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