How to Make a Pop-Up Scrapbook Page
Scrapbooking is a great a hobby, but sometimes you need to spice it up. Check out how to get your scrapbook pages to literally pop.
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Scrapbooking is a fun hobby anyone can get into, even if you don't consider yourself particularly crafty. So grab some photos and card stock and prepare to scrap!
You Will Need
- 2 pieces of card stock
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Photos or other mementos for the pop-up
- Glue or tape
Steps
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Step 1
Fold
Fold one piece of card stock in half and make a firm crease.
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Make sure the card stock is the same size as or smaller than your scrapbook pages.
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Step 2
Cut slits
Cut two slits in the middle of the fold, 1 1/2 inches apart. The slits should be perpendicular and through the fold.
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Adjust the size and location of the slits to add stability or variety to the pop-up mechanism.
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Step 3
Form the pop-up mechanism
Push the small piece created by the slits through the inside of the card. Fold this piece in the opposite direction as the original fold.
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Step 4
Add the photo
Attach a photo or other memento to the front of the pop-up mechanism. Unfold and fold the paper to test the pop-up.
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Step 5
Attach the pop-up
Attach the finished pop-up piece to your scrapbook page.
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Mechanical devices in books date back to the 13th century, when a poet from Majorca used a revolving disc in his book.
