If your children have ever been introduced to Robert Sabuda's pop up books they will be enthralled to see that they too can create exciting pop ups for that special card with his easy to follow instructions and illustrations. Who knows, maybe someone out there will send me step by step instructions on their own special pop up creation.

Paper

Scissors

Colored pencils, markers or crayons

Colored construction paper

Begin with an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of construction paper or card stock. Card stock works best and is easily obtained from any office suppy store.You may also begin by using a manila filing folder. This may be easier for very young pop-up makers (if using a manila filing folder skip to the next step)

Fold the construction paper in half to form a card

Draw a jagged line (or whatever kind of mouth you would like) from the folded edge of the card to the center. Cut along the line starting at the folded edge

Fold back the the top flap to form a triangle...and crease with your thumb or finger. Do the same with the bottom flap,

Put the bottom triangle flap back in its original position. Do the same with the top triangle.

Open the card up like a tent.

Using your thumb or fingers, push the top triangle through to the inside.Using your thumb or fingers, push the bottom triangle through to the inside also.Close the card... and press firmly.Open your Mouth Pop-up and decorate with your favorite animal.

This craft reprinted courtesy of  Robert Sabuda.