Do you want to craft a special and creative Valentine's Day card? Then this DIY pop-up card is just right for you! It is easy to make, but at the same time an impressive surprise for your loved ones. With our detailed photos and a video, you can easily follow every step and create a beautiful, personalized card.

This craft idea is perfect for children aged 7 and above, and is a great way to give love and creativity. Our guide will show you how to create a beautiful pop-up card with just a few simple materials.

Materials

Colored paper (Red, Pink, White)
Scissors
Glue or double-sided tape
Pens or markers for decoration

DIY Pop-up Card: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Text Description

DIY pop-up card: Step-by-step instructions with photos and written description. The picture 1 — **Step 1**: Divide a square paper into nine equal parts and cut out the four corners.

DIY Pop-up card: Step-by-step instructions with photos and written description. The picture 2 — **Step 2**: Fold the remaining square diagonally and cut out a heart shape.

DIY pop-up card: Step-by-step instructions with photos and textual description. The image 3 — **Step 3**: Use this heart as a template to cut the edges of the card on both sides into heart shapes.

DIY pop-up card: step-by-step instructions with photos and textual description. The picture 4 — **Step 4**: You can either leave the other two sides as they are or slightly round the corners to avoid sharp edges.

DIY pop-up card: Step-by-step instructions with photos and textual description. The picture 5 — **Step 5**: Additionally, cut out small hearts from white paper and decorate the card with them. Write personal wishes inside or add drawings - let your creativity flow! Finished!

Why Crafting is Important for Children

Crafting is not only a creative activity, but also an important one for promoting fine motor skills. Through cutting, folding, and gluing, children develop their hand-eye coordination and strengthen their ability to concentrate. Moreover, creative designing is a great way to express emotions and create individual gifts with love.

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A homemade card is always more personal than a store-bought one. It shows that you have taken the time to create something unique for a beloved person.

Thank you for your interest!

We are glad that you have used our guide! If you are looking for more crafting ideas, we recommend checking out our specialized areas:

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Enjoy crafting and giving away your homemade pop-up card!

DIY pop-up card: Instructions with video & photos for Valentine's Day

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Published on February 20, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: February 20, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.