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Craft Idea

How to Make a Pop-Up Card with a Window

▶ Watch on YouTube Channel: Emilia Sieradzan

Project Details

Category:
Paper Crafts
Project Type:
Interactive Card
Style:
YouTube Inspiration
Date Saved:
2026-08-25
Difficulty:
Medium
Time to Make:
1–2 hours
Best For:
Dimensional cards, window effects and interactive paper projects

At a Glance

LayersWindow layer plus pop-up interior
DimensionsCard sized / varies
InteractiveYes — pop-up opening mechanism
PrintableNo
Technique FocusInteractive Card, Pop-Up Card, Window Card
A dimensional pop-up card that combines an interior pop-up mechanism with a window opening.

About This Project

A dimensional pop-up card that combines an interior pop-up mechanism with a window opening.

What You'll Love

Saved for the combination of a window and pop-up movement, which could also translate into journal inserts or interactive folios.

Key Techniques Used

  • Interactive Card
  • Pop-Up Card
  • Window Card

Main Supplies

  • Cardstock
  • Decorative paper
  • Craft knife or die for window
  • Scoring tool
  • Paper trimmer
  • Adhesive

Project Tags

Paper CraftsInteractive CardYouTube InspirationPop-Up CardWindow Card

Color Palette

Soft White
Lavender
Medium Gray

Printables

No printable is associated with this Craft Idea.

My Notes

Build the mechanism in plain cardstock first, then decorate once the folds and window placement work correctly.

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