How to Make a Valentine Candy Box Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the images shown in this step to get the images for the card.

   This will enlarge the images.
   
   Then print out the candy box's card on a heavy paper, like cardstock or construction paper.
   
   Print out the pop-up pieces of the candy box on the same card.
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   Step 2: Using a ruler as a guide

   Go all the way from the top to the bottom of the card. , There are lots of dotted lines on this pop-up so take your time and make sure to press along all of them. , You might also like to add some glitter or sparkles.
   
   Then carefully cut out the card following the solid, black lines.
   
   Do not cut out any of the lines of the candy box. , Do not color on any areas with a big letter.
   
   Carefully cut out the candy box pieces following the solid, black lines. ,, Take the other pop-up piece that also has an "A" on the tab and press it onto the area marked "Glue A."
   
   , Fold so that you can see the tab with the big "B" on it. , Fold the "B" tab backward so it is aligned "Glue B" area. ,,,, Set it aside. ,, Carefully line up the matching tabs on the candy box and press into the glue areas.
   
   Let dry. , Fold each tab all the way in towards the center. , When the lid is threaded all the way through and is lying flat against the candy box, fold the little dog's ear tabs back out into their original position. , Your Valentine candy pop-up box is ready to send to a loved one.
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   Step 3: take the rounded end of a paperclip (or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink) and press along the dotted line on the center of the card.

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   Step 4: Using a ruler as a guide

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   Step 5: take the rounded end of a paper clip (or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink) and press along the dotted lines of all the pop-up pieces.

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   Step 6: Color in the candies with crayons

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   Step 7: markers or colored pencils.

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   Step 8: Color in the candy box pieces.

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   Step 9: Using a small pair of pointed scissors (kids

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    Step 10: get an adult to help you with this part)

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    Step 11: carefully cut out the slot in the top of the candy box lid.

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    Step 12: Place a small amount of glue on the area marked "Glue A."

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    Step 13: Make a "mountain" fold on the dotted lines of the one

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    Step 14: long piece that will be the actual candy box as shown.

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    Step 15: Take the far right side of the candy box and fold it all the way over as shown.

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    Step 16: Put a small amount of glue on the area marked "Glue B."

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    Step 17: Press the "B" tab firmly and let dry.

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    Step 18: The candy box should now look like this.

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    Step 19: Fold tabs "C" and "D" up against the sides of the candy box.

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    Step 20: Look to see that your candy box now looks like this.

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    Step 21: Fold the card in half along the center.

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    Step 22: Apply a small amount of glue to the areas marked "Glue C" and "Glue D".

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    Step 23: Notice that at the top left side of the candy box there are two small tabs that look like little dog's ears.

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    Step 24: With the tabs still folded in towards the center

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    Step 25: thread the slot on the candy box's lid through.

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    Step 26: Carefully close the card.

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