How to Make a Christmas Tree Pop up Card (Robert Sabuda Method)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Print out the full size image on heavy paper

   An image can be found at robertsabuda.com.
   
   Or, you can click the image at right.
   
   Click it again on the new page, so that all you see is the image of the card, and print from there.
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   Step 2: like cardstock or construction paper.

   , Take a ruler and line the edge of it up against the center fold line of the card.
   
   Use the rounded end of a paper clip (or a ball point pen that has run out of ink) and press it along the dotted line, carefully scoring the card all the way from top to bottom.
   
   Score all the other dotted lines on the card as well. ,, Keep the outline of the tree on the outside so that you can see it. ,,, Then, open the card like a tent and push the segments through to the other side.
   
   Turn over to pop them out even more. , Take a ruler and line the edge of it up against the center fold line of the backing card and score down the center with your paper clip. ,, Set this card aside. , Put a thin line of glue along the right side of the card from top to bottom. , Take your time, making sure the edges of both cards match up. , Your pop-up Christmas Tree card is complete!
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   Step 3: Print out the image below in a similar manner with heavy paper.

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   Step 4: Lay the card that has the outline of the tree on a flat surface.

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   Step 5: Cut the card out carefully following the solid

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   Step 6: black lines around the edges.

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   Step 7: Fold the card completely in half with the outline of the tree still visible.

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   Step 8: Carefully cut along the solid black lines of the tree.

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   Step 9: Fold each of the segments back against the card along the dotted line and crease with your thumb or finger.

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    Step 10: Put each segment back in its original position.

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    Step 11: Set the Christmas tree card aside and lay the second print out

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    Step 12: the backing card

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    Step 13: on a flat surface.

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    Step 14: Cut the backing card out carefully following the solid

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    Step 15: black lines around the edges.

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    Step 16: Fold the backing card in half with the dotted line on the INSIDE.

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    Step 17: Turn over the Christmas Tree card so the dotted outline is visible.

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    Step 18: Carefully position the backing card

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    Step 19: with the dotted line facing down

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    Step 20: on top of the Christmas tree card.

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    Step 21: Press the cards together

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    Step 22: flattening them completely.

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