You can use your fingers or a bone folder to completely smooth the fold.
Take the size of your pop-up image into account. For example, if your pop up is large, you’ll probably need a bigger tab.
Consider using an Exacto knife to make a precise cut around your image.
Avoid gluing the top of the tab or the image won’t pop out properly.
The second piece of paper will hide the tab so you can’t see that the card is a pop-up until you open it.
Consider using specialty trimming scissors to cut decorative borders along the sides of the card.
Most cards are folded widthwise, although you can fold it lengthwise to make a tall card. The card should be heavy enough to support the pop-up image.
For example, take a photograph and cut the part of the picture you want into a decorative shape. Cut out shapes that match the theme of the card. For example, cut out or print flowers for a graduation card, use a cake image for a wedding, or use a picture of balloons for a birthday.
If you accidentally cut the tabs out, you can still use them. You’ll just need to glue the tabs the back of the image and glue them into the card. If you’re making a detailed image, you can set it down on a cutting mat. Then use a utility knife to cut around the image.
If you prefer, you can even fold back the sides of the image itself. For example, if you’re making a heart, folding back the sides will just make the heart appear longer.
While you can use glue, it may leak out the sides. Tape is easier to handle and won’t be visible.
Consider using specialty trimming scissors to cut decorative borders along the sides of the card. You can also use punches, stickers, beads, stamps, or colored markers to decorate the card.
