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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

gingerbread man pop-up card

This project is intended for kids ages 4+.
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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the gingerbread man.

Step 2

Trace the gingerbread man template four times and cut out each shape.

Step 3

To make the card, fold a piece of green construction paper in half. Cut one piece of white construction paper slightly smaller than the green and glue it to the middle of the green paper. Open flat.

Step 4

Fold each gingerbread man in half (lengthwise), then glue them together back to back. Glue the last (or back) one fully opened onto the middle of the card with the fold down the middle of the gingerbread men lined up the fold of the card.
TIP: If needed, use the image as a guide.

Step 5

Decorate the inside of your card with markers, construction paper and sequins, then decorate the outside of the card.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Creatology™ Assorted Cup Sequins

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    Glitter & Sequin Glue By Creatology®

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You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the gingerbread man.

Step 2

Trace the gingerbread man template four times and cut out each shape.

Step 3

To make the card, fold a piece of green construction paper in half. Cut one piece of white construction paper slightly smaller than the green and glue it to the middle of the green paper. Open flat.

Step 4

Fold each gingerbread man in half (lengthwise), then glue them together back to back. Glue the last (or back) one fully opened onto the middle of the card with the fold down the middle of the gingerbread men lined up the fold of the card.
TIP: If needed, use the image as a guide.

Step 5

Decorate the inside of your card with markers, construction paper and sequins, then decorate the outside of the card.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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