Super easy pop-up room

This project goes into the category "kids can do" because it's so easy, quick, and the result is a very satisfying (and cheap) toy.

The models for these pictures are my boys, age 7 and 10, who are not famous for their patience. Despite the numerous steps, it took them about 5 minutes to complete the project; it takes me about 45 seconds.

Step 1 Materials

The only tools you need to complete this project are:

Scissors
A ball point pen
A ruler
A pin or sewing needle

You will also need to download the PDF template and print it with a color printer. The image is the size of a 4 by 6 postcard, but you can scale it to any size you would like.

The PDF file is here on instructables -- however non-pro members can go to my website, www.makepopupcards.com to download a (free) PDF. You should, of course, still support instructables by becoming a pro, but just in case you can't afford that right now, I wanted this project to be available to everyone....

Note: the photographs in this instructable show a pre-printed postcard I made, not the PDF file printed on a sheet of paper -- however the instructions are the same.

Comments

[ozzieboy 30000]

terrible
you need to get a membership to download a free template

[belsey]

True -- but if you go to my website, www.makepopupcards.com you can download this one (and other of my pop-up designs) for free.

[MadMan.inc]

This would be great to do for xmas cards, but take a picture of your decorated house, and use that instead of the postcard.

[darkeevee]

heres the web http://papersweets.webs.com/

[belsey]

That's a cute little house, and thanks for posting the link (I always like to see what other people are making). I wouldn't got as far as saying it's almost identical though -- both the esthetics (drawings vs. photos) and the concept (pop-up which opens and closes vs. paper craft which is built and then cannot be folded flat) are not at all alike. This isn't a criticism... your house is different, but different is good too. SInce you like this kind of craft you might enjoy seeing pictures of the full pop-up house I designed. Thanks again for commenting!

[darkeevee]

i designed somthing almost identical to this but a wole house with inside and out that takes like five minutes to make

[Adlab]

How awesome would it be if someone did this on a life size scale?! If you do, please acknowledge me for the idea ;-)

[piaferre]

All foldable furniture is kind of a "pop up card". they have in fact made life size pop ups as you can see on this video: http://vimeo.com/4197108

[Adlab]

That's a really cool video! Though I was thinking more about making Belsey's pop up office out of wood so that it could be used as furniture Maybe when I've got some spare time, money and space I'll give it a shot.

[belsey]

Spare time, money and space.... just what I want too!

[belsey]

Thanks for posting that link! Very cool project... although sadly I doubt that it's strong enough to actually use, unlike non pop-up cardboard furniture designs. Still, very enjoyable video.

[Big jermini]

Dont give me ideas!!! hmm if one could make everything with a strong durable cardboard, maybe hinges where they are needed....oh crap, i might make one now!!!

[sparkleponytx]

Love this! How clever!

[jukie]

Awesome website! Thanks for the template. I look forward to making some more of them.

[greeenpro]

Neat!

[porcupinemamma]

Excelllllllllllent!

[swinfos]

cool

[mwwdesign]

Great!

[laxap]

Very very nice!

And the hanging pictures and the doll house being shots of your other pop-ups, this is superb!