Teacher's popup Christmas card with money pocket

This is Christmas variation of my first instructable. Since I was making this card for my son's teacher I gave it a standardized test theme, and included in the back a pocket for cash.

It is very easy to make with an exacto knife. The cuts should be simple enough to attempt with scissors, but I've never tried it so I can't guarantee the results.

The templates you will find here are formatted for 8.5" x 11" (letter size), but this should work just as well on A4 paper.

UPDATE:
You can sign up for a chance to download the PDF file for similar card with a flying stork at www.makeanything.net The stork is perfect to accompany a baby gift.

Step 1: What you will need

One sheet of white 8.5" x 11" light cardboard stock (construction paper is OK, but regular printer paper won't look as good)

One sheet of red 8.5" x 11" light cardboard stock (construction paper would work)

One sheet of green 8.5" x 11" light cardboard stock (you could try construction paper, but it might be a little too flimsy for this color -- the pocket might rip too easily)

One sheet regular white paper for the money pocket

Exacto knife (or scissors if you don't have the knife)

Cutting mat (or any piece of cardboard or newspaper to protect your table)

Ball point pen

Regular old white glue

Comments

[TheGreatS]

You undoubtedly know the science, technique and art behind making popup cards. Bravo

[porcupinemamma]

How many coffee cups with apples can one teacher have? LOL.  I think your plan is a nice one.  I know many teachers who spend a lot of their own money for supplies for their classrooms.  They don't ask to be reimbersed and don't expect to be.  Your card is beautiful (lolrotf-when i was a kid, the parents sent the teachers alchohol! I guess they figured they needed it after dealing with all of us all year!)

[biggestchops]

i'm sorry, this is a cool instructable but... money? in a card? for the teacher? is that a joke? or do people actually give money to the teachers of their children?

[belsey]

I know, it seemed weird to me at first too (I used to make cookies and jam for the kids' day care teachers), but in New York City public schools it is the norm. Physical gifts are strongly discouraged (they might even be forbidden) unless they are offered by all the parents as a group. The official guidelines are $5 per child per teacher, to be collected by the class parent, then all parents get to sign the card whether they have contributed or not. Since getting all the parents to agree on one gift to buy is generally impossible, usually the class gives the teachers cash -- and most teachers, who do not get paid huge amounts, prefer to have a small end of year bonus rather than some nicknack they don't need or want. This system might seem overly regulated but it is actually really fair. Those who can't afford to give don't need to feel bad because nobody will know, those who can give a bit more will do so anonymously and avoid favoritism (or perceived favoritism). Yes, it makes it a little cold and business-like, but if you make the teacher a special pop up card that adds the personal touch....

[niceday8888]

Very nice, I am going to make one with my son this weekend for his teacher. Thanks

[goodgnus]

Congrats on making the newsletter!

[whopoder]

Beautifull! Great!

[belsey]

Thanks... hope you enjoy making it too!

[Katze]

i like theis

[mg0930mg]

This is wonderful. Great job!

[shangrilarcadia]

Nice job! The front saying is cute and the pop-up is neat

[belsey]

Thanks!