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Pop Out Step Card | A Fun Fold with a Surprise Inside!

Oh, I have a fun one to share with you! This Pop Out Step Card looks like an ordinary card when it’s closed, but open it up and SURPRISE! A little box step pops out, creating a beautiful display that stands all on its own.

I created two Christmas versions, and here’s the fun part … not a single stamp was inked! Just some pretty paper, die-cut pieces and embellishments. How fun is that?!

Watch the Pop Out Step Card Tutorial

Come craft with me! In the replay, I’ll show you how to make this fun fold step by step, then we’ll decorate two different Christmas versions. Grab a coffee and enjoy!

Pop Out Step Card Measurements

This card begins with one full sheet of cardstock. We’ll use part of the piece we cut away to create the pop-out mechanism.

  • Card Base: 8 1/2″ x 11″
    • Score at 4 1/4″ along the 8 1/2″ side.
    • Turn the cardstock and score at 5 1/2″ along the 11″ side
    • With the raised score lines facing you, remove the bottom left quadrant
    • Score the remaining single bottom flap at 1/2″, 1 3/4″ and 3″
  • Pop Out Step Piece: 4″ x 4 1/4″
    • With the 4 1/4″ side across the top, score at 1/2″ and 1 3/4″
  • Inside Back Panel: 2 7/8″ x 5 1/4″
    • Designer Series Paper: 2 5/8″ x 5″
  • Inside Box Front: 1″ x 5 1/4″
    • Designer Series Paper: 3/4″ x 5″
  • Pop Out Step Front: 2 1/4″ x 3 3/4″
  • Card Front: 4″ x 5 1/4″
    • Designer Series Paper: (2) 1 7/8″ x 5″
    • You can also use one larger piece of patterned paper instead of two, or try embossed cardstock for a completely different look.

Two Christmas Cards, One Fun Fold!

For my first card, I paired Hydrangea Hue with Real Red and used the sweet little deer from the Creative Celebrations collection. I just love this cheerful colour combination!

For the second version, I dug into my stash and pulled out some older Christmas paper and pieces from the Joyful Images Ephemera pack. With a little help from my friends watching live, we chose a snowman for the front and tucked an adorable teddy bear among the trees inside. So cute!

And don’t stop at Christmas! This fold would be just as fun for birthdays, anniversaries or any occasion that deserves a little surprise.

If you enjoy cards with a fun surprise inside, you might also like my Secret Sliding Message Card or this Double Decker Pop Out Card. Both are great projects for putting your favourite supplies to work!

Ready to Give It a Try?

I hope these cards inspire you to pull out some pretty paper and embellishments from your own collection and have a little creative fun!

I’d love to know which card is your favourite. Are you Team Reindeer or Team Snowman? Leave me a comment below!

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Happy creating!

🩷 Denise

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