just in time for valentine's day

Try this easy pop up papercraft for a last minute, but looks like you spend a lot of time Valentine's Day card.

 

 fold a piece of cardstock in half (you can use regular paper too)

make parallel cuts at the same height about 1/4" to 1/2" wide. 

you can make them wider if you want to. 

do about two to four sets at different heights. 

 

fold up and crease

 

flip entire card over and fold the other way too. 

lay the strips down flat and open your piece of paper.

 

push up the strips like this. 

it is a good idea to fold the card shut to make sure everything lays flat.

adorn the strips...

 

...like this. adhere another piece of cardstock to the back and voila! pop up magic.

And because Valentine's Day heralds in the upcoming season 

(and Laura is a little obsessed with her new garden)...

 

Spring is SPRINGING!