Carousel Pop Up Card

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  Step 1

  first draw this shape, and cut it out.

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  Step 2

  You'll need 6 of them, so I made two chains of 3 on thick green paper. (thicker paper will work best!)

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  Step 3

  Now, draw 6 rectangles and cut them out (not all separate, but as one piece!)

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  Step 4

  Fold on the lines, and connect the ends. Now you should have something that looks like this.

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  Step 5

  Make a card that's wide enough, so the edges of the carousel won't come out when the card is closed. Your card simply needs to be wider than the part shown on the photo.

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  Step 6

  Attach the centre of the carousel to the middle of your card by using two leftovers of paper. You only have to attach it on two sides: the ones parallel to the fold of the card.

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  Step 7

  Attach both of the green parts to each other, and secure them to the card (also with two pieces of leftover paper!) Test the card to make sure everything fits right.

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  Step 8

  Now cut out a triangle (one side has to be the exact length of one green part)

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  Step 9

  Use the triangle to make this shape which will be the roof.

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  Step 10

  Also attach two pieces of paper to two opposite triangles.

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  Step 11

  Secure to the green parts.

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  Step 12

  Now find a small picture (or draw) a horse, so you can use it as a silhoutte for the 6 horses you'll need. Glue them to the carousel, and decorate the whole thing the way you like!

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  Step 13

  Voila, you're pop up card is done. Write a beautiful message to a loved one inside,I bet anyone would love to get your amazing handmade card ;) Happiness is handmade <3

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Amanda T. · 3 projects 21st April 2013

If you could upload a template, that would be great! Thanks~

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Isaura · De Haan, Flanders, BE · 36 projects 21st April 2013

Hey Yizzimindi, I actually found a picture of a carousel pop up card, but I couldn't find a tutorial on how to make one. So I just tried and tried until it looked quite similar to the picture I had Of course I don't mind if you'd sell cards based on this tutorial Get crafty & have fun!! Xx

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jenny.furner · Boggabri, New South Wales, AU · 2 projects 21st April 2013

I have to make this for my niece's birthday. This is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!

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Yizzimindi · Newcastle, New South Wales, AU · 1 project 21st April 2013

Where did you get this idea? It's great, if I make cards that are different, but use this as a guide, is it ok if I sell them?

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