How to make a pop-up menorah card for Hanukkah
This guide will show you a simple way to make an impressive pop-up menorah. The menorah stands up by itself when the card is opened all the way. This card is easy enough for children to make.
What You'll Need
- Hanukkah cards
- popup menorah card
- popup Hanukkah card
Steps
- 1
Step 1
materials: A long rectangle paper – the length should be about 3 times the width Scissors Paper glue stick Colored markers or colored papers for decoration - 2
Step 2
Fold the paper in half - 3
Step 3
Place the paper with the open end at the top Fold the bottom edge up to ¼ inch below the top - 4
Step 4
Unfold the paper Put glue (*only) from the center crease line until the next crease line on the left Fold the paper in half to glue - 5
Step 5
Turn the paper so that the open part is at the top Fold down the top layer at the crease. Press down on the crease to make it sharp- then unfold Flip the paper to the other side and repeat - 6
Step 6
Turn the paper so that the closed glued side is at the top Draw your menorah *It is very important that the bottom of the menorah come down to the edges of the paper at the crease - 7
Step 7
Cut out along your menorah’s outlines - 8
Step 8
Decorate both the front and the back of the menorah with colored markers or glue colored papers - 9
Step 9
Fold both sides up at the crease at the bottom of the menorah Press to crease it well when closed - 10
Step 10
When you open your card the menorah should stand up. Your Hanukkah card is ready to write the greetings. Happy Hanukkah!