Pop Up Bear Card Craft

Materials you will need:
Colored Construction Paper or Card Stock
Scissors
Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils

How to make Pop Up Bear Card Craft:

1. Begin with an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of construction paper or card stock. Card stock works best and is easily obtained from any office suppy store.You may also begin by using a manila filing folder. This may be easier for very young pop-up makers.
2. Fold the construction paper in half to form a card.
3. Draw a jagged line (or whatever kind of mouth you would like) from the folded edge of the card to the center. Cut along the line starting at the folded edge.
4. Fold back the the top flap to form a triangle...and crease with your thumb or finger. Do the same with the bottom flap.
5. Put the bottom triangle flap back in its original position. Do the same with the top triangle.
6. Open the card up like a tent.
7. Using your thumb or fingers, push the top triangle through to the inside.Using your thumb or fingers, push the bottom triangle through to the inside also.Close the card... and press firmly.Open your Mouth Pop-up and decorate with your favorite animal.