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[Popup] Handmade Ideas for Birthday Cards

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

A pop-up card is a card that opens to reveal a three-dimensional design.

The festive look when it’s opened is different from a flat card, and it’s delightful to receive.

In this article, we’ll introduce handmade pop-up card ideas that are perfect for birthdays.

There are many motifs—birthday cakes, candles, flowers, and more—so choose ideas while thinking about what kind of card the recipient would be happiest to receive.

Once your pop-up card is finished, add a message or photos and give it as a gift.

[Popup] Handmade Birthday Card Ideas (11–20)

A card with a pop-up piano

Handmade Card: Easy Pop-Up Piano Card Tutorial

A card with a pop-up piano

It’s a card with a three-dimensional piano that practically makes you want to play it! It’s a great gift for music lovers or anyone learning the piano.

It may look difficult, but it’s surprisingly easy to make.

You simply create the white and black keys separately and stick them onto the card base—no complicated mechanisms required.

For the finishing touch, you can add a sheet-music piece with a written message or decorate it with musical notes—both would look lovely! You could also adjust the color scheme to suit the recipient.

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In conclusion

How did you like the pop-up birthday card ideas? Pop-up cards may seem difficult to make, but once you’ve cut out the parts, they’re surprisingly easy. The more elaborate cards take a bit of time, but since birthdays are such special days, give it a try!