Tackle Box Pop-Up Card

Looking for a fun and unexpected way to celebrate a fishing enthusiast’s birthday? Hey there, Judy here and this Tackle Box Pop-Up Card is packed with personality and plenty of dimensional details! Created with colorful cardstock from CutCardStock with no special equipment needed. This fun design is the perfect handmade card for anglers of all ages.

Cardstock

Lessebo Taupe Cardstock
DCS Canvas Textured Mantis Green Cardstock
DCS Textured Indigo Blue Cardstock
Cougar White Smooth CardStock

Other Supplies

Paper trimmer
Scoring tool
Adhesive (glue, double sided tape, foam tape)
Fishing themed clip art
Computer
Oval & square dies
Acetate

Getting Started

Start by cutting the cardstock pieces for constructing the tackle box.

Lessebo Taupe Cardstock – cut 2 pieces for card base
2 x 10 inches (1)
5 x 5 inches (1)

DCS Canvas Textured Mantis Green Cardstock – cut 2 pieces for tackle box trays; 3 decorative pieces

1 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches (1)
1 1/4 x 7 inches (1)
1 x 5 inches (1)
1/2 x 2 inches (2)

DCS Textured Indigo Blue Cardstock – cut 3 pieces for front & side of tackle box

4 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches (1)
1 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches (2)

Assembling Box

Score the 2 x 10 inch piece of Lessebo Taupe Cardstock at 1/2, 2 1/2, 7 1/2, 9 1/2 & 10 inches.

Next, score DCS Canvas Textured Mantis Green Cardstock larger piece at 1/2, 1 3/4, 6 3/4. 8 inches. Score the smaller piece at 1/2, 1, 6, 6 1/2 inches. The 1 x 5 inch piece is scored length wise at 1/2 inch.

Take the 5 x 5 inch taupe piece and adhere to the tabs of the scored piece to form box. See photo

Tuck in the green pieces and adhere the tabs to the back piece.

Next, add the DCS Textured Indigo Blue Cardstock pieces to the box.

Cut a 1 3/4 inch square out of the green cardstock and a 1 3/8 inch square frame from taupe. Fold the frame in half.

Adhere to the center of the 1 x 5 inch green piece as seen in photo on the right.

Adhere the 1 x 5 inch piece to the inside of the box with the fold on the upper edge. Apply foam tape to the back of the green square piece and adhere to box. Glue the two 1/2 x 2 inch pieces to the upper edges on the sides.

Adding the Final Touches

Print fishing lures, worms, hooks, etc onto Cougar White Smooth CardStock. Fussy cut.

Add the fussy cut clip art pieces to the box randomly. Wet glue and foam tape work good for this. Also add acetate with double side tape to some pieces to give a little “lift”.

Print a fish image and sentiment onto Cougar White Smooth CardStock. Die cut the sentiment with an oval die. Adhere both pieces to the back of the box.

Also, if desired, add a piece of the white cardstock measuring 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches to the very back of the box for adding a message to recipient.

The finished card measures 5 x 7 inches and folds flat to fit in an envelope.

Perfect for Any Fishing Fan

Whether you’re creating a birthday card for Dad, Grandpa, a friend, or a young fishing enthusiast, this tackle box pop-up card is sure to make a splash. The playful arrangement of fishing gear and colorful details creates a card that’s both fun and memorable.

Handmade cards become even more special when they reflect the recipient’s hobbies and interests, and this fishing-themed design does exactly that.

Thanks for checking out my project and let me know if you try one for yourself!

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