About this class

Join master paper engineer Shawn Sheehy and learn how to create this festive holiday pop-up card that doubles as a glowing lantern with a red cardinal perched on its side.

In the bonus video, Shawn will show you how to create a 3D pop-up white dove for cards and year-round decor.

Celebrate the season with a creative paper twist in Shawn Sheehy’s Holiday Pop-Up Card Workshop! This engaging online class is perfect for beginners and those eager to explore the art of paper engineering. It offers a fun and informative experience in creating festive, dimensional cards.

The class purchase includes a template to download and use when cutting out paper pieces. This template is perfect for electronic cutting machines like the Silhouette™ or Cricut™!

Under Shawn’s expert instructions, you will:

🔹 Discover the Best Paper for Paper Engineering: Learn about the types of paper ideal for creating sturdy and intricate pop-up designs.

🔹 Master Simple Tools and Techniques: Get acquainted with the essential tools and techniques for successful paper engineering.

🔹 Perfect Paper Folding Techniques: Understand the art of precise paper folding to create dynamic pop-up elements.

🔹 Apply Adhesives Effectively**: Explore preferred adhesives and application methods for solid and clean results.

🔹 Learn Assembly Techniques**: Follow detailed instructions for easily assembling your pop-up structures.

🔹 Understand Fundamental Pop-Up Structures*: Delve into the two core structures used in pop-up cards and how to craft them effectively.

🔹 Animate Your Designs: Learn methods to introduce movement and animation to pop-up creations.

🔹 Explore Design and Illustration Fundamentals: Gain insights into incorporating design and illustration into paper engineering.

Join Shawn Sheehy for this festive and creative workshop and transform simple cardstock into extraordinary holiday keepsakes. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday greetings, this class will give you the skills and inspiration to create pop-up cards that are both beautiful and interactive.

Your purchase includes a PDF with notes, templates, and online resources, PLUS a bonus video in which you will learn how to create a 3D paper dove pop-up card.