The Triple Cube Pop-Up Box Card is proof that the best things in life come in threes, and also in small cardstock squares you’ve been hoarding in your scrap drawer for two years. You know the ones. The little pile of “too pretty to throw away, too small to do anything with” pieces that have been quietly judging you every time you open that drawer. Well, today they become art.
This card is a total showstopper, and the secret is that it looks far more complicated than it actually is. Three connected cube sections fold out into a sculptural, dimensional display that practically arranges itself. Pop a flower on top, add your sentiment, and watch someone completely forget they’re having a bad day.
The best part? It fits right into a Medium A2 envelope, so you can actually mail it. No “sorry, you have to come pick this up in person because it’s the size of a small appliance.” Just fold it up, seal it, send it, and prepare for the excited “I Love It!” phone call.
Watch the Triple Cube Pop-Up Box Card Video Tutorial
Ready to see this card come to life? In the video below, I walk you through every step of building your own Stampin’ Up Triple Cube Pop-Up Box Card. From cutting all those satisfying little 1½” squares to that final moment when the whole thing unfolds and you realize you made something genuinely impressive out of what was basically a pile of cardstock confetti. Stick around to the end, because that’s where I share my best tips for keeping everything crisp, square, and looking like you absolutely meant for it to look that good.
🌸 Have you made a Triple Cube Pop-Up Box Card before, or is this your first time trying a pop-up box card style? I’d love to know if you’re a first-timer or if you’ve got a whole collection of dimensional cards under your belt!
Ready to Create Your Own Triple Cube Pop-Up Cards?
Amazing and FUN cards, am I right? I love that they fold flat and mail in an A2 envelope easily. You are going to WOW your friends with this card!
- Petal Pink: 7 ½” x 7” (box cards)
- With the 7 ½” at the top, score at 1 ¾”, 3 ½”, 5 ¼” and 7″ (2 short boxes)
- With the 7” at the top, cut (2) 1 ¾”, leaving 3 ½” (tall box)
- Petunia Pop:
- (16) 1 ½ x 1 ½” (short box layers)
- (6) 1 ½” x 3 ¼” (tall box layers)
- (2) 3” x ¾” – Score at ½” and 1” on each end (pop-up mechanisms)
- 2” x 1 ½” (greeting)
- DSP:
- (16) 1 ¼” squares (short box layers)
- (4) 3” x 1 ¼” pieces (tall box layers)
- Basic White:
- (2) 1 ¼” x 3” (back of tall box)
- 1 ¾” x 1 ¼” (greeting)
- 5 ½” x 2 ¼” (stamped/die cut flowers)
- Pretty in Pink: 7 ½” x 7” (box cards)
- With the 7 ½” at the top, score at 1 ¾”, 3 ½”, 5 ¼” and 7″ (2 short boxes)
- With the 7” at the top, cut (2) 1 ¾”, leaving 3 ½” (tall box)
- Azure Afternoon:
- (16) 1 ½ x 1 ½” (short box layers)
- (6) 1 ½” x 3 ¼” (tall box layers)
- (2) 3” x ¾” – Score at ½” and 1” on each end (pop-up mechanisms)
- 2” x 1 ½” (greeting)
- DSP:
- (16) 1 ¼” squares (short box layers)
- (4) 3” x 1 ¼” pieces (tall box layers)
- Basic White:
- (2) 1 ¼” x 3” (back of tall box)
- 1 ¾” x 1 ¼” (greeting)
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I hope this Birthday Pop-Up Card has you eyeing that scrap drawer in a whole new way because there’s nothing better than turning leftovers into something stunning. Be sure to tune in next Tuesday for a brand new project, and if you want even more inspiration in the meantime, head over to my YouTube Playlist for fun folds where there’s a whole library of card tutorials waiting for you. Happy stamping!
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Thanks, much, for the Triple Cube dimensions.
Marsha Fante
I love your Home Page. So many of the demonstrators have changed their home page/blog recently and the format is not welcoming and not easy to access their projects. Your website is fantastic and so easy to navigate.
Thank you for all your wonderful projects.
Thank you so much for sharing printable instructions and your videos on how to make these unique cards. I appreciate you so much!