This printable 2026 pop-up heart card is a hands-on craft where kids cut, fold, and glue paper pieces to create a card that opens with a raised 3D surprise inside. Children build a working pop-up mechanism and decorate it with numbers and hearts to celebrate the new year.
Quick overview
- Ages: 4–7 years
- Difficulty: Easy
- Adult help: Guided
- Time needed: 20–30 minutes
What makes this pop-up card fun for kids?
This craft turns simple paper into a moving card that opens and closes smoothly. Kids love seeing their work pop up when the card is opened.
- Interactive 3D pop-up effect
- Big, bold numbers kids can recognize
- Heart decorations that feel special and festive
How can this printable be used at home or in the classroom?
The printable works well for both individual crafting and small group activities. It fits easily into winter and New Year themes.
- New Year classroom craft
- Keepsake to take home for family
- Quiet table activity or art center project
What is included in the digital download?
Everything needed to build the pop-up mechanism is included in the printable file.
- Pop-up template for the inside of the card
- Number pieces for “2026”
- Heart decorations for the front and inside
How do you make this pop-up card step by step?
Kids follow simple cutting and folding steps to build the card with adult guidance.
- Print the template on white paper
- Cut along the dotted lines
- Fold the strips to create the pop-up
- Glue the template inside a folded red card
- Add the numbers and heart decorations
What skills does this activity help children practice?
- Scissor control
- Folding and hand strength
- Following directions
- Fine motor coordination
These skills support early writing and classroom readiness in a fun way.
When is this craft usually used?
This card is most often used during winter and New Year activities.
- January classroom themes
- End-of-year or beginning-of-year projects
- Family keepsakes for the new year
This digital printable is a 2026 heart pop-up card craft for preschool and kindergarten children. It is designed for guided crafting at home or in the classroom using basic art supplies.
*No physical product will be shipped, this is a digital downloadable art print.
NOTE: Due to different monitor calibrations, note that colors may change slightly from monitors to print. Final print quality will depend on the type of printer and paper used.
TO MAKE YOUR ORDER
1. Add this item to your shopping cart and place your order
2. Once your payment is complete you will receive an email with a download link.
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HOW TO USE
- Print out the size you wish to use at home or through a printing service. Heavy weight paper or cardstock is recommended.
- Set your printer settings to best quality mode and make sure scale is 100%.
- Use child safe ink or washable paint to add a child's handprints or footprints.
- Hand write names/date for a personal touch.
Once paint is dry, gift as is or place in a picture frame and then ENJOY!
I have lovingly illustrated and designed these templates for my clients. Please refrain from sharing these files directly; instead, kindly refer your family and friends to my shop! These files are for personal use only. Commercial use or resale of the digital files or any finished products is strictly prohibited.
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PLEASE NOTE
As this is a digital download, there will be no refunds given once the sale goes through.
Please contact me if you have any questions, I'd be very happy to help you :)