Make a whale popup card

Our oceans and ocean life are precious

How to make this card

First print this page
Then cut-out the paper shapes below
And follow the steps lower down.

The Cut-outs

Print out this page and carefully cut out the shapes

Step-by-step instructions

Carefully follow these steps...

Some advice on the steps pictured above:

1. Print out this page and carefully cut out the shapes. Cut a small slit for the whale's fin. Be careful - don't use anything too sharp.
2. Fold the card along the dotted lines, then open it up again.
   
3. Fold the base of the fin along the dotted lines as shown in the picture. (But don't fold the fin itself).
4. Glue the fin-base onto the card. Stick it exactly over the markings on the card. Let dry.
5. Glue the whale onto the fin-base. See how the fin fits nicely through the slit.
6. Beautiful! Now let the glue dry.
7. Carefully close the card and see how the whale folds neatly.
8. Congratulations. You're ready to POP!

More about this card

More info soon.

"Our oceans are slowly warming... and we need to reach net zero urgently."