Hello! Remember that pixel heart card I made a while back? Well it has been one of my most popular tutorials to date so I thought I would add another few designs to the collection. Meet ‘space-invader popup’ and ‘skull popup’:
Like the heart card, they are really minimal (which I just love) and easy to make once you have got the hang of it.
You definitely need a craft knife (and a steady hand) to make these cards this project is only really suitable for adults or teenagers.
If you want to have a go at making them you will find full instructions and downloadable templates after the jump.
HOW-TO
Suitable for: Teenagers & grown ups
Card size: 8.5cm x 6.5cm
Envelope size: 9cm x 7cm
You will need:
♥ Paper
♥ Craft knife
♥ Ruler (preferably a metal one)
♥ Cutting mat (optional)
♥ Needle (or compass point) for scoring
1. Download the card and envelope templates and print out (I used paper rather than card). Using some scissors trim around the edge of the template.
Space invader template
Skull template
Envelope template
Then cut and score along the correct lines on the template (see diagrams below for more guidance). Do ensure that you cut and score as accurately as you can. (I use a needle and ruler for scoring).
2. As you (slowly) fold the card in half the space invader, or skull, should begin to pop-out. This is the trickiest step so make sure you take your time. If the shape does not automatically pop out you can use a toothpick (or something similar) to ease the shape out as you are folding. When your card is shut smooth down.
If you are having problems with this step refer to the heart popup card tutorial for a more in-depth explanation.
3. Cut out the outer card and glue/tape popup insert inside. I kept mine plain (I like the minimal look! but you can use patterned paper if you fancy it).
4. Cut out your envelope template
5. Pop card inside
6. Stick down!
If you have any questions then do ask (leave a comment below).
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My older brothers used to have a ZX Spectrum (I would have been about 8 at the time) and occasionally i was allowed to have a go on Jet Set Willy which I l-o-v-e-d. I was thrilled to find a version that you can play online here. Yay!
Dafont has a whole collection of free pixel fonts. Including a great pixel invaders font!
Lovely cards . So hard to find one for my nephews. Perfect
Thank you for the tutorial .
AAAAAAAHHHH! These are even more awesome than the 8 bit heart!!!!!! I just can’t express how FREAKING AWESOME these are. I’m totally making these. TONIGHT. (If you get a sec, I’d love it if you’d share on http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-3/ – because that way I can segway into raving about your projects on my blog =D
Thanks Angeles, love your bracelets btw…very pretty ^_^
I love these! Definitely going to give them a try. I did a pop-up card course a few months ago and it takes patience, but I think these are worth the effort 🙂 x
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Hi! awesome work, it’s beautiful, thanks for sharing
I have already done mine and it’s on my blog ;D
http://galletita-de-jengibre.blogspot.com/2012/05/tarjeta-pixel.html#more
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These are AMAZING. FYI – There is a small error in the template for the space invader – some of the green lines around the legs should be red. Thanks so much for this tutorial 🙂
eeeek! Thanks Helen…all sorted now!
Hello Anne…thank you for such a lovely comment. It brightened my day.
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Hi Gallentitaa,
They look fantastic…well done you. (Great also that you managed without a printer). I spotted the error in the template (thanks to Helen) and have adjusted it.
Cheerio for now
Kate ^_^
These are seriously cool! So says my big boy, standing at my side. I agree wholeheartedly.
I totally made an 8-bit heart card today so I wanted to try these out but I downloaded the skull pattern and there seems to be a problem with the template. Could you email me a PDF of it without a huge box right through the middle of the pattern?
Thanks,
Danielle
I totally made some cards tonight. They turned out so freaking awesome!
Thanks a lot, those cards are great!
Yay Danielle…they look ace ^_^
Love the writing too…:)
Hi Danielle,
The pdf I have is exactly the same as the one on the site…so I don’t think emailing it would fix the problem. Try saving it to your hard-drive first and see if that sorts it. Kate ^_^
Hi, I only found your site because you linked to my remake of Jet Set Willy – I’m glad you liked it! These cards are amazing! I hope I can try making one of these out for myself one day!
Yay Yamayka. Your cards look ace….^_^
Thanks Matt…yeah…loved the remake….bought back memories! I never really got into the newer computer games….I do love the old-school ones though…
what kind of utility knife is used for this project? oh, it is DEVINE.
Hi there, you could use an exacto knife…I use a Swann-Morton knife which I love. I’ve written about it in this post:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/simple-christmas-tree-decorations/
Hi Kate,
This is really awesome tutorial. Featured at my site at http://www.theddi.com/resources/8-bit-popup-cards/
Brilliant, absolutely love it! Saw this link on NOTCOT, will be making them all. ;-D
Amazing! Any chance of a Pacman ghost one?
Thanks Voislav ^_^
Yeah…thanks Emma
…at some point maybe ^_^. I have made a pacman garland before which you can check out….looks very cool!
http://www.minieco.co.uk/pacman-halloween-garland/
Awesome! Love love love ♥
Yay…glad it went well Keeg!
very cool work!
greetings, jenny
really great, will be nice if you can ad some more, like a mario or other 8 bits characters.
yay…thanks for pointing me to your version Carol…you managed to figure out the little antennae too which is cool. I was scratching my head about that one.
These were pretty and not too hard to do, althought the process of folding out the “invader” was a bit tough for a first timer at pop up cards.
Hi Miliezebomb. i just popped over to your blog…your card looks great. Hope your Dad like it. Kate ^_^
Your work is amazing, I love every post and every idea you share!!!
Thanks ^_^
Thanks for posting these – have just made some and they turned out great! What program do you use to design the templates?
thanks
Hi Jubilous…I use adobe illustrator 🙂
This is an EXCELLENT IDEA! You’re soooo talented! Thanks for sharing this awesome craft 😀 <3
Muito obrigado pelas informações me ajudou muito
E acho tudo lindo e muito criativo
Obrigado Sofia ^_^
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This was to make sure you know i TOTALLY ENJOY reading this website.
I made so many cards for my friends using your website and OMG they like the cards SO MUCH!!
Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful crafts.
Please put more!! Thanks again for sharing
From,
Emily
Thanks for the kind comments Emily…its the summer holidays here at the moment so production is pretty low at the moment 😉 Both my boys will be in school from September so the blog will be much more active then ^_^
JUST AWESOME! I have to do the skull thing right now, can’t wait for the next occasion 🙂
Yay…hope it goes well Erika x
Oh, this is cool, I wil definitely give it a go! Love your website, full of fun ideas!
hi
I made one, too – so much fun, thanks!
not cool. i have red-green colour blindness
if you want me to send some ‘colour blind friendly templates’ to your email address let me know
I think the success of these cards lies in the simplicity. I cant think of any simple star wars motif that would lend itself to this kind of design. If you have any ideas do let me know ^_^
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check if you want what i do with space invaders…i simply LOVE them
http://litantrace.weebly.com/space-invaders-2011-12.html
i tried it and i loved it!
Hi !
I had a very great time doing this!!! thanks from Italy – dario
Yay…sounds great. Glad you had success with the templates. Waves to Germany ^_^
Thanks Beth….sorry for the s-l-o-w reply. Kate ^_^
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hello, your cards are beautiful, could you do the format for a heart? I can not figure out how to get it up (pop-up in short) thanks ^ ^
Hi Elio,
Have you checked here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/valentines-day-pixely-popup-card/
^_^
Amazing! Any change of a printable pop up pac man ghost template? 🙂
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Wow I loooove this card!!
I have been looking for such creative cool pop up card!!
Your idea is amazing! XD
Naomi @Japan
These look so cool I can’t wait to try them!
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HI there!
your pop-up are really awesome!fresh, cool!Really good post, great work! I made them for my friends and they were just..so pleased!Some people ask me if i can do them for a charity event to earn some money, but i was wondering about your copyright and stuff!
greetings from Italy! ^_^
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I just love these! I always want to make gifts and cards and things more personal, and I have since found that simple ones do the trick:) That makes these designs (especially the space invader) ideal. If you have any other ideas for cards like these that would be even better!
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They look fantastic…well done you. (Great also that you managed without a printer).
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