I recently created a series of book-inspired pop-up box cards that look like tiny storybooks. When you pop them up, they unfold into a magical 3D scene, almost like stepping inside a miniature fantasy world. Each design includes different elements you might recognize from fantasy stories—dragons, swords, roses, crowns, and other details that feel like they belong inside the pages of an fantasy novel.
These cards are perfect for anyone who loves fantasy books or romantasy. They’re a fun and creative way to celebrate a love of reading, whether you’re giving one as a gift or keeping it as a decoration for your own bookshelf.
“Just One More Chapter”
- SVG / DXF cutting files (Commercial License available)
- Silhouette cutting file (Personal Use Only)
“in my romantasy era”
- SVG / DXF cutting files (Commercial License available)
- Silhouette cutting file (Personal Use Only)
“reading is magical”
- SVG / DXF cutting files (Commercial License available)
- Silhouette cutting file (Personal Use Only)
Another idea I love is making a larger version for places that celebrate books every day. A big pop-up display could look amazing in the window of a bookstore or on a table in a local library. It instantly adds a little bit of storybook magic to the space and catches the attention of anyone who walks by.
All cards fold flat for easy mailing and can also be placed inside a gift bag or gift box, then pop up into a beautiful display piece.
All cards are approximately this size: when standing 4.1 x 6.8 in. (10.5 x 17.5 cm); when folded flat 5.3 x 6.8 in. (13.5 x 17.5 cm)
The assembly tutorial
- Internal insert #1 – adhere the cauldron, the owl and the potion bottle.
- Close the internal insert #1 and adhere the frog and the bookmark.
- Perfect!
- Internal insert #2 – adhere the red dragon.
- Well done 🙂
- Close the internal insert #2 and adhere the sword.
8. Layer the decorative pieces of the front panel of the card.
9-10-11-12. Fold the internal white base piece along the score lines and adhere the tab to create a box shape.
13. Add some adhesive on the white base side with the tab at the bottom.
14. Adhere the white card base aligning the tab with scalloped edge of the red panel.
15. Add some adhesive on the base side.
16. Close the right red flap to adhere it to the white card base.
Happy crafting!
