How to Make a Paper Mountain Popup

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Place the A4 paper landscape, white side up.

2. 2

   Fold the paper in half widthwise.

3. 3

   Along the folded edge, draw a mountain range profile with three to four peaks of different heights.

4. 4

   Cut along the mountain profile, keeping the mountains attached at the fold.

5. 5

   Push the mountain range forward through the fold.

6. 6

   Cut a second, shorter mountain range along the fold behind the first.

7. 7

   Push the second range forward — it will appear as distant mountains.

8. 8

   Cut tiny triangular snow cap shapes at the peak of each mountain.

9. 9

   Fold the snow caps slightly forward so they catch light differently.

10. 10

    Cut a small lake or river shape in the valley between mountains.

11. 11

    Open the card to a right angle — the layered mountains create depth with snowy peaks in the foreground and lower ridges behind.

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