Make a Slotted Paper Greeting Stand

WHAT TO GATHER

Your starting kit.

Plain paper or cardstock suited to the folds described below
A ruler, pencil, and scissors
Paper glue and scrap paper for protecting the work surface
A blunt folding tool for scored creases

STEP 01

Measure and prepare

Cut a 50 by 190 mm cardstock strip and mark four 45 mm panels plus a 10 mm closing tab.

STEP 02

Lay out the construction

Score and fold the panels into a narrow rectangular tube, leaving the tab inside the last edge.

STEP 03

Join and shape

Cut two shallow opposing slots in the top edges before gluing the tab. Slide a lightweight card into the slots after drying.

STEP 04

Check the result

Keep the displayed card low and small; widen the base if it tips during a gentle table test. Let glued joints dry according to the adhesive instructions. Compare the finished shape with its intended use: moving parts should move freely, open pockets should remain open, and supporting folds should sit level. Trim only a little at a time if a paper edge catches.

STEP 05

Finish and keep

Remove temporary pencil guides with a clean eraser where the paper allows it. Store the finished piece somewhere dry and avoid putting pressure on raised or rolled details. Keep your first scrap-paper version nearby if you want to change the dimensions next time.

Before you begin.

Can I change the paper size?

Yes. Make a scrap version first and keep the same fold sequence. Where a piece wraps another object, measure the actual object and add space for its thickness instead of enlarging only one dimension.

What should I check before beginning?

Keep the displayed card low and small; widen the base if it tips during a gentle table test.

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