You, like me, might have seen a picture of an “i {heart} you” pop up card floating around on the Internet. I even pinned it to my Paper Crafts board. But I decided to change it up a bit and make it on my Silhouette instead of cutting it out by hand. And since I can’t let a good thing go, I also made a Mother’s Day card to go with it. So, today I’m sharing the free Silhouette cut files for my “Mom, I Love You” pop up cards!
Go ahead, pin the image below. You know you want to, and I’d love for you to share this post on your social media outlets! Of course, the “mom” card is appropriate for right around now with Mother’s Day coming up, but the “i {heart} you” card can be used for all sorts of occasions, year-round. We’re sending these to our moms this year…which reminds me, I should probably get these in the mail!
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There’s nothing special you need to do with the Silhouette file – no print and cut, no double cut, no switching of blade depths. I’ve included which lines are perforated so one pass is all you need. Cut it out on plain cardstock, then back it up against colored or patterned cardstock of your choice.
The dimensions for each card are as follows:
“i {heart} u” card:
- Inner card: 5″ x 7.5″, which when folded = 5″ x 3.75″.
- Outer card (full card size): 5.5″ x 8.5″, which when folded = 5.5″ x 4.25″.
- Fits in an A2 envelope, which is 5.75″ x 4.375″.
“mom” card:
- Inner card: 6.75″ x 9″, which when folded = 6.75″ x 4.5″.
- Outer card (full card size: 7″ x 10″, which when folded = 7″ x 5″.
- Fits in an A7 envelope, which is 7.25″ x 5.25″.
After the card is cut, peel it off your mat carefully, and remove the little bits of cut-outs. Fold along the perforated lines to “pop out” the letters. You should be able to fold the card in half along the center fold.
Then, just assemble with glue or tape to your outer card. I’ve also included a cut-out heart in each cut file that you can use for the outside of the card, so it’s not super plain. But that’s completely up to you. You can decorate the front (and back) any way you’d like.
You can download the cut files here:
[A little fine print: Please use these cut files for personal use only and not for any commercial purposes. ]
If you don’t have a Silhouette (I know what that’s like), here are the images in PDF form. You’ll need to print it out, then cut on the solid lines, and fold on the dotted lines.
And one more set – the SVG files:
I’m really loving paper crafting and having a Silhouette makes things so much more fun! I hope your loved ones enjoy these cards as much as I did making them!
(This post contains affliate links – by purchasing through my affliate links, I receive an itty bitty commission that helps me buy more supplies to make more fun stuff to share. Cycle of crafting..)
Melissa @ Silhouette School says
May 2, 2014 at 9:41 AMWowzers! I LOVE these cards and your photography is beautiful! I just grabbed the studio files (thank you!) and will be sharing the link to your awesome blog (and tutorial) on Silhouette School’s Facebook page later today. I know my readers will love them as much as I do. – Melissa
ChiWei says
May 2, 2014 at 10:08 AMThank you Melissa!
Karen Chartier says
May 2, 2014 at 12:47 PMI am not fortunate enough to have a cutting machine. Can you post a pattern that I can cut myself? Thanks!
ChiWei says
May 3, 2014 at 11:37 PMYup, I’ll be doing that soon, and you’ll see an update.
ChiWei says
May 5, 2014 at 8:43 PMHi Karen, I’ve updated the post with PDF files that you can print and cut on your own.
Karen Chartier says
May 5, 2014 at 9:45 PMFabulous! I will let you know how they turn out! Thanks!
ChiWei says
May 5, 2014 at 11:05 PMEnjoy!
VICTORIA says
June 3, 2014 at 3:17 PMgracias desde Chile (:
Michelle Liporto says
April 8, 2017 at 8:04 PMthank you so much for this, I was looking at some pretty made ones for about$13!!! I am very crafty and this is superb!!!! Awesome, my Mom loves hand made everything from me!!!!! Because the best thing things in life aren’t usually things and are free….. hats off to you👍👍👍
Bethany says
May 2, 2014 at 4:42 PMGorgeous! Thanks so much for the free cut files!
ChiWei says
May 3, 2014 at 11:35 PMThank you Bethany!
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says
May 2, 2014 at 5:19 PMI kid you not, I was THIS close to attempting my own pop up mother’s day cards; but I’m so glad I didn’t because now I have your free cut files and they are gorgeous! ChiWei strikes again!
ChiWei says
May 3, 2014 at 11:34 PMThanks Lauren! Glad to be of service 🙂 They are so addictive, I may make more for each holiday!
Avra says
May 2, 2014 at 6:16 PMThank you!
Barbara Delp says
May 2, 2014 at 6:47 PMThanks for sharing.
Kara says
May 2, 2014 at 10:07 PMThese are awesome!! Well done!
ChiWei says
May 3, 2014 at 11:33 PMThank you Kara!
The Bean Sprout Notes says
May 3, 2014 at 2:54 AMLove them!! Thanks for sharing
ChiWei says
May 3, 2014 at 11:34 PMThanks Mischele!
amy @ one artsy mama says
May 3, 2014 at 10:21 AMOooooh! That’s genius!! Thanks for the file!
ChiWei says
May 3, 2014 at 11:33 PMThanks Amy!
Tiffany says
May 4, 2014 at 6:40 PMHi! LOVE these cards! Any chance they can be made in SVG format? I have SCAL and can’t convert .studio files. 🙁
ChiWei says
May 5, 2014 at 8:42 PMJust for you my friend 🙂 I’ve updated the post with SVGs for both versions.
Tiffany says
May 5, 2014 at 9:26 PMTHANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER!!!!! 🙂 I was trying to figure out how to make these in SCAL and just couldn’t wrap my brain around it. These are going to be my mother’s day cards this year! THANK YOU AGAIN!!! 🙂
ChiWei says
May 5, 2014 at 11:05 PMYou’re so welcome! You put a big smile on my face – I’m glad I could help you out!
Nancy says
May 4, 2014 at 11:38 PMI love pop-up files! Thanks for creating these!
ChiWei says
May 5, 2014 at 8:29 PMYou’re welcome Nancy!
Connie says
May 5, 2014 at 6:32 PMHi, what program will open up the cut file downloads? I’m really new to this. Thanks, Connie
ChiWei says
May 5, 2014 at 8:28 PMHi Connie, these files can be opened in Silhouette Studio.
Danielle says
May 7, 2014 at 7:07 PMAwesome! I’m going to use the I love you for my husband for our anniversary (which is on mother’s day this year) and the Mom one for my mom. 🙂 Love that it pops up! Thank you for the file!
ChiWei says
May 7, 2014 at 9:04 PMYou’re welcome Danielle! Enjoy!
Isabelle says
May 10, 2014 at 1:07 PMThank you very much for your freebie!!!
greetings love
Isabelle
Isabelle says
May 10, 2014 at 1:08 PMThank you very much for your freebies.
greetings love
Isabelle
Danielle says
May 12, 2014 at 10:40 AMI made this for my mom for mother’s day and she loved loved loved it!
Will you, by chance, be making a pop up card for dad’s? My mom wanted me to make one for my dad as well, but I had to admit that i had just borrowed your file and not created it all on my own.
ChiWei says
May 13, 2014 at 12:48 PMHey Danielle, that’s the plan 🙂 I know it’s coming up, so it’s moving up on my list of things to do!
Danielle says
May 15, 2014 at 12:25 PMThank you! That would be awesome!
Virginia Fynes says
May 12, 2014 at 4:33 PMwonderful cards! I snagged the images to use sometime! Thanks so much, super cute
GIL Marie-Noëlle says
May 2, 2015 at 6:17 AMBonjour 🙂
Merci beaucoup pour ces tuturiels gratuits. Cordialement.
Kimberly says
May 3, 2015 at 7:50 AMI was looking to do something new for the mothers in my life. My family, we buy cards every year making one with a touch of love would be so much better.
Crissy says
May 16, 2015 at 11:37 PMi don’t know if you realize, but the MOM is reversible so the dashes don’t show. however the “i <3 U" is not reversible and the dash line does show. would be nicer if image could be reversed so lines don't show.
Michelle Liporto says
April 8, 2017 at 8:12 PMTry coloring the paper or using glitter, stickers, outlines to cover them, I haven’t tried it yet but I’m sure there is a way to ‘ creatively conceal’ good luck
Karissa says
April 25, 2016 at 10:52 AMLOVE these!!! I was wondering if you could you make one that says Nana for my kiddos to make for my mother this year? Thank you for sharing!
Prarthana says
May 6, 2016 at 8:53 PMI was looking for Mother’s Day card ideas and I’m so glad I found your fabulous cards. Thank you so much. Love from India. 🙂
MICHELLE SOUSA says
February 5, 2017 at 6:29 PMThank so much…I love my first job in Portrait with your DIY “I HEART YOU”
Shannon Girlinghouse says
May 11, 2017 at 11:53 AMThese are gorgeous! I can’t wait to try them out! Do you ever do other words? I’d like to make one with a different name than “Mom.”
ChiWei says
May 15, 2017 at 8:37 PMHi Shannon, I’m glad you like them! I don’t do other words, sorry!
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Monica says
December 31, 2017 at 9:47 AMYour explanation on how to do the I(heart)you card is very poor. It doesn’t really show how to do anything-just presenting your card at different angles and displays. Please put more effort into the explaining rather than the presentation.