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Free Download: Pop-Up Template

by Patricia Iliuc @patricia_iliuc

Unleash your creativity with a free pop-up art download from Helen Friel's course! Print, cut, and glue away!

Are you ready to add a touch of magic to your crafting journey? We've back with another download adventure! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or someone looking to explore a new hobby, our teacher Helen Friel has a delightful surprise that will ignite your passion for pop-up art.

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Helen (@helenfriel), a renowned paper engineer, illustrator, and author based in Bristol, UK. She is here to guide you through the enchanting realm of pop-up books with her online course, Pop-up Book Fundamentals: Storytelling with Paper and Light. Helen's creative prowess has graced the pages of books like Midnight Monsters and Hoakes Island, and her work has been featured by prestigious clients such as TIME, Vogue, and Vanity Fair.

In her course, Helen unravels the secrets behind crafting your own interactive light-up pop-up book. You'll journey through the fundamentals of bringing your imaginative city scenes to life with three captivating spreads.

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