Pop-Up Pet Greetings: FreshCut Paper’s 3D Menagerie Springs to Life

Pushing the envelope of stationery design, FreshCut Paper® unleashes a new breed of greeting card: the Pop-Up Pups & Cats Collection. This paper-based pet parade promises to turn the greeting card world on its tail by offering animal lovers adorable doggy designs and feline foldouts to send bounding through the mail.

“FreshCut Paper’s Pop-Up Pets provide a wonderful way to brighten a pet lover’s day and celebrate any occasion,” says Peter Hewitt, founder of FreshCut Paper.

Paper Paw-fection

This menagerie-in-miniature boasts an array of 3D creations. The selection mix features a dozen canine companions and five feline friends. From a snub-nosed pug to a regal German Shepherd, a Calico kitty to a two-colored Tabby, there’s a paper pet pick perfect for every preference.

These aren’t your garden-variety greeting cards – though the garden is where they blossom from. FreshCut Paper first captured hearts with intricate pop-up floral designs. Leveraging the same meticulous attention to detail that made their flowers flourish, FreshCut now brings precious pets to life through its signature painstaking design and state-of-the-art printing technology.

FreshCut Paper launched in 2020 with Pop-Up paper flower standing bouquets. – Photo Credit: FreshCut Paper

Thanks to artistic wizardry, each pop-up pet boasts fur you can almost feel and eyes that seem to follow you around the room. The realism is so uncanny, you might catch yourself reaching for the treat jar, offering a scratch behind the ears, or a belly rub, before remembering these critters are of the paper persuasion.

A cute Calico kitty, beautiful English Bulldog, and darling Dalmatian are among the mix of FreshCut Paper’s Pop-Up Pets Collection

Hewitt, the artistic mastermind behind FreshCut Paper, has a pedigree as impressive as his creations. A graduate of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, he has left his mark on the art and design world through collaborations with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Disney, Crate and Barrel, and others. His artistic expression in consumer products, honed through years of experience including the creation of his global award-winning Tea Forté brand, now barks and purrs into the new lineup of Pop-Up Pups and Cats.

Carrying forward the aesthetic of the original floral arrangement designs, Hewitt and his team of artisans at FreshCut Paper distill the essence of each breed into paper form. The Pop-Up Pets aren’t just greeting cards, they’re pocket-sized portals to joy – miniature marvels that capture hearts without shedding on the furniture.

Flat to Fabulous in a Flick

Here’s where the paper magic happens: Give the tail a gentle tug, and watch as your shipped-flat buddy becomes a 3D stand-up companion about 10 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide. These cleverly crafted critters offer a full 360-degree experience – it’s like having a tiny, well-behaved pet right on your counter, table, shelf, or desk.

Fancy a bit of canine heart-grabbing head-tilt? A simple head rotation lets you customize your pet’s expression faster than you can say “Who’s a good boy?”

But wait, there’s more in this paper pet shop! Each pop-up greeting kit comes with a fur-matching printed mailing envelope, mix-and-match accessories, a speech bubble ripe for witty quips, and a matching note card for your personalized message. It’s a complete customizable pet experience, minus the lint roller and pooper scooper.

Blooming Beyond Bouquets

Extending a paw into the world of pets was a natural next step for FreshCut Paper. The small group of passionate artists, designers and craftspeople work in a pet-friendly environment. The team loves bringing their four legged friends in with them during the work week. You might find Mister, stealing lunches from desks, or Enzo poking in and out of offices and conference rooms. In fact, Enzo served as the inspiration for the Boston Terrier Pop-Up Pup.

Enzo celebrates his birthday with the Pop-Up Pup he inspired. – Photo Credit: FreshCut Paper

Beyond Adorable: Champions for Animals and the Planet

FreshCut Paper isn’t just peddling paper pets; they’re championing a cause. Through a partnership with the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA®) FreshCut Paper’s love for animals extends beyond their papercraft realm to touch the lives of real-world animals.

To support a safer, more compassionate world for animals, the company established the partnership with a commitment for an annual donation to ASPCA which is not dependent on the number of products sold.

Plus, crafted from recycled materials that Mother Nature would approve of, these paper pets ensure your sentiments leave only the faintest of paw prints on the planet. Unlike their single-use throw-away cousins, these 3D greetings are designed for the long run to be displayed, cherished, and possibly even given a name.

Pop-Up Pets are more than just adorable – they are ambassadors of eco-friendly passion. As members of 1% for the Planet, FreshCut Paper has already funded the planting of over 4 million trees. It seems their green thumb is as impressive as their paper-folding prowess.

The new line-up shows love not just for pets, but for the very world they would romp in if they weren’t made of paper. These paper pals let you celebrate your important special occasion while supporting animal welfare and nurturing the environment that real pets and their humans call home.

Ready for Adoption Now

The Pop-Up Pups and Cats are ready to bound into hearts now. With a price tag of just $12, these greeting kits offer compelling value compared to conventional greeting cards. Fetch them online at freshcutpaper.com or at select specialty retailers nationwide.

Whether your recipient is a devoted pet parent, an admirer of clever craftsmanship, or a lover of art and design, these unique greetings are sure to earn you appreciation. They provide a lasting connection between sender and recipient by remaining on long-term display as a reminder of your thoughtfulness.