Cardinal
Cardinal
Cardinal
Cardinal

Cardinal

Limited Edition · Montréal landmark

$25.00
Build time 2-3 hours
Finished size 38 cm x 32 cm x 20 cm
Recommended age Age 10 and up - Ages 6-10 with an adult
  • No scissors needed - pre-cut & pre-scored
  • Practice kit included in every box
  • Instructions included
  • Designed & shipped from Montréal
Questions about this kit? Read the FAQ Assembly instructions

Perfect for

Bird loversNature loversCreative giftsBeginner craftersScreen-free timeModern decor

Trusted by

Espace pour la vie Montréal
Art Gallery of Ontario
Canadian museum of History
Vancouver Art Gallery
Royal Alberta Museum
Art Gallery of Alberta
Musée des Beaux arts de Montréal

The Cardinal is one of our boldest beginner kits - a Northern Cardinal caught mid-flight, wings fully spread, entirely crimson. A single colour, maximum impact.

Beginner level. 2 to 3 hours of build time. Pre-cut and pre-scored on heavyweight cardstock. No scissors, no printing, no experience needed.

The finished sculpture is a piece of living colour for any shelf or wall. The low poly facets give depth and dimension to what might otherwise be a simple shape - the geometry does all the work.

Part of the Poly Paper Craft Canadian wildlife collection. Designed in Montreal since 2016.

Every kit includes:

  • Pre-cut and pre-scored papercraft sheets on heavyweight cardstock
  • A practice kit: a tiny mushroom, to learn the fold technique before you start (a little bit tricky on purpose)
  • Step-by-step instructions in 6 languages (FR/EN/ES/PT/IT/DE)
  • Glue not included

No scissors needed. No printing. Everything is ready to fold.

Shipping
Ships worldwide from Montréal, Canada. Orders are usually processed within 1-3 business days, though processing times may vary. Tracking provided for all orders if option is selected.
International orders outside Canada may be subject to import duties, customs fees, and taxes upon delivery. These charges are the responsibility of the customer (DDU).

Returns
Unopened kits may be returned within 14 days of receipt. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility. Original shipping fees are non-refundable.

Damaged orders
If your kit arrives in a visibly damaged or compromised package, take a photo before opening it. You can open the outer packaging but do not open the product inside until you hear from us. Contact us within 48 hours, we will look into it together and work to resolve it quickly.

EU buyers
You have the right to withdraw from your purchase within 14 days of receipt. To exercise this right, contact us at info@polypapercraft.com. Return shipping arrangements and costs are the buyer's responsibility. Refunds are issued upon receipt of the product in its original, unopened condition.

Discover one of Montreal most discussed icons

The bird that stays when all others leave.

The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) does not migrate. While most birds head south as temperatures drop, the cardinal stays - a flash of red against the snow that has made it one of the most recognizable winter birds in Canada.

The cardinal's range has been expanding northward for over 200 years. Once restricted to the southern United States, it has gradually established itself across southern Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritime provinces, helped along by milder winters and the spread of backyard bird feeders.

Among male Northern Cardinals, colour plays a decisive role: males that are brighter red are more successful than their paler counterparts. They secure better territories, attract more mates, and feed more frequently. The intensity of red is directly linked to diet and health.

This kit captures that iconic spread-wing pose - an explosion of red, frozen in geometric paper.

The bird that stays when all others leave.

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