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Get ready to step into a world where memories don’t just sit on the page… they take the stage! Today we’re sharing a truly show-stopping project from Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador Crafter Sabaa—a Theatre-Style Pop-Up Album created with the enchanting Wonder of Oz paper collection and our new Policy Envelope Album. From the dramatic dimensional cover to the interactive envelope-style pages and magical pop-up scenes inside, this album is bursting with creativity, storytelling, and clever construction. Whether you’re a pop-up pro or trying interactive albums for the first time, this video tutorial is packed with inspiration (and plenty of tips to help you succeed!).
A breathtaking Theatre-style album cover that opens like a miniature stage
Step-by-step video tutorial by Crafter Sabaa
Creative ways to use the Rectangle Policy Envelope Album Base – Black
Multiple pop-up elements and interactive page surprises throughout
Gorgeous layering ideas using Wonder of Oz ephemera, chipboard, and tags
Plenty of space for photos, journaling, keepsakes, and hidden treasures
Helpful tips and tricks to make pop-ups sturdy, smooth, and stress-free
A magical project that’s perfect for gift-giving, memory keeping, and display
“There are albums… and then there are albums that don’t just hold memories — they perform them.
Today I want to share one of my most heart-stealing creations with you — my Theatre Pop-Up Album, crafted using the enchanting Graphic 45 – Wonder of Oz Collection.
This album is inspired by the idea that every memory deserves a spotlight… and every story deserves a stage.
Hello everyone! I am Sabaa Hassan (Crafter Sabaa). Welcome to my beautiful world of creativity.
🎭 When the Curtains Rise…
The moment you look at the cover, you don’t feel like you’re holding a scrapbook.
You feel like you’re standing in front of a mini theatre.
The layered 3D window frame, distressed paint effects, soft splatters and those adorable typewriter letters spelling “Wonder of Oz” together create a dramatic stage setting. Inside the theatre window, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man stand proudly — frozen in time — as if waiting for the curtains to rise and the story to begin.
And the quote below the window…
“No Place Like Home.”
Because after all the adventures, that’s where every heart wants to return.
After the grand theatre cover sets the mood, the album opens into something even more special — three beautifully enclosed pop-up scenes, each one unfolding like a new act in a stage play. Together, they don’t just decorate the album… they tell a story.
POP UP PAGE- 1
The Poppy Field Awakening
As the first enclosure opens, the viewer steps straight into a dreamy poppy meadow.
Soft teal skies fade into delicate textures, while hand-cut poppies bloom across the page like whispers of magic.
From the centre rises a graceful pop-up figure — a mystical guide of Oz, standing tall among the flowers, almost as if she has been waiting quietly for someone to turn the page.
It feels like the moment when the journey truly begins — when courage is gathered, when doubts fade, and when the road ahead finally appears.
This scene reminds us that every story starts with a leap of faith.
POP UP PAGE- 2
Where Magic Finds You
The second enclosure opens brighter, warmer, and full of hope.
A soft yellow backdrop glows like morning sunshine, crowned with the word “Magic” and a tiny rainbow stretching across the sky.
At the heart of this scene stands the beautiful Princess of Oz, watching the silhouettes of dancing friends who seem to guide her forward. Flowers bloom at her feet like applause after a perfect performance.
This scene feels like that beautiful phase of life when things finally fall into place — when friendships grow, dreams take shape, and you realise…
✨ Magic doesn’t always happen to us — sometimes, it happens within us.
POP UP PAGE- 3
The Reunion Under the Stars
The final enclosure is the most emotional of all.
Here, Dorothy stands hand-in-hand with the Tin Man, surrounded by glowing poppies under a sparkling sky. On the opposite side, the Scarecrow joyfully waves, as if calling everyone together for one last bow before the curtains close.
This scene doesn’t shout.
It whispers.
It speaks of friendship, loyalty, and the comfort of not walking alone. It feels like the final scene of a play where the audience doesn’t want to leave, because the story feels too close to the heart.
Every Page Is a Little Surprise
What makes this Theatre Pop-Up Album even more special is that every single page is designed in envelope style using readymade Rectangle Policy Envelope Album Base — Black.
Yes — instead of plain flat pages, each spread opens like a beautiful envelope, revealing hidden pockets, secret flaps and delicate tucks. It feels like opening handwritten letters from a storybook world.
Inside these envelopes, there is generous space to:
Each page becomes a small stage of its own — thoughtfully laid out with vintage frames, floral clusters and soft distressed textures.
Learn to Create Your Own Theatre Album
And the best part?
I’ve shared the complete step-by-step tutorial of this Theatre Pop-Up Album on our YouTube channel so that you can create your very own version of this magical project.
Theatre Pop Up Album Using Graphic 45’s Wonder of Oz Papers
From building the 3D pop-ups, creating a 3D Cover Page to decorating each layout with the Graphic 45 – Wonder of Oz Collection — everything is explained in a simple, beginner-friendly way.
If this album made your heart smile, trust me — creating it will make your soul dance. 💃
Supplies used to create this wonderful project as mentioned below:
Wonder of Oz 12×12 Collection Pack
Wonder of Oz Chipboard Pieces, Tags & Frames
Rectangle Policy Envelope Album Base — Black
Thank you for being part of my creative journey.
May your memories always find a beautiful stage to shine on.”
With love,
Sabaa Hassan– Crafter Sabaa
This Theatre Pop-Up Album is truly a masterpiece—filled with charm, movement, and storytelling magic from beginning to end. From the dramatic stage-inspired cover to the pop-up scenes tucked inside each envelope-style page, Sabaa has created a project that feels like stepping into Oz with every turn of the page!
Be sure to watch the full video tutorial and gather your supplies so you can create your own version of this interactive album using the Wonder of Oz collection. And when you make yours, we’d LOVE to see it—tag @Graphic45 and share your creation with the community!
Happy Papercrafting!
