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Anastasiia Tysevych – Czech Republic
Tamara Morton – United Kingdom
Step into a world of creativity with these stunning pop-up cards featuring the Wonder of Oz paper collection by Graphic 45. In today’s inspiring tutorial, Brand Ambassador Maria Smeshkova shows you how to create three dimensional handmade cards that bring iconic Oz scenes to life—from Glinda in the clouds to the vibrant poppy fields and the winding Yellow Brick Road. Whether you’re an experienced card maker or just starting your papercrafting journey, this step-by-step pop-up card tutorial with video will guide you through building layered scenes full of depth, color, and storytelling. Get ready to explore interactive card making techniques, learn how to create your own DIY pop-up card structures, and be inspired to craft something truly magical.
“Hello everyone!
Today I’m sharing a set of dimensional pop-up cards created with the beautiful Wonder of Oz collection. For this project, I wanted to create three different scenes, each one telling its own story, with its own mood, colors, and characters. I really love how this collection allows you to build little magical worlds, and pop-up structures are perfect for that.
The first card is soft, airy, and full of light. I created a dreamy cloud scene featuring Glinda. I used light blue tones and soft layers to create depth, and added cloud elements to enhance the sense of floating. This card feels calm and magical, almost like a quiet moment in the story.
The famous poppy field scene inspires the second card. Here, I focused on rich red tones and layered flowers to create that lush, slightly mysterious atmosphere. The main characters are the Cowardly Lion and Toto, surrounded by poppies. I really wanted to capture that magical moment from the story and turn it into a dimensional composition.
The third card tells the story of the Yellow Brick Road leading to the Emerald City. This one is brighter and more dynamic, with a strong perspective created by the layered structure. For the background, I added a custom element to represent the Emerald City, which gave me more freedom in building the scene. I also added small details like glowing windows and a bit of sparkle to bring everything to life.
For two of the cards, I used coordinating dies from Lawn Fawn to create the pop-up base. However, for the third card, I wanted to show that this design is accessible to everyone. In my full video tutorial, I demonstrate how to build the entire pop-up structure from scratch using simple measurements, basic tools, and no dies at all. So even if you don’t have any special tools, you can still recreate this project by hand. You can watch the full tutorial and follow along step by step.
Once the structure was ready, I focused on layering and storytelling. I selected elements from the Ephemera Set and Chipboard pieces, added borders, and built each layer carefully to create depth.
I also love adding small details at the end, like rhinestones, just to bring a little extra sparkle and magic into the project.
https://youtu.be/pO18qZ1-7N8
I hope this project inspires you! Happy Papercrafting!” ~Maria
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We hope this Wonder of Oz pop-up card tutorial inspires you to try something new and push your creativity to the next level. Whether you recreate Maria’s designs or dream up your own magical scenes, these interactive handmade cards are sure to impress. Be sure to watch the full video tutorial and craft along step by step!
Looking for more inspiration? Explore our Wonder of Oz kits and coordinating products to make your crafting even easier. And don’t forget to share your creations with us by tagging @Graphic45—we love seeing your beautiful work and creative storytelling come to life!
