3ems. Monstres en pop-up ! How to make a pop-up scene. Created 21 March 2004 My son and I made this pop-up scene (click it for a larger view): It was easy and fun, and it really does fold flat then pop up when opened. Here's how to do it. You will need stiff paper, drawing tools, scissors, and glue. If you want to be really precise, a ruler could help, but I found it wasn't necessary. How much you plan the scene ahead of time is up to you. This technique doesn't require a lot of planning, so why not just start building, and see how it comes out? Take one sheet of stiff paper, and fold it in half. The geometry of the pop-up is straightforward: each separate element has a vertical front (the part with the drawing), and a horizontal support (that attaches to the backdrop).
If those two gluing distances are right, then when the scene is opened, each element will form a rectangle with the base and the backdrop. Draw the backdrop and the base on the sleeve. Draw each separate element of the scene on a piece of stiff paper. Fold the base tab. Carte pop-up. Pop Up Cards. Pop-Up Flower Card. How to make a pop-up scene. Pop Up Cards. Carte pop-up.