Robert Sabuda, a well-known author of pop-up books, offers instructions for creating your own pop-up art on his website. The projects outlined in green are simple, those in blue are intermediate, and those in red are advanced.
Making pop-up books and cards provides exciting opportunities for connecting art with other curriculum areas. It also represents the magic of childhood and discovery, which is central to the art experience and stays with us throughout our lives.
Here are some examples of Robert Sabuda’s pop-up books to inspire kids and students.