ThePowerOfACard: Variations of a Flap Over Fun Fold

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Variations of a Flap Over Fun Fold

In my last video, I showed a lot of cards and projects we made at my team retreat I attended in Iowa. One of those cards was made by my friend, Gwen Eich and I thought you'd like to see how this one is made. The card I make in the video is just like hers but in different colors and papers. Then I show you how to change it up by using different sized/shaped flaps and even by changing the orientation. As Fun Folds go, this one is simple to make and I think it will quickly become a Go To in your repertoire!

Gather your supplies:

Cardstock: Cajun Craze 8-1/2" x 5-1/2 scored at 2-1/8" and 4-1/4", 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" scored at 3-1/2", 2-1/2" x 3/4"; Gathering Together Specialty DSP (2) 1-7/8" x 5-1/4", (2) 3-1/4" square; Basic White 4" x 5-1/4", 3/4" x 2-1/2"
Stamp: Gathering Moments
Ink: Cajun Craze
Punch: Three Banner
Ribbon: Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread
Embellishment: Cajun Craze & Gold Dots
Adhesive and Tools

Start by scoring your card base at 2-1/8" and 4-1/4" parallel to the short side. Fold the card in half along the score line, then fold the flap back towards the left side and press the folds with your bone folder. Adhere the two rectangles of Designer Series Paper (DSP) to the flaps as shown.

Next, score the 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangle of Cajun Craze at 3-1/2" and use the bone folder to give a good crease. This is the flap we will attach to the card base. Attach the two squares of DSP, making sure to pay attention to any one-way patterns in the paper so they face in the correct orientation. Then add glue to the flap and attach to the right side of the card, centered from top to bottom. The fold should align with the right edge of the card base and will fold over the folded flap.

To finish the inside, stamp the sentiment in Cajun Craze ink on the large Basic White panel and adhere to the inside. Decorate with a few dots on the lower right side. Stamp the sentiment for the outside on the small piece of white and punch out. Adhere this to the small piece of Cajun Craze and attach to the flap with Dimensionals. You will want to decide where you want your label and then only place Dimensionals where it will attach to the flap. As a finishing touch, I added a little bow from the Early Espresso linen thread with a Mini Glue Dot. (After the video, I added a scrap of DSP to decorate the side of my envelope. 😊)

My next example features the Christmas Tags & More DSP pack and the Greetings for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. I love these two so much, I designed an entire card class for my customers to make Christmas cards! The sentiments are adhesive backed (making them super easy to use) and the DSP pack has all sorts of embellishments that are pre-cut. One of the papers has six rectangles that can be cut apart to be featured as I did on the flap. I matted the rectangle in Real Red and BasicWhite, then cut a larger rectangle of Garden Green to use as a flap. All you need to do for the flap is add 1" to the width and score it like we did in the video. I popped up the matted piece and added a sentiment above the stockings. I added another sentiment from the pack (on a scrap of Basic Red) for the inside and another on the envelope. There are plenty of sentiments and paper to make lots and lots of holiday cards!

At my watercolor retreat, we did a lot of practicing with color combos and salt techniques. I took one of those sheets and cut out flowers using the two detail flower dies from Petals of Beauty. Instead of using DSP for my front flap, I adhered the flower pieces to a rectangle of Basic White and to the corner of my envelope. I chose the Brights 6" x 6" DSP for the second flap to match the Azure Afternoon card base. For the flap, I used a rectangle of the watercolor paper and decorated it with a white flower and a fussy cut sentiment from the Friendly Foliage stamp set. I recommend using an adhesive sheet on the back side of the watercolor paper to ensure it is fully adhered on all the tiny parts of the flower. (It's also easier that way!)

I hadn't planned on getting another snowflake set this year (I'm always a sucker for them but "thought" I had enough already in my collection!), but after seeing this Delicate Pines Bundle at the retreat, I was hooked! The DSP (Elegant Pines Snowflakes) is so very pretty and is perfect for this fun fold! For the flap, I wanted to feature the stamped snowflake. I stamped and die cut four layers of the snowflake and assembled them. Then I cut a strip of Granny Apple Green (same as the card base), scored it in half and attached it to the right side of the card like all my other samples. I then added the assembled snowflake to the top of the flap. I cut another large snowflake out of Basic White to attach to the back side to cover up the flap. I was really excited to see this card turn out so well!

My last sample switches orientation for you! To begin, cut a piece of Berry Burst cardstock 4-1/4" x 11" and score it at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2" parallel to the short side. Fold it the same way - in half first, then back towards the right. I used the gorgeous Lights of Aurora DSP, keeping the pattern across the fold - each was 3-1/2" x 4". For the flap, I used the Peace on Earth Bundle (another favorite). After stamping and layering the labels, I cut a strip of Berry Burst to become the flap mechanism. Oncee the label was attached to the flap, I added another piece of DSP to the back side to cover the flap strip. For my placement, I moved this one up a bit so that my sentiment wouldn't be seen when the card was closed. The Frosted Iridescent Dots added just the right amount of sparkle and another piece of DSP decorates the flap of my envelope.

I hope you enjoyed these wonderful fun folds as much as I did. Thanks again to Gwen for the inspiration!

Karen

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