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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Double Flap Fun Fold

Recently, my husband and I celebrated 41 years of marriage and my best friend, Penny, gave us an adorable anniversary card. It was a fun fold I had not seen before and immediately, I knew I wanted to make it for a video. I don't know who designed it or what the real name is, but I'm calling it a Double Flap Fun Fold. After you open the first flap, there is a surprise second flap to open - it's like having a card in a card!

The measurements for the card are simple and the card isn't difficult to make at all. The hardest part will be selecting which gorgeous paper pack you want to use! I demonstrate the most basic version, but in my sample cards, I show how you can jazz it up by adding decoration to the inside flap too. I even show you how to change the orientation into a horizontal version. And then, my very last sample is a sneak peak at a new product coming in July (I know it's way early to tease you, but I couldn't resist).

Gather your supplies:

Cardstock: Granny Apple Green 4-1/4" x 5-1/2", 1/4" x 2-3/4"; Lemon Lime Twist 3" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"; Basic White 2-1/2" x 3-3/4", 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"; Artisan Sketched Garden DSP 4" x 5-1/4", 2-3/4" x 4", 4" x 5-1/2", scored at 1-3/8" from each side, 1/2" x 2-1/2", one of the flower vases/pots (fussy cut)
Stamp: Reason to Celebrate
Die: Stylish Shapes
Inks: Granny Apple Green, Memento Black
Blends: Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Smoky Slate
Adhesive and Tools

Note - this card doesn't have much space for writing, so if you need to write more than the space allows, you can always turn it over and write on the back.

Start by adhering the large piece of DSP to the quarter size sheet of Granny Apple Green cardstock. Fold the Lemon Lime Twist piece in half and press the crease with a bone folder. Before we add the DSP to the front of it, let's decorate it. To save time in the video, I had already colored (with Blends) the pot of leaves and fussy cut them out. I had also cut out the second smallest circle from the Stylish Shapes dies. Add the thin strip of Granny Apple Green near the bottom of the polka dot DSP and add the potted plant on top with Dimensionals. Stamp the sentiment onto the white circle in Granny Apple Green and adhere this to the DSP with glue. Now that this is decorated, you can add this to the Lemon Lime Twist flap, then adhere this to the card front with glue.

For the inside flap, score the 4" x 5-1/2" piece of DSP at 1-3/8" from each side. Fold them toward the middle and press the crease with a bone folder. One thing to consider when selecting a piece of paper for this flap - pay attention to one way designs. Some papers have one direction on one side, and another on the reverse. Add this to the inside of the Lemon Lime flap as shown in the video. Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment (on the white rectangle) in Granny Apple Green and black, then add this to the inside of the DSP piece. Finish by placing the small strip of DSP at the bottom. While I didn't do this in the video, I added a strip of DSP (the same design I used for the background) along the side of the envelope.

My next sample features some fun DSP (Splash of Sparkles Specialty) which has gold foil accents on one side of the papers. I used Timid Tiger for both my base and main flap. The stamp set used is called Exciting Times and I made a label with the Nested Essentials dies. I also used Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon and 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls. I used another piece of DSP to cover the envelope flap.

The Moonlit Flora DSP has been one of my favorites from the May - August catalog! I chose Soft Sea Foam for both the base and flap (and one of the moths!). Since the paper on the front flap is so full of lovely plants, I only added a small sentiment and the moth. I decided to decorate the inside flap this time. Before adhering the background panel of DSP, I cut a circle using the Stylish Shapes from the center. Since it's covered by the flap, it's an economical way to utilize your paper. I stamped my sentiment on a strip of white, then cut that with the same circle die and glued it to the DSP. I added another moth (colored with Soft Sea Foam Blends) and adhered the circle to the left flap only. For my inside white panel, I made it a little smaller so that I should show off more of the DSP. The envelope flap was embossed with the Fern & Flora Embossing Folder.

This next sample changes up the formula a little by replacing the background DSP with an embossed panel. I did a white panel embossed with the Floral Spray Embossing Folder and adhered it to a quarter sheet of Thick Basic White. My second flap was also done in white, and instead of DSP for this flap, I used Two Tone Bubble Bath Cardstock. I used the Lily of the Valley bundle to stamp and cut out the flowers, which were colored with Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist and Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends. The flowers were sprinkled with the Dewdrops gems. For my inside flap (also Two Tone cardstock), I decorated the flap with the cross hatch die cut shapes in white and then added a circle with the sentiment stamped in Basic Gray. My inside panel has my birthday greeting (stamped in black) and more flowers along the bottom. I stamped another large spray of Lily of the Valley on the envelope in Bubble Bath.

This next card changes the orientation to be horizontal! Like my last card, I embossed a panel of Mossy Meadow with the Hundred Acre Wood Embossing Folder and adhered it to the same color base. My flap is Hydrangea Hue and decorated with the Silly Old Bear DSP. I matted this panel twice before adding it to the flap, with Dimensionals between the Old Olive and Early Espresso layers. I added a small sentiment so that I wouldn't cover up much of the scene. On the inside flap, which measures 2-3/4" x 8" and scored at 2" on each end, I added a label cut from the Sweet Words & Labels bundle (this also has all the sentiments) and fussy cut Pooh and Piglet. On the inside, I also fussy cut one of the scenes from the DSP and stamped my sentiment in Old Olive on a piece of Very Vanilla. I added a small strip of DSP on the envelope.

If you don't want to have a spoiler, stop here. My next card has products that are part of the July Online Exclusives release. While I know it is still weeks away from being able to order, I just couldn't help making a card with it! The Violet Dreams Specialty paper pack has 10 sheets of double sided paper, plus two sheets of pre-cut designs - flowers, leaves, frames, and flower clusters. My base is Secret Sea and the flap is Highland Heather. I used those pre-cut flowers for both the top of the flap and the inside flap (which also uses a frame). The ribbon is called Fresh Freesia Satin and is part of the suite. I stamped violets on the inside white panel and envelope in Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather, while the Sending Love sentiment is in Secret Sea.

I absolutely adore this fun fold and am so grateful that Penny made me a card with it! It's easy to make, but really has a big WOW factor, especially if you decorate the inside flap too. I'd love to see what you make - you can post pictures in my Facebook group (Power of a Cardmaker).

Karen

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Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Artisan Sketched Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Stylish Shapes Dies

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Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Basic White Medium Envelopes

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Paper Trimmer

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Flip Out Fun Fold

I have to admit, this is such a fabulous fun fold, that it has become one of my favorites to make! I have to thank Kelly Acheson for showing this layout - it's fantastic! As with many fun folds, it may look difficult to make, but let me assure you, it isn't! The key thing that will allow you to easily make this card is dies in nesting sizes (like the Stylish Shapes which has both squares and circles). I do have an example with another die set that I think you'll love too. Let's get started with the fun!

Gather your supplies:

Cardstock: Basic Black 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" and 5" x 8"; Basic White 1-7/8" x 4-7/8", 2-1/2" x 2-1/2", and 1" x 3", Zoo Crew DSP 4" x 5-1/4" and an animal cut out with dies or fussy cutting, Bright & Beautiful 6" DSP 1-7/8" x 4-7/8"
Stamp Set: Zany Zoo
Dies: Stylish Shapes
Ink: Memento Black and Lemon Lime Twist
Stampin' Blends: Dark Lemon Lime Twist
Other: Pool Party Grosgrain 4-1/2"
Adhesive and Tools

Begin by folding the card base in half and creasing with the bone folder. Adhere the DSP to the front of the panel but keep your adhesive primarily to the outside edges. The reason for this is when we cut out the hole in the card front, you can then use both pieces individually if they aren't glued together!

Cut out your animal from the DSP - there are six themes of critters - celebration (which is the sheet I used for my samples), on the go, outdoors, music, hobbies and dancing. Some of them can be cut with the coordinating dies, but most are pretty easy to fussy cut. Depending on the size of the animal you choose, select two sizes of squares from the Stylish Shapes - the first one needs to be just about big enough to fit your animal and the second one is the next size larger.

Take the larger of the squares and place that on the front of the card (where you have already adhered the DSP). I like the look of the square on point, but you can choose to have it parallel with the card sides too. With the card open, cut out the square - the cut out pieces won't be used today, but can be saved for another project. Also cut out the smaller square in Basic White.

For my sentiment, I wanted to use the shorter thick banner, but it was a little too short for the saying. There is a simple fix to make it longer (or shorter if you ever need that option). I show this in the video - place the die on the strip of cardstock and then place the top plate so that it does not cover one end and run it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine. Then place the die back on the paper to the length you need. The dots in the die will help you align it perfectly. This time, put the cover plate on the other end and leave the already cut edge uncovered. Partial die cutting is a great technique to use when card making as it will make your dies way more versatile!

Let's assemble the front. With my sentiment, I wanted to add a ribbon, but didn't want to use Pool Party for this particular animal (I used it in my first sample because it matched my koala). Easy fix - use the dark Lemon Lime Twist Stampin' Blend to color the ribbon! I always think to color white ribbon, but sometimes forget that I can color other colored ribbons too! The ribbon will take a few minutes to dry, but when it is, adhere it to the back of the sentiment strip with Seal. Trim the ends of the ribbon and pop up the unit to the bottom front of the card. Lastly, adhere the animal to the white die cut square and set this aside.

Time to make the magic happen! Take the 5" x 8" piece of Basic Black and score it at 2", 4" and 6" along the short side. Starting on the right side, fold to the right, then left and left again. This may sound confusing but if you watch the video, it's not. This will be the mechanism that makes the flip out portion of the card. The outside flaps are the only parts that get adhered to the card - one to the interior right side and the other to the interior left side. I have found it helpful to trim a tiny bit off the left most side so it fits better with the crease of the card. The one thing to be mindful of is the opening on the front of the card - you don't want any adhesive to be visible through the opening. Note - the card will be totally flat when closed.

Let's add the finishing touches - stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment and musical notes on the white rectangle and adhere to the right most flap. Adhere the DSP to the next flap. Lastly, close the card and add the square with the animal to the right side only (this is very important!) of the flap that is visible through the opening. This will allow the animal to flip out when the card is opened. How adorable is that??

Once you make your first card, it won't seem complicated at all - trust me! I had fun using different dies to make my cards. This next card uses the Stylish Shapes again, but this time with circles. I used the Stargazing DSP, the Holographic Trip Specialty Paper, Reach for the Stars Bundle (all of those are part of the Stargazing Collection, found on page 87-87 in the annual catalog) with Berry Burst cardstock to make this fabulous card. I love it!

For my next card, I used Countryside Corners dies, Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack, Masterfully Made DSP, Textured Floral Bundle, Charming Sentiments, Sentiment Silhouettes dies and Lost Lagoon cardstock. The shimmer is subtle and classy and looks fabulous with the DSP. The Countryside Corners are particularly great for this fun fold because there are so many sizes that nest, giving lots of possibilities!

The Share a Milkshake Bundle is one of my favorite sets. I chose the Something Fancy Dies to make my cutout and Glorious Gingham 6" DSP, Bubble Bath cardstock (embossed with the Basics 3D embossing folders) and Basic White for the rest of the card. I stamped with Berry Burst, Bubble Bath and Smoky Slate and added a knot with the Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack. Because my card base was white, I didn't have to add another rectangle to the inside like I did with the darker cards above.

For my last sample, I didn't use nesting dies, but instead used the Irresistible Blooms Bundle. After adhering the Hello, Irresistible 6" DSP panel to the front to the card (unlike the previous cards, I made sure to place glue all over the panel so I'd have good adherence to the small parts of the die), I cut out the large opening. I used the dies to cut a large and small flower from one of the papers. Before gluing the flower to the panel, I tucked in two leaves. These have to be on the inside panel so they will be under the opening when the card is closed. The last leaf can be adhered to the flower so that it is on top of the opening. I used the small flower for the inside of my card and stamped my sentiment with Calypso Coral.