how to make a fun fold card

Buckle Fold Card Template : Fun Fold Card Design

Kate's back with another fun fold card design. She is calling this one the Buckle Fold card template.

flap fun fold card designs

This fun fold card design has a unique twist. The front of the flap can be decorated with a stamped or die cut image and the inside of the front flap can hold your sentiment.  It's a handmade card with a twist. 

Supplies: 

  • Vicki Boutin : Beautiful Blooms patterned paper (SOLD OUT, but similar style here)
  • Bazzill Smoothies in Moody Blue, Aurora Bora Blue, Pastel Blue
  • "Buckle" Dies from Stampin' Up! (retired), Floral Dies: MyMomenta
buckle fold card cutting instructions

Buckle Fold Card Cutting Instructions

1. Begin with a side folding A2 card base (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") and cut a 2" x 5 1/2" strip off the front of the card.  DO NOT DISCARD!  This piece will become the "belt".
how to make a buckle fun fold card
2. Take the "belt" piece (that you just cut off the card front) and score in half at 2 3/4" Attach it to the inside of the card base with the fold lined up against the edge of the card as shown in the photo above. 
how to make a fun fold card with a buckle
3. Cut a piece of light colored cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4" for the inside of the card for a place to write your message. Attach this on the inside of the card base, covering the part of the belt that is adhered to the card base as shown in photo above. 
how to make a fun fold card with a buckle
4. For the "buckle"...  You can really use any shape (circle, rectangle, heart).  You will need to cut two of them, one for the front and one to cover and hide the "belt".  The loose end of the "belt" in sandwiched in between the two "buckles" as shown in the photo above. 
how to make a fun fold card
5. Trim your double-sided patterned paper to 3 pieces that measure 2" x 5 1/4" each.  You can mix and match where these pieces will go and which side will show. Attach one of these on the inside right side of the card, then attach the other two to the smaller card base flap, one on the inside, one on the front. 
fun fold card template with a buckle
Decorate the front of the buckle with stamped images or die cuts, and decorate the inside of the buckle with a stamped sentiment. 
This is such an easy and fun card template that looks way more complicated than it is. 
-Kate

 designer kate deignan

Here's another fun fold card template idea!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Card Making · Card Templates · Cardmaking · Design Team Member Kate Deignan · Die Cutting · Spring · 7 comments ·

7 comments

  • Kathy Bolam

    Love this card and your directions are very clear and appreciate the pictures!

  • Tiffany

    This card and template is beautiful. Helped me throw together a quick card for a sweet little girl when I wasn’t quite sure of the “look” I was going for. I tweaked mine a bit to include a magnetic closer to keep the card closed. I pinned it to my page if anyone is interested- https://pin.it/4kaxPYfNZ

  • Candyce Rude

    What a beautiful card!

  • Angie

    Such a beautiful card! What size is the buckle piece shown in the photo?

  • Annette

    I love this! Thank you for sharing. I’m always looking for something a little different to make. 😊

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