Welcome to today’s cardmaking fun where I’ll show you 5 easy fold cards perfect for your Easter creations! Whether you’re a beginner to cardmaking or looking to expand your folding techniques, these designs will add a special touch to your handmade cards. We’ll explore the versatile Z-fold that creates a fun zigzag effect, the elegant offset gatefold with its asymmetrical opening, the dramatic split front fold that reveals your design in stages, the classic gatefold that opens like beautiful doors, and the playful front flap fold that adds an interactive element to your cards. Each fold technique pairs beautifully with Picket Fence Studios’ newest Easter collection, featuring adorable stamps and dies that will make your cards truly special.
Easy Fold Card Techniques Video Tutorial
Watch the full video tutorial below to see these Easter card techniques (and a baby card, too!) come to life! I’ll walk you through each fold step-by-step and show you how to combine them with Picket Fence Studios‘ latest Easter collection for stunning results.
Which of these easy fold card techniques are you most excited to try for your Easter cards? Share your favorite in the comments below!
Z-Fold Card
Card dimensions:
+ Card base 4-1/4″ x 11″ score at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″
+ Pastel Yellow Cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 4″ and 4″ x 5-1/4″
+ Neenah White Cardstock: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Offset Gate Fold Card
Card dimensions:
+ Card base 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ score at 1-1/2″ and 5-3/4″
+ Pastel Purple/Lavender Cardstock: 2″ x 5-1/4″ and 1-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ and 2″ Circle
+ Neenah White Cardstock: 2-1/4″ Circle and 1/2″ x 3″
Split Front Card
Card dimensions:
+ Card base 4-1/4″ x 11″ and score at 5-1/2″. Cut at 1-1/2″ and again at 2-1/2″. Save center cut away piece for turning and using in the middle of the card.
+ Pastel Green Cardstock: Two @ 1-1/4″ x 4″ and 2-1/4″ x 4″
Front Flap Fold Card
Card dimensions:
+ Card base (Neenah White) 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
+ Pastel Pink Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″ and 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″
+ Neenah White Cardstock: 3″ x 8″, score at 4″ and cut a piece at 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Gate Fold Card
Card dimensions:
+ Card base 4-1/4″ x 11″ and score at 2-3/4″ from each end
+ Pastel Blue Cardstock: Two @ 2-1/2″ x 4″
+ Neenah White Cardstock: Scraps for stamping, sentiment and die cutting
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