There’s something magical about a fun fold card — especially when it looks impressive but is secretly simple to make! The beautiful Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! makes these cards effortless with its peaceful lakeside scenes, rich natural textures, and masculine-friendly colour palette.
In today’s project, I’m sharing easy fun fold cards with a true “wow” factor — the kind that make friends and family say, “How did you make that?!” These folds may look fancy, but they come together beautifully with simple scoring, layering, and the stunning artwork from the Waterside Retreat paper pack doing most of the work for you.
Whether you’re creating cards for birthdays, thank you, Father’s Day, or just because, these designs are perfect for card makers who want something special without complicated measurements or techniques. Grab your favourite papers, a cup of tea, and let’s create some breathtaking cards inspired by cozy cabins, peaceful water views, and the beauty of the outdoors.
Measurements:
- Pecan Pie Cardstock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
- Wood Grain Wonders 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Basic White 8″ x 5 1/4″ scored at 2″, 4″ and 6″
- Use the Everyday Arches to die cut a scene from the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.
- Stamp flowers and colour with Stampin’ Blends
- Use the Banner Punch and Banner Sayings for the sentiment
- See video for instructions on how to attach the inside fold.
Measurements:
- Basic White Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ (2) score each piece at 1/2″, 1″, 4 1/2″, 5
- Inside piece of DSP 3 1/4″ x 4″
- DSP front piece 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Linen Thread double bow
- Loose Anchor Trinket
- Stamp and die-cut images from Relaxing Waterside Bundle
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