Double the Openings, Double the Fun: A Clever Twist on the Classic Fun Fold

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Looking for a card that wows before your recipient even opens it? This week’s Stamp with Me Tuesday is all about a fun fold card that opens twice! This double-opening Z-fold design features a small flap that opens to reveal a hidden image or message — and then opens again for your personal note inside.
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You can make this style of card for any occasion, and this week I’ve got three different looks to inspire you: a cheerful thank you card, a cozy fall card, and a festive Christmas card.

Click below to watch the full tutorial and see these fun folds in action!

Video Tutorial for this Fun Fold

Ready to see how it’s done? Grab your paper trimmer and your favorite Stampin’ Up!® stamps — then watch the video tutorial and download your free project sheet with all the cutting dimensions!

Supply List for this Thank You Card

FREE Project Sheet for this Fun Fold

Pop-Up Petals Thank You Card

This bright and happy thank you card features the brand-new Pop-Up Petals stamp set paired with the Turtle-y Cute Designer Series Paper. I used the colorful polka dots and stripes to create a playful background that really makes the stamped flowers pop.

The vase is stamped in Pool Party, and the flowers in Basic Gray, filled in with Poppy Parade and Darling Duckling ink. I colored the leaves using Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends for that extra pop of color.

​To pull it all together, I die-cut the vase and flowers, layered them on a Poppy Parade circle from the Stylish Shapes dies, and added the sentiment on a banner cut with the new Three Banner Punch. Both this punch and the Pop-Up Petals stamp set will be available in November as Online Exclusives — or you can add them to your Stampin’ Up!® starter kit now for an early peek!

Festive Friends Christmas Card

This double-opening Christmas card sparkles with mid-century flair! I paired the Festive Friends bundle with the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper for a fresh, retro-inspired winter look.

The snowman is stamped in Secret Sea ink and colored with Secret Sea and Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends. To make him pop, I shaded around the image with the Light Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blend and softened it using the Color Lifter - this adds that soft, snowy glow!
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I couldn’t resist adding some Secret Sea die-cut stars for that vintage touch. It’s simple, sweet, and so fun to open - perfect for sending a little handmade cheer this holiday season.

Supply List for this Christmas Card

Fall Thank You Card Supply List

​Beautiful Pumpkins Fall Thank You Card

Finally, this fall thank you card showcases the Beautiful Pumpkins bundle and Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper. The two-step photorealistic stamps in this set create gorgeous shading and texture - I stamped the base pumpkin in Cajun Craze, stamped off first for a lighter tone, then added the detail layer full strength.
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I tucked in some Mossy Meadow die-cut leaves and added my sentiment using the Three Banner Punch. I masked part of the sentiment so that only “grateful” appears on the card front, then stamped the full greeting inside the flap - perfect for this double-opening design!

Ready to Give It a Try?

I hope these cards inspire you to try this double-opening fun fold - it’s such a creative twist that looks complicated but is actually quick, easy, wow! Once you make one, you’ll want to try it for every season.
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Don’t forget to grab your free project sheet with all the cutting dimensions and photos from today’s video!

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Coming Next Month

Next month’s Online Card Class features the Festive Friends bundle - and as always, it includes a beautiful fun fold! Place a $100+ order this month to automatically receive the make n’ take kit for free.

Let me know in the comments which of these cards was your favorite - or tag me on Facebook or Instagram if you make your own version! You’ve got this - don’t overthink it, just stamp it!