Split Panel Fun Fold Card Tutorial – Free Project Sheet & Video

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Looking for a unique fun fold card design to add to your cardmaking repertoire? In this tutorial, we’re making a Split Panel Fun Fold Card - a creative handmade card where the front is cut in two, leaving a space in the middle. A decorative piece bridges the gap, connecting the top and bottom panels, and the sentiment stamped inside peeks through the open space when the card is closed.

In this week’s video tutorial, I’m sharing three Split Panel Fun Fold card ideas: a whimsical Halloween card, a soft and romantic floral card, and an elegant Christmas card. You’ll find:

• A free downloadable project sheet with measurements and step-by-step instructions.
• A full video tutorial showing the cardmaking process.
• Complete supply lists for each card design.

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Watch the Split Panel Fun Fold Card Video Tutorial

Here’s the replay of my live demonstration so you can see exactly how the Split Panel Fun Fold comes together.

Supply List for this Halloween Card

Halloween Split Panel Fun Fold Card – Cauldron of Candy Corn​

For my Halloween card, I used Stampin’ Up!®️’s Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper. This pack includes patterned paper and punch-out designs you can mix and match to create fun focal points. I chose the black cauldron die-cut, then made it extra playful by filling it with candy corn instead of bubbling green goo. (Tip: cut a slit along the cauldron’s top edge so the candy corn can “sit” inside.)
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To bridge the split card front panels, I used a tag from the Fright Night stamp set. The matching Halloween sentiment is stamped on the inside so it shows through the opening. A few Shimmer Star Foam Stickers finish the design.

Floral Split Panel Fun Fold Card – Roses for a Friend I Miss

This romantic card features the Charming Day stamp set and Floral Charm Designer Series Paper. I cut Petal Pink cardstock with the Nested Essentials Dies to create the bridge piece for the front of the card.
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The roses are stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers, giving them soft, blended shading. The peek-through sentiment makes this card a heartfelt way to say “miss you” to someone special.

Supply List for this Floral Card

Supply List for this Christmas Card

Christmas Split Panel Fun Fold Card – Elegant Holiday Greetings (Sneak Peek!)

For my holiday version, I used upcoming products from the September 2025 Mini Catalog: the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper and the Traditional Labels stamp set and dies. This paper’s dramatic green florals on a Secret Sea background create a rich, wintry look.
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Instead of stamping the sentiment inside the card, I placed it on the bridge piece for a bolder focal point. Want early access to these holiday products? Become a Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator and add them to your Starter Kit before they’re available to the public.

Get the Free Split Panel Fun Fold Card Project Sheet

​This Split Panel Fun Fold works for any occasion—simply swap out the paper and stamps for a fresh look every time. Download the free project sheet to get exact cutting dimensions and assembly instructions.

Free Project Sheet for this Fun Fold Card