G’Day Crafty Friends,

There’s something so special about the School Days Collection by Paper Rose Studio — the bright colours, playful patterns and school-themed elements make it perfect for cards celebrating teachers, students, school milestones and all those wonderful back-to-school memories.

Today I’m sharing an easy fun fold card that lets the gorgeous patterned paper do most of the work.  Add a few coordinating die cuts and you have a fun, dimensional card that looks impressive without being difficult to make!

The book-style fold is one of my favourites because it gives the card a little extra interest when it opens, while still being quick enough to make when you need a card in a hurry.  I actually took the inspiration from a scrapbook layout lol.

Card Measurements

Basic White Smooth –

• Card Base  – 1 x 4 1/8″ x 5 7/8″ /
• A – 1 x 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ /
• B – 1 x 3 1/2″ x 4″ / 8.8cm x 10.1cm – score 1/2″ / 1.2cm down 3 1/2″ / 8.8cm side
• C – 1 x 3 1/2″ x 3″ / 8.8cm x 7.6cm – score 1/2″ / 1.2cm down 3 1/2″ side
• D – 1 x 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ /

Pacific Smooth Cardstock –

• E – 1 x  3 7/8″ x 5 5/8″ /
• F – 2 x 3 7/8″ x 3/4″ /
• G – 1 x 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ /
• H – 1 x 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ /

Pattern Paper –

• I – 2 x 5 /8″ x 3 3/4″ /
• J – 1 x 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ /
• K – 1 x 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″

How to Make the Fun Fold Card

1. Adhere A – Basic White Smooth to E – Pacific Smooth leaving a narrow border of colour showing around all sides
2. Adhere both pieces of I – Pattern Paper to both pieces of F – Pacific Smooth leaving a narrow border of colour showing around all sides
3. Adhere 1st panel of Pacific Smooth panel to top of Basic White Smooth card matching sides & the 2nd panel of Pacific Smooth to bottom of Basic White Smooth card matching sides
4. Burnish & fold along scored line of B & C – Basic White Smooth with Bone Folder
5. Adhere J – Pattern Paper to F – Pacific Smooth panel leaving a narrow border showing around all sides
6. Adhere Pacific Smooth panel to B – Basic White Smooth leaving a narrow border showing around all sides
7. Apply Adhesive to inside of scored section prior to adhering to back of left side of Pacific Smooth layer ensuring sides are straight & even
8. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 but this time adhering K – Pattern Paper to H – Pacific Smooth & then to C – Basic White Smooth & adhering to right side of Pacific Smooth so that it overlaps the left panel
9. Adhere D – Basic White Smooth to top of right panel covering part of the Pattern Paper
10. Arrange & adhere School Days Embossed Die Cuts of choice to panel with Foam Tape & Adhesive
11. Stamp or adhere sentiment to inside of card or adhere School Days Layered Embossed Die Cuts to inside
12. Optional – Complete card by randomly adhering Embellishment to front panel

Let’ Shop –

• School Days Basics 6 x 6 Collection
• School Days Embossed Die Cuts
• School Days Layered Sentiments Embossed Die Cuts
• Basic White Smooth Cardstock
• Pacific Smooth Cardstock
• Liquid Glue

Ready to Create Your Own School Days Projects?

Bring a little school-day fun to your next crafting session with the School Days Collection! With coordinating patterned papers, die cuts and fun school-themed elements, you’ll have everything you need to create cards and projects that are full of colour, character and creativity.

Shop the School Days Collection and all the coordinating products.

I hope you have fun creating your own School Days fun-fold card.  I’d love to see what you make — especially which patterned paper and die cuts you choose!

Until next time – stay inspired & keep creating!

Vicky
Inspiring Heartfelt Creations, One Beautiful Layer at a Time