Easy Fun Fold Card You’ll Want to Make Again & Again | Split-Front Card Tutorial (Video)

Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design

If you’ve been wanting to try an easy fun fold card that looks impressive but takes only minutes to assemble, this Split-Front layout is going to become one of your new favorites. It uses just a half sheet of cardstock, shows off your Designer Series Paper beautifully, and gives you a creative twist without adding extra difficulty.

Best part?

This is the BONUS card included in the December Cultivated Creativity Kit, featuring the Banner Sayings bundle and the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper (DSP). If you aren’t already on the list, you’ll definitely want to be — this month’s projects are too cute to miss!

Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design

Why You’ll Love This Easy Fun Fold Card

This design checks all the boxes:

  • Simple to cut + simple to score — no complicated measurements.
  • Uses only a ½ sheet of cardstock — super economical.
  • Perfect for showing off DSP including bold prints.
  • Easily adapts to any season or style.
  • Great “go-to” layout when you need a quick layout but want it to feel special.

It’s one of those folds you’ll want to keep in your back pocket for birthdays, thank you cards, holidays, and even masculine cards.

Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design
Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design
Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design
Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design

Try These Variations

One of the biggest benefits of this easy fun fold card is how well it adapts to different Designer Series Papers. Here are a few ideas:

Bright + Bold

Use Hobby Haven’s playful prints with the bright side of the Banner Sayings palette for a cheerful birthday look.

Soft + Pretty

Try the subtler patterns and Gentle hues for sympathy or thinking-of-you cards.

Rich + Seasonal

Switch to deep, warm fall colors for a Thanksgiving or autumn feel.

Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design

About This Month’s Bonus Cultivated Creativity Project

This fun fold coordinates perfectly with the Banner Sayings bundle I’m featuring in the December Cultivated Creativity DIY Papercrafting Kit.

Subscribers will get the step-by-step tutorial, the pre-cut pieces, and a gorgeous surprise gift tucked into the box!

If you’re not on the list yet:

Don’t miss your chance… Join here before the open spots sell out

Easy fun fold card tutorial — split-front design

Project Layers (Imperial):

  • 4-1/4” x 11”, cut 2-1/2” off bottom & then score ends at 1-1/2” Pecan Pie CS
  • (2) 4” x 1-1/4” Calypso Coral CS
  • 2-1/8” x 3-7/8” Calypso Coral CS
  • 3” x 1” Garden Green CS- punch
  • 2” x 2-1/2” Basic White CS die-cut
  • 4” x 5-1/4” Basic White CS
  • (2) 3-7/8” x 1-1/8” DSP
  • 2” x 3-3/4” DSP
  • Approx. 7” Ribbon

Every step is easy enough for a beginner, but the finished card looks polished enough for even your most “wow-loving” crafty friends.

I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simply click the button below to access the printable file.

Print Project Recipe

Ready to get started? Check out the full video tutorial where I walk you through creating the Split-Front Easy Fun Fold Card step-by-step. You’ll learn exactly how to cut, score, fold, assemble, and decorate the focal panel using the Banner Sayings Bundle, Creative Haven accents, and Hobby Haven DSP. Watch the video replay below and be sure to leave me a comment.

Don’t forget to share the video with your crafty friends! While you are watching, I would appreciate you subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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Wasn’t that super easy?

Tell me below: Are easy fun fold cards your favorite go-to style…
or do you prefer clean, simple layouts? I’d love to hear what YOU enjoy creating!

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Hope You Enjoy,

Love this project? Here is your shopping list so you can re-create this idea on your own…just click on the images below to add them to your cart.

Shopping List 

Creative Haven Bundle (English) [ 167209 ]
Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [ 167051 ]
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122925 ]
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102584 ]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
Hobby Haven 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167201 ]
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147101 ]
Garden Green 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Chevron Ribbon [ 167212 ]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
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