Beccy's Place: A - Z of Folded Cards

Monday, May 30

A - Z of Folded Cards

I've decided to put together a list of different card folding techniques, and then slowly work through the list to produce instructions and examples on how to go about making each card. I've come up with a pretty good list of cards so far, but I need your help in finishing it off. If you can think of other types of folds that aren't mentioned below, please let me know and I'll add them. I'm not looking for techniques, such as embossing or stamping, but actual folds or types of cards. Let's see what we can put together!

A
Accordian Card
A-Frame Card
Altered Double Display Card
Altered Gatefold Card
Aperture Card I
Aperture Card II
Aperture Card III
Asymmetric Box Fold Card

B
Bench Card - COMING SOON

Bendy Card
Book Box Card
Book Fold Card
Bow Card
Box Card
Boxed Cards
Bridge Card / U-Fold
Building Block Card

C
Card in a Box
Cascade Card - 1 piece
Cascade Card - 2 piece
Castle Fold Card
Centre Step Card
Circle Card
Circle Side Step Card
Concertina Fold Card
Concertina Window Card 3D - COMING SOON
Criss Cross Card
Curtain Fold Card

D
Decoder Card
Diagonal Double Pocket Card
Diagonal Gate Fold Card
Diagonal Tri-fold Card
Diaper Fold Pouch
Diamond Fold Card

Side Step Card - COMING SOON
Side Step Card, Double
Sideways Waterfall Card - COMING SOON
Slider Card - COMING SOON
Slider Card, Double - COMING SOON
Slider Window Card - COMING SOON
Slim Line Cards - COMING SOON
Spinner Card
Spiral Pop-Up Card - COMING SOON
Spring Fold Card
Spring Diamond Card - COMING SOON
Squash Book Card
Stacked Triple Easel Card
Stair Step Fold
Star Effect Card
Star Fold Card
Step Panel Card - COMING SOON
Surprise Pop Up Card - COMING SOON
Suspension Card
Swing Card / Flip Flop Card

T
Teardrop Card - Double Gatefold
Teardrop Card - Trifold
Telescoping Cards - COMING SOON
Tent Card - COMING SOON
Tent Card, Double
Tent Topper Card / Over the Edge Card
Theatre Card - COMING SOON

Three Point Standing Card - COMING SOON

Tilt Card

Tower Card - COMING SOON
Treat Box Card - COMING SOON
Trellis Card / Lattice Card
Triangle Corner Pop-Up Card - COMING SOON
Triangle Tri-Fold Card - COMING SOON
Tri-fold Window Card - COMING SOON
Triple Easel Card
Triple Easel Card, Stacked
Triple Pop-Up Box Card - COMING SOON
Tri-Shutter Card
T-Slide Card
Tunnel Cards
Twirl Card - COMING SOON
Twist and Pop Card
Twisted Easel Card

U
U-Fold / Bridge Card
Upright Diamond Fold
Upright Z-fold Card - COMING SOON

V
Venetian Blind Card
View Finder Card

W
Waterfall Card
Waterfall Card, Sideways - COMING SOON
W-Fold Card - COMING SOON
Window Card - COMING SOON
Wiper Card
Wobble Card / Rocker Card

X
X-Fold Card

Y
Yo Yo Spinner Card

Z
Z-fold Box Card - COMING SOON
Z-fold Card
Z-fold Card, Double
Z-fold Slider Card - COMING SOON

97 comments:

Vicki Fraser said...: How about a never ending card. I did one a while ago, but found the instructions on you tube :); May 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Cleah said...: Wow, this is fantastic! I would love to learn these various techniques and thanks so much for coming up with this idea. I have one technique I've seen but haven't tried yet-Tea Folding. : ); May 30, 2011 at 1:24 PM
mfc.melissamade2 said...: There is a double side-step card too...that one has two ends that are up and the stairs in the middle!!! GREAT IDEA!!! Thanks Beccy!
Hugs,
M; May 30, 2011 at 2:04 PM
My Need 2 Craft said...: What a fabulous idea. This will be my go to site for ideas. It is really hard (at least for me) to find them when I don't know what they are called. :) Thanks!; May 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM
jessica said...: Thanks for putting this all together. I can't wait to try some of these new cards!; May 30, 2011 at 7:08 PM
RosieB said...: what a great idea! thank you :); May 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Teresa said...: How neat--thank you!; May 30, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Esther W-B said...: I love this idea! Thank you for doing this.; May 31, 2011 at 1:38 AM
Jacee said...: Great idea Beccy, lots of crafters are going to love this. What about a 'center step card'
Hugs Jacee; May 31, 2011 at 3:48 AM
nantastic said...: Love your site and helpful reference idea. Thanks, Beccy.; May 31, 2011 at 5:49 AM
CraftyGirl said...: Beccy,

Just a few I came up with. I have been trying to compile a list but have not gotten down to it.
Funky Fold Card, Tilt Card, Exploding Card, Expolding Box Card, Pyramid Fold Card, Pyramid Stacker Card, Decoupage Card, Window Card, S Fold Card, Diamond Fold Card, Triangle Tri Fold Card, Vest Card, Shirt Card, Double Slider Card, Slider Window Card, Trellis Card, Magic Window Card, Flip Flop Card, Triptych Card, Fun Fold Card, Iris Fold Card and Spring Fold Card.
Hope this helps you. I can't wait to see you tutorials. Thanks

CraftyGirl
craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com; May 31, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Wies said...: Hi Betty,
What a great idea. I have got a card wich I did not see in the list. In Dutch we call it an etalagekaart, a show window card. In my blog I have an example: http://wiescreablog.blogspot.com/2011/04/etalagekaart.html; June 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM
Blimey said...: What a fantastic idea, Beccy. I look forward to trying out some new techniques. xxx; June 4, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Anonymous said...: hi, ozzie annie here, just wanted to say i love your site and all your info on everything...thanks..now off to view more...luv aussie annie; June 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Rosane Vedana said...: Hi!!!
I loved the idea!
I know one blog that have folding card tecniques...
this one: http://stampartic.blogspot.com/2009/06/brette-teknikker-folder-techniques.html

I don't know if they are in the list yet...

hugs!; June 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Debi said...: Hi! I am definitely bookmarking your site! I love making different folded cards. I just experimented with making a napkin fold valentine. I don't see that one on your list; January 15, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Anonymous said...: wow thanks for this, what a brill site; March 13, 2012 at 11:43 PM
Anonymous said...: I have been using the Internet as a wealth of information on learning how to make cards. Out of hundreds I have viewed yours is definitely the best site ever!! I can't open all of the Techniques on Card Folds - is it because they are not on your site yet?
Thanks for all the great techniques and the different card folds.
Millie Nelles; March 14, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Anonymous said...: forgot to leave my email address: nellesf@shaw.ca; March 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Joanne said...: Thanx so much for all the effort you put into this list! It's FAB and a real big help to all of us looking for new, fun and different ways to do our cards! SOOOOOOO APPRECIATED!!! Aloha!; April 12, 2012 at 3:58 AM
Carol Ric said...: This is fabulous to have all of these in one place. I have wanted to try some of these and didn't know the names of them. Thanks so much for all your hard work. I am now a follower.; June 17, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Unknown said...: This is a fantastic resource thanks sooo much for taking the time to do this I will be trying them out one by one and hoping you will be adding more - you are a star!!!

Alice xx; November 12, 2012 at 1:39 PM
SiskiyouSue said...: Thanks for the good directions! I found exactly what I was looking for.; November 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Mari Ansaldo said...: This is absolutely fabulous! For the novice card maker like myself this is an invaluable source of information. Just the time alone you put into this deserves a million thank yous. LOL the blogosphere should send you a thank you card!; January 10, 2013 at 1:20 AM
Linda said...: I am looking for a technique where the sides of the card are folded into the middle. A design is stamped on the inside, then on the back of the side folds designs are stamped and trimmed so that when folded back into the center, it creates a picture, i.e. house in center, with snowman on left fold and sled on right fold. I hope I am explaining this technique well enough for you to understand what I mean.; January 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Shauna's Scraps said...: Thank you so much for posting these. I can't wait to try some of them. May I ask why some of the links no longer work?; March 4, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Beccy said...: Hi Shauna,
The list is still a work in progress and there are lots of tutorials that I still haven't done yet. I'll keep working away on them, but I expect to be a very old lady by the time I'm finished!!!
Cheers,
Beccy; March 4, 2013 at 4:40 PM
Shauna's Scraps said...: Well I definitely appreciate all of your hard work, I had no idea there were so many types of folds; March 5, 2013 at 5:18 AM
Shauna's Scraps said...: Beccy, I just did a spinner card, Thank you so much for the tutorial, it is one of my favorite cards I have made to date; March 7, 2013 at 5:30 AM
Wendy L said...: I have become your latest follower and I will be back very often to work through some of these designs, Thanks. xxx; April 9, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Esther F said...: Thank you very much!!!
Muchas gracias por tu trabajo. Tus creaciones son magníficas.; June 25, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Unknown said...: Really really really enjoying these tutorials. Having only just started 3D cards, I can't wait to try the other ones. Already done the easel, zig-zag and the criss-cross cards. Thanks!; September 14, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Di said...: telescoping CARDS; February 3, 2014 at 3:05 AM
Beccy said...: Thanks Di, will add it to the list!
Cheers,
Beccy; February 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Unknown said...: This is an amazing resource. I'm so thrilled I found it.; March 20, 2014 at 12:49 PM
Val Jones said...: Hi Beccy. Just been told about your site by my friend Wendy. It´s really great and thanks very much for all the ideas.
Love Val in Spain x; May 23, 2014 at 4:18 AM
ThinkJesus1st said...: WOW- I feel like I just found a bag of gold! Thanks.; July 24, 2014 at 3:22 AM
ThinkJesus1st said...: How do you keep your paper from buckling when you've glued it to the cardstock & fold it?; July 24, 2014 at 3:23 AM
Beccy said...: Hi Patti,
The problem you're experiencing happens because the act of folding actually stretches the cardstock / paper slightly, which is why is becomes weaker at the crease. There are a couple of solutions to the problem, depending on where the fold is and what it's going to be used for. You could try folding both the cardstock and the paper and then attaching them together while already folded. No extra stretching will occur this way. However, if you are going to be unfolding again, as in a card opening, you will still get the problem of buckling.
Alternatively, you can cut your patterned paper in half and place one piece on either side of the cardstock fold. The cut will open and close as the cardstock is folded.
A third option is to simply use patterned cardstock. These days you can easily find a huge array of wonderful digital papers that print beautifully onto cardstock. The problem of folding and buckling will no longer be an issue.
I hope this helps!
Cheers,
Beccy; July 24, 2014 at 9:05 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Beccy. Just found your site. Gosh, it is like opening a never ending present,lol

Thank you for such an inspiring site, plus all your hard work. Best wishes from the U.K. Jan.; August 28, 2014 at 12:53 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Beccy,
Just found your site and love, love, love it. I am new to papercrafting and cards and was so in neeed of something like this, thank you.; January 11, 2015 at 2:15 AM
Unknown said...: Merci pour tous ces merveilleux tutos, cela va m'aider énormément, quand je suis en manque d'inspiration et surtout pour l'usage du scor pal martha stewart que je viens d'acquérir et que j'ai du mal à utiliser pour faire les boites.

j'espère que vous êtes toujours aussi passionnée et vous souhaite bonne continuation.

Suis désolée mais je ne sais pas m'exprimer en anglais.

Merci encore.

Cordialement.

Martine
.; February 18, 2015 at 7:29 PM
Jessi said...: Wow, just found this and I'm definitely bookmarking it in order to return to it many times, there is so much here that I haven't even heard about before! Thank you!; March 20, 2015 at 4:32 AM
ecclesp said...: Whoa. This is fantastic. Your sharing generosity is also fantastic. this is the kind of list you could charge for or even do your own book and publish it. I would buy it. But I have to say again, how truly selfless of you to offer it to all of us at no cost. GOD BLESS YOU!; May 14, 2015 at 7:47 AM
Unknown said...: Love this site and am sharing with many.........thanks; June 3, 2015 at 11:52 PM
Roberta Stevenson said...: This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.; June 5, 2015 at 2:40 AM
KathieBee said...: You site was shared on a Cuttlebug Facebook page, this is fantastic. Are you still working on some of the instructions? Any way to get an email when a new one Is completed? thank you for all your hard work!; August 28, 2015 at 10:47 PM
Beccy said...: Hi Kathie,
I generally do one new card fold tutorial each month. If you'd like to receive email updates, simply add your email address to the box in the left hand column of my blog that says "Follow by Email".
Have a fabulous day!
Cheers,
Beccy; August 29, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Laura France said...: Bokeh; August 30, 2015 at 2:32 AM
Unknown said...: Hiya,
I hope you don't mind, but I have shared your blog on a Facebook group 'Tips for Crafters'.
You have given me so much to look through, learn, experiment & eventually have a go at.
I will try to make a few & if they look as half as good as yours, I'll be more than happy.
Thanks again Beccy
Kind regards
Kerry x; November 12, 2015 at 11:07 PM
Beccy said...: Hi Kerry,
I don't mind at all... thank you for sharing my blog!
Cheers,
Beccy; November 13, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Unknown said...: Thank you for sharing all your "folded cards" ideas. I love a challenge and have enjoyed trying out many of the different folds.; November 15, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Conny said...: A box card. Here's one I made
http://connyssyslerier.blogspot.dk/search?updated-max=2016-04-17T11:15:00-07:00&max-results=7; July 13, 2016 at 8:35 PM
Conny said...: Dobbel z-fold card
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F6tyIVUUhA

Fancy joy fold:
https://dk.pinterest.com/pin/438045501239258607/

I don't know the name:
https://dk.pinterest.com/pin/438045501239258482/

Drapery fold card:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/66/c3/8f/66c38fff5f81a3da569237c9538e5c78.jpg

Chevron card:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/66/c3/8f/66c38fff5f81a3da569237c9538e5c78.jpg; July 13, 2016 at 11:56 PM
Marls013 said...: Hi Beccy, thanks so much, cant wait to try some of these!; July 18, 2016 at 1:02 PM
Marcia said...: New to card making - been watching YouTube videos to learn different folds. WOW so nice to find a more comprehensive list all in one place. Thanks!; August 15, 2016 at 1:59 AM
Marcia said...: New to card making - been watching YouTube videos to learn different folds. WOW so nice to find a more comprehensive list all in one place. Thanks!; August 15, 2016 at 2:03 AM
dk-scrap said...: Thank you for this index of card folds. Best Regards.D.; September 29, 2016 at 12:02 AM
Marsha Wilson said...: I am so glad I found you! Your tutorials are great Thank you so much!! I really appreciate people who share their ideas and the time you spend to share with everyone.; November 28, 2016 at 3:57 PM
Kjudy1 said...: Thank you for putting this together. It's nice to have one index of card folds and one place to find them.; January 13, 2017 at 12:58 AM
Ann said...: Thank you for doing something which I figured had to be on here somewhere and not just a YouTube video. I am a very visual person (a picture is worth....................) and so on. I have printed out all the ones which I have been looing for and now I have the pictures of the ones I wanted printed and will be out in my scrapbook room. TY; April 19, 2017 at 4:51 AM
Doreen said...: Hello Beccy - thanks for this great list of different folding cards.; April 27, 2017 at 7:12 AM
PrettyPapercrafts67 said...: What a wonderful idea and thanks so much for sharing. I love card making and I am always keen to learn new techniques. I look forward to learning some of yours :); April 27, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Cara said...: I have to say this is a really amazing list of folding techniques. Thank you for going this ... I believe I will be coming here often!
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Unknown said...: WOW... Beccy I really appreciate the list, gives whole new world of cards rather than a regular folded card...I'm book marking so i have...Again thank you for all that you have done, continue to do...; November 7, 2017 at 12:38 AM
Sue from OZ said...: Hi Beccy. What an awesome blog and the work you have put into these card fold tutorials is absolutely amazing. I'm a newbie to cardmaking and this list is my new best friend. Just one query, is there a way to convert the measurements into metric as I never learnt the imperial system at school in Australia. I find I get very confused trying to work the measurements out, especially when it talks about 1/8th of an inch etc. Still you have probably the best blog for new card makers I have seen anywhere on the net. I would sign up to receive emails but there is no link when I'm looking from my phone. Thanks; November 23, 2017 at 12:42 AM
Beccy said...: Hi Sue. Thanks for your lovely message, I'm glad you've found something useful on my blog, I really enjoy putting it all together.
I too, am an Aussie who only learned the metric system at school, but for some reason when I started to scrapbook many years ago, the tools were all in imperial. From there I simply got used to the system. Most of the folds don't require you to be exact, so you can generally do a rough conversion. 1" = 2.5cm and 1/4" is about 6mm.
You can purchase very reasonably priced rulers that have both metric and imperial, as well as cutting mats, which I highly recommend since most paper craft is measured in the imperial system.
I'm not sure how my blog shows up on phones, but down the left hand column there is a place where you can add your email address to receive updates to your inbox.
Have a fabulous day Sue!
Cheers,
Beccy; November 23, 2017 at 8:24 AM
Holly's Hobbies said...: Impossible card would make a great “I” card; April 17, 2018 at 10:53 AM
Beccy said...: Thanks for the tip Holly! I'll do some research and have a go at creating one.
Cheers,
Beccy; April 17, 2018 at 12:34 PM
Unknown said...: Thank you for sharing your God blessings talent with the whole world. I greatly appreciate every card that you have on this site and can't wait to see more. God bless you in all you do.; October 17, 2018 at 12:42 AM
Unknown said...: Thank you for sharing.....; February 22, 2019 at 2:44 AM
Unknown said...: Beccy, Thank You!! I've been making hand made cards for many, many years for immediate family, gradually making them for extended family, then as many as 80 (identical) Christmas cards, new design each year for several years. Then I was given a few catalogs from a friend. I reworked some of those ideas and advanced my card-making. Recently, I discovered Pinterest (long after family discovered Pinterest. But Beccy, the biggest help was this card-folding tutorial! Great ideas, clear instructions, AND all in one place! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!; March 16, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Beccy said...: Thank you for the lovely comment and you're most welcome! I'm so glad to read that it's been helpful to you, I really enjoy putting the tutorials together and sharing them with other card makers.
Cheers,
Beccy; March 16, 2019 at 5:44 PM
Cindy C. said...: Thanks for sharing this wonderful list Beccy!; March 24, 2019 at 11:44 PM
Grannie67 said...: Thank you for putting this list together! Looking forward to trying some of the ones I haven't made before!; July 3, 2019 at 2:08 AM
Hilary said...: I love this site! Have you seen a Magical Rain Shaker Card? Think you could do one of your great tutorials on that? Thanks for sharing your projects with us!; July 27, 2019 at 5:38 AM
Beccy said...: I've never seen a Magical Rain Shaker card before, Hilary, thanks very much for the idea. I'll add it to the list.
Cheers,
Beccy; July 27, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Ronda's Paper Creations said...: Wow! This is quite an accomplishment! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us fellow paper crafters!; October 18, 2019 at 10:31 PM
Lori m said...: New follower and many thank you's for sharing your beautiful works of art and also all the fabulous card fold designs, hugs, Lori m; November 23, 2019 at 10:43 PM
Linda said...: Just found your site. Thanks so much for sharing all these great ideas.; January 5, 2020 at 1:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Thank you for this wonderful resource, I will be using it often.; January 28, 2020 at 11:45 PM
jaybea said...: Hi Beccy
I am part of a small of a online NZ card group and each month we have a card swap and have turns picking the theme. I have chosen the impossible card for my turn,last month, the ladies said I always pick hard ones but were all amazed at how easy it was to do. I sent them to your site for the instructions, they all commented on how great your site was. So no doubt we will be doing some more folded cards
So thank you for sharing, the inspiration you give and the freebies; February 2, 2020 at 9:10 AM
Beccy said...: Hi jaybea. Thank you for the lovely message, it's always great to hear that people are using and enjoying the tutorials... I love to share them!
All the best with your card group.
Cheers,
Beccy; February 2, 2020 at 10:56 AM
raegilly said...: I have just been given your site to check out and I must commend you for setting this up. It will be my favorite stamping "Tool"from now on. So often I sit and try to get my brain to come up with something different to do. You are a Godsend. Thank you so much for being happy to share.; February 4, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Beccy said...: You're most welcome Raegilly, I really enjoy putting it all together. Thank you for taking the time to post a message, I appreciate it!
Cheers,
Beccy; February 4, 2020 at 12:18 PM
Conniecrafter said...: wow, so sweet of you to put this together!; February 20, 2020 at 2:13 PM
Georgeanne said...: These are amazing. Can you do an infinity card?; March 1, 2020 at 4:16 AM
Beccy said...: Hi Georgeanne. If you look up "Never Ending Card" it's the same fold as an Infinity Card.
Have fun!
Cheers,
Beccy; March 1, 2020 at 10:04 AM
Lillianb said...: Thank you so much for doing this it will give me lots to try while I cannot go out,

Lilian b xx; April 19, 2020 at 6:40 AM
Jean S said...: Wow! That's a quite extensive list! TYVM However, I don't see one of my favorites which is the W-Fold Thank you for making these tutorials available
Jean ~; June 12, 2020 at 1:42 PM
Beccy said...: Thanks Jean, I'll add that one to my list!
Cheers,
Beccy; June 12, 2020 at 4:05 PM
Unknown said...: How can I save this link; July 2, 2020 at 3:40 AM
Beccy said...: Hi there. This page is always available on my blog, but there are a couple of ways to make it easier to find.
You could add a bookmark by clicking the little star at the top of the page. It's over to the right of the address bar, just below the tabs. That will add a link in your bookmarks list.
The other way is to copy the page address and paste it somewhere on your computer or wherever you'd like to share the link. The address is in the bar at the top (the same place as the star). Or you can just copy this link: https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2011/05/a-z-of-folded-cards.html
Have a lovely day!
Cheers,
Beccy; July 2, 2020 at 9:35 AM
Marie said...: Thanks for sharing all these folds, really appreciate. Do you have a hat card tutorial please?; July 10, 2020 at 11:54 AM
Beccy said...: Hi Marie. I don't have a hat card tutorial, but I'll definitely add it to the list!
Cheers,
Beccy; July 10, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Lawendowy Zakątek said...: Świetna strona. Dopiero dziś przeczytałam o niej w komentarzach na Fb. Pozdrawiam z Polski; August 23, 2020 at 8:29 PM
Phyllis said...: Love your site. What a great resource. You could add iris folding cards.; December 2, 2020 at 1:22 AM