If you’ve ever stared at a handmade card tutorial and thought, “Bless your heart, but that looks complicated,” then this easy diagonal fold card tutorial is your answer. One fold, one cut, and suddenly you’re making paper crafts that look like you’ve been at this for years. Whether you’re making a birthday card, a thinking-of-you note, or just feeding your designer paper addiction, this technique delivers every single time.
This month’s Creative Juice Sketch is all about that diagonal fold. We’re making not one, but two cards from the same layout. Why make one gorgeous handmade card when you can make two?
For these projects, we’re using the Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper for that cheerful fruit-filled “Love You Berry Much” card, and the dreamy Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper for the birthday design. I’m also using three stamp sets— the Filled with Sweetness, Delicate Whispers, and Loveliest Tree stamp sets. Both cards come together faster than you’d expect and you’re going to want every single one of these in your stash.
Your Easy Diagonal Fold Card Tutorial is Right Here 👇
Go ahead and grab your supplies before you hit play because once you see how quickly this diagonal fold comes together, you’re going to want to make one right along with me. I walk you through both cards step by step, including all my measurements and a few tips that’ll save you time at your craft table. Trust me, you don’t want to skip to the end on this one.
👉 I want to hear from you! Are you a “more is more” designer paper collector or do you carefully curate your stash? Either way, this easy diagonal fold card tutorial is a great excuse to dig in and use some of that gorgeous paper.
Ready to Create These Easy Diagonal Fold Cards?
It’s amazing what a simple diagonal fold can do for a card. It allows you to share both sides of your favorite Designer Series Paper!
- Blueberry Bushel: 8” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼” (card base)
- DSP: 4” x 4 ½”, line up at 1 ¼” and score diagonally (card front)
- Real Red:
- 2 ½” x 1 ½” (greeting layer)
- 5 ¼” x 4” (inside layer)
- Basic White:
- 2 ¼” x 1 ¼” (greeting)
- Basic Beige: 8” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼” (card base)
- DSP: 4” x 4 ½”, score diagonally (card front)
- Cloud Cover: 5 ¼” x 4” (inside layer)
- Basic White: 5” x 3 ¾” (inside)
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Now that you’ve got this easy diagonal fold card tutorial in your card making toolkit, the only question is which one you’re making first! Mark your calendars to join me Thursday for another fun YouTube Live project. Want to keep the inspiration going in the meantime? Head to this 5-Minute cards playlist to get more ideas.
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AWESOME – great technique, Connie, and lovely result. This is perfect for these last-minute, I-only-have-a-half-hour cards we all find ourselves needing from time to time!
Have a blessed day! 💖
Thank you, I love easy fast cards. Simple and beautiful cards!