The Fold and Tuck Pinwheel Card began when I stared at a 6×6 piece of paper, thinking, “There’s got to be something cooler to do with you than just slap you on a card front.” And friends, I found it. This technique is the visual equivalent of those optical illusions where you can’t quite figure out if the stairs are going up or down—except instead of breaking your brain, it just makes people go “oooh” and immediately ask if you’ll teach them. Which is exactly what’s happening right now. Grab your cardstock, some designer series paper, and a bone folder, and prepare to feel like you’ve unlocked a new level in cardmaking. This fun fold situation is about to change your whole perspective on what squares can do.
Fold and Tuck Pinwheel Card | Video Tutorial
In today’s video, I’m walking you through every single step of creating this Fold and Tuck Pinwheel Card—and I do mean every step, because I believe in you and your ability to conquer this gorgeous design! Grab your favorite 6×6 designer series paper (I’m using the stunning Boho Vibes and Beautiful Bokeh collections from Stampin’ Up!), and let’s make some cardmaking magic happen together.
⭐️ Now it’s your turn! What occasion will you make this Fold and Tuck Pinwheel Card for? Birthday? Thank you? “Sorry, I ate your leftovers.”? Drop a comment below and let me know.
Ready to Create these Fold and Tuck Pinwheel Cards?
These designs are going to delight anyone who receives it! Note: this design does not work well with ‘scenic’ Designer Series Paper. Random patterns work best.
- Cajun Craze: 11” x 4 ¼”, score 5 ½”
- Secret Sea: 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” (front layer)
- Petal Pink:
- 4 ¼” x 2” (front layer)
- 4” x 5 ¼” (inside layer)
- DSP: 6” x 6” – score all 4 sides at 1 ½”
- Basic White:
- 3 ¾” x 5” (inside)
- 3 ½” x 3 ½” (front layer)
- 2 ⅞” x 2 ⅞” (inside pinwheel)
- Flirty Flamingo: 11” x 4 ¼”, score 5 ½”
- Darling Duckling: 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” (front layer)
- Berry Burst:
- 4 ¼” x 1 ½” (front layer)
- 4” x 5 ¼” (inside layer)
- DSP: 6” x 6” – score all 4 sides at 1 ½”
- Basic White:
- 3 ¾” x 5” (inside)
- 3 ½” x 3 ½” (front layer)
- 3” x 4” (inside pinwheel)
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Grab a stack of your favorite DSP, put on your favorite playlist, and start folding to make this Fold and Tuck Pinwheel card. Fair warning – once you make one, you’ll want to make seventeen more because they’re oddly addictive.
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