You all know I love a good card-making adventure, but this hidden message card tutorial might be my favorite thing I’ve ever shared with you. I’m not even kidding when I say this little beauty went viral in my friend group faster than gossip at a church potluck! One great thing about this card? It’s for both men and women, and you can make 3 cards from 1 piece of 12” x 12” scrapbook paper.  This card allows both sides of designer paper to be showcased too. I mean…what more can you ask for?!


When you make this innocent-looking card and share it? Within five minutes, you’ll have a bunch of women practically climbing over each other to figure out how in the Sam Hill it works! You’ll have at least 20 people who want one of these cards or begging you to teach them. But first…I gotta share this tutorial with all of YOU sweet souls!


This interactive, handmade card is so clever and unexpected that it’ll have people talking about it for a while. And the best part? It’s way easier to make than it looks. So grab your cardstock and let’s dive into this fun fold technique that’s about to make you the most popular crafter in your neck of the woods!

This hidden message card can be made for men and women

Hidden Message Card Video Tutorial:

Buckle up because this hidden message card tutorial is about to blow your ever-loving minds! I promise if you stick with me through this whole video, you’re gonna walk away with a technique so good, your friends are gonna rave about it. Trust me on this one – you do NOT want to miss the big reveal at the end!

Learn how to make this hidden message card with this easy-to-follow video tutorial
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🌸 So there you have it, friends – the hidden message card technique that had my entire friend group losing their minds! Now I’m dying to know: what sneaky little message would YOU hide in your card? Drop a comment below and tell me who you’re gonna surprise with this clever little beauty.


Ready to Create these Hidden Message Cards?

Aren’t these just a great way to use your pretty Designer Series Paper? They are so simple and go together so quickly. You absolutely MUST give this layout a try! Your friends will go crazy over them like mine did.

Stampin' Up! Love & Strength set and Florals in Bloom DSP makes beautiful hidden message card.
Love & Strength Stamp set and Florals in BloomDesigner Series Paper (DSP)
This hidden message card is great for the men in your life. Features Stampin' Up! You are Remarkable stamp
You Are Remarkable Stamp Set and Woven Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • Highland Heather:
    • 6 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 2 ¼” (card base)
    • 3” x 4 ¼” (inside layer)
    • 1 ¾” x 4 ¼” (outside layer)
    • 1 ¾” x 2 ¾” (front greeting layer)
  • DSP: 10 ½” x 4”
    • With the design face up, score at 1 ⅝”, 2 ¾”, 5 ⅜”, and 8”
  • Fresh Freesia:
    • 4” x 5 ¼” (inside layer)
    • 2 ⅛” x 5 ¼” (outside layer)
  • Basic White:
    • 2 ⅜” x 3 ¾” (inside message)
    • 1 ½” x 2 ½” (front greeting layer)
  • Secret Sea:
    • 6 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 2 ¼” (card base)
    • 3” x 4 ¼” (inside layer)
    • 1 ¾” x 4 ¼” (outside layer)
    • 1 ¾” x 2 ¾” (front greeting layer)
  • DSP: 10 ½” x 4”
    • With the design face up, score at 1 ⅝”, 2 ¾”, 5 ⅜”, and 8”
  • Crumb Cake:
    • 4” x 5 ¼” (inside layer)
    • 2 ⅛” x 5 ¼” (outside layer)
  • Very Vanilla:
    • 2 ⅜” x 3 ¾” (inside message)
    • 1 ½” x 2 ½” (front greeting layer)

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Weren’t those so much fun? I hope you will give these a try. Be sure to send it to a friend and brighten their day!


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