H is for Hidden Message Fun Fold

Welcome to my ABC’s with Fun Folds series.  Today’s fun fold has a hidden message. I have been wanting to make one of these fun folds for a long time.  I like simple cards and did not think this style card would fit that bill.  I was wrong!  It really is quite easy once you break it down into steps.  Many thanks to fellow demonstrators, Patrice Halliday-Larsen, Natalie Lapakko, and Meg Loven who shared their inspiration and directions to get me started.  I changed it up a bit to simplify it! Here’s my card.img_2422

I have lots of photos and measurements for you.  You need to cut and score 3 pieces of paper for this card.

Front: 4 1/4 x 8 1/4 scored at 5 1/2

Back:  4 1/4 x 5 3/4 scored at 5 1/2

Inside:  4 1/4 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4

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Punch a circle out of the front piece by sliding the 2″ Circle punch along the side as far as it will go.

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Line up the inside piece the same way and punch from both the front and back. (*You may prefer to line up the inside piece under the top piece and trace the circle with a pencil first then punch it out if you are not confident you will line it up exactly.)  The 3 circles should all line up.

Add sticky strip or use Fast Fuse Adhesive along the flap on the back piece.  Adhere this piece along the right side of the inside piece.

Close the inside piece and apply adhesive to the top piece only.  The front page of the middle layer is adhered completely to the inside of the front layer, with the right side edges lined up.

The photo below shows what the card should look like assembled.

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Stamp the sentiments through the hole to make sure they line up exactly. My sentiment is from Garden in Bloom which is a photopolymer stamp set so it was easy to see.  (*If you are using a clear mount or wood mount stamp you may want to trace the circle then open the card and stamp the sentiment inside the pencil line using the stamp a ma jig. Remember to erase your pencil marks afterwards.)  I opened my card to slide the hidden message part in view and stamped my inside sentiment through the hole.

I decorated my card using the Flourish Thinlits.  I adhered the die cut pieces using the Fine-tip Glue Pen. I embellished with ribbon and Pearl Basic Jewels.  I stamped the envelope using the Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and Soft Sky ink. This is such a fun card to make and open!  This fun fold would be great for kid birthdays as I’m sure they would enjoy the hidden message appearing when they open their card.

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Stamp Sets: Garden in Bloom, Flourishing Phrases, Balloon Adventures  Ink: Island Indigo, Soft Sky  Papers: Soft Sky, Whisper White  Tools & Accessories: Flourish Thinlits, 2″ Circle Punch, Island Indigo Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels

Have a Happy Day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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14 thoughts on “H is for Hidden Message Fun Fold

  1. I have to comment… I look forward to your blog post everyday, just love it! You are so creative and your instructions are so clear. A very big thank you and I also loved the last kit I bought and you mailed to me … thank you so much

  2. I am really enjoying your alphabet series. It makes me HAPPY and I HONOR you with garlands. Beautiful card. I HOPE you have a H of a day!!

  3. Jeanie Stark, You are AMAZING!!!! Not only is the card beautiful, the hidden message fold is spectacular! This one will be a challenge to put together but I will get it done! Now to find the time!!!!

    1. Ramsey, it sounds more difficult than it is. This is the first one I’ve made. I do much better with visuals than trying to comprehend the directions. I had to break it down into steps and once I looked at each i got it! The second one I made went much faster and easier. Once you get the concept you could just cut your paper and make a bunch. The first one I traced the circles then punched. As long as you use the side of the cardstock as a guide for all 3 punches they will line up perfectly. Let me know how it goes. Better yet, send me a photo of your finished card. 😊

  4. I would be shouting Hip Hip Hooray when I finished this card and it all worked out! Actually with your directions and your photos I think I could do it with some practice! Of course mine wouldn’t look so fine and refined like yours! Those little flourish dodads are so fun and so pretty. I can’t wait to see what “I” brings! Have a happy and healthy weekend. I just had to get another “h” in there – feel free to overdose on ice cream or whatever makes you happy!

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