There’s something extra special about a card that holds a little surprise inside. Today I’m sharing three easy ways to make pocket cards—and once you try these, I think you’ll find yourself coming back to them again and again.
Each one starts with a simple idea, but just a small change in how you fold or layer your paper gives you a completely different look. You can tuck in a sweet note, a gift card, or even a little treat—such a thoughtful way to make your card feel more personal. And the best part? You can use whatever supplies you already have and let your paper do the work.
If you’ve ever wanted a quick way to make your cards feel a little more special without adding a lot of extra steps, this is it. Try one… or try all three… and see which one becomes your favorite!
Here’s the basic layout.
This card features the Velvet Meadow Designer Series Paper.
Here’s how to make this:
- Score a 4” x 10-1/4” cardstock at 5-1/4” and 9-1/4”. Burnish the score lines.
- Close the card (with the 5-1/4” score line at the bottom). Adhere the 3-3/4” x 3-3/4” DSP square on the front panel. Then add adhesive on the 1” top panel and adhere down.
- Open the card and add adhesive on each side as shown on the template above then adhere down to make the “pocket”.
- Adhere this on a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” card base.
- For the insert, cut a 3” x 5” piece of Basic White and add an accent piece.
Here are more pocket card ideas.
This card features the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.
You can also change the orientation – watch the video below to see how to make it a landscape card.
You can also use a large die cut for the pocket! Look how cute this jar pocket card is! This features the Filled with Sweetness bundle.
Pocket Cards 3 Ways!
Use this card layout and join us over at Back Porch Stampers to see what lots of other people are making.
Thank you so much for the inspiration and information
Love this card!
You are so kind to share this! I will give you credit when I recreate these! Thank you!