Fractured cards—sometimes also called faux shutter cards —are such a fun way to create something that looks intricate but is actually surprisingly simple to put together. I love how this technique breaks up your Designer Series Paper into sections, creating lots of visual interest while still keeping a clean, structured design.
This style is perfect for showcasing a beautiful piece of patterned paper or scene, since the “fractured” panels naturally draw your eye across the card. Add a focal image over the top, and it really pulls everything together while giving the illusion of depth and dimension.
These cards feature the 2026-2028 In Colors!
- Adhere a 2″ square (die cut or regular cut) diagonally on the center of a 4″ x 5-1/4″ DSP piece.
- Put adhesive at the back of four 3/8″ x 5-1/2″ strips. Adhere around the edges of the 2” square piece as shown. Trim off the excess.
- Adhere this on the card base.
- Add your accent and sentiment pieces.
Here are more card variations.
Make Faux Fractured Cards
Use this card layout and join us over at Back Porch Stampers to see what lots of other people are making.
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