This fun fold looks completely simple on the outside—but when opened, a hidden message slides right out for a sweet little surprise. It’s such a clever way to add movement and personality to your card without making the design complicated.
What I love about this fold is how versatile it is. You can dress it up for a birthday, keep it soft for a thank you, or make it playful for a celebration. The outside stays clean and classic, while the inside delivers the wow moment. It’s proof that a small twist in structure can make a big difference in how your card feels.
If you’re looking for an easy way to add interest to your handmade cards, this slide-out design is one you’ll want to keep in your collection of go-to ideas.
Here’s a closer look. I love creating a scene for my card front. The background is from the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper
The bears are from the Valentine Kisses stamp set and the jars are fussy cut from the Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper.
It opens like this…
How to make the card:
- Score the 8-1/4” x 5-1/4” cardstock piece at 2-3/4” and 6-3/4” and fold inwards to meet in the middle.
- Adhere the two 2-1/2” x 5” DSP pieces on the left flap (one on the front and one on the back).
- Adhere the 1-1/4” x 5” DSP piece on the right flap.
- To make the slide-out piece, score the 3-3/4” x 4-1/4” cardstock piece at 3/8” on the short side. Adhere the 3” x 4” Basic White piece onto slide-out piece.
- Adhere the right edge of the slide-out piece right on the 2-3/4” score line of the base cardstock.
- Put adhesive on the top and bottom edges of the right flap of the base cardstock and adhere down.
- Adhere this on the 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” card base.
- Add your accent/sentiment piece.
Let’s take a look at more cards!
If you want to see another version of this layout with less layering, go here: https://karentitus.com/a-card-with-a-hidden-surprise-pull-out-gift-card-holder/
Another beautiful card from using the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. The flower accent is from the Gallery Blooms stamp set.
A fun summer card featuring Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Paper – all the accents are fussy-cut from the same paper pack too!
The paper is from the Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper pack.
Let’s Make a Slide-Out Card!
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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