You’re going to love learning how to make a kite fold card that packs a WOW! If you love fun fold cards and unique card folds then this is the project for you!

I’m using the brand new Beautiful Autumn Bundle that debuts in tomorrow’s Mini Catalog. This 83-page publication is packed with new stamp sets, dies, punches, embossing folders, designer papers and embellishments. I think you’ll agree that today’s kite fold card tutorial is definitely unique. And I’ve got different three samples to share with you today.

Whether using this Bundle for handmade Thanksgiving cards, birthday or any other occasion, the receiver is going to be WOW’d by this fun fold card!

I’ve included pictures, cutting dimensions and supplies below. Be sure to scroll down to see them.

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A Kite Fold Card Video Tutorial

Today’s video demonstrates this Beautiful Autumn kite fun fold card. But don’t miss the other two cards I’m sharing – each has a different theme!

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 A Kite Fold Card Details

One thing I love about fall are the colors. The rich tones, the smell of wood burning in neighborhood fireplaces and the crisp autumn air all make me want to curl up with my favorite blanket and drink a hot cider.

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Fun fold cards provide an incredible opportunity to send a WOW in the mail. And let’s face it, during this pandemic, we can all use a little pick-me-up! Follow along with today’s video, stopping and starting as often as you’d like, and make this fun fold card with me.

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The Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Paper (Mini Catalog, page 45) includes elegant designs in rich earth tones. There are copper and gold foil accents on some of the sheets and some of the images can be punched out using the coordinating Autumn Punch Pack.

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Kite Fold Card – Idea #2

This cheerful designer paper is called Artistry Blooms (Annual Catalog, page 148). These bold, bright patterns are double-sided with softer gradients, making it versatile for all kinds of cards.

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Spruce up your kite fold card with coordinating strings and bows. Stampin’ Up!’s color coordination makes it easy to create professional looking cards!

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In addition to a full card base, the kite fold opens to reveal another area, perfect for a hidden sentiment or handwritten note. This fun fold provides unlimited possibilities including unique baby announcements and invitations!

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Kite Fold Card – Idea #3

Have you started your handmade Christmas cards yet? With a little over 3 months to go, it’s not too soon to decide on this year’s design. Creating a few cards a week allows for the entire process to be fun and stress-free.

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Did the Snowflake Splendor Suite catch your attention in the Mini Catalog? Check out page 37 for this suite’s coordinated designer paper, embossing folder, glimmer paper and embellishments. Snowflakes never looked so pretty!

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Magnetic Discs

Consider Glue Dots, velcro dots and these amazing mini magnetic discs to close this kite fold card. These magnetic discs are affordable, easy to use and have self-adhesive. You can find the small Basic Grey Magnetic Discs I used by CLICKING HERE.

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Kite Fold Card – Template & Cutting Dimensions

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Cutting Dimensions:

  • Cardstock base: 4 1/4″ x 11″, score at 5 1/2″
  • Kite Fold base: 4″ x 10″, score at 5″
    • Measure in 2″ on each long end and make a pencil mark
    • Measure up/down 3″ on each long end and make a pencil mark
    • Cut and score as shown in template above. Watch the video for great tips!
  • Designer Paper: Kite upper panels: 1 7/8″ x 1 7/8″ cut on the diagonal
  • Designer Paper: Kite lower panels: 1 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ cut on the diagonal
  • Very Vanilla cardstock insert for card base: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Pin It!

Click and pin the image below to your favorite Pinterest board. One click and you’ll come right back here to view the video, pictures and cutting dimensions.

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Here are the products I used to create my cards. Click on any of the images to be redirected to my online store. I offer exclusive and generous online ordering REWARDS, too!Shop online, get rewards. Lisa's Stamp Studio. Stampin' Up!

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Thanksgiving Card Product List

  • Beautiful Autumn Bundle (English) [155189]
  • Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119686]
  • Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650]
  • Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520]
  • Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114]
  • Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106]
  • Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad [147085]
  • Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [147116]
  • Label Me Lovely Punch [151296]
  • Paper Trimmer [152392]
  • Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [153553]
  • 3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808]
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
  • Mini Glue Dots [103683]
  • Bone Folder [102300]
  • Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]
  • Stampin’ Seal+ [149699]

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Faith Card Product List

  • Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512]
  • Strong & Beautiful Cling Stamp Set [148732]
  • Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272]
  • Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [147110]
  • Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095]
  • Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495]
  • Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274]
  • Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620]
  • Playing With Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack [152468]
  • Paper Trimmer [152392]
  • Label Me Lovely Punch [151296]
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
  • Mini Glue Dots [103683]
  • Bone Folder [102300]

 

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Snowflake Card Product List

  • Snowflake Splendor Suite Collection (English) [155115]
  • Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En) [150513]
  • Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272]
  • Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106]
  • Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105]
  • Celebration Labels Dies [153570]
  • Paper Trimmer [152392]
  • Bone Folder [102300]
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
  • Mini Glue Dots [103683]

 

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