I am so excited to bring you another week of a live video and free PDF. This week is another fun interactive card and a fun fold that I have never tried before called the hidden double flap card. I was drawn to this design recently when making birthday cards for my parents who turned sixty and seventy as it was a bit of a fun design that allowed space to add some beautiful photos/memorabilia.

Stay tuned for another post where I will share the alternative Take To The Sky version which I created for my father. In the mean time, I hope you enjoy seeing this beautiful card using the new Stampin’ Up! Country Woods Suite of products, and be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to see the link to download the free PDF instructions.

the finished hidden double flap card

The beautiful new Country Woods Suite is one of my favourites from the new catalogue as it has such beautiful imagery, dies and that beautiful woodgrain paper is just so delightful! I really enjoyed featuring most of the components on my card and adding some texture with the new Eyelet 3D embossing folder. I have linked all the products at the bottom of this post which you can find in my online store.

When creating this hidden double flap card I was really inspired because I wanted a card design that would allow me to add some photos of my parents/family and I loved the design of this card with the hidden surprise you get when you open it up!

I wanted a bright and fresh colour palette so I have combined some of the new Summer Splash with Lemon Lime Twist and some pinks & purples. With a mixture of Stampin’ Blends I coloured my images combining some neutrals with fresh and bright pops of colour.

a close up of the details

Here is a look at the finished card where you can see all the texture and detail. I love adding embossing and adding some further depth and definition by adding some light ink blending over the top. It really makes that 3D texture pop!

I added some extra texture by adding some frayed ribbon and some hand stitching around the edge of my die cut circle. One of my favourite things to do is pull threads and ribbons apart for extra texture and a vintage vibe.

the magic of the hidden double flap mechanism

Here is a look at that hidden double flap card in all its glory. As you open the card these two opening card ‘flaps’ pull out from the side pocket as a bit of a surprise!

I used one of the darker woodgrain style patterns from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper to accent my background with a nice and dark texture. I have then used one of the lighter blue vintage wooden patterns to decorate my pocket and hidden flaps.

surprise! a cool interactive surprise

I added some extra decoration to the inside with some leftover die cuts and images which have also been coloured with Stampin’ Blends. The Happy Birthday sentiment was perfect to finish off the inside of the card.

a space to add a message or some hidden photos

These hidden mechanisms open up to reveal a space that can be used for either leaving a greeting/message or adding some extra decorations/memorabilia/photos or both!
I added an extra layer of Basic White cardstock which I have accented with some Basic Beige blending and some simple stamped images which I have coloured with Stampin’ Blends.

This project was so much fun to create this week and I hope that you were able to get some inspiration to make your own hidden double flap design. I would love to see what you create, so be sure to come over and join my Stampin’ Up! VIP group (everyone is welcome) and share what you have created.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF TUTORIAL

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I have created these tutorials as a free download, but please use for personal use only. xx

Until next time, crafty hugs. xx

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Product List

Country Flowers Bundle (English) [163411] $92.50	Country Birdhouse Bundle (English) [163401] $81.75	Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163393] $21.75	Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder [163414] $17.50	Everyday Details Dies [162864] $60.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $19.25	2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [163771] $19.25	2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems [163781] $15.00	Pecan Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Center Stripe Ribbon [162744] $13.25	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $15.75
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674] $19.25	Stampin’ Blends Medium Combo [159462] $19.25	Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163826] $19.25	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155518] $19.25	Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163824] $19.25
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161682] $19.25	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $19.25	Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161673] $19.25	Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161681] $19.25	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894] $19.25
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154886] $19.25	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $19.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $14.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $15.75	Basic Beige Classic Stampin Pad [163806] $15.75
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [163809] $15.75	Basic Beige A4 Cardstock [164512] $20.25	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $19.75	Summer Splash A4 Cardstock [163798] $20.25	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [162481] $6.25