Center Flap Fun Folds Meet Velvet Meadows
You guys, I am SO excited to share these two Center Flap Fun Fold cards with you today! I used the gorgeous Stampin’ Up! Velvet Meadow Suite for this set, and honestly, these florals are giving me all the spring feels (even if you’re making these in the dead of winter — no judgment, I make Christmas cards in July).
The Center Flap fold is one of those techniques that looks way more complicated than it actually is, which is basically my favorite kind of card. It looks like you spent hours fussy-cutting and agonizing over placement, but really you just made a few strategic cuts and let the gorgeous designer paper do all the heavy lifting.
Let’s Talk Velvet Meadow Suite
If you haven’t gotten your hands on the Velvet Meadow Suite Collection yet, consider this your sign. This collection takes the guesswork out of crafting with coordinating tools and textures designed to work seamlessly together. From sentiment and floral stamps to coordinating dies, soft flocked paper, and peel-and-stick flowers, every single element is made to play nicely with the others — so whether you’re making cards, tags, or scrapbook pages, you’re basically set up for success before you even sit down at your craft table.
Whether you’re crafting for a special moment or just because it’s Tuesday and you need to make something pretty, this collection makes it easy to craft with confidence.
Double Pocket Folio Class
And if this suite has you as smitten as it has me, don’t miss my Velvet Meadow Double Pocket Folio Create & Craft Class — it’s a fun next step once you’ve got the fold down.
The Design & When to Use These Cards
What I love most about this Center Flap fold is the movement — that diagonal flap creates such a fun “unwrapping” moment when someone opens the card, almost like a little reveal. Plus, since the fold itself does so much visual work, you really only need one focal floral image and a simple sentiment to make the whole thing pop
These cards are versatile enough for so many occasions: a “Cheering You On” for a friend going through something hard, a “Thanks” for your book club host, or a “So Many Reasons to Celebrate” for a birthday, promotion, or just because. Honestly, with a florals-forward palette like this one, you could hand these out for pretty much any life moment that calls for “hey, I’m thinking of you” — which, let’s be honest, is most of them.
Instructions & Video Tutorial
I’ve written out full instructions for both the Center Pop Up and Arrow Center Pop Up folds (you’ll find those in the section below), plus I’ve got a video from my previous Center Flap Fun Fold class walking through the fold itself step by step. If you’re a visual learner like me, definitely give that a watch before you start cutting into your cardstock!
Shop the Supplies
All of the Stampin’ Up! products I used are available in my online store. If you’re looking for a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I’d love to help you with your paper crafting journey!
More Inspiration in my Center Flap Fun Fold Series
This is another installment in my Star Fold Series! I have many more to come. Stay tuned. Click the thumbnails below for tutorials.
Ready to Dive Into Card Making?
If you’re just starting out or curious about paper crafting, I’ve got some great resources for you:
💡 Getting Started with Paper Crafting – A beginner-friendly guide to essential supplies and first projects.
🎥 Video Tutorial Gallery– Learn fun folds, techniques, and tips at your own pace.
🌟 Join My VIP Club– Enjoy exclusive classes, discounts, rewards, and crafting perks every month!
Wrapping It Up
Fun folds like this one are exactly why I fell in love with card making in the first place — a few clever cuts, some gorgeous designer paper, and suddenly you’ve got a handmade card that looks like it came straight off a craft show table. I hope this Velvet Meadows set inspires you to grab your paper trimmer and give the Center Flap fold a try. And as always, I’d love to see what you create — tag me or drop a comment below!
Happy Stamping, Tami
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