If you’re looking for a card making gift idea that’s both beautiful and practical, this project is for you! In this post, I’ll show you how to create a handmade card folio that holds six full-size cards and envelopes — the perfect gift for a loved one. Instead of just giving one card, you’re giving them a little collection of your creativity!
This folio is simple to make, easy to personalize with your favorite papers and stamps, and ideal for any occasion — birthdays, thank-yous, holidays, or just because. It’s a thoughtful way to share your love of stamping while giving a gift that’s truly from the heart.
For this card making gift idea, I’m using the More Messages stamp set and coordinating dies from Stampin’ Up!. The great thing about this project is that you can easily adapt it with any stamps, ink, and paper you already have. No matter your style or supplies, this folio design works beautifully for any occasion and makes a heartfelt handmade gift.
How to Create a Handmade Card Folio Video Tutorial
In this video, I’m sharing a card making gift idea that’s perfect for any occasion! I’ll start by showing you how to make one simple card sample, then walk you through how you can create six coordinating cards from just one sheet of 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. You’ll be amazed at how far one sheet can go!
After making the cards, I’ll show you step-by-step how to create the matching card folio to hold all six cards and envelopes. I’ll share the exact measurements and assembly tips so you can easily recreate it at home. It’s a fun, easy, and practical project — and a wonderful handmade gift for someone special.
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Card Making Gift Ideas: Details for This Card Folio Project
Below the video, you’ll find all the measurements and card details for this project so you can recreate it step by step. But honestly, you’ll want to watch the video first — it’s the best way to see just how easy this card folio comes together! Once you see it in action, you’ll realize it’s the perfect card making gift idea to share with family and friends.
Card Folio Measurements:
- 8 ½” x 11” pice of cardstock
- Score at 5 ½” and then along the bottom at 2”
- Cut small triangle out of the bottom center where fold is
Card Measurements:
- Basic Beige Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 1/4″
- DSP: 4” x 5 ¼” and 4” x ¾”
- Cajun Craze: 4” x 1”
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More Card Making Gift Ideas
These card making gift ideas are wonderfully simple to create and completely customizable. You can use any stamps, ink, and paper to match any occasion — birthdays, thank-yous, holidays, or just because. No matter what supplies you have on hand, you’ll end up with a thoughtful, handmade gift that’s as fun to make as it is to give. And be sure to keep scrolling — I’m sharing more card samples below to inspire your own creative twist on this project!
Love Fun Folds?
If you love making fun folds like me, don’t miss this month’s Creativity Made Simple Class—we share a new fun fold idea every month to keep your cardmaking fun and inspiring!
Creativity Made Simple is our monthly online class that makes cardmaking fun and easy! Each class includes a stamping technique, a template, and a fun fold—complete with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials you can use with any stamps, ink, and paper.
There are two ways you can get the Creativity Made Simple: Techniques, Templates & Fun Folds Volume 1 written tutorial:
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- Or, you can purchase the written tutorial for $16 in my TUTORIAL STORE.
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What a great way for me to use up all the DSP that I’ve been hoarding! Thanks!
Yes, it’s perfect for that!
What a wonderful and easy gift!! Very cost effective! Thank you!!😊
I’m so glad you love it!
Jackie, I love this card idea, card folio. I used your idea for a card class. I gave you credit. The ladies loved it.
I’m so glad they loved it!