Today I’m sharing a bright and festive Bookbinding Fun Fold card made with supplies from the Pretty Party Kit and a few coordinating pieces from my craft room. This fold is simple, sturdy, and perfect for showing off the playful balloon patterns in the kit.
✨ Quick Measurements
- Basic White Card Base — 4‑1/4″ x 11″, score at 4‑1/4″ and 5‑1/2″
- Basic White Inside Layer — 3‑3/4″ x 3‑3/4″
- Fresh Freesia Front Layer — 4‑1/8″ x 4‑1/8″
- Fresh Freesia Side Strip — 3/4″ x 4‑1/4″
- Fresh Freesia Inside Layer — 4″ x 4″
- DSP or part of a card base from kit- Front Panel — 4″ x 4″
- Scraps — Golden Glow + DSP for balloon die‑cuts
- Ribbon — 9″
🪄 How to Make It
- Create the Fold
Fold the card base at 5‑1/2″, then fold back on the 4‑1/4″ score line to form the bookbinding spine. - Add Layers
Adhere the Fresh Freesia layers and DSP panels to the front and side strip. - Wrap the Ribbon
Tie ribbon around the card front before sealing the spine. - Seal the Spine
Add Tear & Tape between the two score lines and press firmly to secure. - Decorate
- Stamp the sentiment from the Pretty Party Kit using Cajun Craze ink.
- Add balloon die‑cuts using Golden Glow and coordinating DSP scraps.
- Finish with the gold foil banner and gems from the kit.
- Add the inside layers to complete the card.
💡 Why I like this Fun Fold
The bookbinding fold gives your card a sturdy, polished feel while letting the DSP shine. And the Pretty Party Kit makes coordinating colors and embellishments effortless — perfect for beginners, quick crafting sessions, or anyone who loves a cohesive look.
