Top Fold Birthday Card Idea

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When I saw this Beautiful Gallery Paper, I fell in love instantly with almost every single pattern in the 6×6 paper stack. This particular pattern is really pretty.. reminds me of an old tapestry or embroidered fabric.

I made this Top Fold Birthday card with Secret Sea and Cloud Cover cardstock (new In Colors) and a frame die cut and torn piece of patterned paper from the Beautiful Gallery pack.

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Beautiful Gallery paper #165196 can be found on page 55 or page 119 in the 2025 2026 Stampin’ Up! annual catalog or in my online store.

I’ve circled the pattern above that I used on my Top Fold birthday card today.

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Keeping with the natural / earthy theme of this card, I added Linen Thread and Pressed Flower Motifs gems. See all of these card making supplies in my supply list below – click any photo to shop in my online store. Thank you for your order!

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7 thoughts on “Top Fold Birthday Card Idea”

  1. Gorgeous card! The paper is so pretty and combined with the die, definitely looks like a tapestry. The fold is perfect for showcasing the paper! Thanks for the how-to!

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  2. This card is absolutely stunning!! You are a true artist following in the footsteps of your talented father! Will you be sharing the measurements and scoring? You are always so kind and generous with your designs. Thank you for the inspiration! I have learned so much from your videos and your Facebook Live! Thanks for all you do and for sharing so much with all of us!!!

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  3. Patty,
    Very pretty card. I tried to search on your website for the instructions regarding the Top Fold card. Are they posted anywhere?
    My thoughts are 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 and possibly cut 1 1/2 or 2 inches off front of the card?

    Thank you,

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    • HI Ruth, yes, 4-1/4″ x 11″, score in half, and you can cut off however much you like off the top flap. I usually show it with a 4×4 piece of patterned paper on the top section, so you’d cut 1-1/4″ off the cardstock, but cut however much off you’d like. there is no magic dimension 🙂

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