Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In today’s cardmaking tutorial, I’m sharing how to create a Pop Up Block Fun Fold Valentine card that looks impressive but is very doable for beginner to intermediate cardmakers. This interactive handmade card folds flat for mailing and is a great way to add interest using pattern paper, dies, and stamps—no complicated techniques required.
I’ll walk you through the Pop Up Block Fun Fold step by step, showing how I build the structure, choose coordinating pattern papers, and add sentiments for a polished finish. Along the way, I’ll explain how I use my stamps, metal dies, and inks together so everything works cohesively and feels intentional, not overwhelming.
If you enjoy learning cardmaking techniques that build confidence and help you get more out of your supplies, this project is for you. This style of tutorial is also perfect for showcasing how products work together in a finished design, from start to finish.
🛒 SUPPLIES USED: 🛒
• Stacked Sentiments No. 2 4x6" Clear Stamp Set 34386 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/qynylmd [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/jqxq3r1 [ SBC ]
• My Sweet Petunia - Mini MISTI - Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented - Teal
——— ldli.co/e/yemen1q [ SBC ]
——— ldli.co/e/p373po9 [ SSS ]
• 18834 - Black Hybrid Ink Cube – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/rn6nx3e [ PPR ]
• 18798 - Poppy Ink Cube – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/omkmy4j [ PPR ]
• Basic White Smooth Cardstock A4 12 sheets 33021 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/lmdmeo2 [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/xl3l7xz [ SBC ]
• Baby Dreams Assorted Smooth Cardstock A4 12 sheets 33030 – Paper Rose...
——— ldli.co/e/1pxp1rq [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/d7576xk [ SBC ]
• Bright & Happy Assorted Smooth Cardstock A4 12 sheets 33024 – Paper Rose...
——— ldli.co/e/zrer6dp [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/9d6dgqn [ SBC ]
• Candy Treats 6x6 Paper Collection* 33402 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/kq1qm50 [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/7676nj7 [ SSS ]
——— ldli.co/e/nq9qj64 [ SBC ]
• Candy Treats Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts* 33174 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/6lkl736 [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/gqeq4o4 [ SSS ]
——— ldli.co/e/07l7xrz [ SBC ]
• Spellbinders - Platinum Scout - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - White...
——— ldli.co/e/43z392k [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Magic Mat - Slim - Cutting Pad for Scout and *More - 3.5 x 9
——— ldli.co/e/2616dz6 [ SBC ]
• Sentiment Banner Strips Metal Cutting Die 34392 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/5y9yk2m [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/3odozy3 [ SBC ]
• Sentiment Strips Metal Cutting Die 29736 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/m5z5qne [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/e232gll [ SBC ]
• Easter Border Trio Metal Cutting Die 25408 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/qynyl0d [ PPR ]
• Scrapbook.com - Craft Pick Pro Tool - Multi Use for Poking, Picking, Placing
——— ldli.co/e/jqxq361 [ SBC ]
• Uni Posca Paint Marker - White, X-Fine Tip, 0.7 mm | BLICK Art Materials
——— ldli.co/e/yemenlq [ BLIC ]
——— ldli.co/e/p373p09 [ SBC ]
——— ldli.co/e/rn6nx4e [ SSS ]
• Scrapbook.com - Pops of Color - Glitter - Snowflake - 1oz
——— ldli.co/e/omkmy7j [ SBC ]
• Liquid Glue - 19763 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/lmdmer2 [ PPR ]
• Simon Says Stamp Thin White 3D Foam Squares Large st0161 Cheering for You
——— ldli.co/e/xl3l7oz [ SSS ]
• Simon Says Stamp Thin White 3D Foam Squares Small st0160
——— ldli.co/e/1pxp1dq [ SSS ]
Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue creating free cardmaking tutorials.
If you’d like to see photos, measurements, and more details, be sure to check out the coordinating blog post linked below. Full supply list and project photos will be available on the blog later today. You’ll also find more fun fold card tutorials and technique-focused projects there to help you keep learning and creating.
➡️ BLOG : tinyurl.com/Pop-Up-Fun-Fold
➡️ VISUAL SUPPLY LIST: ldli.co/e/nq9qj04
➡️ DISCLOSURE: Some of these products were sent to me by Paper Rose Studio as part of their design team. And are marked with an * in the supply list. This is not a sponsored video!
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🔥 RESOURCES 🔥
Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/rickadkins5
Paper Rose Studio: https://paperrose.com.au?sca_ref=8176241.nWHsbnWEi5ZzKy2
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In today’s cardmaking tutorial, I’m sharing how to create a Pop Up Block Fun Fold Valentine card that looks impressive but is very doable for beginner to intermediate cardmakers. This interactive handmade card folds flat for mailing and is a great way to add interest using pattern paper, dies, and stamps—no complicated techniques required.
I’ll walk you through the Pop Up Block Fun Fold step by step, showing how I build the structure, choose coordinating pattern papers, and add sentiments for a polished finish. Along the way, I’ll explain how I use my stamps, metal dies, and inks together so everything works cohesively and feels intentional, not overwhelming.
If you enjoy learning cardmaking techniques that build confidence and help you get more out of your supplies, this project is for you. This style of tutorial is also perfect for showcasing how products work together in a finished design, from start to finish.
🛒 SUPPLIES USED: 🛒
• Stacked Sentiments No. 2 4x6" Clear Stamp Set 34386 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/qynylmd [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/jqxq3r1 [ SBC ]
• My Sweet Petunia - Mini MISTI - Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented - Teal
——— ldli.co/e/yemen1q [ SBC ]
——— ldli.co/e/p373po9 [ SSS ]
• 18834 - Black Hybrid Ink Cube – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/rn6nx3e [ PPR ]
• 18798 - Poppy Ink Cube – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/omkmy4j [ PPR ]
• Basic White Smooth Cardstock A4 12 sheets 33021 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/lmdmeo2 [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/xl3l7xz [ SBC ]
• Baby Dreams Assorted Smooth Cardstock A4 12 sheets 33030 – Paper Rose...
——— ldli.co/e/1pxp1rq [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/d7576xk [ SBC ]
• Bright & Happy Assorted Smooth Cardstock A4 12 sheets 33024 – Paper Rose...
——— ldli.co/e/zrer6dp [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/9d6dgqn [ SBC ]
• Candy Treats 6x6 Paper Collection* 33402 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/kq1qm50 [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/7676nj7 [ SSS ]
——— ldli.co/e/nq9qj64 [ SBC ]
• Candy Treats Tags & Tickets Embossed Die Cuts* 33174 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/6lkl736 [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/gqeq4o4 [ SSS ]
——— ldli.co/e/07l7xrz [ SBC ]
• Spellbinders - Platinum Scout - Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - White...
——— ldli.co/e/43z392k [ SBC ]
• Scrapbook.com - Magic Mat - Slim - Cutting Pad for Scout and *More - 3.5 x 9
——— ldli.co/e/2616dz6 [ SBC ]
• Sentiment Banner Strips Metal Cutting Die 34392 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/5y9yk2m [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/3odozy3 [ SBC ]
• Sentiment Strips Metal Cutting Die 29736 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/m5z5qne [ PPR ]
——— ldli.co/e/e232gll [ SBC ]
• Easter Border Trio Metal Cutting Die 25408 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/qynyl0d [ PPR ]
• Scrapbook.com - Craft Pick Pro Tool - Multi Use for Poking, Picking, Placing
——— ldli.co/e/jqxq361 [ SBC ]
• Uni Posca Paint Marker - White, X-Fine Tip, 0.7 mm | BLICK Art Materials
——— ldli.co/e/yemenlq [ BLIC ]
——— ldli.co/e/p373p09 [ SBC ]
——— ldli.co/e/rn6nx4e [ SSS ]
• Scrapbook.com - Pops of Color - Glitter - Snowflake - 1oz
——— ldli.co/e/omkmy7j [ SBC ]
• Liquid Glue - 19763 – Paper Rose Studio
——— ldli.co/e/lmdmer2 [ PPR ]
• Simon Says Stamp Thin White 3D Foam Squares Large st0161 Cheering for You
——— ldli.co/e/xl3l7oz [ SSS ]
• Simon Says Stamp Thin White 3D Foam Squares Small st0160
——— ldli.co/e/1pxp1dq [ SSS ]
Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue creating free cardmaking tutorials.
If you’d like to see photos, measurements, and more details, be sure to check out the coordinating blog post linked below. Full supply list and project photos will be available on the blog later today. You’ll also find more fun fold card tutorials and technique-focused projects there to help you keep learning and creating.
➡️ BLOG : tinyurl.com/Pop-Up-Fun-Fold
➡️ VISUAL SUPPLY LIST: ldli.co/e/nq9qj04
➡️ DISCLOSURE: Some of these products were sent to me by Paper Rose Studio as part of their design team. And are marked with an * in the supply list. This is not a sponsored video!
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
🔥 RESOURCES 🔥
Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/rickadkins5
Paper Rose Studio: https://paperrose.com.au?sca_ref=8176241.nWHsbnWEi5ZzKy2
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
➡️ CONNECT WITH ME
Website: rckinsmonstudio.net
Instagram: instagram.com/rickadkinsdesigns
Facebook: facebook.com/rickcraftycorner
Pinterest: pinterest.com/rckinsmonstudio
Newsletter: eepurl.com/cPhvUT
