Try This Pretty Pop-Up Cross Card!

I have a beautiful fun fold to share with you today—this is a pop-up cross card, and I just love the elegant look it creates!

This card is made with Highland Heather cardstock and the gorgeous Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. Those soft purples paired with the natural backgrounds in the paper feel so peaceful and perfect for a spring or Easter card.

The real wow with this design comes when you pull it out of the envelope. The panels fold out into a cross shape, giving you lots of space to show off your Designer Series Paper. It looks intricate, but it’s really just a matter of some simple scoring and layering.

For the focal point, I used the Reason to Celebrate stamp set for the “Happy Easter” greeting. To finish it off, I added one of the Softest Spring Mix & Match Puffy Stickers—and I just love how that little floral accent ties everything together. Sadly, those stickers are no longer available, but a stamped floral image would be a perfect substitute and just as pretty.

I also added a simple ribbon to bring a little softness and texture to the front. It’s one of those finishing touches that really makes the design feel complete. And one of the coolest things about this card is that it easily folds to fit into an envelope.

This fold is such a great way to make your cards feel extra special without a lot of extra work. Have you tried a pop-up cross card before? 💜 You can watch the step by step tutorial here:

Cross card measurements:

Basic White Thick Cardstock:

-4 1/4" x 11", scored in half at 5 1/2"

-Smallest rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies

Highland Heather Cardstock:

-5" x 5 1/4", along the 5" side scored at 1 3/8”, 1 7/8”, 3 1/8”, and 3 5/8”

-3 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper:

-Two pieces 1 1/8" x 5"

-1" x 5" (tall part of the cross)

-Two pieces 3/8" x 5"

-3" x 1" (horizontal part of the cross)

Happy Easter and happy creating!

Amy