Easy Pleat Fold Card – New 2025 In Colours – Simply Said – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.
Looking for a card design with a bit of a twist? This Easy Pleat Fold Card is a fantastic way to add texture and interest to your handmade creations—and it’s much simpler to make than it looks!

The colours
For this project, I’ve featured some of the fabulous new 2025 In Colours. Card number 1 uses Timid Tiger and Secret Sea, while card number 2 replaces Timid Tiger with the yummy Strawberry Slush. Timid Tiger brings a bold pop of vibrant orange that’s perfect for birthdays and celebrations, and Strawberry Slush is the perfect summer pink. Secret Sea adds a soft contrast in cool, calming tones.
The pleated panel in the centre is a real showstopper! It creates depth and movement on the card front, drawing the eye to the focal point—the birthday sentiment. I love how the folds show off both the pattern and colour of the designer series paper in a completely new way.
To tie it all together, I added two sweet floral embellishments, which were fussy cut from the coordinating patterned paper. This is a great way to use up scraps and gives your card that extra handcrafted charm. The layered flowers are finished off with a touch of bling in the centre for a subtle sparkle.

measurements
- Secret Sea Cardstock – A6 Card Base – This is an A4 sheet cut in half and then folded in half.
- Basic White Cardstock – 14.35cm X 10cm X 2 pieces
- Timid Tiger / Strawberry Slush designer series paper (DSP) – 13.85cm X 9.5cm.
This is one of those designs that’s perfect for any occasion—you can easily adapt the sentiment and paper choice to suit your needs. It also folds flat for posting, making it a practical and stylish choice for sending smiles through the letterbox.
You’ll find a full video tutorial linked below to guide you step by step, and I’ve listed all the supplies I used so you can recreate this fun fold at home.
Thank You for Stopping By!
I hope you enjoyed this papercrafting project and found it inspiring! Below, you’ll find a supply list linked to my online shop and a video tutorial to guide you step by step. You can also check out my Basic Craft Products, which include the essential tools I use regularly.
Product List
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Ashee xx
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