Spooky Halloween Flat Top Box Fun Fold Card | Paper Rose Studio

Halloween cards are some of my absolute favorites to make—they’re playful, whimsical, and give us permission to go a little over the top with our designs. Today, I’m excited to share a project I created for Paper Rose Studio that’s equal parts spooky and fun: a Flat Top Box Fun Fold Card featuring their Spooky Halloween 6 x 6 Pattern Paper Pack, Spooky Halloween Embossed Die Cuts, and a few perfectly coordinating cardstocks. If you’ve ever wanted to create a card that surprises the recipient and makes them say “wow” when it opens, this design is a great choice.

Spooky Halloween Flat Top Box Fun Fold Card | Paper Rose Studio

Why I Chose the Flat Top Box Fun Fold

Sometimes a simple A2 card just doesn’t feel like enough—especially for holidays like Halloween when we want something a little more playful. That’s where a fun fold really shines. I love that this Flat Top Box style stands tall, showing off a scene inside, yet still folds flat for mailing. It’s the perfect blend of “wow factor” and practicality.

For this project, I used Charcoal Black A4 Cardstock as the base. The deep black not only makes the structure sturdy but also instantly sets a spooky backdrop. Paired with Tangerine Orange A4 Cardstock, it gives that classic Halloween contrast we all know and love.

Layering with Pattern Paper

The Spooky Halloween 6 x 6 Pattern Paper Pack really did most of the heavy lifting for me. The web patterns were ideal for the outside panels, while the cut-aparts gave me ready-to-use images and sentiments. I’ve always loved how a single well-designed paper pack can provide endless coordinating options—it takes the guesswork out of mixing and matching.

Pro tip: When working with bold patterned paper, adding a narrow mat of a solid color (like the orange here) helps everything feel framed and polished rather than overwhelming.

Creating the Scene Inside

This is where the magic happens. I wanted the inside of my fun fold card to feel like stepping onto a spooky Halloween porch. The Spooky Halloween Embossed Die Cuts were perfect for this. I used the black cat with the witch hat and the pumpkins, along with a little spider peeking in for extra charm. To make them pop forward when the card opens, I attached each die cut to a small strip of cardstock folded into a “pop-up” piece. It’s such an easy technique, but the interactive element it adds is priceless.

I also added a panel of Basic White A4 Cardstock to the back, layered with more patterned paper and a mat of Tangerine Orange. This not only ties the design together but also gives me space to write a personal message.

The Belly Band & Finishing Touches

To keep everything closed neatly, I made a belly band from the same Charcoal Black A4 Cardstock and decorated it with one of the cut-aparts from the Spooky Halloween 6 x 6 Pattern Paper Pack. It’s a simple detail that doubles as a focal point. I love belly bands because they act like the ribbon on a gift—you know there’s something special inside just waiting to be opened.

For sparkle, I finished off the card with a few pieces from the Clear Crystal Embellishment Mix. A little shine goes a long way, especially on darker cards where it catches the light beautifully.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever felt like your Halloween cards were a little too flat or ordinary, a fun fold like this is the perfect solution. It transforms patterned paper and die cuts into an interactive, dimensional design that delights both the maker and the recipient. And honestly, that’s what I love most about cardmaking—taking a few simple supplies and turning them into something that feels magical.

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you found a little spark of creative inspiration with my project today. Wondering what I used in this project? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails in the Materials Used section, or in the text below. Compensated affiliate links used when possible.

Materials Used:

Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.

Happy Crafting,

Rick Adkins

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