Spring Bunny Hollow Fun Fold Card with Paper Rose Studio Pattern Papers
- Rick Adkins
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
There’s something about spring projects that always pulls me toward soft colors, delicate patterns, and interactive designs—and this card checks all those boxes. I wanted to create something that felt a little extra special when displayed, but still approachable enough that you could recreate it with supplies you already have on hand. That’s where this lantern pull-up fun fold design really shines. It looks intricate, but once you understand the structure, it becomes a layout you’ll want to come back to again and again.
Why This Fun Fold Works So Well
What I love most about this lantern-style pull-up card is how it combines structure with softness. The accordion-folded panels create movement and dimension, while the square format keeps everything feeling balanced and contained.
For this design, I leaned into the Bunny Hollow collection because the artwork already tells a gentle, cohesive story. The mix of florals, soft pastels, and those sweet little scenes made it easy to build visual interest without needing a lot of extra techniques. Instead of adding complexity, I let repetition do the work—repeating those small square panels creates rhythm and keeps your eye moving around the design.
The alternating pink and blue tones also help define each side of the lantern, giving it that subtle contrast while still feeling cohesive. This is a great reminder that color placement can do just as much heavy lifting as embellishments.
A Closer Look at the Design Choices
When I’m working with a fun fold like this, I’m always thinking about three things: structure, scale, and storytelling.
Structure: The scored and folded strips are the backbone of this card. Keeping all the folds consistent is what allows the lantern shape to form cleanly and stand upright. This is one of those techniques where precision really pays off—but once you’ve done it once, it becomes second nature.
Scale: Using smaller, evenly sized panels (those 1 ½" squares) keeps the design from feeling overwhelming. With a card that has this many sections, smaller elements help maintain a clean and organized look. Larger images might have made it feel too busy.
Storytelling: Instead of placing all the focal images in one spot, I spread them throughout the panels. This encourages the viewer to pick up the card, turn it, and explore each side. It turns the card into more of an experience rather than just something you glance at.
Why Repetition is Your Best Friend
If there’s one takeaway from this card, it’s this—repetition creates polish.
Using the same size layers, consistent matting, and coordinating patterns gives the card a professional, finished look without requiring advanced techniques. This is especially helpful if you’re working with a busy paper collection. Repetition helps bring everything together so it feels intentional rather than overwhelming.
This is also a great example of letting your patterned paper do the heavy lifting. When your supplies already include beautiful artwork, your role becomes more about editing and placement than creating from scratch.
How You Can Make This Your Own
One of my favorite things about this layout is how adaptable it is. Once you understand the basic structure, you can completely change the look just by switching out your supplies.
Change the theme: Try this with birthday papers, Christmas patterns, or even a masculine color palette.
Simplify the design: Use solid cardstock with stamped images instead of patterned paper for a cleaner look.
Go bold: Use high-contrast colors or graphic prints for a more modern feel.
Adjust the size: If you don’t have square card bases, you can easily adapt the measurements to fit A2 or slimline formats.
You could even turn this into a photo card or memory piece by replacing the decorative panels with small pictures. The structure works beautifully for that.
A Little Encouragement Before You Go
If fun fold cards have ever felt intimidating, this is a great one to try. It’s really just a series of simple scores and folds working together to create something eye-catching. And once you’ve made one, you’ll start seeing all kinds of ways to tweak and personalize it.
Don’t be afraid to experiment a little with your papers and colors—that’s where your style really starts to shine through. And honestly, those little variations are what make handmade cards so special.
Download the Free Measurement PDF
If you’d like to recreate this card without second-guessing your measurements, I’ve put together a free PDF for you! It includes all the cutting dimensions, scoring measurements, and a complete supply list to make things easy and stress-free. Just download it, print it out, and keep it right on your craft desk while you work—I think you’ll love how simple it makes the process!
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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