Square Column Fun Fold Card That Stands Up… Then Folds Flat!

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If you’re looking for a Christmas card that will wow your friends and family this year, this Square Column Fun Fold Card is one they’ll remember.

At first glance, it looks like an elaborate display piece, but the real surprise is that it folds completely flat for mailing! It’s one of my favorite fun folds because it combines a unique design with a practical card that fits in an envelope.

In today’s project, I paired this fold with festive quilt-inspired Designer Series Paper and a cheerful stocking focal point for a card that’s perfect for the holidays.

Why You’ll Love This Square Column Fun Fold Card

This design is perfect because it:

• Makes a wonderful keepsake card
• Creates a beautiful dimensional display
• Folds flat for mailing
• Looks much more complicated than it really is
• Can be customized for Christmas or any occasion

A Closer Look at the Details

One of my favorite parts of this card is decorating each side of the column. The quilt-inspired paper adds lots of interest, while the layered stocking, pine boughs, ribbon, and sentiment create a festive focal point.

Small details like these help transform a simple fun fold into a card someone will proudly display throughout the holiday season.

Perfect for More Than Christmas

Although I created this version as part of my Christmas in July series, don’t stop there!

Once you learn this fold, you can easily adapt it for:

• Birthdays
• Thinking of You
• Anniversary
• Baby
• Thank You
• Graduation
• Sympathy
• Wedding

Simply change the papers and focal image to fit the occasion.

Holiday Fun Fold Collection

If you’d like all of the measurements in a printable format, they’re included in my Holiday Fun Fold Collection, available in my shop.

This Square Column Fun Fold is just one of the designs included in my Holiday Fun Fold Collection.

Inside you’ll find printable cutting guides and measurements for 20 different Christmas fun folds, making it easy to create interactive handmade cards all season long.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

Ready to make your own?

In my step-by-step video tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to create the Square Column Fun Fold Card from start to finish.

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More Christmas Fun Fold Inspiration

If you’re enjoying these Christmas cards, be sure to explore the rest of my Christmas in July Fun Fold Series.

You’ll discover even more interactive designs that are surprisingly easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family this holiday season.

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Love this project? Save this pin to your Christmas Card Ideas or Fun Fold Cards board so you can easily find this Square Column Fun Fold tutorial again when you’re ready to create!

Final Thoughts

Sometimes the cards that look the most complicated are actually the easiest to make.

The Square Column Fun Fold is a perfect example.

It stands beautifully, folds flat for mailing, and can be adapted for nearly every occasion throughout the year.

I hope you’ll give this fun fold a try! If you do, I’d love to hear what occasion you’d use it for. Leave a comment below and let me know.

Until next time…

Keep Creating, Connecting, and Encouraging!