Kinetic Cards Made Easy

Here I’ll demonstrate how to make kinetic card blanks with just the basic supplies you have in your stash. The styles of are all easy to make, so don’t be put off if some look a little daunting, just give them a go!

It’s always a good idea to practise first on scrap card or paper – draw a template for the swing card, shutter card and even the pop-up card and note the measurements so you can keep it for future reference.

The pop-up card is simple to make and once you know how to create the card blank you can add different-sized rectangles, allowing you to place multiple elements at different distances. The Apple Blossom die set is great for creating spinner and slider cards whereas the Shutter and Swing card blanks need accurate measurements and careful cutting and scoring.

Add your own toppers, images or embellishments to adapt your cards for any occasion. Kinetic cards are easy and fun to make, and add an extra element to your card designs.