Easy Christmas Fun Fold Cards for Last-Minute Crafting • Birdsnest Designs

If you’re short on time but still want to send something handmade this Christmas, these cards are for you.

Today I’m sharing two quick and easy Christmas fun fold cards using the cheerful North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper. Both designs come together quickly and are perfect for last-minute holiday crafting — no complicated steps required.

Easy Christmas fun fold pocket card using North Pole Delivery DSP with woodland animals and twine

Easy Christmas vertical easel card featuring North Pole Delivery DSP and layered die cuts

Today’s projects include two quick and easy Christmas fun fold cards — a pocket-style card and a vertical easel card. Both designs are simple to assemble, visually interesting, and perfect for using patterned paper as the star of the show. These are great options when you want something a little different without adding extra complexity.

Handmade Christmas pocket card interior with gift card pocket and coordinating insert

Vertical easel Christmas card standing open with festive patterned paper and easel stop

Free Tutorial Download

To make these projects even easier to recreate, I’ve put together a free printable PDF tutorial for both cards. Inside you’ll find step-by-step instructions, measurements, and photos to guide you through each fun fold at your own pace.

While I’ve featured the North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper, the card designs themselves are very flexible and can easily be adapted using patterned paper, images, or embellishments you already have on hand.

👉 Click here to download the free tutorial PDF

Let’s Cut to the measurements

Pocket Card

Pool Party card base: 4-1/4″ × 5-1/2″
Real Red: 3-1/2″ × 5″
Basic White:
- 3-1/4″ × 4-3/4″
- 2-1/8″ Stylish Shapes circle
Designer Series Paper:
- 4″ × 10-1/2″, scored at 5-1/4″ and 9-1/4″
- 1-1/2″ × 3-1/2″
- Laser-cut elements or fussy-cut images for front and pocket

Vertical Easel Card

Thick Basic White card base: 4-1/4″ × 11″, scored at 5-1/2″ and 8-1/4″
Poppy Parade:
- Branching Out label
- Rectangular Perennial Postage label
Pool Party: 2″ × 2-1/2″
Basic White:
- 2-1/2″ × 3-3/4″
- Perennial Postage die cut
Designer Series Paper:
- 4″ × 5-1/4″ (inside)
- 2-1/2″ × 4″ (card front)
- Assorted laser-cut elements for decorating

Watch & Create With Me

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Colour Me Happy

The colour palette for these cards is classic Christmas with a fresh, playful twist. Real Red and Poppy Parade bring bold holiday warmth, while Pool Party softens the look and keeps the designs feeling light and cheerful. Touches of Garden Green ground the palette and tie in beautifully with the adorable, festive imagery in the North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper.