Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Score Your 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) Paper

• Place your square paper in front of you.

• Score vertical lines at 2" and 6" (5 cm and 15 cm)

• Rotate the paper 90°, then score again at 2" and 6" (5 cm and 15 cm)

• This divides your paper into 16 equal squares, each measuring 2×2 inches (5×5 cm).

2. Cut Out the Center Cross

• Along the horizontal score lines (2" and 6" / 5 cm and 15 cm), cut from the left edge to 2 inches in (5 cm) and from 6 inches to the right edge (15 cm to 20 cm).

• This removes the center "plus sign" shape, leaving four corner panels.

3. Fold the Flaps Inward

• Fold each corner panel toward the center along the score lines.

• Crease well using a bone folder or ruler for sharp edges.

4. Glue Only the Four Corners

• Apply glue or double-sided tape only to the four corner squares

• Do not glue the center area — it must remain flexible to flip.

5. Fold and Flip

• Fold two opposite sides of the card toward the center

• Flip the card open — you’ll find a second, third, and fourth face that continues in a loop!

Decorating Tips

Each of the 4 faces can be decorated with:

• Stickers

• Photos

• Stamped messages

• Washi tape or die cuts

Keep your embellishments flat so the card flips smoothly.

📐 Important Note on Sizing:

You can create this card using any size of perfectly square paper—whether you're working in inches or centimeters. The key is to divide your square evenly into a 4×4 grid, then score accordingly along both the horizontal and vertical axes.

Here are a few examples for reference:

• 8×8 inches (20.3×20.3 cm)
  Score at 2" and 6" (or 5.1 cm and 15.2 cm)
  
  

• 12×12 inches (30.5×30.5 cm)
  Score at 3" and 9" (or 7.6 cm and 22.9 cm)
  
  

• 6×6 inches (15.2×15.2 cm)
  Score at 1.5" and 4.5" (or 3.8 cm and 11.4 cm)
  
  

💡 Tip: As long as your paper is a square, you can adapt this to any size—just divide it into four equal sections each way.

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