How to make your own trifold shutter card

It is simple to create your own trifold shutter card. Use the template below to create your card and then add or adapt to your own design.

Trifold shutter card

Step 1: You will need to cut out a rectangle 27 x 16cm.

Step 2: Create score lines in the places indicated - - - - -

Step 3: Cut a line between fold A and D,  and G and J__________

Step 4:  Now fold the scored pieces as indicated

Mountain Fold  (A, G, K, C and I) the paper is folded behind itself with the crease at the top. 

Valley Fold (B, H, D and J ) the crease is at the bottom and the paper is folded into itself. The paper should form a V. 

Step 5: Decorate as required.

If you own a Cricut machine you can find the project on the app

Alternatively you can download the template.


Template trifold shutter card
Example mountain and valley fold
Trifold shutter card
Trifold shutter card