Sliding Message Card

Wanting to create a wow card in just a few minutes? Try this interactive card featuring a hidden panel that slides out to reveal your message.

Products Used:
Secret Sea cardstock #165624
Hydrangea Hue cardstock #167687
Basic White cardstock #166780
Painted Illusions DSP #167977 (February 2026 Product of the Month)
Friendly Foliage #167021 (Bundle #167309)

Dimensions and Instructions:
Secret Sea – 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 – Card Base
Hydrangea Hue – 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 score at 2 3/4 and 6 3/4
Secret Set – 5 x 2 1/2 – Front Layer
Basic White – 4 7/8 x 2 3/8 – Front Layer
Secret Sea – 3 3/4 x 4 1/4 score at 3/8 on the 4 1/4 side – Sliding Base
Basic White – 4 1/8 x 3 1/4 – Inside Message
DSP – 4 7/8 x 2 3/8 – Left Side
Secret Sea – 5 x 2 1/2 – Left Side
DSP – 4 7/8 x 1 3/8 – Right Side
Secret Sea – 5 x 1 1/2 – Right Side

Instructions:
Stamp the front Basic White panel (4 7/8 x 2 3/8) using the leaves and Get Well Stamp from Friendly Foliage and adhere to the Secret Set (5 x 2 1/2) and adhere to the front flap of the scored Hydrangea Hue (see picture above). Add embellishment.
Adhere the DSP (4 7/8 x 2 3/8) to the Secret Sea (5 x 2 1/2) then adhere to the Hydrangea Hue scored layer – Adhere it to the back side of the front left panel (see picture below).
Adhere the DSP (4 7/8 x 1 3/8) to the Secret Sea (5 x 1 1/2) then adhere to the Hydrangea Hue scored layer – fold over the right hand side and adhere it to the front side of the right panel (see picture below).
Stamp the Basic White (4 1/8 x 3 1/4) inside panel with the leaves from Friendly Foliage and a sentiment (or write a sentiment later). Be sure the Basic White panel is in the right position (the 3 1/4 inch sides are at the top and bottom). Adhere to the Secret Sea (3 3/4 x 4 1/4 score at 3/8 on the 4 1/4 side) be sure the 3/8 fold is on the left side. Now use tear and tape on the 3/8 piece and adhere to the left panel over the DSP right up to the score mark and centered top and bottom.
Now adhere tear and tape on the back side of the right hand panel at the top and bottom. Then lay over the Basic White piece. This creates the flap for the sliding mechanism to move back and forth as you open the card.