How to make a never-ending card 4-sided DIY paper card tutorial
With my City Girls illustrations
I’m excited to share my latest creative video with you! In this tutorial, I show you how to create a four-sided, never-ending postcard using my City Girls vector illustrations. It’s a fun, hands-on paper project that transforms illustration into an interactive, tactile object you can flip, turn, and explore endlessly.
This project is perfect if you love illustration, paper crafts, or simply want to create something unique by hand.
What Is a Never-Ending Postcard?
A never-ending postcard is a cleverly folded paper design that reveals new sides every time you open it. Instead of a single front and back, this postcard has four illustrated sides that loop endlessly, making it playful, surprising, and perfect for showcasing characters or storytelling.
About the City Girls Illustrations
The City Girls are one of my personal illustration projects, inspired by life in the city. When I lived in Rotterdam, I was fascinated by the mix of cultures, personalities, and everyday moments around me. Each character is based on real people; family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and strangers I encountered along the way. The style is influenced by my love for kawaii aesthetics, with a nod to Hello Kitty and Hamtaro, combined with clean, vector-based design. For the full creative process of the City Girls check out this page: City Girls illustrations
What you’ll learn in the video
In the video, I guide you step by step through the entire process, including:
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The tools you’ll need (nothing fancy!)
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How to cut and score the templates correctly
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Tips for folding and assembling the postcard
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How to glue everything together without mistakes
To make things easy, I’ve also created free printable templates, which you can download directly from my website (link below).
Watch the video
You can watch the full 15-minute tutorial here:
Download the free templates
The card templates used in the video are available for free on my website. Click on a template and right-click it to save.
Make sure to print them on paper that’s not too thick for the best results.
Template 1
Template 2
A creative project you can make your own
Once you understand the technique, you can easily adapt this postcard design using your own illustrations, photos, or patterns. It’s a great way to turn artwork into something physical and interactive, or even a small gift.
If you try this project, I’d love to see your results. Feel free to tag me or share your creations!
Happy crafting,
Ingrid
Webstudio Paper Lab / Webstudio 2Amigos