Folded cards are a premium format that opens like a greetings card, giving you multiple panels to design: a front cover, two inside panels, and a back. You can mix handwriting, images, text, and QR codes across each panel to create a fully personalized piece.
Creating your template
Log in to your Scribeless dashboard
Navigate to Templates and click Create New Template
Select Folded card as your product
Choose your size from the dropdown:
A5 folded card – UK & Europe
A6 folded card – UK & Europe
5×7 folded card – US, Canada & International
4×6 folded card – US, Canada & International
Give your template a name and click Create template
Understanding the panels
Once inside the editor, you'll see a panel thumbnail in the top-left corner showing which section you're currently designing. Use the arrow buttons on either side of the canvas to navigate between panels:
Panel | What it's for |
Front | The cover of the card - ideal for a bold image or design |
Inside Left | Left half of the inside spread |
Inside Right | Right half of the inside spread - a common place for the main message |
Inside Top | Top section of the inside — great for a QR code or logo |
Inside Bottom | Bottom section of the inside — where handwriting typically sits |
Back | Reverse of the card — good for your website, return address, or branding |
Designing each panel
When you're on a panel and ready to add content, click Add block or New block to open the block chooser. You can pick from:
Container – a layout wrapper to organise multiple elements
Text – printed text, ideal for URLs, addresses, or static content
Handwriting – the personalized handwritten message
Image – upload your own or browse the Design Library
QR Code – a scannable code linked to any URL
You can also open the Design Library to choose from pre-made design blocks for the front cover.
Adding a handwritten message
The handwriting block is what makes your card feel personal. Here's how to set it up:
Navigate to Inside Bottom (or whichever panel you want the message on)
Click Add block and select Handwriting
Click into the block and type your message
Use the Variables selector to insert personalization fields or any custom fields from your campaign CSV
Adjust the handwriting style, size, alignment, and ink colour in the right-hand panel
Designing a front cover
Navigate to the Front panel
Click Add block and select Image, or click Design Library to browse pre-made landscape designs
Resize and position your image to fill the canvas
Add any additional text or branding blocks as needed
Publishing your template
Once you're happy with all your panels, click Publish changes in the top-right corner. You'll see a confirmation message — Version published successfully — when it's live. Your template will now be available to select when setting up a campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave some panels blank?
Yes — you don't need to add content to every panel. Many customers only design the front, inside message area, and back.
What's the difference between the Inside Top, Bottom, Left, and Right panels?
These are the four quadrants of the inside of the card when it's folded open. Folded cards in portrait orientation typically use Inside Top and Bottom; landscape cards use Inside Left and Right. You can add content to any combination.
Can I use the Design Library for the inside panels too?
Yes — the Design Library is available on any panel. However, it's most commonly used for the front cover.
Can I use a different handwriting style on the same card?
Each handwriting block has its own style settings, so technically yes — though we'd recommend keeping it consistent for a natural look.
Once I publish, can I make changes?
Yes. You can return to the template editor at any time, make edits, and click Publish changes again to update it.