A Deliciously Fun Trifold Cheeseburger Surprise Card

Get ready to sink your teeth into the most adorable burger you’ll never actually eat! This trifold cheeseburger surprise card uses the amazing Buildable Burger Die Set from Trinity Stamps, and honestly, the pickles might just steal the show (even though I don’t actually eat them!). The Circle Shaped Card creates the perfect burger bun base, while every single layer gets its own special treatment to look absolutely mouth-watering. From a gel medium technique for realistic pickles to ink smooshing and alcohol markers for those perfect grill marks on the burger patty, this project is all about those delightful details that make you do a double-take.

I’ve added extra personality to this burger with the All Hands Emoji Add-On and the original Emoji Builder Dies. Those little sesame seed “freckles” on the cheeks are just too cute, and the hands positioned perfectly on either side give this burger so much character. Another surprise element comes from the secret fold that reveals your burger patty when opened, plus a double sentiment surprise using both Un-grill-iveable Stamps and Brie-lliant Sentiments – because who doesn’t love a good cheese pun?

What I absolutely love about this project is how it pushed me to try new techniques while keeping everything totally achievable. The wet pickup stick method for placing tiny seeds, the alcohol marker grill lines, and even some terrifying freehand stamping (thanks to Carrie’s inspiring influence!) all come together to create something that looks complicated but is actually quite forgiving. Whether you’re making this delicious creation for a food lover or just someone who appreciates quirky handmade cards, this project delivers both visual impact and that satisfying “how did they do that?” factor that makes papercrafting so rewarding.