Hi Stampers!
Today we are going to take a look at Gate Fold Cards. If you are looking for a versatile card fold, the gate fold card is for you. There are so many variations of this fold out there, and new ones keep coming. I thought it would be worthwhile to go over the “how tos” for basic gate fold cards, and a couple of stepped up gate folds. Let’s take a look at some samples:
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EASY TO CREATE GATE FOLD CARDS
GATE FOLD CARDS
These cards are versatile, and that is a big plus, but there are a few characteristics of these cards that might be challenging. Here are some pros and cons:
PROS
* These cards are different from the everyday card, but not too different.
* For many versions the card base measurements are the same as for a regular A-2 card, the scoring is different.
* Many gate fold cards can be created in either portrait or landscape versions.
* Closure choices are many and can really be the WOW for the card. You can see four closure options
HERE.
* These cards are great for showing off patterned papers and using scraps!
* White card bases are classic and certainly can be used for these cards, but when it comes to gate fold cards - pull out the colored cardstock! The colors add a lot of zip, especially to the inside of the card.
CONS
* Some versions of gate fold cards require card bases of different dimensions than the normal A-2 size card. This can be challenging if you pre-cut your card bases.
* Keeping the “gates” closed can be challenging.
* On occasion, the gates do not line up perfectly and there will be a slight (very slight)gap. Some find it frustrating. This can be overcome by scoring and folding the gate (flap) on one side, then folding over the other side to meet it, press down the fold, and go over with bone folder.
* Some of the more elaborate gate folds can be frustrating to create. Making a practice card using printer paper or scraps can help you decide whether or not the card is the right card for you to create at this time. If not, give it a try again in a few months. You might be surprised.
* Some versions are a bit thicker than regular cards, and may require an envelope that is a bit larger.
* Gate fold cards might require additional postage for mailing.
BASIC GATE FOLD CARD
Portrait Orientation
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card base - cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score along the 8 1/2” side at 2 1/8” and 6 3/8” (or 2 1/8” on each end). Fold each end panel toward the center of the card.
* Layers - Patterned Paper - for front - cut two at 5 1/4” x 1 7/8” (if you’d like another layer cut 2 at 5” x 1 5/8”)
* Inside panel - white or light color cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Focal panel- images / sentiments, etc. - this can be the closure
* Embellishments
* Adhesive
WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic Gray, Basic White, Brushed Silver, Very Vanilla - inside (Stampin’ Up!)
* Patterned papers - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Ink - Tuxedo Black -Memento
* Stamps - Tune In & dies, (Stampin’ Up!) Inside - Free Cake (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Embellushments - Stars (Stampin’ Up! - retired) Black Dots - Glistening Night Confetti (Pink & Main)
BASIC GATE FOLD CARD
Landscape Orientation
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card base- cut cardstock at 11” x 4 1/4” and score along the 11” side at 2 3/4” and 8 1/4” (or 2 3/4” from each end). Fold each end panel toward the center of the card.
* Layers - patterned paper, cut 2 at 4” x 2 1/2” for the “gates” and 1 piece at 5 1/4” x 4” for the inside
* Inside sentiment panel- white or light color cardstock cut at 4 3/4”x 3 1/2”
* Focal panel - image, sentiment, etc - can be the closure.
* Embellishments
* Adhesive
WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Daffodil Delight and Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)
* Patterned paper - Surprise Party (Sunny Studios), Rainbow Glitter Paper(Scrapbook.com)
* Ink - Daffodil Delight (Stampin’ Up!)
* Stamp -Confetti Celebration (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Sentiment - Birthday Wishes - Word Dies (Scrapbook.com)
* Baker’s Twine
* Adhesive
OFFSET GATE FOLD CARD
Portrait Orientation
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card base - cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score along 8 1/2” side at 2 3/4” and 7” fold flaps inward toward center of card.
* Layers - cut patterned paper 1 piece at 5 1/4” x 2 1/2” and one piece at 5 1/4” x 1 1/4”
* Inside panel - white or light color cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Focal image and closure of choice.
WHAT I USED
* Card base - Pretty In Pink and Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)
* Patterned Paper - Holiday Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)
* Stamps - Holiday Cheer, Essential Sentiments (Waffle Flower)
* Dies - Stylish Shapes (Stampin’ Up!)
* Embellishments - Bordered Ribbon - Pretty In Pink (Stampin’ Up!); gems - Snowscape (Sparkletz)
OFFSET GATE FOLD CARD
Landslide Orientation
* Card base- cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored along 11” side at 3 1/2” x 9”. Fold panels inward toward center of card.
* Layers - patterned papers cut 1 at 4” x 3 1/4” and cut 1 at 4” x 1 3/4”
* Inside panel - patterned paper - cut at 5 1/4” x 4” and white or light color cardstock cut at 4 3/4” x 3 1/2”
* Embellushments
* Adhesive
WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Cajun Craze and Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)
* Patterned Papers - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Stamps and matching dies - Bistro Burger and Round We Go (Stampin’ Up!)
* Other dies - Nested Essentials (Stampin’ Up!)
* Embellishments - Opaque Faceted Gems (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
DOUBLE GATE FOLD CARD
Portrait Orientation
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card base - Cardstock cut at 11” x5 1/2” score along 11” side at 1 1/4”, 3 3/8”, 7 5/8”, and 9 3/4”.
Start at one end and on score lines and fold mountain, valley, valley, mountain. Use bone folders to sharply crease the folds.
* Inside panel - Patterned paper (mat) cut at 5 1/4” x 4” and white or light color cardstock cut at 4 3/4” x 3 1/2”. Stamp inside sentiment on the cardstock.
* Patterned paper for outside of card - cut 2 from one pattern at 5 1/4” x 1 7/8” . Cut 2 from another pattern at 5 1/4” x 1”.
* Other - cardstock, stamps, inks, embellishments, to complete cards (if ribbon is used cut about 22”.
* Adhesive, glue dot to hold ribbon in place if used.
WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Boho Blue and Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)
* Patterned paper cut- (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Stamps - Moon Baby, Bundled Baby (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Ribbon - Boho Blue (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Circle Dies - Ever Lasting Circle Dies (Spellbinders)
* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Boho Blue (Stampin’ Up!); Stampin’ Blends (Stampin’ Up!) - Lemon Lolly, Boho Blue, Crumb Cake, Pretty In Pink, Natural Tones #1000
DOUBLE GATE FOLD
Square card
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card base - cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” score on 11”side as for previous card, at 1 1/4”, 3 3/8”, 7 5/8” and 9 3/4”. Start at one end and fold mountain, valley, valley, and mountain. Go over folds with bone folder.
* Inside panel - patterned paper cut at 4” x 4” and white or light color cardstock cut at 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”
* Patterned papers for front of card - cut 2 at 4” x 1 7/8”; cut 2 more from another patterned paper at 4” x 1”.
* Other supplies needed to complete the cards. (I used 22” of ribbon for my closure).
WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Gorgeous Grape, Basic White (Stampin’ Up!)
* Patterned papers - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
* Stamps - Wisteria Wishes (Stampin’ Up! - retired); Round We Go (Stampin’ Up!)
* Inks - Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grspe, Garden Green (Stampin’ Up!)
* Ribbon - (Stampin’ Up! - retired)
LOTS OF GATE FOLD CARDS
The gate fold card versions I shared today are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many other gate folds - floating gate folds, reverse gate folds, pop up gate folds, and on and on! Those are cards for another day. Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time …
Stamp Happy!
Kim
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