Wednesday, August 6, 2025

OFFSET GATE FOLD - A SUPER FAST & EASY FUN FOLD

Hi Stampers!

This month we’ll close out the summer with a few quick and easy fun fold cards. The basic cards go together in no time. Of course, you can keep the cards simple or dress them up as much as you like. Today we will take a look at a fun fold card that is easy to make and goes together quickly! This card design allows for a lot of options. The card calls for patterned paper panels that can be cut from scraps. Cut two of each panel and adhere them both on the outside and the inside of the card, or cut one of each panel and adhere them only on the outside. Place the smaller flap to the right or put it to the left. It’s all up to you! Lots of options, that’s the beauty of the OFFSET GATE FOLD CARD. Let’s look at the sample cards:





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OFFSET GATE FOLD - A SUPER FAST AND EASY 
FUN FOLD CARD




WHAT YOU NEED
* Card Base - cut cardstock at 11” x 4 1/4”
* Patterned Papers - cut one at 4”x 3 1/2” and one at 4” x 1 1/2” (cut 2 each if you want to put the panels inside the card as well)
* Inside Panel  - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Stamps, Die Cuts, Inks, Sentiment Labels, Embellishments, etc.

WHAT TO DO
* Score card base on 11” side at 3 3/4” and 9 1/4”.
* Fold score lines toward center of card (mountain folds).
* Use bone folder to burnish folds.
* Decide if you want the smaller flap on the left or right side of the card.
* Adhere the pattern papers to the outside flaps. If opting to put patterned papers inside the card, adhere them to the backside of the card flaps.
* Stamp inside panel, and adhere to inside of card.
* Adhere images to front of card. Adhere greeting to smaller flap, allowing it to extend beyond the flap.
* Add embellishments.

Supplies are from Stampin’ Up!®️, unless otherwise noted. Many of the items I use are no longer available. I encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create your versions of the cards.


CHEERS TO YOUR BIRTHDAY


INSIDE OF CARD


WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Powdered Pink (retired)
* Patterned Papers- Celebratory Sips
* Stamps - Cheers & Sips, Round We Go
* Inks - Strawberry Slush
* Dies - Nested Essentials 
* Embellishments - 2027-27 In Color Flat Pearls - Strawberry Slush
* Dimensionals
( I fussy cut the drink images from the patterned paper)

MAKE A SPLASH BIRTHDAY CARD


INSIDE OF CARD


WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Pumpkin Pie, Peach Pie, Melon Mambo, BerryBurst, Basic White, Summer Splash, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Polished Pink (retired), Basic White, Basic Black
* Patterned Papers - Friends of the Ocean (retired)
* Dies - Beach Ball, Mini Crab (Scrapbook.com)
* Ink - Pumpkin Pie
* Stamps - Make a Splash, PicturePerfect Birthday (both retired)
* Embellishments - Translucent Aquas Enamel Dots (Hero Arts)
* Dimensionals

ADVENTUROUS BIRTHDAY


INSIDE OF CARD


WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Basic White, Bermuda Bay (retired)
* Patterned Paper - (retired)
* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Bermuda Bay (retired); Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist; Wink of Stella - clear
* Stamps - Petal to the Metal, Loads of Fun, Best Day (all are retired)
* Dies - Everyday Details (retired)
* Embellishments - Faceted Gems (retired)
* Dimensionals

SNOWMAN CHRISTMAS


INSIDE OF CARD


WHAT I USED
* Cardstock - Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White
* Patterned Papers- Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Design Inc.)
* Stamps - Snowmen Peekers &dies (Pink and Main), Family Christmas, Christmas Greetings (both from Waffle Flower)
* Inks - Poppy Parade, Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Bubble Bath, Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Cloud Cover, Color Lifter; Wink of Stella (clear)
* Dies - Deckled Rectangles (retired)
* Embellishments - Easter Assortment Enamel Dots (Doodlebug Designs Inc)
* Dimensionals

VIDEO CARD


INSIDE OF CARD


SUPPLIES I USED
* Card Stock - Cajun Craze, Basic  Beige
* Patterned Paper - Timeless Plaid
* Stamps - Vintage Leaves & dies (retired), Mini Happy Birthday (Scrapbook.com)
* Inks - Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie,Early Espresso
* Embellishments- Glitter Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)
* Dimensionals

OFFSET GATE FOLD CARDS


The Offset Gate Fold Card is so easy to create! It is the perfect way to show off your patterned papers and use up more scraps.  Why not give it a try?

That’s all for today. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!

Kim


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