FLOATING GATE FOLD CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST🎄

Hi Stampers!

This is the first week of my Stamp Happy Holidays series for 2025! This year will be a bit different. There will still be plenty of ideas for treat holders, tags, gift card holders, and of course cards!  If life gets really crazy and busy, we’ll even talk about super quick and easy projects I call “Christmas In A Hurry!” My projects will include samples for various holidays that will be celebrated over the next few months! For example, today’s cards are Floating Gate Fold Cards. The samples cover Halloween, Fall, and Christmas, plus we’ll make a Hanukkah themed card together. Of course the Floating Gate Fold Card can be used to create a card for any holiday or occasion! So, let’s get started! Here we go with STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2025! Here are the sample cards for today!

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FLOATING GATE FOLD CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

WHAT YOU NEED

* Card Base - cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”

* Inside Panel - white or light colored cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4”

* Patterned Paper - for flaps - cut 2 at 5 1/4” x 1 7/8” (optional- cut 4, 2 for front of card and 2 for inside card)

* Floating Mechanisms - white cardstock (or color of choice) - cut 2 at  4 1/2” x 1/2”

* Other - stamps, inks, die cuts, other cardstock, embellishments, adhesive, etc to complete card - you will need a focal image and images and / or sentiments to be the “floating” pieces.

WHAT TO DO

* Prepare focal image and images/ sentiments for floating pieces, put aside.

* Score card base along 8 1/2” side at 2 1/8” on each end (or at 2 1/8” and 6 3/8”), and crease score lines with bone folder

* Score each mechanism along 4 1/2” side at 1”, 2 1/2”, and 3 1/2” and crease score lines with bone folder.

* Adhere the patterned paper strips to the outside (and inside if using) of the card.

* Open card and put inside panel in place - no adhesive. Place the “floating” images on the inside panel anywhere you like as long as they do not go above or below the card base and have enough space between 

them to pass with out touching. Many place one image at the top left edge and bottom right edge. The”floating mechanisms should be placed near the center of the image. Use a pencil to mark this point on the top left flap and bottom right flap (or where ever you are placing the floating image(s). 

* With the images lying in place do any stamping you plan to do. 

* Adhere the inside panel to the card

* Adhere the floating mechanism to the upper left area of the card. Look at the mechanism - there should be a 1” section, a 1 1/2” section, followed by two 1” sections.  Fold the single 1” section toward the center of the piece, place adhesive on it. Center the piece on the pencil mark and adhere it on the gate fold flap right along the top of the score line, press into place. Fold last section of the mechanism inward, apply adhesive, with gate fold flap open, press mechanism inward place on the inside panel. 

* Add the floating mechanism to the lower right area in the same manner as for the top. This time the single 1” area will be to the right as opposed to the left.

* Close card and adhere focal image to card front. Remember to put adhesive only on one side of the image, so as not to glue the card together. 

NOTE: I use mostly Stampin’ Up! Products, some are retired and are noted as such. Products from other companies are also noted as such. I encourage you to use supplies you have on hand to create you very own versions of the cards. 

HALLOWEEN FLOATING GATE FOLD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Basic Black

* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs)

* Stamps - Spooky Treats, Tricks & Treats and dies (both retired)

* Ink - Gorgeous Grape

* Adhesive and dimensionals

NOTE - Focal panel card stock is cut at 4 1/4” x 3”, the patterned paper layer is cut at 4” x 2 3/4”.

FALL FLOATING GATE FOLD CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Crushed Curry, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps- Nuts About Squirrels, Banner Year (both retired). Peeking Yorkie  an d dies (Catherine Pooler)

* Dies - 3 1/2” circle die, 3 1/4” circle die (Spellbinders)

* Punches - 1 1/2” circle, 1 3/4” circle(retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Balmy Blue,Early Esspresso; Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Daffodil Delight, Darling Duckling, Poppy Parade

* Blending Brush - use to put a bit of Balmy Blue for Sky on focal panel 

* Adhesive, Foam Tape (Scrapbook.com)

NOTE - I used the 3 1/2” and 3 1/4” circle dies to create the base for the focal panel.

CHRISTMAS FLOATING GATE FOLD CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Real Red, Basic White, Granny Apple Green

* Patterned Paper - Real Red (retired), Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Designs)

* Stamps - Pocket Full of Sunshine, Brightest Glow (both retired), Snowmen Peekers and dies ( Pink and Main)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Real Red; Stampin’ Blends - Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink; Glimmer Brush - clear (Scrapbook.com)

* Dies - Pocket Framelits (retired), Holly and Berries (unknown), Layering Ovals - 2 3/4” and 2 1/2” (retired)

* Adhesive, Foam Tape (Scrapbook.com)

NOTE - My focal panel is build around a pocket shape die cut. The die is no longer available, but there are several available through various companies such as Pink and Main, Papertrey Inks, Lisa Horton,  Taylored Expressions, etc. The jean pocket shape is easy to create with just a paper cutter and a ruler. The instructions are below.

CREATING THE POCKET WITHOUT A DIE

WHAT TO DO

* Cut cardstock 3” x 2 1/2”

* Along the bottom of the cardstock (the 2 1/2” side) mark the midpoint (1 1/4”)

* At the bottom left measure up 3/4” and mark. Do the same on the right side. 

* place piece in paper trimmer line up midpoint and one of the 3/4” mark in cutting trough and cut. Do the same on the other side. 

* Use a fine tip black marker (or any color)to add stitching. 

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HANUKKAH FLOATING GATE FOLD CARD

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SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Azure Afternoon, Basic White

* Patterned Paper - DIY

* Stamps - Celebrate the Miracle (retired), Kibitzing Sampler (Paper Smooches - retired)

* Inks - Azure Afternoon, Balmy News, Crushed Curry

* Dies - 3 1/4” circle die (Spellbinders), 3” circle die Stylish Shapes

* Punches - 1 3/8” circle, 1 3/4” circle 

* Embellishments - Gold Pearls (retired)

* Adhesive and Foam Tape (Scrapbook.com)

FLOATING GATE FOLD CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Floating Gate Fold Card is a truly fun, fun fold card! The card takes just a little bit longer to make than other cards, but it is worth the extra time. I hope you give this fun fold card a try!

This wraps up the first week of Stamp Happy Holidays for 2025! Thank you so much for joining me. I’ll be back next week with another Holiday project! Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

ALL BUNDLED UP FOR HANUKKAH & CHRISTMAS - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST

Hi Stampers!

It has been so much fun creating cards using the ALL BUNDLED UP stamp set! The images are adorably whimsical, making them perfect for Holiday cards. All images in the stamp set are cute as can be, but there is just something about that moose! I just love that moose!!!! One day I stamped the moose and realize each of its antlers has 4 points! Perfect number to hold the eight Hanukkah candles, and the shamash (middle candle used to light the others) will fit just fine atop the pom-pom on the hat! That led to the creation of two Hanukkah cards that are different, but also very much alike as the focal panels are the same layout. After I made two Hanukkah cards I made two Christmas cards using the same layout and ideas. Let’s take a look at the cards!

HAPPY HANUKKAH (CHANUKAH)  CARDS

    

MERRY CHRISTMAS CARDS

ALL BUNDLED UP STAMP SET

TREES FOR SALE STAMP SET 

ALL BUNDLED UP FOR HANUKKAH & CHRISTMAS VIDEO

 

EASEL CARDS - CARDS FOR HANUKKAH & CHRISTMAS

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EASEL CARD MEASUREMENTS 

*  Card base 4 1/4” x 11” scored and folded at 5 1/2” and 2 3/4” (both are mountain folds) plus another piece of cardstock cut at 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”

OTHER MEASUREMENTS FOR THESE EASEL CARDS

* DSP (Designer Series Paper) - 4 1/8” x 5 3/8”  - this will be center on and adhered to the 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” piece of cardstock

* Three pieces of cardstock - two Basic White and one color of choice (I used Pacific Point and Sweet Sorbet). Cut these pieces of cardstock with the Deckled Rectangles Dies. Cut one piece of Basic White with the second largest die, cut the colored cardstock with the 3rd largest die, and finally cut the focal image (Basic White) with the 4th largest die.

* For card rest/ card stopper strip side of card - colored cardstock cut at 4 1 4” x 1”, Basic White cardstock cut at 4 1/4” x 7/8”, and DSP cut at 4 1/4” x 3/4”

HAPPY CHANUKAH MOOSE EASEL CARD

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* All Bundled Up and Trees for Sale stamp sets

* Basic White (thick) card stock for card base

* Storybook Gnomes DSP - Pacific Point, snowflake pattern

* Basic White cardstock for mat and focal image and card rest strip

* Pacific Point cardstock for mat and card rest strip

* Deckled Rectangles Dies

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Pacific Point, Stampin’ Right Markers - Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight;  Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake (light & dark), Balmy Blue (light & dark), Night of Navy (light), Soft Suede (dark) Ivory, Natural Tones 1000

* Adhesive 

MERRY CHRISTMAS MOOSE EASEL CARD

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* All Bundled Up and Trees for Sale

* Basic White (thick) card base

* Celebrate Everything DSP - Poppy Parade and Polished Pink with bows print

* Basic White and Sweet Sorbet cardstock for mats, DSP (Poppy Parade with Polished Pink design) and small scraps of Sweet Sorbet, Basic White, and the DSP for card stopper; tiny piece of Basic White for lights

* Deckled Rectangles Dies

* Inks Memento Tuxedo Black, Sweet Sorbet;  Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake (light & dark), Sweet Sorbet (light & dark), Parakeet Party (light & dark), Soft Suede (dark), Ivory, Natural Tones 1000

* Adhesive, glue dots, and dimensionals

SLIM LINE CARDS FOR HANUKKAH AND CHRISTMAS

SLIM LINE CARD MEASUREMENTS 

* Card base - 9 1/4” x 8” scored and folded at 4”

* DSP mat - 9” x 3 3/4”

* Inside panel - 9” x 3 3/4”

OTHER MEASUREMENTS FOR THESE CARDS 

* Measurements for focal panel and the two mats are the same as for the easel card above and are cut with the same dies.

* Greeting: greeting strip (Basic White) 3 1/4” x 3/4” - Mat strip (colored cardstock) 3 3/8” x 7/8” - Largest mat strip ( Basic White) 3 1/2” x 1”

+NOTE - These slim line cards fit inside a #10 envelope (business size envelope).

SLIM LINE CHANUKAH MOOSE CARD

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* All Bundled Up and Trees for Sale stamp set

* Pacific Point card base

* Inside panel - Basic White

* Basic White

* DSP Celebrate Everything - Pacific Point pattern

* Cardstock for focal piece and greeting - Basic White and Pacific Point

* Deckled Rectangles Dies

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Pacific Point; Stampin’ Write Markers - Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends - Balmy Blue (light & dark), Tahitian Tide (light), Crimb Cake (light & dark), Soft Suede (light), Ivory, Natural Tones 100

* Basic White baker’s twine - about 36”

* Adhesive and dimensionals 

SLIM LINE CHRISTMAS MOOSE CARD

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* All Bundles Up and Trees for Sale stamp sets

* Granny Apple Green card base

* Basic White for inside panel

* Celebrate Everything DSP - Granny Apple Green pattern

* Basic White and Granny Apple Green cardstock for focal piece and greeting and Small Basic White cardstock for lights

* Deckled Rectangles Dies

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Poppy Parade; Stampin’ Blends - Granny Apple Green (light & dark), Poppy Parade (light & dark), Crumb Cake (light & dark), Soft Suede (dark), Ivory, Natural Tones 1000

* Baker's Twine - Basic White about 36”

* Adhesive, dimensionals, and glue dots

VIDEO EASEL CARD

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SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* All Bundled Up and Trees for Sale stamp set

* Basic White (thick) card base

* DSP - Storybook Gnomes, Bermuda Bay trees pattern

* Focal piece cardstock - Basic White and Bermuda Bay; small scrap of Basic White cardstock for Christmas lights

* Card rest strip - Bermuda Bay and Basic White cardstock and Storybook Gnomes DSP - Bermuda Bay trees pattern

* Deckled Rectangles Dies

* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Bermuda Bay; Stampin’ Blends - Bermuda Bay (light & dark), Pool Party (light & dark), Crumb Cake (light & dark), Soft Suede (dark), Ivory, Natural Tones 1000, Poppy Parade (light), Daffodil Delight (dark)

* Adhesive, glue dots, and dimensionals

ALL BUNDLED UP FOR HANUKKAH AND CHRISTMAS

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope these cards inspire you as you continue to work on your Holiday projects! Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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NOTE - the Happy Chanukah stamp I used for the greeting on some cards is from a stamp set called Kibitzing Sampler and is from Paper Smooches.

LET’S MAKE A MENORAH - A FUN WAY TO USE PAPER SCRAPS

 Hi Stampers!

Today I am sharing another  Hanukkah card created with A WISH FOR EVERYTHING stamp set, several dies, and scraps of  patterned paper (DSP).  The card front measures 6” x 3 1/2” and will fit in a regular letter sized envelope. Here is a look at the card:

Here is the stamp set:

SUPPLIES:

* Card base Basic White cardstock (thick) cut at 7” x 6” scored at 3 1/2” along he 7” side.

* Basic White cardstock cut at 5 7/8” x 1/2” and a scrap for the greeting.

* Misty Moonlight cardstock (or other color) cut at 6” x 5/8” plus scrap to die cut a mat for greeting.

* Scrap of Daffodil Delight cardstock.

* 4-5 small scraps of DSP featuring the same color - in my case, Misty Moonlight.

* Ink - Misty Moonlight (or color that coordinates with your DSP scraps), and Wink of Stella to brush over the Daffodil Delight “flames.”

* Adhesive, glue dots, and dimensionals.

* Dies - Layering Circles Die that cut a 1 7/8” circle, Tasteful Labels Die shown below, Stitched Rectangles Die that cuts a rectangle measuring about 2 3/8” x 1/2”, Christmas Trimmings Dies - 2 leaf die.

ASSEMBLY

* Cut and score the card base.

* Cut the Misty Moonlight cardstock strip and the Basic White strip. 

* Using the Stitched Rectangle Die, die cut 9 rectangles from the patterned paper.

* Use the Layering Circles Die to cut a Misty Moonlight circle to mat the greeting.

* Use the TastefulnLabel Fie to cut the shape from Basic White.

* Die cut 5 of the leaf shapes.

* Stamp the greeting in the center of the Tasteful Labels die cut using Misty Moonlight ink (or ink of choice). Mount this on the Misty Moonlight circle.

* Use any “speckle” die you have and stamp the design on the Basic White strip of cardstock. I stamped once, then stamped the second generation of ink to get a lighter color. I continued this process across the piece. Next mat this piece on the strip of Misty Moonlight cardstock.

* Adhere each “candle” on the card front. I stared with the middle one, centered it, then placed four on each side. The center candle is adhered with dimensionals and is positioned to be taller than the other candles. 

* Trim the leaf die cut to use as the flames. Place a glue dot on the back of each flame and adhere to the top of each candle. I went over the flames with Wink of Stella.

* Put dimensionals on the back of the layered strip, but avoid placing one on the area that will cover the center candle as it is attached with dimensionals.

* Position the strip over the bottoms of the candles. 

* Place Adhesive or glue dots down the center of the back of the greeting piece, and adhere it to the center candle.

This card helps use up scraps, and shines a light on some great dies. Why not give this cards a try?

That is all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

All stamps and stamped images ©️1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!®️

STAND ALONE FUN FOLD HANUKKAH CARD

 Hi Stampers!

Today I am sharing a Hanukkah version of the Stand Alone Fun Fold card. To see more information on Stand Alone Cards see my previous post (2 November 2021). Today’s card features A WISH FOR EVERYTHING stamp set and the STITCHED TRIANGLES DIES. Both items are found in the Stampin’ Up!®️ 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

Here is the card:

STAND ALONE HANUKKAH CARD

A WISH FOR EVERYTHING

SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD

* Card base - Pacific Point cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score along 8 1/2” side at 2”, 3 1/8”, 5 3/8”, and 6 1/2” OR 2” and 3 1/8” on each end.

* Basic White cut at 5 1/4” x 2” for back of card, and scrap of Basic White cardstock for greeting.

* DSP - 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper Assortment - Brights (Pacific Point) - any of the designs you like.

* Silver Foil - mirror finish.

* Pacific Point Ink

* Stitched Triangles Dies - two equal lateral triangles: the largest one and the third largest one.

* Layering Circles Dies or Circle Punch - the circle needs to measure about 2 1/4” in diameter.

* Adhesive, dimensionals, and glue dots.

ASSEMBLY

* Cut the cardstock for the card base and score the cardstock. Cut the pieces of DSP - first cut 1/2” off the 6”x 6” piece. Cut two 2” x 1/2” pieces from this.  

* Die cut or punch the Basic White circle?

* Use the two Stitched Triangles Dies to cut two triangles from the Silver Foil. (See below.)

* Place the Silver Foil on the cutting plate of your die cut machine. 

* Arrange the two triangle dies on top of the foil sheet with the smaller one inside the larger one, center it as best you can. Hold the dies in place with low tack tape or sticky notes.

* Place another cutting plate on top of the dies, and run this through the die cut machine. 

* Repeat the process.

* You now have two triangles with open centers.

* To form the Star of David, place one triangle with a single point at the top. Position the second triangle wit the two points at the top, slip behind the first triangle, then slip it’s single point under the bottom of the first triangle. (See photo above.) 

* Use glue dots to attach the two triangles.

* Stamp the greeting in Pacific Point centered on the Basic White die cut circle. Stamp the sentiment for the back of the card in Pacific Point on the 5 1/4” x 2” piece of Basic White cardstock.

* Adhere the DSP to the card front. 

* Line up the greeting piece behind the star and use adhesive or glue dots to hold it in place. Use dimensionals to adhere the star greeting piece to the card front.

* Adhere the two 2” x 1/2” pieces of DSP to the 5 1/4” x 2” piece of Basic white  about 1/4” from the top and 1/4” from the bottom. Adhere this piece to the center of the back side of the card. (See below.)

This card fits inside the Stampin’ Up! Medium size envelope. I hope you give this fun fold a try.

That is all for today. Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

EDEN’S GARDEN COLLECTION

AVAILABLE FOR ORDER NOW!

EDEN’S GARDEN BUNDLE is an early release bundle from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! January- June 2022 Mini Catalog. The stamp set and the dies can be purchased separately or bundled for a 10% savings. Now through 3 January 2022 you can purchase the bundle with the coordinating Ever Eden Designer Series Paper, the Ever Eden Cotton Paper, and the Garden Gems as a collection. Although the bundle will be featured in the upcoming Mini Catalog, the coordinating items are only available during the promotion while supplies last. As always, each of the coordinating items may also be purchased separately.

SHOP EDEN’S GARDEN

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