Interlocking Gate Card

Add a locking element to a classic gate fold card.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   To make the card base, start with an 8 1/2” x 4 1/4” piece of cardstock. On the long side, score at the 2 1/8” and 6 3/8” marks.

   

2. Fold the card base along the score lines.

   

3. Step 2

   Cut TWO 2” x 4” front panels from coordinating cardstock and adhere them to the card base, making sure they meet in the middle.

   

4. Step 3

   Punch or die cut a symmetrical shape approximately 3-1/2” wide. Use a pencil and ruler to make a line down the center. Cut along the pencil line.

   

5. Adhere the cut pieces to the front of the card, making sure they meet in the middle.

   

6. Step 4

   Punch or die cut TWO shapes approximately 1-1/2” in width. Use a pencil and ruler to make a line down the center of both pieces.

   

7. Cut a slot slightly more than halfway up on one shape and slightly more than halfway down on the other.

   

8. Step 5

   Interlock the two shapes together with the slotted cuts, making sure they can align evenly.

   

9. Step 6

   While keeping the shapes interlocked, put adhesive on the back of the hearts. Be sure not to get any glue near the slots.

   

10. Adhere the interlocked pieces to the front of the card, making sure the slots align with the opening of the card. If using glue, give the glue a chance to dry before opening the card.

    

11. Step 7

    Open the card by pulling slightly up one side and slightly down on the other.

    

12. Step 8

    For the inside panels, cut a 3-3/4” square for the middle and TWO 1-5/8” x 3-3-/4” for the sides. Stamp as desired.

    

13. Step 9

    Embellish the front of the card as desired to complete the project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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