Gate Fold Card
by Beate Johns
Add two scores to create this simple trifold.
Supplies
- 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock for card base
- Two 1 7/8" x 4" pieces of cardstock for front panels
- Additional cardstock for main image, sentiment and layering
- Scoring tool
- Adhesive
- Stamps
- Ink
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Score the 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8"
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Step 2
Prefold scored lines.
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Step 3
Stamp the two 1 7/8" x 4" pieces of cardstock if needed.
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Step 4
Tape one of each panel to the sides of the card front.
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Step 5 (Optional)
Add an additional cardstock layer on the inside of the card.
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Step 6
Stamp and color the main image and sentiment, then layer on additional card stock (optional).
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Step 7
Apply adhesive to half of the main image's back side.
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Step 8
Tape main image over the center fold, making sure the adhesive does not overlap the fold.
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Step 9
Adhere sentiment or a coordinating image with dimensional adhesive. Place it so it partly sits over the main image, keeping the card closed.
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Step 10
Finish your card.
Video!
Variations
Try different sizes
To figure out where your scores should be, divide your card width in 4 (eg. 6" x 4= 1 1/2") and score at 1/4 of your width (1 1/2") and 3/4 (4 1/2").
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Gate Fold Card. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
Happy Stamping ~ Gwenyth
Like I posted in an above comment, I list all supplies in my gallery upload for the technique spotlight gallery. It's listed right under the tutorial.
I didn't use punches, but Nestabilities templates.
The stamp is from the stamp set Butterfly Beauty from Unity Stamp company.
Beautiful card, can't wait to try this one for myself!
Loretta
-- my gallery;http://splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=15129
my blog; www.msrhetta.blogspot.com
I cut my scalloped shapes with Nestabilities die templates and my cuttlebug.
I love the 3-fold card and plan to make one for my sister-in-law's birthday this week. I like guide you used to score your card. Where can I purchase one? Please let me know. Thanks.
Carolyn
Thanks!!
Sarah H (13)
I have seen many cards with gate folds, I have also seen some with curved flaps. How do you make the flaps curved? None of the cards give this in their directions.
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