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Throwback Thursday: Gatefold Card Tutorial

Hi Friends, Sandy here for Throwback Thursdays. But first my tip for you: A very easy and mess-free glitter medium is Stickles. I like using "Diamond" color. It goes with every project!

This is a oldie but a goodie, perfect for the new crafter and a quickie for the advanced crafter. Plus this was one of my first cards and I love looking back and seeing what I made years ago.


So here is one of my very first tutorials...
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Do you make your own cards?  They are easy to do and you can make a bunch for just pennies.  I went to the store the other day and was shocked at how much a card was?!?!?! I wanted to show you a card fold that I just love! It is called a gatefold card and you see them around quite a bit. For this card, you can make it any size you want. This is how I did this one...
  • I started with a 5 x10 piece of cardstock.
  • Score in 2 1/2 " on either side, giving you a 5 inch base.
  • Then cut you pattern paper a 1/4" shorter ie : cut (2) 2 1/4 and (1) 4 3/4
  • Adhere the papers to the base

  • Decorate the inside of your card
  • Then cut a second piece of cardstock for "gate" part of your card
  • I cut mine 3 x4
  • Adhere it to the left flap of your base card
  • Decorate/embellish it like you want
There you go! A very easy card to make, esp in any size and shape :)

I hope your enjoyed today's project too. If you have a question, please leave it in the comments, and a DT member will get back to you. You can find more inspiration and projects at my blog: A Working Mom's Joy. Also, you can join up to our Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques.      

Hope you have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by,
Sandy Hentzel
SBC Team Designer

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