Gatefold cards have always been one of my favorite fun folds! I’ve shared many variations over the years, but today’s self-locking gatefold card has a clever little twist: it stays closed without a belly band.
For this week’s Fun Fold Tuesday, I paired the beautiful Country Cottage Designer Series Paper with the Cottage Kindness Bundle. The soft florals make this such a pretty card to send to someone special.
Flowers, Texture, and a Die-Cutting Twist
My color combination features Crisp Cantaloupe, Peaceful Pine, and Very Vanilla. I usually prefer two-tone cardstock when working with multiple layers, but I didn’t have these colors in two-tone, so I used regular cardstock this time.
I stamped the flowers using Crisp Cantaloupe and Golden Glow inks, with Peaceful Pine for the stems and sentiment. The coordinating flower dies make decorating easy!
The outline pieces are cut in Very Vanilla and Peaceful Pine using dies from the Timeless Celebrations Hybrid Embossing Folder. I’ll show you a fun twist on using those dies in today’s video.
For texture, I used the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder with my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. This folder has retired, so substitute a favorite from your collection. Cottage Charm Adhesive-Backed Sequins finish the card with a little sparkle.
Card Measurements
All measurements are in inches.
| Paper | Size and scoring |
|---|---|
| Crisp Cantaloupe card base | 5½ × 8½; score at 2⅛ from each end of the 8½-inch side |
| Crisp Cantaloupe embossed panel | 1⅞ × 5¼ |
| Country Cottage Designer Series Paper | 3½ × 4¾ |
| Peaceful Pine layer | 3¾ × 5 |
| Very Vanilla inside panel | 3½ × 4¾ |
| Very Vanilla and Peaceful Pine | Scraps for die-cut outlines |
| Flowers | Cardstock scraps for stamping and die-cutting |
Watch the Self-Locking Gatefold Video
Visit my Linda Bauwin YouTube channel for today’s Fun Fold Tuesday video. Watch the video for placement, assembly, and the self-locking mechanism, plus my die-cutting tip. Subscribe while you’re there for more cardmaking inspiration!
Get Seven More Fun Fold Ideas!
My November Customer Appreciation Tutorial features the Country Cottage Suite Collection and includes seven simple fun fold cards.
Receive this exclusive tutorial free with a $50 or more online order through my Stampin’ Up! store this month. Today’s self-locking gatefold is an extra idea and is not included among those seven cards!
Have you tried a self-locking gatefold? Leave me a comment—I’d love to hear!
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