DT Thursday – Create a Double Gate Fold Card with Sandiebella!

White card

Patterned papers

Ribbon

Embellishments of choice

Scoring board and bone folder

Adhesive

Cut one piece of white card measuring 5.75″ x 8.75″

Score at 3″

Cut another piece of white card measuring 5″ x 10″

Score at 5″

Fold both pieces of card as shown. Use a bone folder to crease them well.

Cut one piece of white card measuring 5.5″ x 5.5″ and two pieces measuring 2.75″ x 5.5″

Cut one piece of patterned paper measuring 5 3/8″ x 5 3/8″ and two more pieces measuring 2 3/8″ x 5 3/8″

Layer and adhere the patterned paper onto the card.

Cut a piece of white ribbon, approx 17″ long. On the 5.75″ side of the bottom base layer, apply a strip of double sided tape about 1/4″ in from the edge. Adhere about 3″ of the ribbon down, as shown. Apply another piece of tape to secure the ribbon further.

Adhere the card/paper panel over the ribbon.

Adhere the other 2 panels on the smaller sections.

Turn the card over and apply a small piece of double side tape on the right.

Bring the ribbon around and across the back of the card, securing it on the tape. When you flip the card into the upright position, the ribbon should be on the left side.

Cut TWO pieces of white card measuring 4.75″ x 4.75″ and TWO pieces of patterned paper measuring 4 5/8 x 4 5/8″. Adhere the patterned papers down onto the white card to make 2 panels.

Taking the 10″ x 5″ piece of white card, fold it in half  with the opening on the LEFT. Adhere one of the panels to the inside.

Fold over and apply a small strip of double sided tape about 1/4″ in from the edge.

Cut a piece of ribbon approx 10″ long. Position the 5″ square card on to the base layer and adhere the ribbon, lining it up with the ribbon on the back section.

Take the second 4.75″ panel and adhere over the ribbon.

Apply adhesive to the back of the 5″ sqaure inside card and adhere to the inside of the bottom base layer – centering it on all 4 sides.

Colour the image using your desired medium and matt with some white card, leaving about 1/8″ border all around.

Cut a 4″ square piece of card for the inside, to write your message on.

Stamp the sentiment* and cut out with the sign die.

*To position the sentiment as I have, first cover the ‘mail’ with a piece of double sided tape. Ink the stamp and then remove the tape. The ink will only be on the ‘happy’. Stamp the Happy and then clean it off with a baby wipe. Cover the ‘happy’ with double sided tape and repeat the process, positioning the ‘mail’ where ever you want it to be. 

Embellish the front panel as desired and tie the ribbon to close the card up.

Over To You!

Hopefully I’ve inspired you to sit down and try your hands at this lovely project.

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Until next time, HAPPY STAMPING!