September 23, 2026
I am over the moon with this awesome Gatefold card that keeps the gatefold closed by tucking in the bottom corners! I did use Very Vanilla on my card but in trying to lighten up the card because the lighting was horrible in my room tonight, it appears kind of Basic Beige in color- but…Basic Beige is in the DSP!
I first saw a different card using this fun fold made by Connie Stewart, and then I made one for my Busy Bee Bag using the Painted Pumpkins Bundle and now one for you who follow my blog! Watch how easy this clever card technique is to make:
I used the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder to jazz up some Gold Foil on the corners because this FANCY Stampin’ Up! Neutral Noel Designer Series Paper deserved all the glam! I did the vanilla arch flat and embossed. You can see Very Vanilla here- photo was taken in daytime…lol.
Pay no attention to the banner behind the tag- remember how I put in on and then said not to that it doesn’t work…lol.
Measurements: Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored in 2-1/8″ on each side of the 8-1/2″ side, DSP on gatefolds: 1-3/4″ x 5-1/8″, Vanilla inside: 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″, Pecan Pie square that cuts on diagonal: 2-3/4″, Gold Foil cut on diagonal: 2-1/4″
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