Die Cut Gatefold Cards + GIVEAWAY

Hello again! Today I am sharing a couple fun ways to create die cut gatefold cards.

[All supplies are linked in the text below and in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]

My first examples features the new Simon Says Stamp Folk Dance Die. (SWOON!) I die cut two of these panels, folded them in half, and wrapped them around a light purple notecard.

To the left flap, I adhered a layered Simon Says Stamp Big Happy die cut and a Simon Says Stamp Simple Sentiments heat embossed sentiment strip. When you open the gatefold, there is a card inside.

My second card shares a die cut and vellum gatefold option. I added a piece of Stick It Adhesive Sheets to the back of mint cardstock and die cut it with the new-and-lovely Simon Says Stamp Leafy Frame Die. I cut the die cut in half and adhered it to the edge of a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ vellum piece. I folded the vellum in half and wrapped it around the edge of a notecard. I repeated this on the other side, creating a gatefold opening.

I adhered a heart die cut to the left panel and added a Simon Says Stamp Really Big Thanks sentiment. The little flowers are from the Simon Says Stamp Blooming Circle Die.

When you open the card, you see the card inside…

And there is a spot to write a personal message.

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NEW RELEASE

Simon Says Stamp just released a small-but-fun release. Many of the products I used today are part of it. To see all the new goodness, head HERE.

GIVEAWAY

Interested in winning THREE new Simon Says Stamp products? For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 8/3/18 telling me your favorite from this release. You can find them all HERE. (To leave a comment, head to blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with an asterisk or SSS branded. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.)

Simon Says Stamp Folk Dance Die
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Simon Says Stamp Leafy Frame Die
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Simon Says Stamp Big Happy Dies
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Hero Arts Hearts Infinity Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Blooming Circle Die
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Simon Says Stamp Fold Dance Stamp
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Simon Says Stamp Simple Sentiments 1…
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Simon Says Stamp Really Big Thanks
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MISTI Stamping Tool
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MISTI Creative Corners
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MISTI Mouse Pad Insert
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MISTI Bar Magnet
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* Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
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Gina K Connect Glue
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Therm O Web Purple Tape
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Scor-Pal Scoring Board
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Teflon Bone Folder
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Tim Holtz Trimmer
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Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens
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Lucy’s Cards Grape Jewels
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Stick It Adhesive Sheets
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Tim Holtz Craft Pick
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Heavyweight Vellum
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Anti Static Powder Bag
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May Arts Natural Twine
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422 thoughts on “Die Cut Gatefold Cards + GIVEAWAY”

  1. kim k says:

    Great new idea! Love the new leafy frame die.

  2. terrie rodrigue says:

    I’m not a lover of the color green but the card you made is fabulous…thank you for a new technique….I can see making different colors of the Leafy Frame cards…
    I love the Leafy Frame Die

  3. Tona says:

    Your cards are wonderful!
    My favorite from this release is the leafy frame die.

  4. Becca says:

    You always come up with the best ideas on how to use products in different ways! My favorite item from the new release is “plantiful puns”. The terrarium stamp looks like so much fun to color, and the sentiments make me giggle! Thank you for a other chance to win ❤️

  5. Miriam Baker says:

    Love the octopus.

  6. Debbie Corbett says:

    Love all the animal dies. Beautiful card you never fail us Jennifer. Thank you for sharing.

  7. Erica E. Perry says:

    My favorite is the leaf cover up die for sure. Also I like the new does that coordinate with the rubber stamps. I think that’s a fantastic idea!

  8. R. Hill says:

    Beautiful cards—ALL of them! As for the new release, I really like the Diamond Pattern stamp and matching die. I could really have fun with that!

  9. Denise Bryant says:

    Love your awesome cards!
    The Leafy Frame Die is calling my name!

  10. Stef Perry says:

    Gorgeous cards Jennifer, your gatefold designs always inspire me! The Leafy Frame and Folk Dance dies are both favs alongnwith the Lotus stamp and die set. Lots of great new products!

  11. Aditi says:

    The Leafy Frame Die for sure!! These cards are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.

  12. Marilyn says:

    Love the Folk Dance Die! What beautiful cards…thanks for sharing.

  13. cmalkah says:

    First, thanks for helping unlock a new level of creativity for me. I was stuck in a repetitive rut and visiting your site broke the cycle. I am now using more colors, more glitter, and more embossing!
    My favorite new release is the Sketch Lotus Stamp and Die Set. This set would make a fabulous setback stamping project.
    Thanks for the wonderful inspiration and a chance to win an awesome prize!
    HUGZ!

  14. Oh, I think the Friendly Frolic ornate background and dies is so sumptuous. Your cards as always are so amazing!

  15. Martha says:

    Love the leafy frame die!

  16. Barbara Smith says:

    Oh, those are absolutely gorgeous. Love that Folk Dance die.

  17. Chick Mitchell says:

    This is a cute release! I adore the ornate background stamp, and would definitely purchase the dies to go with it, plus I love the Big Happy, the Beautiful Flowers (especially that it now comes with dies!). Thanks for sharing again Jennifer 🙂

  18. Bernadette says:

    Beautiful cards! You never fail to inspire me. Thank you!

  19. Julia D. says:

    Such lovely cards! I love the look of cards that are “wrapped.” Thank you for the great ideas! My favorite from this release is the Ornate Background Stamp and Die Combo. Thank you for the chance to win!!

  20. Abby says:

    The cute school bus is adorable!

  21. Sheila Munro says:

    I love the Folk Dance and Leafy dies. They are gorgeous. I love the velum card too.

  22. Connie says:

    Beautiful cards. Fun release. I love all the cute little critter dies.

  23. Karen Page says:

    My fav of the release is the smallest item… the dies to match the Ornate Background stamp. Granted, I could totally fussy cut those lines, but I think the die will give me cleaner lines. I also like the Sketch Lotus Flowers!

  24. Karen says:

    What beautiful cards, I love the leafy frame die.

  25. Brenda says:

    I love all the cards as always you give me inspiration to try new things on cards thank you so very much for all your video’s.

    I love all the new releases but if I have to choose I would choose the Rubber Folk Stamp and dies

  26. Robin says:

    I love the leafy frame die, and your cards are gorgeous.

  27. Meiping says:

    Like the SSS Leafy Frame Background Die especially it’s so with the vellum. The green colour is so refreshing. Thanks Jennifer.

  28. Gigi says:

    Love the folk dance die and stamp.

  29. justMarie says:

    Beautiful cards! From the new release I like the Tabbed Sentiments.

  30. Loly Borda says:

    My favorite so far is the Leafy frame! Beautiful cards! TFS

  31. Maria Alba Negron says:

    Hi Jennifer,

    This is an AWESOME idea!!! My favorite is the leafy die, it’s GORGEOUS! Thanks for a wonderful video explaining the stupendous ideas that flow through your brain. And thanks for the chance to win!

  32. Gigi says:

    Love the folk dance wafer die.

  33. Sharon Knight says:

    Love the gate fold card design. The leafy frame die made a gorgeous card. As always, love the animal dies.

  34. Melanie Allen says:

    Great cards as always! The leafy frame die is my favorite from the release.

  35. Candy B. says:

    Love that Leafy Frame Die and you did an amazing job with it making that gate card. Thanks for the great inspiration!

  36. My favorite is the Folk Dance die. I saw Amy Rsavy (spelling?) making a card with it and fell in love. Your gate-fold cards are amazing.

  37. Autism Journey says:

    Hi Jennifer. These gatefold cards are stunning! What a great way to use background dies!! This new Simon release is really nice, I really like it. My favorite is the school bus. I think these would make the best teacher cards, therapists cards and cards for classmates. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you enjoy your vacation, you said you were out of town so hopefully it’s for a vacation 😍❤️💕

  38. Charlsie says:

    I love the leafy frame die and what you did with it. Thank you

  39. sharon L says:

    Only three? I love, love, love Leafy Frame Die, Folk Dance Die, and Beautiful Flower Set 330BF. Jennifer, you have me sooo excited. No housework for me when I get my goodies!

  40. Jill Tool says:

    Those cards are BEAUTIFUL! I love the colors that you’ve chosen. I really like the detail dies, and floral background stamps and can see both of them being used a lot. When I saw the Brontosaurus Wafer Die, it really made me giggle. I think he’s so adorable, and how could you not love the Good Vibes stamp set! I always enjoy your videos

  41. Marisa Kendo says:

    My favorites from this release are the folk dance die, mostly because I want to make a gatefold card like the lovely example you did! I also love the turtle die (my favorite animal) and the beautiful flowers stamps and dies set! Thank you for sharing 🙂

  42. Pam Garrett says:

    Can’t wait to look through my background dies and see what I already have that I can try this with. I especially love the leafy frame die and how elegant it looks!

  43. Vickie Davis says:

    I love die cuts, so my favorite product from this release is definitely the leafy frame die. Your cards are absolutely fantastic!

  44. Laurie Brown says:

    Gorgeous cards and another fun technique! I’m a huge fan of background stamps so will need to add folkdance to my collection!! Thanks

  45. Debbie Rumpza says:

    I love the new Leafy Frame Die as well as the new Picturebook Dies!

  46. FeM says:

    Your cards are gorgeous. I like the leafy frame die you featured in the video.

  47. Dawne111 says:

    These cards are so beautiful. I love using vellum! My favorite from the SSS new release is the Folk Dance Rubber Stamp and coordinating die.

  48. Lauri Bacalzo says:

    I love the technique and the cards are gorgeous!
    Thank you for sharing your talent!

  49. AnnB says:

    Awesome cards Jennifer! I love most of the new release but my fave is the leafy frame die 🙂

  50. Deni says:

    Beautiful cards as usual! My fave new release is the lotus flower stamps and dies.

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