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 โ€œleave a commentโ€ 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. Suzi Metcalfe says:

    When I looked at the release earlier today, I saw the Leafy Frame and thought how versatile it is. That’s my fave! And your card is just crying out to be CASEd! I always forget about vellum and what an elegant look it has. Beautiful! You always inspire me to get busy in the craftroom. Thank you!

  2. Carole Lohr says:

    Your Die Cut Gatefold video is very well presented, and I am anxious to try these ideas. My favorite new product is the Leafy Frame Die, and both it and the Folk Dance Die are on my wish list.

  3. Alice Turak says:

    I really like the way the gatefold card looks with the vellum. Your clear instructions are so appreciated!
    My fave is the plantiful puns because they made me giggle.

  4. M.FATEMA says:

    Wow!!
    Lovely cards!

  5. Pennie Glasser says:

    Great cards! My favorite is the Peace stamp set. Canโ€™t wait to get the new products.

  6. Kathryn A says:

    The Leaft Frame die is my favourite, followed closely by the Big Happy dies. I love what youโ€™ve done with the new products!

  7. Diana B says:

    As always, what a great idea for cards that are just a little bit different!

  8. wyoldchild says:

    I love the picture book animals. The sea life is (are?) especially cute!

  9. Sina Lorena says:

    These cards are adorable!
    The “More good vibes” stamp set is my favourite โ˜บ๏ธ

  10. Elaine Bedigian says:

    Hi, love both cards. You make it look so easy! I was planning to make a card by stamping a lacey background image on the vellum, but your demo using the die cuts changed my mind. Better than stamping! Thanks for sharing.

  11. janesprando says:

    I like 2 products from this release โ€”- Happy Happy and Beautiful Flowers.

  12. Najma says:

    I liked the two ways, but the most the leafy frame .

  13. I canโ€™t choose between all the adorable Storybook ocean creatures. This card idea is awesome. Canโ€™t wait to try it.

  14. Julie Wright says:

    I love the picture book Dino wafer die and stegosaurus wafer dies! Too cute! But the Lotus flower and die is awesome too!

  15. Memoriesbymanda says:

    I can’t chose between yes you can and tabbed sentiments Stamp sets. Another great release. Love what you created.

  16. Rainbo says:

    Your gatefold cards are stupendous! A clever way to use dies in more ways. Looks like I will be trying this in the near future.

  17. MandaLJ says:

    Beautiful elegant cards! I like the sea creature dies.

  18. Cindy Peters says:

    How are we supposed to choose?! I don’t really have any background dies and I really like the Folk Dance Stamp and die. The leafy frame die is great, too. And finally, I think I need all the word dies that have shadows with them!

  19. momsnoozy3 says:

    I can’t wait to try the SSS Folk Dance Wafer Dies. I usually depend on others’ creativity and copy them, but looking at this design, I can imagine doing all sort of fun things!

  20. Sharon Jones says:

    I really like the Folk Dance die, stamp and stencil because they match! Your cards are beautiful as always. I always look forward to your videos.

  21. Leanne S says:

    Beautiful cards!
    Love the picturebook sea creature dies. They are so cute.

  22. Pattie Hillenberg says:

    Hi Jennifer
    Love these cards…especially the leaf one even though my fav colour is purple…I hope you are all having a restful break…Kind Regards….Pattie ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿค—

  23. Anita says:

    I like the leafy frame die. I love how you used it!

  24. Celinka1977 says:

    Hello, again what beatifull cards! Not easy to choose, but I really liked the Simon Says Stamp FOLK DANCE Wafer Dies the most.

  25. Tracy says:

    Those were awesome, and although purple is one of my favorite colors, I loved the green one! That die is awesome! My favorite from this release is the yes you can stamps and dies. Just love them and this technique. I donโ€™t know how you do it! Tfs

  26. Tina Alchin says:

    I love the leafy background die on its own but wow used on the gateway card shows it can be used in more ways love it

  27. BentheDK says:

    Such beautiful cards, Jennifer. My favorite in this release is the Leafy Frame Die as it is so versatile.

  28. Caren C. says:

    The Leaf Frame die is my favorite. So pretty! Especially now that you’ve shown an unusual use for them. Thank you!

  29. Pauline A. says:

    My favorite is the beautiful flowers dies. The stamp set is so nice and I just made version of the card from your recent oxide ink post ๐Ÿ™‚

  30. Lisa boorman says:

    Choose !!! How are we supposed to choose everything simon does is sublime, but if I had to choose it would be the leafy frame die I could see this as a winter frame as if you were looking into a secret garden and could see a snowman or a reindeer family.

  31. Emma says:

    That leafy frame is beautiful

  32. Donna Hooper says:

    I love, Love, Love too many things but can see lots of uses for the Leafy Frame die. I can imagine cutting strips from it, or even corners. Love all your cards and videos

  33. Cindy Brooks says:

    I really love the Simon Says Clear Stamps SKETCH LOTUS FLOWERS sss101867 Friendly Frolic

  34. Julie McM says:

    So many great items in this release but I really love the sketch lotus flowers stamp and die set – so beautiful. As usual your cards were amazing. ๐Ÿ˜

  35. becky nickles says:

    You always make things look so easy. I enjoy your videos so much as they as informative, easy to follow, and of course, inspiring! My pocketbook doesn’t thank you though:)

  36. bev p says:

    I absolutely love the beautiful flowers stamp and die set. The floral elements are gorgeous and it has lots of great sentiment builders. I was also instantly in love with the leafy frame die that you used. I can see it used in lots of ways. This looks like a fun tecnnique to try–I may have to take a crafty break today and see what I can do with what I have on hand. Thank you so so much.

  37. Joann says:

    Wow my mind is completely blown. That was an inspiring video. I never would have thought to cut the die cuts in half to make a gate fold card. Thanks for always raising the bar on crafting.

  38. DeafSheltieMom says:

    I loved the Folk Dance stencil, so I was thrilled to see the Folk Dance stamp and die!!! Those are by far my faves, but I also love the Leafy frame die (adored that stencil, too!), and the cute picture book sea creatures dies!

  39. These cards are so much fun! What a neat way to use these fabulous new dies! You always come up with such creative ideas! ๐Ÿ™‚

    I love the new sets The Earth Has Music and More Good Vibes because they go with my hippie spirit! ๐Ÿ˜‰ But there are so many wonderful products in this release. I also like the new sequin packs. I have several others and love the colors SSS puts together!

  40. Julissa Padilla says:

    These are just gorgeous. Perfect for weddings, bridal shower and so many other lovely occasions.

  41. LynnLohne says:

    Beautiful cards Jennifer. I am always looking for ways to use my background dies. Dies are my biggest crafting weakness. My favorite is the leafy frame die. I will have to try this technique. Thank you for another great idea.

  42. Lisa Byers says:

    I love the leafy frame die. The possibilities are incredible. I love anything tropical so I would this a lot!! Jennifer, your cards are beautiful as always. You always come up with great ideas.

  43. Charlotte C says:

    Such pretty cards, and so doable. Thanks, Jennifer.

  44. laura mm says:

    Gorgeous cards! I am super excited to see the new folk dance products – the folk dance stencil is at the top of my wishlist! Thanks for the giveaway ๐Ÿ˜‰

  45. Susan B. says:

    Love love the Folk Dance Die! I love dies and this is now top of my list.
    thanks for chance to win

  46. Beverly Perdue says:

    Love how you created the gatefold cards with the die cuts. I’m crazy about the leafy die cut frame and the little seahorse picture book!

  47. Sheila says:

    What awesome cards! Love the dies. Thanks for sharing.

  48. Isabel Z says:

    That was hard to choose. As a preschool teacher, all those storybook images called my name. If I have to pick one, I will go with the t-rex; he’s irresistible.

  49. Mindy Drummond says:

    There are several items in this Friendly Frolic release that I love but my undisputed favorite is the “Earth Has Music”. I love flowers and feathers so this one is definitely swoon worthy for me LOL.

  50. Danielle Dietz says:

    I love the Tabbed Sentiments and coordinating wafer dies! Beautiful cards Jennifer. ๐Ÿ™‚

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