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. Erica Ambrose says:

    Gorgeous cards! I love that leafy frame die!!

  2. Jayell says:

    Another great release from Simon! i loved the Folk Dance stencil so I’m so happy to see it as a die now.

  3. SherylH says:

    Love your technique for a different gate-fold card! And of course my favorite is the Leafy frame die as I lean towards anything leafy.

  4. Linda N says:

    I’m crazy about the Folk Dance Die and the cards are beautiful! Thank you!

  5. suziw says:

    I’m grateful to find you, your cards are amazing, your videos give clear instruction. links to supplies, and more. I can’t thank you enough for the inspiration you provide. It was hard deciding on one item from this post but will say the Leafy Frame Die.

  6. cyndi morris says:

    Beautiful. I’m always inspired by your gorgeous cards. I don’t have any background dies, so the Leafy Frame die is my favorite. I think this is one of my favorite Simon releases — something for everyone!

  7. KATIE M says:

    I just really love the leafy die frame………. so very versatile

  8. I do love these cards specially the use of vellum

  9. Virginia Palmer says:

    Beautiful, as always! I can hardly wait to try this with some of my cover plate dies. My favorite in the new release is the Beautiful Flowers dies set because it coordinates with a stamp set I already have.

  10. Judy says:

    Jennifer,
    You outdid yourself with these cards, They are beautiful. I just love the new Leafy Frame by Simon Says and the stamp and die set Folk Dance. Using vellum really dresses up the cards too. Thanks again.

  11. Mary Holshouser says:

    The Friendly Frolic stamp and die set is great.
    Love the large stamps that cover the page.
    Your cards are fantastic. Have to put this
    idea to use soon. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  12. Kel Habicht says:

    i love the good vibes set! and i love the gate fold cards you made! you actually made card wrap cards a while back and i used that as a template for my wedding cards in june:) thanks for the idea and inspiration (as always!)

  13. Karen H says:

    The cards are busy but delicate. I love them both.

  14. Jean Chaney says:

    Your cards are inspiring, Jennifer. That leafy frame is just gorgeous. Wish I could get that one some day!

  15. Nancy Wilcox says:

    I love the sentiments by CZ!

  16. Julie says:

    The minute I saw the new release, I knew the Leafy Frame die would be added to my wish list.

  17. Janet Sisk says:

    I just LOVE the “Folk Dance” die! So fun. I have some Scandinavian dies that would work perfectly with this background die. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win! 😀

  18. Mima says:

    My favorite is the Folk Dance stamp and die set. That is so beautiful, even though I love all of Simon Says Stamp products.

  19. Nana Griffin says:

    I think my favorite is the Beautiful Flowers set but I really like the Sketch Lotus Flowers and the Leafy Frame too. Beautiful cards today as always.

  20. Val Pass says:

    Love the leafy frame die and the card you made using it!

  21. Barbara Howell says:

    The Leafy Frame die i my favorite and your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  22. NANCY DONAYRE-PUN says:

    The Leafy Frame die! Thanks for the chance ti win.

  23. Toni McKelley says:

    Love watching your videos. You make me want to make every one of these cards. Love the dies and looking for something in my collection that will work for this technique. Thanks for sharing all these goodies!

  24. Angie Hall says:

    It is always hard to pick a favorite from the SSS releases. I think the Leafy Frame die would be fun to use. Great video today. The cards are gorgeous.

  25. Jill Rauenhorst says:

    I love it all, but really love the Simon Says Stamp Folk Dance Die. I also love, love, love your videos! thanks for constantly bring us new ideas and techniques!

  26. jo says:

    I love the Leafy Frame. There r lots out there for flowers but not so much for accompany leafs.

  27. Becky Green says:

    I LOVE your Gatefold Cards, Jennifer! WOW!!! You NEVER CEASE to amaze! I like the Beautiful Flowers Dies! I have the set Beautiful Flowers & wondered WHY SSS didn’t come out with the dies for this set! I should tell you, I haven’t been able to play with the set Beautiful Flowers YET, as it is for my Birthday….. Put away, only for a few more days! LOL I think the dies are a SUPER ADDITION to this set! (A little pricey, but….) I SURE HOPE that SSS continues to come out with these types of florals! I LOVE THEM!!!! 😉 THANKS for offering a giveaway to this release!!! 😉

  28. Monica S says:

    Love your videos and can’t wait to try this technique. It is so hard to pick a favorite from the release, but the leafy die and picture book dinos are so adorable. Again, SSS hit it out of the park.

  29. Knitty says:

    The Leaf Frame is gorgeous but the Tabbed Sentiments has my heart.

  30. Teresa says:

    The picture book crab dye is my favorite item from this super release. So cute. Thank you for sharing the gatefold cards. It’s nice to have new card design. I appreciate your inspiration and creativity.

  31. Pam Jangor says:

    I love the leafy frame die. I’d get a lot of use with it!

  32. Oh what a fabulous release. Such creative and unique designs you come up with, I really love that leafy frame die, you make it so pretty with that purple shade!

  33. Vicky C says:

    Beautiful cards, what an inspiring idea! Love the Leaf Frame Die, Folk Dance Stamp and Die! Another fun new release!

  34. shareasmile says:

    Lovely cards! I do like the simple elegance of the Leafy Frame Die. Just by changing up the colors, I can see a long life of crafting techniques with this one.

  35. Janice says:

    I have to agree, the Folk Dance die is to swoon over! Brontosaurus comes in second, too cute for words! Thanks for sharing once again, your cards today are exquisite!

  36. Kathryn Skelton says:

    I think the ornate background stamp and coordinating dies would make wonderful cards. I’m seeing tone-on-tone backgrounds in shades of gray with one of the designs popped out in color.

  37. Donna Dacy says:

    These cards are gorgeous. I love both the Folk dance die and stamp. The Leafy Frame die is nice too. Your videos are such a help in getting my mojo working again. Thanks for sharing.

  38. Patricia Wilson says:

    Absolutely stunning! I love the cards that you make as they’re always so pretty. I want to try it but am afraid of the delicate die cuts. Thanks for all you do and I especially love watching your videos!!!!

  39. Sheri K says:

    Wow, such a fun release. I love the leafy frames and folk dance dies–just gorgeous! I love the gorgeous sketch flowers stamps. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous cards with us.

  40. Merry E Jennings says:

    Thanks so much for every video. They are clear, precise and have such simple methods. Love the green one with the Folk Dance die and stamp.

  41. joy meadows says:

    I love the Folk Dance stamp and die! All of your cards are so pretty, Jennifer. Thanks for the chance to win.

  42. Lisa Says says:

    Beautiful cards ! It always seems so easy when you make them … But not often do I find it easy when I give it a try :)) but I’m always learning a lot ! By the way, I think my favourite is the folk dance die ! It offers so many possibilities !!

  43. Cheryl N says:

    I love the Look for the Miracles stamp set and also the Leafy Frame die. Jennifer your cards are beautiful!!

  44. Christine says:

    The Big HAPPY die is great fun!

  45. Love the background dies!

  46. Laura says:

    I like the Folk Dance Die & Stamp

  47. I love your beautiful designs! My favorite die from the new release is either the Picture Book Crab Wafer Die or the Picture Book T-Rex wafer die! These are each SO cute and I would have so much fun with them! Thanks for some fun inspiration today!

  48. Betty Sue says:

    Love these gate fold cards! Your instruction as always is so easy to follow! Thanks for taking time out of your vacation to do the voice over! My favorite thing from this release is the background leaf die! ❤️

  49. Pamela Jane says:

    I’m always happy to see a new video from you! My creativity has blossomed since I found your blog! So, thank you! As for my favourite part of the new release, I love the Earth Has Music stamps, oh my goodness they are stunning!!

  50. vtloulou says:

    Great ideas for gate folds and for using what dies you may have to create them – thanks for that tip! My favorite from this release is the Sketch Lotus bundle – just love those sentiments! Thanks for sharing your creations!

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