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. Heather DePasquale says:

    Wow!! So hard to decide! One of my best friends is a school bus driver. Love that set. I keep going back to the leafy frame die. Awesome release! Thanks Jennifer!

  2. Ang says:

    Gorgeous cards. I like the Earth has Music stamp set.

  3. Maryanne Willequer says:

    I love, love, love the die cut vellum card! What a fantastic idea! I can’t wait to try this technique myself. Thanks, Jennifer.

  4. Margaret Roberts says:

    The background and frame dies are gorgeous, but I think my favorite is the Beautiful Flowers set. So lovely! And, once again, you have created cards that make me want to dash into my craft room and get to work!

  5. Andre M. says:

    These are such neat ideas. Thanks for sharing your creativity. My favourite is Plentiful Puns.

  6. Wendy Lambert says:

    I have seen some amazing cards done with the Leafy Frame die so that one is definitely a favorite. But the Earth Has Music stamps is just so lovely too!

  7. Luly G says:

    I love so many – but the Beautiful Flowers set is just stunning!! But I also love everything by Cathy Zielski – so hard to choose!

  8. Michelle Chmelar says:

    I like the leafy frame and the adorable seahorse. If I added the octopus I could turn it into an underwater scene!!

  9. Darlene Fellows says:

    As usual the choice is overwhelming! The school bus and dinosaurs are so dang cute I think I have to go with them. 🙂

  10. Trina L. says:

    The dinosaurs for sure! My son would be delighted!

  11. Ashlee McCaslin says:

    WOW such beautiful cards!! !I sure do love the Folk Dance background die and stamp:)

  12. Donna Gourley says:

    The Leafy Frame Die is my favorite. Thanks for sharing your cards/techniques today.

  13. Michelle says:

    These are beautiful. I am looking forward to trying some of these techniques out for myself.
    Thank you for sharing!!

  14. Aimee LaCroix Slocum says:

    Love the technique!!
    This SSS release is one of my favorites, I love so much of it and have already added a bunch into my wishlist! The Turtle and Starfish Picture Book dies are on the top of the list for sure, the Leafy Frame die is amazing and so versatile. I love that they have a matching stamp and die to the Folk Dance stencil!

  15. arlene p. says:

    The Leafy Frame die has to be my favorite. I love the examples you’ve shown today Jennifer. Your blog always leaves me inspired to create.

  16. Phoebe says:

    Oh my goodness! Those are so hard to choose – but to be a must pick? Probably the school bus as my kiddos will be starting school in a few weeks. This will be great addition!

  17. Verna Angerhofer says:

    What gorgeous cards you made with that gatefold design. I am particularly loving the leafy frame die and your use of it with the green is so beautiful! So that frame is my favorite.

  18. Michele says:

    I love all the dies !!!

  19. barbara lassiter says:

    I love the leafy frame die, inspired by your beautiful thank you card! 🙂

  20. Wendy Fisher says:

    Oh, I love the cards!!!! I like the leafy die, the feather stamps, and the diamond pattern ones.

  21. Carlos Haun says:

    I love the leafy frame, but they are all wonderful!

  22. Linda F says:

    All new products are great but BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS has to be my favorite! I can just imagine beautiful cards made with that set!

  23. Janet says:

    I like the leafy frame die; so versatile.

  24. dancingcat says:

    I have two favorites because I love background dies, Leafy Frame and Folk Dance wafer dies are my favorite from this release, these cards are SO pretty and elegant.

  25. Beverly Jordan says:

    I love the quality of Spellbinders dies and with all of your ideas, I don’t think I’d ever come out of my sb room!!

  26. Kathy H. says:

    The little sea creatures are soooo cute but if I have to make a choice it has to be the beautiful leafy frame die, especially after watching you make that stunning card with it. TFS Jennifer.

  27. jbatik2000 says:

    I love the Leafy Frame Die. Great videos this week!

  28. Linda says:

    I like all of the new stamps and dies!! = )

  29. Janelle Stone says:

    Love the turtle – just too cute!

  30. Mitzi Manthey says:

    I love the Leafy Frame Die… and the card you made with it. What a great way to stretch our dies! Thanks.

  31. Lynette says:

    love that school bus set! I feel like there aren’t enough back to school stamp sets out there. I could of course get really creative and come up with something, but sometimes I don’t have time to think! I love school specific images. 🙂

  32. Aash says:

    I love the folk dance die! It is so versatile. Thanks for the chance to win, and for sharing your wonderful ideas with us.

  33. Melissa McNaught says:

    All beautiful, but the leafy frame die is simply stunning! Also in my fav color! It could be used in so many different ways!

  34. Patricia M says:

    Your tutorial is amazing! Thank you for sharing! My favourites are the sketch Lotus flowers, beautifull flowers and the folk dance stamp

  35. Lovely cards! 🙂 My fav are all the cute dinos 🙂

  36. Debra Clark says:

    I really like the Leafy Frame Die, I love the way you used it. Your cards and instructions are always great. Thank you.

  37. Zinia says:

    Such beautiful cards!! I like the Leafy frame, but also the Folk dance stamp and die set. That little “crabby die” in the list is sooo cute also, lol! Thanks for teaching us!! 🙂

  38. Alice says:

    There are so much lovely new items, but I fallen in love for “the Earth has music” !!! Wow! Such wonderful stamp set!

  39. Cindy Jones says:

    I love these cards! I really like the leafy frame you used! Very versatile!

  40. Karen in Florida says:

    I love the picture book dinosaurs, especially the T-rex with his little teeth!!
    Another great video!!! I never thought of doing gatefold cards in the way you demonstrated!!
    Your cards are beautiful!

  41. Fabulous gatefold cards, Jennifer! Especially love the Folk Dance Die and stamp!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  42. Terry B. says:

    Wow, I love the Beautiful Flowers stamp and die set! Just beautiful!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  43. Debbie P says:

    WOW! Amazing cards. Love your video. Your are a amazing crafter. The new release is great. Love it all,but I think my favourite is the leafy frame. Thank you .

  44. Michele W says:

    Beautiful cards! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me and your videos make everything look so easy that I’m inspired to give your ideas a try. As for my favorite product from this release, that’s a tough one. I’m going to go with the leafy frame but I really love the new story book characters, too, as well as other products from this release.

  45. Annette Hindes says:

    So pretty!
    Really like the Leafy Die

  46. bneaw34 says:

    Your ards are stunning as usual. I personally love the folk dance die and the lotus flower stamp & die set

  47. Jeannie H says:

    My favorite is the leafy frame die.

  48. Carla Hundley says:

    So beautiful with
    the velum gate folds.
    I love the seahorse
    and the feathers.
    Carla from Utah

  49. Dana Radford says:

    The beautiful flowers set is amazing. I love the leafy frame die and how you used it as well!

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