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. Mary Schmidt says:

    I like the leafy frame die. TFS

  2. These are both beautiful, but that Thanks card is exquisite! But my favorite of the release is the Earth Has Music stamp set, that is absolutely gorgeous. I’d love to see you do some examples with that set. Thanks for sharing this technique and your talent with us.

  3. Linda says:

    Beautiful cards Jennifer!!

    I love the leafy background die. I love the simplicity but elegance of the cards.

  4. Vicki Miller says:

    My favorite is the purple birthday card. I guess because my favorite color is purple and it was a more intricate cut.. Both cards are beautiful though. I really liked the vellum on the green card. I think that idea would be perfect for a wedding or anniversary card all in cream or white. Thanks for your great videos – love them all.

  5. Jeanne Beam says:

    Such beautiful cards! Always love your ideas.
    Thanks for sharing…

  6. Terrie Enlow says:

    Amazing idea!

  7. Carol Krup says:

    You make everything look so simple to accomplish, even complex designs. I love how you split the background die cut in half and turned the halves around on the card! Genius, as are so many of your videos! Thank you.

  8. Ingrid says:

    I just love the Folk dance die and stamp. What a beautiful pattern!

  9. Andrea Janse says:

    Thansks for sharing these wonderful gatefold cards! In this releaseI like the Sketch Lotus Flowers the most.

  10. Linda Rock says:

    Pick just one favorite??? I’m possible. Leafy frame die, happy die, folk art die an stamp, beautiful flowers. The little critter dies are adorable

  11. Linda says:

    Another wonderful technique to try! Thanks for sharing your talents-I really like both the Beautiful Flowers/Friendly Frolic stamp set and the Folk Dance. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  12. colleenbeam says:

    Your cards are so inspiring! My favorite item from the Friendly Frolic release is the Look for the Miracles set. I would love to use this with the gina k wreath builder template! I also love the coordinating sets for Beautiful Flowers. Such beautiful designs!

  13. Mary Alice says:

    The Leafy Frame Die is my favorite. I have so many ides already. Thanks for another great video!

  14. Gail Alcorn says:

    I love the Beautiful Flowers die and the Picture Book dinosaur dies. Your cards are gorgeous!

  15. Sue D says:

    Love these pretty cards. My fave from the release is the Leafy Frame die and ALL of the picture book dies.

  16. Kassi Ruth says:

    Amazing and beautiful cards, you always inspire and awe… I am also extatic about the Beautiful Day die as I am horrible at fussy cutting lol…

  17. Daylene Strickland says:

    I love all of these dies, but my favorite is the leafy vine. Your cards are so amazing! Thank you for sharing!

  18. CYNTHIA SIFUENTES VELASQUEZ says:

    I love the Leafy Frame Dies.

  19. Carol Jones says:

    Beautiful cards as always Jennifer! You’re a genius at coming up with new ideas. My favorite from this release is the Plantiful Puns set, love those punny sentiments!

  20. Susan Hatfield says:

    I love the leafy frame die and the school bus and sayings! Thank you for the inspiration!

  21. Noreen says:

    I love the die cut gatefold cards! The dinosaurs from this release are awfully cute!

  22. Cheryl says:

    My favorite is the leafy frame die, used for the thank you card. It is lovely.

  23. Nicki Wong says:

    The leafy die cut frame is my favorite.

  24. Karen48 says:

    I love the leafy frame you used for the thank you gate fold card. So beautiful!

  25. Chris says:

    My favorite from this release is the picture book sea turtle die. I absolutely love everything sea turtle. Chris

  26. Carina Benson says:

    Such beautiful cards as always, your creativity is such an inspiration. My favourite from the release is the Sketch Lotus Flowers. Thank you for your lovely videos.

  27. NinaS says:

    Beautiful cards. I like Leafy frame and Folk dance die. These dies would be perfect for the wedding invitations. Oh, and I also like all the little dinos dies.

  28. Mandie says:

    I love your inspiration. Simon Says Stamp bring out some lively releases and being in the UK, they are not always affordable. I would love to win a selection of their products.
    Thank you for inspiring crafters all over the world x

  29. Sherry says:

    Love them all, but the Folk Dance is my favorite!

  30. Teresa Doyle says:

    Jennifer, these are simply gorgeous!
    My faves from this release are the Leafy Frame die, the Dinosaur dies and the Sketch Lotus Flowers.

  31. Evelyn B says:

    Love the vellum with the leafy frame. It too is my favorite!

  32. Colleen Halpern says:

    My favorites are the Uplifting Sentiments and the Leafy Frame Die. Love the gatefold cards you showcased today!

  33. Maria Coe says:

    The Leafy die is glorious! Definitely my favorite!

  34. Sandra Dottino says:

    I like them all, but the Leafy Frame Die is my favorite.

  35. Marj says:

    I just love die cuts. Getting intricate cuts is so easy and makes beautiful and uncommon designs for my cards which get admiring comments. Your creations are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

  36. Cyndee says:

    I really like the Leafy Frame Die and I thought it was a very creative way that you used it to make the gatefold card. I think that the die could be used in a lot of different ways. I like the idea of using vellum too. I will have to go back and look through my dies with a new eye to see about using them in this manner.

  37. Kim says:

    As always, I’m so inspired by your videos!

    I’m torn about my favorite…I love that leafy frame die but I also am crazy over folk dance as it has a matching stamp. And that bus! So cute!

  38. Geri S. says:

    They are all great but yes, swoon for the folk dance. Beautiful cards!

  39. Andrea Hastilow says:

    Very elegant cards, thank you for the video, I think the folk dance was my favourite with matching stamp & stencil.

  40. Jane Claas says:

    You always come through with the most beautiful cards. The green card with the leafy die is beautiful! That buy would be my choice!

  41. Jennifer Archambault says:

    I just love your ideas! Thank you for sharing them with us and teaching us through your videos! If I had to pick one favorite (and boy does this release make it hard), I’d have to pick the uplifting sentiments. Thank you for always inspiring us!

  42. Anniek says:

    The stamp leafy frame wafer is my favourite!

  43. Nancy Carr says:

    I really like the Leafy Frame Die. So many possibilities for making some great cards. Thanks!

  44. Virginia Ellison says:

    I love your cards…. you give us so much inspiration. I like both of these cards…. especially the one with the vellum….
    Since I need to pick one favorite I guess it would have to be the Leafy frame die and the “Happy” die…. just ordered this one….the Leafy frame is on back-order so I will have to wait on that one. Again…. thanks for all your inspiration.

  45. Bonnie K. says:

    I think the Beautiful Flowers die is probably my favorite thing in the new release. I very much want it to go with my Beautiful Flowers stamp!

  46. Colleen Howell says:

    Great cards, love the release it’s hard to say what my favorite is there is to many. I will go with the school bus set this time so many great cards can be made with it.

  47. Kym Maraldo says:

    Gorgeous ideas! The Folk Dance die is lovely.

  48. craftygal68 says:

    It was a difficult decision, but I like the LEAFY FRAME Wafer Dies sssd111859 the best. Your cards are always so beautiful, and I tell all my crafty friends about your website. You explain everything even the novice crafter can understand. TY Jennifer for all your hard work.

  49. Eve says:

    It’s always hard to pick just one. LOL but if I have to, it will be picture book turtle die. I love turtles, and this one is super cute!

  50. Megan says:

    Lovely cards. i love the Folk Dance Friendly Frolic stamp so pretty.

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