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. Crafty Violet says:

    There are so many beautiful ones to choose from it took me awhile to narrow it down to one.
    But I don’t have many flower stamps so would choose this one: BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS set330bf Friendly Frolic
    I also don’t have very many matching dies to the stamps I do have so this one would be used a lot.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

  2. Kelly says:

    Live these cards! Great ideas…I need the leafy frame die!!

  3. Lisa Byers says:

    I love the leafy die, I have the stencil and it’s great! Everything is wonderful but that die is my favorite!!

  4. Tina Thomas says:

    These cards are beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.

  5. Jo Anna says:

    What a fabulous release! So many cute things, but my fav is the Plantiful Puns. Love it. Thanks

  6. Patt H. says:

    Gorgeous examples, Jennifer! Love the lacy look & the unique design. My favorite of the new release is the awesome Leafy Frame Die . Beautiful!!

  7. Miriam Prantner says:

    What a great way to stretch cover dies! Love this idea! My favorites from this release are the Folk Dance Wafer Die, School Bus Messages, and the Picture Book Octopus.

  8. Dana M says:

    Stunning cards Jennifer! What’s not to love about SSS new release – my pocket book hurts already 🙂 I love the funky retro feel of the more good vibes set and the folk dance die and stamp are gorgeous.

  9. Susan E Guzy says:

    I love the Lotus flower friendly frolic stamp and die set. Amazing Cards Jennifer!

  10. Chiara Trezzi says:

    Great ideas as always. My favorite is the leafy frame wafer die

  11. Heather R says:

    I absolutely love the leafy frame die! Can’t you just imagine all of the floral stamps and dies that could go with it! What a great idea!

  12. Adriana Bohusova says:

    The leafy cut-out frame is just gorgeous!

  13. Kelly says:

    i just love the lotus flower stamps & die!

  14. martelm55 says:

    As always, you have great ideas! Thanks a lot for inspiring us!
    The leafy frame die is my favorite from this release.

  15. Margaret says:

    Beautiful cards Jennifer ! My favorite is the Leafy Frame die. Thanks.

  16. Susan S says:

    Really like the Leafy frame die.

  17. Monica says:

    Beautiful on how the gatefold cards open. My favorites from the SSS Release are the picture book turtle wafer die, Yes You Can stamp and die set, and Leafy Frame Wafer dies.

  18. Henriëtte says:

    This a great work, I love these gorgeous Gatefold Cards. The green one with the vellum is my favorite, how awesome.
    What is Friendly Frolic a happy new release and what a stunning new products!
    My top three of favorites is
    no. 1 the SSS Clear Stamp Earth Has Music,
    no. 2 SSS Stamps and Dies Sketch Lotus and
    no. 3 the SSS Leafy Frame Wafer Dies.
    Thank you Jennifer and have a nice weekend.

  19. Karen Rice says:

    The Leafy Frame Die is my favorite! I love the cards you created and am excited to try it with some of my Birch Press Dies I purchased after you showcased them! Thanks!

  20. Tracy says:

    The leafy frame die is my favorite!

  21. Alice says:

    Thank you for sharing your amazing creations! And my favorite is the Leafy Frame Die 🙂

  22. Hey Jennifer,
    Love your blog! You always have fresh ideas and great content. I love this Simon Says Stamp “Frolic” release. I actually ordered the Beautiful Flowers set. I haven’t used their brand before, so I’m looking forward to it. I just liked it the best, but now that I’ve seen these gate fold cards, I may have to put something else in my cart!
    Thanks

  23. Lisascreativeniche says:

    These are fabulous! I love the beautiful flowers set!

  24. Kathy P says:

    Always hard to pick just one from a release, but I am going to say the Sketch Lotus Flower, because it was the first thing I put into my cart! I just love what the design team did with this stamp and die set throughout the hop. I learned so many different techniques to do with it, which makes it very versatile in my mind!
    Your gatefold cards are awesome and I plan to spend some time tomorrow with some of my cover dies, trying to replicate your beautiful cards. Thank you Jennifer, for your wonderful tutorial videos and clear explanations of process!

  25. TracyM #6773 says:

    DIE-LIGHTFUL cards!
    THANK YOU for sharing and INSPIRING … I NEED to try these designs 🙂
    PS – the new release is fabulous, my MUST-HAVE die is the Leafy Frame and stamp set is Earth Has Music … there sure is a lot to love

  26. Suzanne Reynolds says:

    I absolutely adore the picture book octopus! So cute!

  27. Pampam says:

    Wow! As usual, I’m speechless! Gorgeous cards!

  28. Dede VanR says:

    The Folk Dance has to be my favorite. I so enjoy learning new to me techniques from you. With much thanks!! Dede

  29. marybeth i says:

    I love the folk dance die – I am partial to florals:)

  30. Maureen Reiss says:

    I love all the new Storybook dies!! I can’t pick just 1!!! Beautiful cards!!

  31. Marisela Delgado says:

    Everything is beautiful, but I really like that Folkdance Die. So pretty.

  32. tammy says:

    I love love the beautiful flowers set. So in awe of your talents.

  33. tape says:

    My fave is the Simon Says Clear Stamps EARTH HAS MUSIC.

  34. Ruth says:

    Gorgeous cards! Hard to pick but that leafy frame really speaks to me!

  35. Rufus says:

    I love the leafy frame cover die that you used!!! Great idea to turn cover dies into gate folds.

  36. bethr1776ad says:

    Beautiful cards, Jennifer! I love the Leafy Frame die and the Beautiful Flowers.

  37. Linda M. says:

    Beautiful cards! My favorites from this release are the leafy frame die and the school bus stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win!

  38. Viola Leary says:

    I love your cards. I’ve looked at this release and there are a few items that really caught my eye. The leafy backdrop die would be very useful as well as the Uplifting sentiments stamps. Thanks for your inspiration.

  39. Marisela Delgado says:

    Such beautiful cards! The release is fabulous and I really love that Folkdance die and stamp! I have seen such beautiful cards!!

  40. Asma says:

    The Leafy Frame die is beautiful.

  41. starspry says:

    I love how you created these gatefold cards! They are all so beautiful 🙂 My favorite product from this release is the diamond pattern background stamp. Thanks for the chance to win!

  42. Amber Valliere says:

    I love you Jennifer you are so inspirational and I love that you are honest when you are having a ‘down day.’ Makes you so much more real. lots of love to you and your family!

    1. Amber Valliere says:

      And I forgot to say that my favorite product is that leafy die!! So amazing!

  43. Kathy M says:

    Love these cards and especially the leafy die. Thanks.

  44. Bessie says:

    Thank you for the inspiration. Your cards are always so beautiful. I love the green color. My favorite are sentiments!

  45. I’m in love with the leafy frame!!!

  46. Debra Salyer says:

    Hi there!,
    My favorite is the Leafy Frame Die! The frame dies always make a beautiful card and I love this one.

  47. Michelle says:

    My top three of favorites is
    no. 1 the SSS Clear Stamp Earth Has Music,
    no. 2 SSS Stamps and Dies Sketch Lotus and
    no. 3 the SSS Leafy Frame Wafer Dies.

  48. Barbara Smith says:

    Such beautiful cards! Absolutely in love with that leafy frame die.

  49. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says:

    My favorite from this release is the leafy frame die. I just love it! Love both f your cards especially the leafy frame vellum card!

  50. Stacy K says:

    The cute sea turtle die is so cute in the new release online. I love your leafy frame card too.

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