Interlocking Gatefold Cards

Welcome back! I am really excited about today’s video… where I share a fun interlock gatefold card design. I have many examples in different sizes!

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]

Creating interlocking gatefold cards is very easy. Be sure to watch the video to find out the best measurements and ways to adhere the cards together.

My first card is 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″. (I am loving this size card… and I use THESE envelopes to go with them.) I stamped my gatefold card with the new-and-oh-so-lovely Altenew Leaf Clusters Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). I formed the interlocking frame with the Altenew Frilly Frame Die (SSS | ALT). The center piece features the Altenew Welcome Home Stamp Set (SSS | ALT), Simple Alphabet Dies (SSS | ALT), and Sentiment Strips Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Here you can see how the gatefold card opens. The frame opens to the left… and the stamped circle opens to the right…

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

And when the card is opened, there is lots of room to write a personal message inside!

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My next example is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. And I will say it – I am in love with the Altenew Peaceful Reverie Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) that I used on the background! Wow. Such a unique look.

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I created the interlocking pieces with my Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies and added a sentiment with the Altenew Simple Alphabet Dies (SSS | ALT) and Sentiment Strips Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

And – again – there is plenty of room for a message or additional stamping inside.

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Background frame dies are also fun to use for these interlocking card designs. This card is again 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and features the Altenew Leaf Frame Die (SSS | ALT). The flower stamps are from the Altenew Delicate Clusters Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) and the sentiment is from the Altenew Leaf Clusters Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Look how perfect the Altenew Leaf Frame Die (SSS | ALT) is for an interlocking design!

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Honestly, almost any frame die would work with this technique…

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

This next card is also 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, but with a landscape orientation instead. I stamped the background of the gatefold card with the Altenew Leaf Clusters Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) for a soft look. Stacking die sets are great for creating interlocking pieces… and I used the Hero Arts Rectangle Infinity Dies here.

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

The lovely flower and leaf images are from the new Altenew Sunflower Daisy Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). I am amazed at how realistic this looks and how easy it is to create!

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My last card features another unique stamp set – the Altenew Pattern Power Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). I am amazed how cool this looks stamped!!! These interlocking elements were made with the Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies.

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

This design would be great for any occasion!

Interlocking Gatefold Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

NEW RELEASE

The products I used in this video are new from Altenew – what an amazing release! Please know that I do not work for Altenew. They showed me this release and asked me if I wanted to use it. I was so impressed – I had to play! Altenew is a great company. 🙂

You can find the new release at Simon Says Stamp or Altenew.

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the Altenew products and products with asterisks which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Altenew Peaceful Reverie Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Welcome Home Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Leaf Clusters Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Delicate Clusters Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Sunflower Daisy Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Pattern Power Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Sentiment Strips Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Frilly Frame Die
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Leaf Frame Die
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Simple Alphabet Dies
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Hero Arts Rectangle Inifinity Dies
[ SSS | HA ]
Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies
[ SSS | HA ]
Altenew Ink
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Obsidian Black Ink
[ ALTN | SSS ]
MISTI Stamping Tool
[ SSS ]
Gina K Connect Glue
[ SSS ]
Altenew Adhesive
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Adhesive Eraser
[ SSS ]
Scor-Buddy
[ SSS ]
Teflon Bone Folder
[ SSS ]
Therm O Web 1/2 Inch Purple Tape
[ SSS ]
Sanding Block
[ SSS ]
5×5 White Envelopes
[ AMZUS ]
5 1/2″ Square Envelopes
[ AMZUS ]
4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ Envelopes
[ AMZUS ]
6×6 Envelopes
[ AMZUS ]
Gemini Junior Die Cut Machine
[ SSS ]
Tonic Gold Mirror Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
[ SSS | AMZUS ]
Gina K Whisper Cardstock
[ GNK ]


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54 thoughts on “Interlocking Gatefold Cards”

  1. Jennifer,
    These Gatefold interlocking cards are beautiful. I love that new Altenew stamp set you used, the Sunflower Daisy and that set will be on the top of my list to buy. Thank you for all your great tips.

  2. Thank you for showing this technique. I’ll be using it with the Holiday Seals I received as a Christmas present for my cards next year. 🙂 Very Excited!

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