Tuesday, July 20

Tutorial - Altered Gatefold Card


This is a slight variation on the traditional gate fold card, which generally has two folds and side flaps that open out from the centre of the card. I have included a basic pattern at the end of the post so you can have a go at creating something similar. Play around with the measurements of the card as well as the shape of the side and top flaps. You'd be surprised how many different variations you can come up with!

20 comments:

Sharon said...

What a fantastic idea, I love the little pocket - it's ideal for all sorts of little bits.
I love you cards, Sharon x

Betty Benton said...

What a neat idea! I love the center flap that hides a surprise! Thanks for the template -- I'll have to give it a try!

chrissy xx said...

This is lovely! What a great idea.
Chrissyxx

Scrapcat 1 said...

Oh how clever, thank you for sharing the template and the lovely image as well.

Gram's Treasures said...

What a lovely idea, and such a beautiful card!

Do What You Love said...

Beccy, you are an amazing artist and wonderful crafter. TFS so many wonderful ideas that take us "out of the box" and for the many wonderful images you've created! You're fabulous!

Lynne said...

What a great idea and another great image - thank you for sharing it with us!! :o) xx Lynne xx

Longvacation said...

What a fun card! I love your fold and pocket.

Shannah said...

SO adorable!! Thanks as always for your fabulous freebies and inspiration!
Have a great week!

Shannah said...

I only just clicked when I saw the AU$'s that you're a fellow Aussie! ;)

Cindy N. said...

Lovely card. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for another beautiful image, Beccy and another card fold. I love different card shapes.

Alice

Gisela Creativ said...

Ich finde die Karte ganz toll.
Vielen Dank für die Anleitung.
LG Gisela

Skye said...

Thought I would share a link to my card I created using your tutorial for the card

http://ramblingsofacreativemum.blogspot.com/2011/06/scrapbooking-workshop-and-top-5.html

Anonymous said...

FABULOUS idea!!! I plan to use this idea for a gift card holder. It can be changed for any holiday or occasion. You are so talented. Many, many thanks...

Unknown said...

Many thanks for this wonderful resource. I make cards for a local charity I work 4 and this is a fantastic help!!! Beautiful work hunny!! ☺☺☺

bleuze pierrette said...

merci pour le modèle très jolie salutation

bleuze pierrette said...

merci pour le modèle très jolie salutation

Krista Hammon said...

I love the cards! I am in the process of making 50 + cards! This is inspiring bc it is unique.

Unknown said...

Fantastic I am going to make this card for my grandsons birthday