Tutorial - Teardrop Gatefold Card

A couple of weeks ago I showed you how to make a teardrop card with a trifold base.  Today I want to show you another version of the teardrop card but this time using a double gatefold.  It's only slightly more difficult than the first version, but still very achievable for the majority of cardmakers.

 

 

Template

 

 1.  Cut a piece of cardstock measuring 12" x 6" and score at 2", 4", 8" and 10".

2.  Fold along the score lines in the following manner: (L to R) mountain, valley, valley, mountain.  This will form your double gatefold base.

3.  Using the template above, cut a half-teardrop shape on a separate piece of cardstock.  It should be 6" tall and 13/4" wide to fit nicely on the two front panels.

4.  Use a pencil to mark the teardrop shape on each of the front panels.  You will need to flip the half-teardrop shape you cut so that the long straight edge matches up with the folds.

5.  Cut around the shapes you just drew.  Now you have your base card that folds up to form a teardrop shape.

6.  To decorate the card, use the template to cut out some patterned paper.  Remember to flip the template so that you a piece for either side.  Cut two strips of co-ordinating paper measuring 6" x 2".

7.  Stamp a sentiment on the patterned paper before you adhere everything in place, then add some embellishments to finish your card.