I've created a type of decorative gatefold card using the large flower stamp from the Cosmos set. This stamp is particularly useful for this design, as it can be used in either orientation without appearing to be upside down.
1. Start with a piece of cardstock measuring 8" x 57/8". Stamp the long flower design along the left-hand edge of the cardstock, reink the stamp, rotate the image 180 degrees, and stamp along the right-hand side. Try to keep the flat edge of the image perpendicular to the edge of the cardstock so that it folds correctly. (You might like to add a vertical score line 2" from each edge to help line things up. These score lines will become the side folds of your card.)
2. Colour the image as desired. (Note: some mediums may bleed through the cardstock so be sure to do a test prior to colouring. If in doubt, use coloured pencils.)
3. Place the cardstock horizontally on the score board and score at 2" and 6" (if you haven't done so already). The score lines should line up with the edge of your coloured images.
4. Cut around the flowers with a small pair of sharp scissors or a craft knife.
5. Decorate the centre of the card with patterned paper or more stamping.
(I spent a long time trying to decide what type of closure I wanted for this card. I tried and belly band, a diagonal belly band, a corner pocket and a top pocket, but none of them gave me the effect I wanted. Time to get creative!)
6. I added large, white eyelets on either side of my card, then threaded an organza ribbon through the holes. A large bow, and an embossed silver sentiment, finished my design perfectly.
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