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.

Tutorial - Teardrop Trifold Card

Teardrop cards are so named because part of the card is shaped like a drop of water or a tear.  There are several ways to make these cards, but today I'm going to show you the trifold version, which is fairly quick and easy to do.

 

Template

1.  Begin with a piece of cardstock measuring 12" x 6".  Score and fold at 4" and 8" creating a trifold card.  (tip: when I make trifold cards, I generally remove a thin slither from the right hand edge so the card sits better when folded.)

2.  Using the template, cut a teardrop shape from the left hand panel of your card.  You've now created the base of your teardrop card... I told you it was quick and easy! 

3.  To decorate the card, use the template to mark and cut some patterned paper for the front.

4.  Add a rectangular piece of patterned paper measuring 4" x 6", and a handcoloured image.  See the photos below to see how they all fit together.  (tip: if you cut your patterned paper about 1/4" smaller than the specified size you will end up with a nice little border around the edges.)

 

If you're stamping directly on to the patterned paper, make sure you do it before you adhere everything together so that you end up with a nice crisp image... and if you make a mistake it's much easier just to cut another piece of paper!