3-in-1 Fun Folds & Two-Tone Cardstock – Papercrafting Playdate 132

My cardmaking mode lately has been all about making simple cards in multiples. I’m in nesting mode I guess. I feel the need to harvest the garden and put up some canned goods for winter so-to-speak but with cards. So in part because of that, our projects this week are easy and FUN! I’m going to show you how to use the new 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock to make two different 3-in-1 Fun Folds: Overlapping Gatefold and Z-Fold

Here’s Your Homework 😉

1. So much fun! Watch the video tutorial to learn how to make 3-in-1 cards!
2. Download the pdf to help you create your cards.
3. Locate your 12 x 12 pattern paper and get ready to create some cards!

Two-Tone Cardstock Details (links to product below)

• Two-Tone Cardstock is great for handmade cards and scrapbook paper, too.
• This cardstock is two-tone meaning one side is the full-strength color and the other side is a lighter version of the color. The ultrasmooth surface makes it an ideal paper for stamping, giving you clean, crisp images. 
• 12 sheets/package, 12″ x 12″
• White core
• 4 packages of assorted cardstock: Reindeer Memories, Snowy Day, Halloween Memories, & Autumn to Remember
• 4 packages of single color cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red, Pool Party, Basic Black

3-in-1 Fun Folds: Overlapping Gatefold and Z-Fold

Overlapping Gatefold Version

Supplies & Directions

• 12” x 12” pattern paper or Two-Tone cardstock for card bases
• 5-1/4” x 4” pieces of cardstock (3)
• 3-3/4” x 5” Basic White cardstock (3)
• 3-1/8” x 3-3/4” pattern paper (3) (optional)
• Punched or die cut shapes for focal image (3)
• Embellishments

1. Score the 12 x12 patterned paper at 3 3/8” and 8 5/8” along one edge. 
2.  Turn the patterned paper so that the score lines are horizontal and cut the paper at 4” and 8”.  This will give you 3 – 4” x 12” pieces of patterned paper.
3. Fold on the score lines so that the gatefold edges overlap. Decide which side fold you want on top.  Optional: tear a small amount off the edge of this flap to give it some texture.
4. Attach the patterned paper card to the quarter sheet of coordinating cardstock. Add a layered focal point image to only one half of the gatefold (the fold on top).  Embellish as desired.

Z-Fold Version

Supplies & Directions

• 12” x 12” pattern paper or Two-Tone cardstock for card bases
• 5-1/4” x 4” pieces of cardstock (3)
• 3-3/4” x 3-3/4” Basic White cardstock (3)
• 2-1/2” x 3-3/4” cardstock or coordinating pattern paper
• 1” x 3-3/4” cardstock or coordinating pattern paper
• Punched or die cut shapes for focal image (3)
• Embellishments

1.  Score the 12 x12 patterned paper at 2 3/4” and 6 3/4” along one edge. 
2.  Turn the patterned paper so that the score lines are horizontal and cut the paper at 4” and 8”.  This will give you 3 – 4” x 12” pieces of patterned paper.
3.  Accordion fold on the score lines to create a z-fold. 
4.  Attach the 2-1/2” x 3-3/4” piece over the front fold back flap. 
5.  Attach the 1” x 3-3/4” piece along the edge of the inside.
6. Attach the patterned paper card to the quarter sheet of coordinating cardstock. Add a layered focal point image to the card front.  Embellish as desired.

Grab some 12 x 12 pattern paper to create some 3-in-1 fun folds today!

Product List

Halloween Spells 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166493] $12.50	Halloween Memories 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166497] $12.00	Autumn To Remember 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166499] $12.00	Sweet Days Of Autumn 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166498] $12.50	Regal Winter 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164156] $12.50
Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [164049] $12.00	Real Red 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166696] $10.00	Garden Green 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166665] $10.00	Pool Party 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166691] $10.00	Basic Black 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166704] $10.00
White Willow 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [166703] $10.00	Shepherd’s Care Cling Stamp Set (English) [164300] $26.00	Snow Day 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166492] $12.00	Reindeer Memories 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166488] $12.00	Season Of Elegance 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164144] $16.50
Peaceful Evergreens Bundle [164025] $59.25	Peaceful Season Bundle (English) [164021] $52.00	Christmas Labels Bundle (English) [164101] $46.75	Shepherd’s Care Cling Stamp Set (English) [164300] $26.00