Two Unique Gatefold Cards – Papercrafting Playdate 135

Gatefold cards are special because they open from the center front of the card instead of from the side like a typical card base. There are so many different ways to make gatefolds, and we are going to tackle two unique versions: Narrow Double Gatefold and Center Pop-Out Backward Gatefold. One of the great features of these two unique gatefolds is that they stand up easily for displaying. It is fun to create a card that not only includes your intended message but also can become part of the recipient’s decor on their desk or on a shelf.

See & Learn More About Different Kinds of Gatefolds

• Double Accordion Gatefold PP 127 – https://youtube.com/live/B8S8SW60kg4
• Double Gatefolds 3 Ways PP 117 – https://youtube.com/live/sTeW3-xh2GA
• Interlocking Gatefold Cards 3 Ways PP 20 – https://youtu.be/yS-7lj2uZwg

Here’s Your Homework 😉

1. Watch Papercrafting Playdate 135 – Two Unique Gatefold Cards.
2. Download the pdf for reference.
3. Grab some cardstock and your scoring tool to create some unique gatefold cards.

Narrow Double Gatefold Card Supplies & Directions

• 5-1/2” x 7-1/4” cardstock
• 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” cardstock
• 3-1/4” x 4-1/4” cardstock
• 2” x 5-1/4” Basic White cardstock
• 1-1/8” x 5-1/4” DSP (2)
• 7/8” x 5-1/4” DSP (2)
• 3” x 4” DSP

1. Score along the 7-1/4” edge at 1-3/8” and 2-1/2” from each side.
2. Fold accordion-style on the score lines so that the gatefolds meet in the middle open to the 2-1/4” center section.
3. Measure and mark the 2-1/8” center top and bottom of the 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” piece of cardstock. Line up the Center of the accordion card base to this center and attach the 2-1/4” section.
4. Attach the 1-1/8” x 5-1/4” pieces of DSP on the gatefold outer sections.
5. Attach the 7/8” x 5-1/4” pieces of DSP on the edges of the back panel.
6. Attach the 3” x 4” piece of DSP not the 3-1/4” x 4-1/4” piece of cardstock. Attach this focal point on either side of the outer gatefold doors.

Center Pop-Out Backward Gatefold Supplies & Directions

• 5-1/2” x 8–1/2” cardstock
• 5-1/4” x 2” Basic White cardstock
• 5-1/4” x 1-3/4” DSP (2)
• 5-1/4” x 7/8” DSP (2)
• 5-1/4” x 2” DSP (1)

1.  Score along the 8-1/2” edge at 2” and 3-1/8” from each side.
2.  Fold accordion-style on the score lines so that the 2” section in the middle pops out and the gatefold is towards the back.
3.  Attach the 5-1/4” x 2” piece of DSP in the 2-1/4” section in the center front.
4.  Attach the two 5-1/4” x 1-3/4” pieces of DSP in the 2” sections at the edges.
5. Attach the two 5-1/4” x 7/8” pieces of DSP in the middle sections.
6. Create a focal point to attach to the center front panel making sure it is not wider than the 4-1/4” width of the card.

Now it’s your turn to find some of your favorite pattern papers and cardstock, and put together some unique gatefold cards! Then send your amazing gatefold cards out into the world and spread some paper sunshine! -Robin

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