Hi there. I’m thrilled to be taking part in the November My Monthly Hero Blog Hop. This month’s kit is fabulous.
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| *You can find more information about the kit HERE. |
I decided to make a few gatefold cards using the main images from the kit’s stamp set…
To create these cards…
1. I cut the card base to 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 and scored at 2 1/8 and 6 3/8. I trimmed a sliver off each side at the center because I wanted the gap to be a little wider.
2. I heat embossed the main images and trimmed them out leaving a small white border. I cut the shapes directly down the center.
3. I cut colored cardstock slightly smaller than the flaps and stamped smaller images from the same set using a coordinating ink color for a tone on tone look. I added a white mat around the pieces and adhered them to the flaps.
4.After adhering the pieces of the main images on each side of the opening, I heat embossed a sentiment and adhered it to only one side of the flap. It’s important to adhere it to only one side so that the recipient can open it easily.
5.I finished off the cards by adding some embellishments.
Gatefold cards are a fun alternative to a standard card. I made these for my son’s teachers for Christmas gifts. I put a gift card on the inside…
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Heather Ruwe (YOU ARE HERE)
Janette Kausen
Libby Hickson
GIVEAWAY
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader-selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the blog hop. Giveaway closes Sunday, November 12th at 11:59 and the winner will be announced on the Hero Blog the following week.
Thank you so much for visiting today.
P.S. There are MANY add on products available. I’ve linked them all down below in the supply list.
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November 7, 2017
Very clever idea for a gift card holder!
November 7, 2017
Super awesome kit and such great examples on how to use it! 💞
November 7, 2017
What a great idea. I love gatefold cards.
November 7, 2017
Wow! These gatefold cards are amazing. And I love how you added on the inside to hold a gift card.
November 7, 2017
Such a great way to use the set—gift cards and envelopes.
November 7, 2017
I rarely remember to make gatefold cards! Yours are awesome, and I love the matching envelopes! TFS
November 7, 2017
I love the category cards, so different and a showstopper. Matching envelopes make it perfect.
November 7, 2017
Love the gatefold cards and adding to the envelopes makes it better.
November 7, 2017
Such lovely images on these gatefolds. Love the decoration on the envelopes.
November 7, 2017
The gatefold card, how special ! Thank you for the inspiration.
November 7, 2017
Loved your idea of making a gatefold card and adding a gift card on the inside for that special someone in our life. Your finished cards and envelopes are a gift in themselves. Thanks for sharing.
November 7, 2017
Wonderful cards and envelopes! I love gatefold cards and these are gorgeous.
November 7, 2017
How lucky are the people who receive your beautiful gatefold cards. Decorating the envelopes is a lovely idea.
November 7, 2017
Beautiful gatefold cards, love this twist on the traditional card, and your envelopes are so pretty too!
November 7, 2017
Great gatefold cards