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Layering Leaves Gatefold card

 Fancy folds are such a great way to add extra creative dimension to any card.

A GATE FOLD is any fold where 2 flaps fold over the card base - one from either side.

The size of the card base determines your finished size.
There are many different variations.
The flaps can be 
-the same size
-one large and one small
-one full width (Ie height of the card) and one narrow ( less than full height)
- any combination that works for you
Typically there is a feature element adhered to the front of the "left gate" which overlaps the "right gate"

For this card I started with a card base 14.5cm x 21 cm
scored at 3cm and 13.5cm
The strip of foil is a whisker narrower than 3 cm, and the opposing gate is decorated only with some tone on tone stamping.
The feature panel for this card is approx 7 x 10cm and is cut with one of the deckled rectangles, but it can be any size that works for your elements. I wanted something long and tall to accommodate my vase of greenery.


The gorgeous bottle is created using the Vintage Bottle Punch and I like to put a tiny "keeper" as a holder for the decorated feature panel to tuck in behind to keep it closed. In this card I have used the Best Label punch and some of the gorgeous Soft Shimmer Paper. 

The foil is a returning product which you won't find in the catalogue as it is available only as on online product. It is called Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty Paper.

You can find the full range of Stampin' Up! products in my online store here.



These are more details of those beautiful products






I hope you have a creative week and remember, 
"don't just post online,
 post something pretty!"
cheers, Liz

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