Diamond Gatefold Cards

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing these unusual Diamond Gatefold cards.

You all know I love a fun fold card and I’m always looking at ways to create new folds or adapt folds that have already been done.

I got this idea after seeing a version created by Debbie Henderson, hers was smaller and a little different so I decided to create a 5″ x 7″ & 6″ X 6″ version and also added a pocket holding a panel for you to write your message.

Both sizes fold completely flat and fit into a 5″ x 7″ or 6″ x 6″ envelope.

To make these cards you will need…

1 piece of 12″ x 12″ double-sided pattern paper. I used papers from the new First Edition Gardenia paper pad available from Amazon.

For the 5″ x 7″ size card.

Fold the card stock as I show you in my video below and score at 3.1/2 & 6″, then flip and score at 3.1/2 & 6″, then rotate and score at 6″

2 pieces of 3″ x 3″ pattern paper to decorate the front diamond shapes, this is optional.

1 piece of 4.1/4 x 5.1/4 to mat the inside of the card.

1 piece of 3.3/4 x 4.3/4 to layer on top.

1 piece of 4.3/4 x 6″ white cardstock for your panel.

1 piece of 4.1/4 x 5.1/2 pattern paper to layer on top.

1 piece of 3.3/4 x 5″ white paper to layer on top to write your message.

2″ circle die cut to pull the panel out.

Flowers and embellishments to decorate.

***Update these measurements below may be wrong, I’m currently on holiday until the 25th and then I will check when I’m back. Sam 🙂 ***

For the 6″ x 6″ size card.

Fold the card stock as I show you in my video below and score at 2.1/2 & 5″, then flip and score at 2.1/2 & 5″, then rotate and score at 5.1/2.

2 pieces of 2.3/4 x 2.3/4 pattern paper to decorate the front diamond shapes, again this is optional.

1 piece of 4.3/4 x 5.1/4 to mat the inside of the card.

1 piece of 4.3/8 x 4.1/4 white card stock to layer on top.

1 piece of 5.3/4 x 5.3/4 white card stock for your panel.

1 piece of 5.1/4 x 5.1/4 pattern paper to layer on top.

1 piece of 4.1/4 x 4.1/4 white paper to layer on top to write your message.

2″ circle die cut to pull the panel out.

Flowers and embellishments to decorate.

Check out my full tutorial below.

I really enjoyed making these and I love that there are many ways to change it and make it work for you.

I heat embossed my sentiment and used the Woodware “Big Birthday Words” stamp set from Craftstash.

I think the Daisy flowers look lovely and really stand out on the front diamond sides.

I hope you enjoyed today’s fun fold tutorial and give it a go. Remember to share any of the projects you make inspired by my tutorials over on my Facebook group Mixed Up Crafters.

Happy crafting.

Sam.

xoxo