Card Making Workshop - Creating Gate Fold Cards

Name: Card Making Workshop - Creating Gate Fold Cards
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Fun Fold Cards Featuring Something Fancy

Created byKimberly Smith

Last updated 1/2023

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What you'll learn

You will be able to create Gate Fold Cards from start to finish.
You will be able to cut, score and layer cards.
You will be able to stamp and sponge color sentiments.
You will be able to die cut shapes to add embellishments to your cards.
You will learn advanced techniques for creating professional looking cards.

Course content

4 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 17m total length

Instructor Introduction & Course Overview2:02
Meet instructor Kimberly Smith as she teaches gatefold card techniques for efficient mass production, including cutting and scoring bases, layering paper, stamping, embellishing, bling, and embossing.
Card Making Supplies - Gate Fold Ingredients6:19
Select coordinating designer series paper and inks to create a gatefold card, and assemble trimmer, scoring tools, adhesives, and a die-cutting machine for embellishments.

Cutting & Scoring Gate Fold Card Bases9:48
Master gatefold card bases by scoring and cutting in horizontal and vertical styles, using a simply scored tool or trimmer, burnishing edges, and prepping panels for designer series paper.
Creating Designer Series Paper Layers16:03
Master cutting designer series paper layers for gatefold cards and explore border options with eighth- and quarter-inch offsets. Plan for mass production by pre-cutting panels and die-cutting inside pieces.
Assembling Gate Fold Card Layers13:55
Learn to assemble gate fold card layers with designer series paper, mastering the die-cutting sandwich, precise layering with liquid and rolling adhesives, and twine closures.
Creating Layers for the Inside of the Cards12:10
Cut and pair basic white panels with coordinating designer paper to create layered inside panels for gate fold cards, preparing half-inch strips for embellishments and planning stamping before die-cutting.

Die Cutting Tips & Tricks11:13
Learn die cutting tips and tricks with a coordinating dies set and the stamping cutting and boss machine, including scraps management and creating extra shapes for gate fold cards.
Stamping Sentiments & Blending21:50
Learn stamping techniques on gate fold cards, mount stamps on stamping blocks, and blend inks with brushes to create coordinating sentiments and layered designs.
Methods for Closing Gatefold Cards19:47
Explore multiple ways to close gatefold cards, including belly bands, twine, and velcro, with tips on band sizing, sentiment placement, and quick assembly for reusable, stylish finishes.

Adding an Embossed Layer, Bling, Decorating Envelopes9:35
Learn to emboss cards using an embossing folder, add bling with gems and pearls, and decorate envelopes with designer series paper to elevate your card making.
Packaging Cards for Sharing & Selling7:10
Demonstrates how to package handmade gate fold cards for sharing, swaps, and selling, using belly bands, clear envelopes, protective layering, and labeling per the angel policy with the copyright symbol.
Finished Gate Fold Card Projects6:30
Explore finished gate fold card projects by showcasing belly bands, Velcro closures, and twine use, while adapting designs for birthday, thank you, and sympathy cards and sharing with others.
Course Conclusion0:53
Conclude the card making workshop by mastering tips, tricks, and techniques for creating gatefold cards, and celebrate sharing craft ideas through the paper crafting journey with the Paper Chef.

Requirements

No previous crafting experience is necessary.
Card making supplies or the curiosity to learn how to use them.
You will need several types of materials including patterned paper, card stock, stamps, and dies.

Description

In this workshop course, you will learn how to cut, layer, stamp and embellish Gate Fold Cards. You will use the Something Fancy Stamp Set, Something Fancy Dies, the Flowers & More Designer Series Paper, and coordinating cardstock and ink by Stampin’ Up! You will learn how to create several styles of A2 Gate Fold cards. The cards will have multiple layers and embellishments. You can substitute any of these supplies with items from your craft stash. You can use the skills you acquire in this course to create other cards because the techniques you learn are broadly applicable.

In this course, you will learn skills, tips & tricks for creating Gate Fold Cards. You will start by cutting and scoring the cardstock for your card bases. Then you will add additional layers using Basic White and the Flowers & More Designer Series Paper. Then, you will learn to die cut shapes from the Something Fancy dies using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. You will design cards using the shapes in several ways, making each card unique. You will learn to stamp and sponge color your sentiments for your cards. You will add and layer your embellishments to add finishing touches to your cards, making each design unique. You will learn how to step up your cards by embossing and decorating envelopes. The skills you learn in this class can be applied to a variety of card making projects. I hope you will share your projects with your classmates and practice what you learn.

Who this course is for:

Crafters who enjoy the card making process.
Crafters who want to learn different card designs and techniques.
Crafters who are interested in mass producing cards to share or to sell.

Card Making Workshop - Creating Gate Fold Cards

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Course content

Introduction & Ingredients2 lectures • 8min

Creating Card Bases & Layers4 lectures • 52min

Stamping & Embellishing3 lectures • 53min

Stepping it Up & Finishing Touches4 lectures • 24min

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