Interlocking Gatefold*
This easy gatefold stays closed with an interlocking piece made quickly from punch shapes ❄️
November 2021
INTERLOCKING GATEFOLD
Card is A2, 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
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Stamps: For Unto Us
Paper: Whimsy & Wonder, Blushing Bride, Shimmer White, Brushed Gold
Ink: Evening Evergreen
Et cetera: Frayed ribbon in Blushing Bride
Christmas card sentiments
Enrich your Nativity scene stamp collection with these beautiful images and elegant greetings
or, choose the stamp set with the die collection
Frayed and fabulous
Wonderful snowflakes
Layering diorama dies
Gatefold card with interlocking mechanism
Card base
To make the card base, start with an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of cardstock
On the long side, score at the 2-1/8” and 6-3/8”
Fold the card base along the score lines
Cut (2) front panels from coordinating cardstock or design papers--- Cut one to 3-3/4 x 5-1/4, then cut in half to 1-7/8 x 5-1/4 creating two front panels. Adhere them to the outside front split panels
Cut (2) inside and back panels from coordinating cardstock---
4 x 5-1/4
Interlocking mechanism
Punch or die cut four identical shapes
Find the center by folding or using a ruler
On (2) shapes, cut a slit halfway up, stopping at the center
If your shape is not equidistant all the way around, make sure you cut up one but down on the other i.e., heart shape not circle shape
Interlock the two shapes together with the slotted cuts, making sure they align evenly
While keeping the shapes interlocked and closed, flat, adhere the two remaining uncut shapes to the interlocking mechanism on the top and bottom
Embellish and add to your gatefold card
-Lisa xx
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