Todays pretty card is a Gatefold card with the addition of the Victorian Bow and some beautiful flowers. It is a bit photo heavy but it will give you all the steps you need to make the card.
Get yourself a cuppa and enjoy the tutorial.
- S4-542 Victorian Bow
- S4-563 Phrases 1
- S5-501 Flowing Floral
- PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting machine
- T-001 Tool n One
Other Supplies:
- Blue Spotty/ Birthday card from AnnaMarie Designs
- Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
- Blue pearls from Want2Scrap
- Glitter from Glitter Magic
- Eazi Score Scoring Board
Instructions:
For my card I have chosen A4 blue and white to create a fresh looking card.
Using a score board I have scored along the A4 Gate fold lines on the short side of the card and then turned it round to score the other side on the same mark
Fold them into the centre and press neatly with your bone folder.
Line the inside of the card with mats and layers
I have chosen a dark blue to leave a small border around the Happy Birthday Card
Flat Glue in place
Make mats and layers to fit each of the front panels on your Gatefold with the same blue card but use the spotty card for the top. Leave small border around the edges again and make sure that each of these front panels is equal
Cut the largest Victorian Bow four times in white and glue them all together and cut the smallest one once to hold the sentiment
Cut the sentiment from the same dark blue card several times and layer them together.
Cut the Flowing Floral six times and layer two of them together in twos for strength and leave the other two as cut.
Add these two single ones to the inside of the back panel and add small pearls to each of the flowers
With layered Victorian Bow add foam tape to one side and added it to the left panels on the front of the card. Take care not to add the adhesive too far over or you will glue the card front shut
.... Not a good Idea !!
Add the small die cut with the sentiment attached to the front panel with foam tape in between the layers
Add the Flowing Floral to the side panels so that it will sit under the flowers. I have cut mine apart so that I can add them above and below the floral display. I have added small blue pearls to the flower part of the die cut.
I have arranged the flowers on either side of the large focal point taking care that the flowers on the right of the card do not interfere with the opening of the Gate Fold and sprinkle them with glitter
More tomorrow ...
Hugs xx
Morning Christina, another gorgeous card today.
ReplyDeleteNancyd xx
Stunning card, really lovely.
ReplyDeleteMichele
That is a real Wow card, love the colour
ReplyDeletecheers kaye
This is gorgeous, Christina. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteSue Mac
I love gatefold cards and your card is beautiful. Love the Victorian Bow die and your pretty flower chiices.
ReplyDeleteSandra Smith
Hi Christina stunning card ,love it.
ReplyDeleteMarion H
Morning Christina,
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
Lydia
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Lovely card - I must get more into gatefold ones, used to make quite a few but recently got "lazy".
ReplyDeleteRose
Hi Christina. Hope you had a good Easter weekeng.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the very detailed instructions on making this very pretty card.
As usual I just love your flower arranging.
Love Val in Spain x
Love this card, Christina!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Guida
My favourite colour again to make such a beautiful card. Love, Jackie x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Christina :) Ohhhhh Dear Lady... you went to a LOT of work on this BEAUTIFUL CARD and TUTORIAL for us today! I absolutely love it and THANK YOU very much! Enjoy a fun-filled day. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and such tempting dies....beautiful colours too
ReplyDeleteAnne
thanks for the tutorial of this beautiful card Christina. the color is stunning too. hugsxx
ReplyDeleteChristina, you have such a perfect way of inspiring others to create! Thank you so much for sharing the joy of creating beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is quite some card, it is beautiful....thanks so much for the tutorial....luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Chrstina. Absolutely stunning. Just love it. Will have to have a try. Hope you have a great week. Hugs. Jan.
ReplyDeleteStunning card Christina and such a gorgeous colour. Pat x
ReplyDeleteLovely card and enjoyed the tutorial, I like making gate fold cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Christina and very informative tutorial. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi, Christina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card, I love the deep blue you've used for part of it. I've only made a couple of gatefold cards and now I feel the urge to try some more :).
The Flowing Floral dies cuts are so intricate, I think that's another to add to my wish list lol.
Bejay xx
Hi Christina, this card is just gorgeous. I love the pretty shades and dies you've used. It would be fantastic for a very special occasion card. Thanks for the tutorial. x
ReplyDeleteStunning Card, thanks for sharing it with us
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, hope I have something similar to try one myself. Thanks for your helpful tutorial. Dianne
ReplyDeleteProbably Wednesday morning where u are. My day is winding down and I will rest with this beautiful card on my mind. I like the gatefold, blue, dies, flowers and all. Beautiful card. ~blessings, Louise. Thank u for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI love this gatefold card Christina,beautifully decorated. Myhusband just treated me to the ultimate pro, and the scoreboard for my birthday in February, so I will be having a try at this card, and having a go at making a box.Thank you for all your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKind regards. Anne Owens xx