The Explosion Gatefold Card is one of those designs that looks incredibly impressive but is surprisingly easy to make! When opened, the patterned paper unfolds to beautifully frame your message on the inside, creating a true “wow” moment. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through exactly how to cut, score, and fold your paper so you can recreate this stunning fun fold card with confidence. It’s the perfect design for showcasing your favorite designer paper and works beautifully for any special occasion!
For these cards, I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Said stamp set and the Nested Essentials die set. That gorgeous paper is the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper.
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Petunia Pop: 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper:
Bubble Bath
Basic White:
Garden Green: 2 ⅝” x 2 ⅝”
The project sheet includes the measurements for all of the cards shown here.
Creativity Made Simple: Techniques, Templates and Fun Folds tutorial. The step-by-step instructions, video demonstrations and measurements will boost your card making skills and help you craft with confidence.
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