Two techniques built into one card! This is a really fun card to make, not too tricky (as long as you follow the steps) and super impressive and fun for your recipient to open. There’s lots of options to put your own spin and personality on the card by swapping out colors, textures/prints and the die cut. Keep reading and watch how you can make your own floating gatefold sunflower card.
Video Tutorial
What do you think? Two fun techniques built into one, right? Lots of flexibility for you to customize too. Below are the supplies I used with links and item numbers to the products. If you need help with ordering, please reach out to me and I would be happy to help you out or make substitution recommendations.
Supplies & Measurements
Paper Trimmer, 152392.
Card Base – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 2-1/8″ and 6-3/8″. I used Pear Pizzazz card stock, 131201.
Front panels – Cut 2, 2″ x 5-3/8″ (or cut one piece 4″ x 5-3/8″ like I did, emboss with folder and then cut in half at the 2″ mark). I used Crumb Cake card stock 120953 and the Pinewood Planks Embossing folder 152320 .
“Arm” Pieces – Cut 2, 1″ x 4-1/2″, score at 1″, 2″ & 3-1/2″. I used Pear Pizzazz to match the card base
Pieces to stamp on – 1″ thick and various lengths depending on what you are stamping. Be sure it is no longer than 3-3/8″ so it can fold flat.
Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (stamp set & dies) 154065. Sunflower card stock color is Crushed Curry* 131198. Outline of Sunflower is Soft Suede 115318 and middle is Early Espresso 119686. Leaf colors are Mossy Meadow 133676 and Old Olive 100702.
Ink – Old Olive 147090 (sunflower in background) and Mossy Meadow 147111 (words)
Adhesives – Multipurpose Liquid Glue 110755, Stampin’ Seal 152813 and Dimensionals .
Die Cutting Machine**
*You can substitute other yellows such as Bumblebee, Daffodil Delight and So Saffron and browns in Early Espresso and Cinnamon Cider.
** The new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be available on September 1st, 149653, $120 and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be available around the winter holidays, 150673 $60.
The inside sentiments are from stamps that were included in the May Paper Pumpkin Sunshine Box kit.
What do you think? Do you want to try making this Floating Gatefold Sunflower Card too? I would love to see you versions. Post them in the comments section or on my VIP Mail Something Pretty Facebook Group Page (you have to join the group first).
More Sunflower Ideas
Need some more ideas on using the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle? Here you go:
