Welcome to Creative Creases Challenge #103

Anything Goes with a Fun Fold

My project this month is a mini-gatefold mounted on a normal A2 card using supplies from the April 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit, “Inked Occasions”. 

Congratulations to all who submitted a project last month. It’s always fun to see the different folds you submit. You inspire us every day.

The colors and die-cuts in this kit are amazing on their own. Add Pool Party Cardstock and you get an entirely new look.

The opened gate reveals a sweet greeting. Inside the main card you’ll find a full panel to write a special message.

 

What did I add to the kit?  Only three things.  Cardstock, gold cord and a couple of blunders! 

 

What happened? 

• Oops #1 (toward the bottom) –  the piece was adhered with unforgiving adhesive and I didn’t like the gap.
• Oops #2 (on the right) – I forgot to attach a planned piece of cord and lifted up the edge.

Many times I design on the fly with very little planning. I can usually hide this type of goof. Not this time. Does this ever happen to you?

Pull it all together with a layered writing panel inside.

Nuts & Bolts

All measurements are in inches.

Finished Size – A2 (4-1/4 x 5-1/2)

Acronyms & Jargon

• CAS = Clean And Simple
• CASE = Copy And Share Everything
• CS = Cardstock
• DSP = Designer Series Paper (aka patterned paper)
• SDSP = Specialty Designer Series paper
• SIP = Stamp Paper Ink

Paper Cuts

• Cardstock –
  • Pool Party – 5-1/2 x 8-1/2; score in half at 4-1/4) This is your card base.
  • Pool Party – 3 x 8-1/2; score on long side at 2-1/8 from each end. This is your small gate fold.
  • Fresh Freesia – 4 x 5-1/4
  • Basic White – 3-3/4 x 5
• Front – 
  • Layer 1 – Front panel from Inked Occasions card front, trimmed to 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
  • Gate Layers – Cut 2 pieces from left over pieces used for Layer 1. Each piece is 2 x 2-7/8 
• Other Supplies –
  • Gold Cord – Approximately 18 inches.
  • Floral Die-cuts from the Paper Pumpkin Kit
  • Gold Emblem and “Hugs” die-cuts from the Paper Pumpkin Kit
  • Product Showcase – scroll to the end.

Construction

1. Fold and burnish card base.
2. Adhere Layer 1 to Card Base.
3. Fold and burnish small gate fold. Adhere the “Gate Layers” to the front flaps.
4. Cut apart some of the floral die-cuts. Arrange and adhere to the front flaps.
5. Cut the gold die-cut in half and adhere over the floral die-cuts.
6. Adhere the “Hugs” die-cut to the inside of the gatefold along with more of the die-cut flowers.
7. Adhere the gold cord to the back of the small gatefold with Tear & Tape so there is the same length on each side. This will be used to tie the gatefold closed. 
8. Adhere the entire gatefold to the card front with Tear & Tape or Liquid Glue.
9. Close the gatefold by tying the gold cord in a bow.
10. Layer Fresh Freesia and Basic White Cardstock on the card inside.

Voila! You’ve just finished your Inked Occasions Alternate Card.

Sneak Peak Paper Pumpkin May 2025

 

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