Easy Gated Fun Fold Cards for Easter

I pulled out this 12 x 12" paper package by Authentique that has been in my stash for years. I think I pull it out every year, flip through it then sigh and wonder why I bought it. This year though - I decided I really liked some of the patterns and created three Gated Fun Fold cards to send out at Easter. 

As with a lot of paper pads, there are two sheets of each design so there are two sheets with these victorian cut-aparts. I have used several of them over the years but there are lots remaining. I cut down three more and matted them with a mirrored cardstock for lots of shine. I also added Pops of Color (like a glittery glossy accent) onto each of the cut aparts but decided to leave the sentiment off the front. It's obvious they are Easter cards, ha ha.

Last month I shared a tutorial for creating these Easy Gated Fun Fold Cards and said that I was having SO much fun with the idea and had made several more of them since filming the video. They are so quick and easy and you can get two of them from a single 12 x 12" sheet. This patterned paper was especially sturdy, which was perfect. You can find my YouTube tutorial HERE.

I also added some self adhesive gems that were leftover from a Stampin' Up card kit.

Inside I added a scalloped panel cut from the same mirrored cardstock and a stamped sentiment onto a stitched white panel. That sentiment is from Impression Obsession and if it's still available I will link it for you. I've had it for a long time though, so it won't surprise me if it's been retired.

NOTE:  Since the majority of the mirrored scalloped panel would be hidden by the white one, I actually cut the stitched rectangles for the card fronts from the centre of those inside panels. You can't tell there is a big rectangular hole in the centre of the mirrored card stock once you adhere the white one on top!

Having been asked how many cards I make I thought it would be fun to keep track this year. Many of my posts include more than a single card or project and below is my tally. 

Card Tally for 2023
January - 53 cards
February - 56 cards

March so far - 21 Cards

Additional Supplies:

Patterned paper - Springtime, Authentique (old - from my stash)

Corner rounder - Creative Memories

Rainbow holographic cardstock - Recollections

Joyful Easter - Impression Obsession

Gems - leftover from a Stampin' Up card kit

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