Gourd Trifold Slimline Card

I was excited to see these gourd dies in one of Lawn Fawn's recent releases - so fun to see something different than just pumpkin dies. I have been hoarding saving this patterned paper for YEARS and thought it was time to use some of it for this card. This Slimline card is a trifold, and has an aperture cut in the front using dies from Picket Fence Studios.  Above is what the card looks like coming out of the envelope.

Below you can see the first side opened and the remaining little scene is revealed. I lined up the gourds on that panel so they are hidden by the ones on the front panel when the card is closed.

Finally, here is the card fully opened.

NOTE:  I do have a larger die cutting machine so I was able to create the card base in one piece. I cut a 12 x 8.5" piece of green cardstock, then scored down the 12" side at 4" and 8" for the trifold base. Then I cut the window from the first panel since the machine can handle the 8.5" width.

If I didn't have a larger machine, I would have made the card base in two pieces. The front could be cut at 4.5 x 8.5" scoring it at 4" and giving you a 1/2" tab to attach to the second piece. The window would be cut from that piece then the tab attached to the remaining base. The second base would be 8 x 8.5" scored at 4". Then just decorate it as desired!

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 - 55 cards

April - 32 cards

May - 43 cards

June - 34 cards

July - 56 cards

August - 106 cards

September - 61 cards

October so far - 18 cards

I decided to cancel the subscription that provided linked thumbnails to what products I used on my cards. It was costing me out of pocket each month, so I’m back to listing what I used. affiliate links included.

Supplies:

Patterned paper - K & Co (OLD, from my stash)

Slimline Die Cutting System dies - Picket Fence Studios

Big Shot PLUS

Circle dies - Hero Arts

Catherine Pooler Inks

Blending brushes - Taylored Expressions

Cloud mask - All Night Media (old)

Narrow gold tape - Amazon

Stitched Gourds - Lawn Fawn

Washi tape

Blending sponge

Give Thanks Sentiments - Catherine Pooler

Twine

Glitter Dots - Ecstasy Crafts