Thursday, May 7, 2026

Exciting Times Gatefold Birthday Card

Greetings! 

Today's card features the NEW! Exciting Times stamp & punch bundle in a gatefold card.  A rounded rectangle punch is a must have and this one is sized perfectly!  The sentiments and images are sized to work with the coordinating punch, making it easy to add thoughtful all-occasion greetings in no time.



Notice the fun new print from the NEW! Paper Medley Mix-In Designer Series Papers (DSP).  Designed to be the perfect add-on, this assortment brings versatile patterns and colors that mix right in with most suite collections so you can get more creative mileage from your projects!

Techniques include a gatefold fun fold, using a punch, and coloring embellishments with Stampin' Blends.

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

When you can't find an embellishment in the color you want for your project, Stampin' Blends are your go to.  Because they are an alcohol based marker, the color dries onto the embellishment and won't rub off.  Whether you wish to color pearls, rhinestones or any of the white or light colored embellishments, the Stampin' Blends will work.  As the Stampin' Blends come in packs with both a light and dark marker this gives you even greater freedom in the intensity of the color you want.  I find using the writing tip works better, as you can apply a bit more pressure to the embellishment without compromising the tip of the brush tip end.

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Gather Your Supplies:

  • Exciting Times bundle (Save 10% when you purchase stamp set & punch with bundle item#)
  • Smoky Slate cardstock 
    • card base 4-1/4 x 11 scored & folded at 2-3/4 & 8-1/4  
  • Basic White cardstock
    • 3-1/4 x 2-5/8
    • 3 x 1-3/4 for inner punched piece
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • 3-3/4 x 2-1/2
  • Petal Pink cardstock
    • (2) 4 x 2 
  • Paper Medley Mix-In Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • (2) 4 x 1/2 strips
    • Rounded Rectangle punched piece (2-1/8 x 1-1/2)
  • Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
  • Moody Palette Glossy Dots
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Paper Trimmer
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Here's How It's Made:

Fold both ends of card base towards center to create gatefold.


Cut punched DSP piece in half lengthwise, adhere one half at top of Calypso Coral cardstock, and other half at bottom, leaving even borders around sides and top and bottom edges.


Ink layered frame stamp with Darling Duckling, stamp onto center of Basic White cardstock. Punch out center and save for inside of card.  Adhere to Calypso Coral panel, centering between top and bottom, with sides extending evenly.


Ink starburst effect stamp with Smoky Slate, stamp onto Basic White cardstock, punch.  Ink birthday message with Calypso Coral, stamp in center.  Adhere to center of Darling Duckling frame with Stampin' Dimensionals.


On card base, adhere Petal Pink cardstock to either side of front pieces, leaving a scant 1/16" at center edge.  Adhere DSP strips at outer edge, centering between Petal Pink cardstock and fold.




Adhere completed Calypso Coral panel to left side of card front.  NOTE: To adhere without extending adhesive beyond edges, apply adhesive to back left edge of panel, and right edge of left card front, stopping 3/8" from top & bottom.  This gives you good adhesion without adhesive showing.


Color two large and one small white Moody Palette Glossy Dot with Dark Smoky Slate Stampin' Blend and embellish.


Here's what the inside looks like:

On remaining Darling Duckling stamped punched piece, ink message with Calypso Coral, stamp in center, adhere to inside of card.



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Thanks for being here!  

Let your creativity shine and have the best day! 

😊  

Beverly J
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