Here’s the Gatefold Explosion card with Whimsical Trees to kick off my 12 week Christmas Countdown series ! I wanted something with a “WOW” factor in Week 1 so after much trial and error and lots and lots of wasted card stock, here’s the result! I’ve ironed out the glitches, so you don’t have to … winks!
Truth be known, I’ve been itching to share some proper festive projects, but didn’t want to start too early! So watch out for weekly Friday Christmas themed projects from now until the 2nd week of December!
I didn’t want a belly band as it would have obscured the whimsical tree and greeting on the gatefold panels.
The Exploding part!
Here’s the reveal! When you open it, the pretty paper from Whimy & Wonder 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper fans out to reveal the diamond shape internal panel where I’d stamped the tiny tree and sentiment from the Whimsical Trees Stamp set.
I’ve got you covered!
Don’t worry – if you’re wondering “where do I write the name of the recipient and sign” , it’s on the back! Plenty of space to pen a few lines, but not too much so you don’t have to write an epistle! That personal touch is always appreciated by the recipient, I’m sure.
Bear in mind, this is a bulkier card, and may cost more to post. Personally, as it’s special, I would hand deliver these myself, or reserve it for someone quite special!
Measurements
Imperial
- Card Base Basic White Thick : 4-1/8″ x 11-1/2″, long side score 2-7/8″, rotate card stock 180 degrees and repeat
- Explosion mechanism Whimsy & Wonder SDSP : 4″ x 11-1/2″, long side on top score at 1-1/4″, 2-1/2″, rotate card stock 180 degrees and repeat. For remaining score lines, please refer to video tutorial
- Diamond piece for inside explosion mechanism : 3-1/4″ x 4″, mark centre on all 4 sides. Please refer to video for cutting instructions.
- Gatefold panels Card front Mat 1 Mint Macaron : 2 pieces cut 2-3/4″ x 4″
- Gatefold panels Card front Mat 2 Basic White : 2 pieces cut 2-5/8″ x 3-7/8″
- Back of card base Mat 1 Mint Macaron : 5-5/8″ x 4″
- Back of card base Mat 2 Basic White : 5-3/8″ x 3-3/4″
Metric
- Card Base Basic White Thick : 10.5 cm x 28 cm, long side score 7 cm, rotate card stock 180 degrees and repeat
- Explosion mechanism Whimsy & Wonder SDSP : 10 cm x 28 cm, long side on top score at 3cm, 6 cm, rotate card stock 180 degrees and repeat. For remaining score lines, please refer to video tutorial
- Diamond piece for inside explosion mechanism : 8 cm x 10 cm, mark centre on all 4 sides. Please refer to video tutorial for cutting instructions.
- Gate fold panels Card front Mat 1 Mint Macaron : 2 pieces cut 6.5 cm x 10 cm
- Gate fold panels Card front Mat 2 Basic White : 2 pieces cut 6 cm x 9.5 cm
- Back of card base Mat 1 Mint Macaron : 10 cm x 13.5 cm
- Back of card base Mat 2 Basic White : 9.5 cm x 13 cm
Video Tutorial
Want to have a go? Here’s a video tutorial – it’s essential and so much more easy to visualise.
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