Have you ever wanted to create a card that makes a dramatic impact when opened? Today, I’m excited to share a remarkable expanding gate fold card design that unfolds to an impressive 15 inches! The best part? You’ll only need a single sheet of 8½” x 11″ cardstock to create this eye-catching piece.
The Magic of One Sheet Wonder
What makes this expanding gate fold card unique is that it’s also a One Sheet Wonder project. I’ve created a helpful diagram showing how to transform your standard piece of cardstock into this delightful creation. Whether you use stamped cardstock or patterned Designer Series Paper, the results will wow your recipients.
Need a special card that multiple people can sign? Simply replace the inside panels with blank cardstock, and you’ll have seven spacious panels ready for heartfelt messages and well wishes!
Two Beautiful Variations of the Expanding Gate Fold Card
I’m excited to share two versions of this card:
A thoughtful “Thinking of You” design featuring vibrant florals stamped using the Stampin’ Up!® “With You In Mind” stamp set and an elegant version showcasing the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper.
Expanding Gate Fold Card Video Tutorial
Watch this step-by-step video tutorial to see how easily this card comes together – you won’t believe it starts with just one piece of paper!
🌸 Have you ever made an expanding gate fold card before? What designer paper do you want to use for your card?
Ready to Create an Expanding Gate Fold Card?
Talk about a mantel worthy card! WOW! This will take up some serious space up there! I love that you can make it with Designer Paper or you can make your own. I LOVE to make my own paper. How about you?
- Melon Mambo: 8 ½” x 11” (see diagram in download)
- Basic White:
- 9” x 5” (inside panels – stamped and cut into six 1 ½” x 5” pieces)
- 3” x 5 ¼” (card front – stamped and cut into two 1 ½” x 5 ¼” pieces)
- (2) 4 ¹⁄₁₆” x 5 ½” – score at 2”
- 3 ¼” x 5” (center panel #4 for message)
- 4 ½” x 2” (front greeting tag)
- Ribbon: 24”
- Melon Mambo: 8 ½” x 11” (see diagram in download)
- Basic White:
- (2) 4 ¹⁄₁₆” x 5 ½” – score at 2”
- 3 ¼” x 5” (center panel #4 for message)
- 4 ½” x 2” (front greeting tag)
- DSP:
- 6” x 10 ½” – cut into (4) 1 ½” x 10 ½” strips.
- Cut into (2) 1 ½” x 5 ¼” (card front panels) and (6) 1 ½” x 5” (inside panels)
- Ribbon: 24”
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I hope you were inspired by today’s card. It was a lot of fun to create and I can’t wait to mail this one out. It’s sure to be a hit!
Have a wonderful rest of your week, my stampin’ peeps! See you next week!
Hi Connie,
I have a fat 3 ring binder of pictures and instructions of your extraordinary cards and paper crafts. I was sure I had the directions for
the A-2 size card in a box–the one that stands up with a bouquet of flowers or balloons when it comes out of the envelope. I have lost it! Help
A sincere fan, Dorcas Van Horn