Pen Pals + Gate-fold Cards with Pink and Main

Hi and welcome, everyone! Today I'm over on the Pink and Main Blog sharing some super simple cards featuring the Pink and Main Pen Pals Paper Pad and Sent with Love Stamp Set to share with you. These cards are so simple, I want to dub them the cardmaker's BFF! It doesn't matter if you are just starting out with minimal supplies or if you own a drawer full of paper pads waiting to be used, they are perfect for all of us. I fall under the latter of the two, so I love that I can use up some of my stash making room for the new stuff, like this adorable paper pad.

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To get started, I recommend creating your gate-fold card bases, I keep a few on hand because I use them so often. For the cards I'm making today I'm starting out with an 8.5" x 5.5" piece of cardstock.

Tip: You can score the gates(flaps) of the gatefold anywhere you want as long as the width of both flaps equals the width of the card. For instance, I scored this card at the 2" mark for the left gate and then at 2.25" for the right gate giving me a 4.25" total width. This can be applied to any size gatefold.

To create these cuties, you'll want to cut the paper full of cute images and sweet sentiments apart.

I back the images with gray cardstock and trim leaving 1/16" frame around the image plus it makes them a bit sturdier for their journey.

Pick a few pieces of patterned paper and cut to fit the gates of your card, inside and out. I like using different patterns for this.

Now you can arrange the framed images on the front of your card and adhere using a strong adhesive, I used sookwang tape. (be sure to only secure one side of the image so that your card opens)

I used the Sent with Love Stamp Set and added sentiments to two of the cards. The sentiments pair perfectly with the images and patterns in this paper pad.

Here are a few places to donate handmade cards. I am not affiliated with these groups so please refer to their website for all information on donating cards.

Card Care Connection

Cards For Hospitalized Kids

Support Military Spouses

Bring Smiles To Seniors

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 I hope you are inspired enough to head to your crafty space and create something amazing today! 

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A Simple Hello

Hi, everyone! Today I'm over on the SVG Attic Blog sharing an excellent way to say HELLO and brighten someone's January Day.  I'm using two files from the JGW Love Letters Collection to create a card and small treat box. 

As I was cutting and assembling, picking the papers I thought would work best, I fell in love with the card. I mean there is nothing you can't use this cute card for! And the back of it is super cute, too! As you can see, I created a shaker by using a project life pouch and adding a few seed beads along with cut out envelopes from my scrap paper. 

You could add 3D mounting foam and add some candy for any holiday. I will be making this for Valentine's Day. Oh snap, as I sit here, you could use the project life pouch and add a Ghirardelli Chocolate Square. I tell ya, I'm in love with this card. 

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