... then three gates are better!
I love the look and fun of this three panel gatefold card. And you have so many options of how you can do it.
Choosing whether to have even panels, gradient panels or variable panels is mainly personal choice but could be made to accommodate a certain size stamp, sentiment or pattern on DSP.
The base is a standard size card base - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" - it is just scored differently. Score it at 2 1/8" in from each end on the long side (instead of down the middle).
For each of the different panel patterns, the choice of an thin border or a thick border is generally personal choice, however, the thick border is a little more forgiving lining up the layers if your cuts are not perfectly square (and really, who's are?).
The cards will not always lay completely flat, getting the sides of the base burnished really well will help this. During assembly of the card, setting a clear stamp block on part of the card will help hold the base down (just easier this way).
Choices for decorating your panels are many - designer paper, stamped panels or embossed cardstock. Just keep your decorations contained within each panel so they don't interfere with the opening and closing of the card.
I would love to see what you come up with.
Happy stamping!
Tracey
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