Becky's Stampin' Studio: Coneflower Open Gate Fold

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Coneflower Open Gate Fold

So, here's a fun, simple fold using the Coneflower Celebrations. This fold comes to you from a good friend of mine, Linda Bauwin! It's a nice, simple fold, that also uses the Textured Notes Dies. Its' design is also simple, in that it only uses the "detail" layer of the Coneflower, which I used the 2-Tone Cardstock for. Lovely, quick card!

Measurements:

Blackberry Bliss: 1/2 sheet
Bubble Bath: 3 1/2" x 5"
Basic White: 3" x 4 1/2" (layer) 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" (inside)
Old Olive: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Early Espresso: scrap
Petunia Pop 2-Tone Cardstock (N): 2 1/2" x 4"

To Make This Card:

Score the Blackberry Bliss Base at 3/4" - 2 1/4" from each end.
Accordion (gate fold) as shown. Crease well.
Adhere White piece (not quite a trimmed 1/4 sheet), inside.
Die cut Bubble Bath and White pieces from Textured Notes Dies. Layer together. Set aside.
Stamp "leaves" and "stem" in Old Olive ink onto Old Olive piece. Die cut with corresponding dies.
Next, die cut "detail" flower top from Petunia Pop 2-Tone Cardstock, and flower "center" from Early Espresso scrap. Adhere together. Shape "petals" with a bone folder.
Now, add "stem" to layers, starting at lower left corner, as shown.
Add the "flower" and then the "leaves".
Stamp sentiment onto White, front layer in Blackberry Bliss ink.
Next, adhere layers to front of card. To do this, close the card, center the layers, and then adhere to the narrow, left "gate".
Finish with Wink of Stella on the flower and scattered Petunia Pop Flat Pearls.