Angled Gate Fold Card: 3 Ideas with Patterned Paper

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Are you ready for another fun fold card? This angled gate fold starts with a standard-size card base, but a few diagonal cuts give it a completely different look. Better yet, those angled panels are perfect for showing off your favorite patterned paper.

I made three versions of this card using Stampin’ Up!® products: a fall sunflower card, a Christmas card, and an all-occasion thank-you card. I’ll show you how to line up your cardstock and patterned paper to make the angled cuts easy. 

Click "Read More" to see all three cards, the video tutorial, and get the FREE project sheet. 

Angled Gate Fold Card Video Tutorial

In the video, I’ll walk you through making the Everlasting Thanks version of this angled gate fold card. Once you know how to cut and score the card base, you can change the stamps, colors, and patterned paper to make this design for just about any occasion.

The belly band keeps the card closed while giving you plenty of room for a stamped image or sentiment. Just remember not to wrap it too tightly because you want it to slide on and off the card easily!

Get the Free Project Sheet for this Fun Fold

Angled Gate Fold Card Measurements

To make this fun fold card, you’ll need:

• Cardstock: 5½" × 11"
• Cardstock for the belly band: 1" × 11"
• Patterned paper: two pieces measuring 3⅛" × 5¼"
• Basic White or Very Vanilla cardstock: 4" × 5¼"
• Additional cardstock for completing the card
• Stamps and ink
• Adhesive
• Paper trimmer with a scoring blade

The complete cutting and scoring instructions are included in the free downloadable project sheet and demonstrated in the video.

Everlasting Thanks Angled Gate Fold Card

For the card I demonstrate in the video, I used Pretty Peacock cardstock with the Everlasting Thanks stamp set and Whispering Woods Designer Series Paper. I love how the two coordinating paper patterns meet at the center and emphasize the angles of the fold.

I stamped the floral image in Secret Sea ink and colored it with Stampin’ Blends in Shaded Spruce, Pretty Peacock, Azure Afternoon, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, and Smoky Slate. To create the look of white roses, I added just a little Smoky Slate around the edges and then softened the color with the Color Lifter.

The floral panel was cut from Basic White cardstock using the largest rounded rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies. I finished the card with the new White ⅜" Textured Ribbon tied around the belly band. Inside, I added another stamped floral image and a narrow strip of Whispering Woods Designer Series Paper.

The Whispering Woods paper is this year's project give back item. $3 from each pack sold will be donated to organizations helping to spread holiday cheer. 

Complete Supply List for this Thank You Card with a Fun Fold

Holly Jolly Branches Christmas Card

The same angled gate fold works beautifully for Christmas cardmaking. For this version, I paired Peaceful Pine cardstock with the A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper and the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle.

The tree sits over a 2" Real Red cardstock circle, which helps it stand out from the two green patterned-paper designs. I added Christmas Epoxy Shapes to decorate the tree and placed the sentiment across the front.

For another fun detail, I separated the Peaceful Pine strand from the Multicolor Christmas Baker’s Twine and used it by itself. Pulling apart multicolor twine is an easy way to customize it for your project and it gives you a thinner strand with a little less bulk and visual weight.
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Inside the card, I stamped a row of trees in Peaceful Pine and added the “sending joy always” sentiment in Real Red.

Complete Supply List for this Fun Fold Christmas Card

Radiant Sunflowers Angled Gate Fold Card

For my final sample, I used Early Espresso cardstock with the Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper and the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle. This is such a warm, cheerful combination for a fall card or for sending a little hello at any time of year.

I stamped the sunflowers in Early Espresso and colored them with Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. The “Hello, friend” sentiment was stamped in Early Espresso on Basic White cardstock and punched out with the Rounded Rectangle Punch.
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To finish the belly band, I pulled apart a piece of the new Early Espresso Jute and used just one strand to tie a small bow. It adds a rustic texture that works perfectly with the sunflowers and rich brown cardstock. A narrow strip of the plaid Sunflower Fields paper carries the design to the inside of the card.

Complete Supply List for this Sunflower Card

Make This Fun Fold with Your Favorite Patterned Paper

One of my favorite things about this angled gate fold is how easily you can change its style. Choose floral paper for a warm fall card, traditional colors for Christmas, or soft blues and greens for a thoughtful thank-you card. The basic card measurements and construction stay exactly the same.

If you make this angled gate fold, I’d love to know what patterned paper and occasion you choose.

Get More Fun Folds, Techniques, and Templates

​Would you like even more paper crafting ideas? During September, customers who place an order of at least $50 through my Stampin’ Up!® store will receive the Creativity Made Simple Volume 12 Tutorial Bundle. It’s filled with techniques, templates, and fun folds to help you get more from your cardmaking supplies.

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​Don’t forget to download the free project sheet for today’s angled gate fold card. It includes the measurements and instructions so you can save the design and make it again whenever you need a fun handmade card.