Thursday, October 29, 2026

Book Binding Gatefold Pocket Card

I recently saw a new-to-me fun fold by Creative Moments By G here: Book Binding Gatefold with a Pocket, and I thought the format of this fun fold would be perfect for sending an encouraging scripture that could then be used as a bookmark or put on the fridge as an encouraging reminder. I ended up making 30 of these cards to send to the members of my Bible Study Fellowship class and the group of elderly people I regularly send cards to. 

I started by choosing some fall pattern papers and coordinating cardstock colors. I then followed the dimensions and instructions in the pdf from Creative Moments By G. I used thin strips of foam tape to pop the triangles up that hold the panel with the scripture verse. 

For the scripture verse, I stamped the verse from Papertrey Ink's Reflections: John 14 and then die cut it with the coordinating die. Then I used the negative die cut to create a jig in my MISTI so I could die cut a bunch of the coordinating dies and then pop the white die cuts back in the jig and stamp them quickly and easily. I did 40 of them, so I have a few extras to include inside future cards. I think this verse is perfect for get well, thinking of you, sending hugs, etc. type cards. Then I die cut the smaller decorative die that came in the PTI Reflections: John 14 subscription to put behind the verse and adhered the pieces to a panel of green cardstock I trimmed to fit inside the pocket that holds the gatefold shut. These were quick and easy to create and will hopefully be a blessing and encouragement to the recipients. 

In case the font is difficult to read in the photos, I thought I would type the verse here as it's such a beautiful one: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27. I can't say enough good things about Papertrey's Reflections subscription! A beautiful scripture stamp, a coordinating die, and 2 decorative dies for $25 a month including tax and shipping is such a great value, and I just love having the verses as inspiration for my monthly happy mail cards I mass produce. 




Challenges I'm entering: 
Creative Creases #120 - October 2nd-November 5th: I'm on the DT and entering for inspiration only 

TIME OUT Challenges: (2/5; ends 11/11/26) C5


Ellibelle's Corner: I spy with my little eye: Autumn in the Woods (2/5; ends 11/15/26)

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Fall + A Sentiment (1/5; ends at the end of the month)

{Cupcake Inspirations}: (3/3; ends at the end of the month)

No more challenges. 

I'd like to leave a blessing for all the lovely visitors to my blog: 

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you;

The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:22-26

8 comments:

  1. Such wonderful work, Carrie and gorgeous fall colors! Thanks so much for sharing at I spy with my little eye challenge where it's all about "Autumn in the Woods"!

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  2. Such a great card. I love the colors and the paper you used. Thank you for playing with us this round at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.

    Nora
    DT Member
    Cupcake Inspirations Challenge

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  3. Gorgeous design Carrie, and so incredibly thoughtful - they will surely be treasured! I particularly like that the "bookmark" holds the gatefold closed - I always like new ways to add a bookmark to one of my card designs!
    Thank you for taking Time Out to share your lovely cards with us at Time Out Challenges and thank you for the inspiration!
    Hugs, Kate!

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    1. Thank you so much, Kate! This design is my favorite type of fun fold: easy but special!

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