{"id":2701,"date":"2026-06-19T11:38:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=2701"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:38:51","slug":"gate-fold-birthday-card-pretty-party-kit-alternate-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/gate-fold-birthday-card-pretty-party-kit-alternate-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Gate Fold Birthday Card \u2014 Pretty Party Kit Alternate Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today I\u2019m sharing one of the alternate projects I created during <\/span>Thursday\u2019s Facebook Live<\/b> \u2014 a cheerful <\/span>Gate Fold birthday card<\/b> made with the <\/span>Pretty Party Kit<\/span><\/i> from Stampin\u2019 Up! along with a few supplies from my craft space. This design came together beautifully with the soft balloon colors, gold accents, and a simple belly band to hold everything closed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Pretty Party Kit is already full of festive elements, but I love showing how you can stretch your supplies even further. This alternate card uses pieces from the kit in a fresh way while adding a few touches from my stash to finish the look.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf88 Supplies From the Pretty Party Kit<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Stamp set<\/b> \u2014 used for the sentiment<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cajun Craze ink<\/b><\/li>\n
  • One card base panel<\/b> measuring 4\u20111\/4″ x 5\u20111\/4″<\/span>\n
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    • Cut into <\/span>two pieces<\/b>: 2″ x 5\u20111\/4″ each<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Coordinating colors and balloon imagery that inspired the whole design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \u2702\ufe0f Supplies From My Craft Space<\/b><\/h3>\n
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        • Golden Glow cardstock<\/b>\n
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          • Cut to 8\u20111\/2″ x 5\u20111\/2″<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Scored at <\/span>2\u20111\/8″ on each side<\/b> to create the gate fold<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Balloon dies<\/b> \u2014 three different shapes<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Oblong oval label<\/b> from a past kit for the sentiment<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Gold striped ribbon<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • A 4\u201d x 5-\u00bc\u201d<\/b> piece of Basic White cardstock which is the insert of the card<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Basic White belly band<\/b>\n
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                • Cut to <\/span>2″ x 9″<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  \ud83d\udcd0 Card Measurements<\/b><\/h2>\n
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                  • Card base: 8\u20111\/2″ x 5\u20111\/2″, scored at 2\u20111\/8″ on both sides<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Front panels: (2) pieces at 2″ x 5\u20111\/4″<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Belly band: 2″ x 9″<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Balloon die cuts: assorted sizes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    \ud83d\udca1 Design Notes<\/b><\/h2>\n

                    This card is all about layers and movement. The gate fold opens to reveal the festive balloon trio on the front, accented with gold foil splatter and a soft color palette. The belly band keeps everything neatly closed and adds a polished finishing touch with the gold ribbon bow.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    It\u2019s a great example of how you can take the elements from a kit and mix them with your own tools to create something unique and personal.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    \u25b6\ufe0f Watch the Video Tutorial<\/b><\/h2>\n

                    I created this card live on Thursday, and I\u2019ll be adding the video replay right here so you can craft along. Be sure to check back if the video isn\u2019t posted yet.<\/span><\/p>\n