Locking Circle Gate Fold Card - Full of Life (YouTube Tutorial available)


Locking Gate Fold Card

Check out the YouTube Tutorial of the Iconic Celebration version here

Main body Granny Apple Green 8½ x 5½ scored at 2⅛ 
You can either score both sides at 2⅛  or score one side, fold it to the middle and bring the other side to meet it to be sure it's even (as shown in the video)
DSP Full of Life 2 pieces 2 x 5⅜ for each panel 
Basic White 4⅛  x 5⅜ for inside
Circle cut from Highland Heather using 2 nesting sizes and the Basic White circle cut using the inner die to it fits snugly.
Stamps Full of Life
Dies Stylish Shapes
Ink Berry Burst

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