Lopsided Cascading Gatefold Card – A Fun Fold with a Twist using the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite
- Nancy & Kayla
- Jun 9
- 3 min read
This Fold Has a Mind of Its Own—in the Best Way
You ever sit down to make a card and the project just takes on a life of its own? That’s exactly what happened here. What started as a typical gatefold turned into something completely different—and honestly? We’re not mad about it.
We’re calling this one the Lopsided Cascading Gatefold, and to our knowledge, this fold doesn’t exist anywhere else.
It’s got layers, it’s got movement, it’s got drama—and it all comes together with the stunning Kintsugi Inspirations Suite from Stampin’ Up! That suite’s gold accents and soft, abstract patterns really make this card shine.
And while the fold might look a little extra, it’s actually pretty beginner-friendly. So whether you’re a seasoned card-making queen or just dipping your toes into fun folds, this one’s totally doable.
Let’s Talk About That Kintsugi-Inspired Vibe
If you’ve ever admired the art of kintsugi—the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold—this suite really captures that spirit. The designer series paper has these beautiful metallic veins running through soft, modern color blocks, and the stamped florals are just chef’s kiss.
We kept the color palette cool with Night of Navy, Basic White, and bits of the Kintsugi DSP for contrast. A little gold goes a long way here—and those die-cut embellishments? They bring just the right amount of texture and shine without overpowering the card.
The front sentiment says “You inspire me,” which felt fitting for a card that kind of made itself, you know?
For this card, we used Night of Navy for the card base. Then we adhered layers of the new Kintsugi Inspirations Designer Series Paper and Misty Moonlight Cardstock. The sentiment from the coordinating stamp set was stamped in Misty Moonlight ink then die cut out using the coordinating dies.
Be sure to watch the YouTube video for full directions.
Want to Make More with Us?
We’ve actually built a full card kit class around the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite, including this Lopsided Cascading Gatefold design. If you're already planning to grab the suite—or you're stocking up on some new goodies—you’ll get the kit free with a $77.25 order (before tax and shipping).
The kit includes pre-cut cardstock and a video to craft along with us. No pressure, just a casual invite if you're looking for a creative nudge or want to make this design the easy way.
You can find all the details here.
Measurements:
We know you’re going to want to try this, so here’s how we cut everything down:
Night of Navy Cardstock
5-1/2" x 6-7/8"; score on the long side at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8"
5-1/2" x 10-3/4"; score on the long side at 3", 6-1/2", and 8-5/8"
2" x 2-1/2" (front panel_
Misty Moonlight Cardstock
(3 pieces) 1-7/8" x 5-1/4"
2-3/4" x 3-1/4"
3-1/4" x 5-1/4"
Basic White Cardstock
1-7/8" x 2-3/8"
4" x 5-1/4"
Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty Designer Series Paper
(3 pieces) 1-5/8" x 5"
2-1/2"x 3"
3" x 5"
Watch the Fold in Action
This project debuted on one of our YouTube Lives. If you want to see how the fold comes together in real time, check out the replay. We walk through all the steps, share a few tips, and probably go on a tangent or two like we always do.
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Happy crafting, and let us know if you give this one a try! 💜
