Winged gatefold fun fold cards introducing Hydrangea Hue

 Today's colour from the 2026-2028 In-Color collection from Stampin' Up! Is a beautiful shades of blue. Called Hydrangea Hue it's a soft shade that has a hint of a soft lilac tone to it. It's simply gorgeous and works well with so many other colours. For today's inspiration the colour palette is monochromatic,  that is just Hydrangea Hue and white. The card is a fun fold which I'm calling a winged gatefold.

The fold it's self is super simple just a few score lines and then decorate to your hearts delight 😀

As ever it all starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 14.85cm x 28cm scored at 6.5cm, 7cm, 13 5cm, 14.5cm, 21cm and 21.5cm ( 11" x 4¼" scored at 2½", 2¾", 5¼", 5¾", 8¼" and 8½").

And that's it! Yup a really simple fun fold that you can keep simple or decorate to your own taste.

The finished card fits into a 15.5cm x 15.5cm (6" x 6") square envelope .

In the video further down you'll find the how to of how this card comes together and how I decorated this sample.

All the materials used are from Stampin' Up! And can be found in my online shop here.

The oh so pretty pattern paper is from a pack called Bloom boutique. This paper collection contains 12 double-sided 30.5cm x 30.5cm ( 12" x 12") sheets. The colours are all the new 2026-2028 In-Color's with a delicate sprinkle of gold foil. 

The card folds flat for posting by the wings of the gatefold folding in. When open the wings come out to create a great display.

The flowers are first stamped in Hydrangea Hue ink on white cardstock. Then coloured using the coordinating alcohol marker. Then restamped and highlighted with a white gel pen. (You don't see me doing this in the video because I forgot to do it till the live finished 🫣)  The stamp used is from a set called lovely arrangements then die cut out using the coordinating dies.

The foliage die cut is from a set called nature's sympathy The arches are created with a die set called everyday arches. 

The white panels are embossed with 3D embossing folder called paradise garden.

And here is the video where I made this beautiful card.

I hope you've enjoyed this video and will give the card a go. If square cards aren't your thing then pop back on Friday when I'll be sharing a standard A6 (A2) version.

Have fun

Cary xx