Gatefold Album Tutorial

In this Tutorial, we will be learning to use varied techniques to construction a full size (10” x 12”) interactive gate fold album. The basic construction of this album includes multiple variations of the pocket page. The album will accommodate pictures up to 8” x 10”. It will contain lots and lots of Real Estate to attach photos to. The techniques presented in this tutorial are techniques that can be adapted to create other album types. A moderate to advanced skill level is required to meet the challenge of this project.

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Kit Contents – we provide

Full Tutorial

Medium Weight Chipboard – cut to measure for cover

One metal swing closure & findings for mounting

Chipboard mount for swing closure

GATE FOLD FOLIO - SUPPLIES you must provide.

Individual Personal Supplies – you provide.

1) – Pattern paper pack or multiple sheets coordinating designer paper – can be single or double sided – at least 16 sheets. Be sure to bring enough sheets to account for “mistakes”. – Packaged collections work well

2) – 12 x 12 solid color cardstock. Must be smooth finish. Must be 65 lb. (This will be used as the base paper for the album. Select the solid color suitable to your pattern paper selection.) – 16 pieces. Bring a few extra to allow for mistakes! This paper choice is IMPORTANT as it affects the entire album. It must be 65lb smooth cardstock.

3) – 1 ½” circle punch

4) – Decorative border punch, scissors or decorative cutter blade for paper trimmer

5) – Ruler – preferably centering ruler

6) – 12" paper trimmer

7. Craft knife (exacto knife)

8) – Scissors

9) – Score board, bone folder, or scoring blade for paper trimmer. You must have a bone folder. Score board or trimmer must be 12".

10) ¼” Score Tape or Red Tacky Tape (sticky tape)

11. 1/2 score tape or red tacky tape

12. Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive

13) Cutting mat. 12"

14) Brayer