Silly Safari Book Binding Double Gatefold Card

 The Cutest Giraffe Just Wandered into My Craft Room!

Oh my goodness, friends! I'm absolutely smitten with this adorable giraffe from the Silly Safari stamp set, and I just had to share the sweetest card I made featuring this little cutie. Sometimes a stamp image just calls to you, you know? This giraffe was practically begging to be the star of something special!

I decided to try a fun fold card design that I've been curious about, and let me tell you – it came together like a dream! There's something so satisfying about a project that flows smoothly from start to finish, and this one had me grinning the whole time I was crafting.

Here's How to Create Your Own Giraffe Magic:

What You'll Need:

• Card Base: Daffodil Delight cardstock (4¼" × 11")
• Designer Series Paper: One 4" × 1" piece, plus two 4" × 1⅞" pieces
• Inside Panel: Basic White (4" × 4")
• Image Panel: Scrap of Basic White for stamping
• Mat: Daffodil Delight (2¼" × 2¼")
• Yellow ribbon for that perfect little bow
• Your favorite alcohol markers
• Circle punch (1⅞")
• Adhesive and something sparkly for the finishing touch!

Let's Get Crafting:

Start by scoring your Daffodil Delight card base at 2⅛", 3⅜", and 8⅞" along that 11-inch side. Don't you love how those crisp score lines just make everything feel so professional? Fold and burnish those lines until they're perfectly crisp, then secure the book binding section with adhesive.

Next comes the fun part – layering on that gorgeous designer paper! The pattern combinations always make my heart happy. Once your papers are in place, it's time for the star of the show: that precious giraffe! Stamp your image on Basic White, then bring it to life with your alcohol markers. I love watching these little characters come alive with just a few colorful strokes.

Punch out your colored image with the 1⅞" circle punch (so satisfying, right?), then mount it on your Daffodil Delight mat. Here's a little trick: when you attach the focal piece to your card front, only use adhesive on one side – this gives your card that lovely dimensional pop that makes it extra special!

For the sweetest finishing touch, tie a tiny bow with yellow ribbon and nestle it right next to your giraffe friend. A little dab of Stickles glitter glue or your favorite sparkly embellishment adds just the right amount of shimmer to make this card absolutely shine.

The best part? This whole project comes together so quickly that you could easily make a whole herd of giraffe cards for different occasions. Birthday cards, just-because notes, or maybe a whole set for someone who loves safari animals!

I'm absolutely thrilled with how this turned out, and I have a feeling you will be too. There's something magical about creating something beautiful with your own hands, especially when it features such a charming little character.

Have you tried the Silly Safari set yet? I'd love to hear about your favorite animal from the collection! Drop me a comment and share your crafting adventures.

Happy crafting, my creative friends!

✨ Beth

P.S. Don't forget to share photos of your giraffe cards if you give this design a try – I love seeing your beautiful creations!