A Shutter Card Idea Using the Gathering Together Suite!

Oct 27, 2025 | Gallery, More Friend Cards | 0 comments

Today’s card features the beautiful Gathering Together Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! and highlights the shutter technique — a fun and creative way to add movement and surprise to your handmade cards! I love how the rich fall colors and gold accents come together to create a warm, inviting feel, perfect for the season of gathering and gratitude. The background layers and metallic touches make this card extra special, while the simple “Gather” sentiment ties it all together beautifully.

DIMENSIONS:

Cajun Craze Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
Gold Foil: 4 x 5 1/4, 5 x 1/4, 3 x 1/4 (qty 3)
Gathering Together Designer Series Paper: 3 3/4 x 5
Cajun Craze Cardstock: 1 7/8 Stitched Square die-cut
Early Espresso Cardstock: 2 3/4 x 1/2 die-cut
Basic White Cardstock: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 die-cut

INSTRUCTIONS:

Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
Adhere the Gold Foil to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Crop the Cajun Craze Cardstock with the Stylish Shapes 1-7/8 Stitched Square die. Adhere 1/2 inch in from the top and sides of the Designer Series Paper.
Adhere the Gold Foil strips around the edge of the square as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Snip the pieces overhanging the Designer Series Paper flush with the edge. Adhere to the card.
Adhere a strip of Stampin’ Seal to the top of the Cajun Craze square and adhere a looped piece of Gold & White Baker’s Twine.
Crop the Early Espresso Cardstock with the Stylish Shapes 2 3/4 x 1/2 Stitched Banner die. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso Classic Ink onto the Basic White Cardstock. Crop with the Nested Essentials 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 stitched die. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Embellish with Early Espresso Earthy Matte Dots.

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