If you’re looking to WIN Christmas this year — not just participate — then listen up, friend: Gatefold Christmas Cards are the holiday flex you didn’t know you needed.
They’re bold.
They’re elegant.
They open dramatically like a Broadway curtain.
And yes… all the cool kids are ordering them.
At Go Print Plus, we’ve officially declared 2025 the Year of the Gatefold, because nothing says “I have my life together” quite like a Christmas card that unfolds like it was designed by Santa’s private graphic-design team.
🎄 What Exactly Is a Gatefold Christmas Card?
Let’s break it down:
A gatefold card has two side panels that open from the center like double doors.
Think of it as the French doors of holiday stationery.
It feels substantial.
It looks expensive (without actually breaking the bank).
And when people open it? They get that “WOW I was not expecting this from you, Carol” moment.
Gatefolds instantly elevate your holiday message — whether you’re sending:
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Family photo cards
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Business Christmas cards
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“From our team to yours” cards
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Holiday announcements
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Faith-based greetings
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Year-in-review cards
🎄 Why Gatefold Cards Are Taking Over Holiday 2025
Here’s why everyone is obsessed 👇
1. They look luxury — without luxury pricing
Flat cards are fine.
But gatefold cards feel like you ordered from some fancy boutique in Manhattan…
when really you ordered from a woman-owned print shop in Carrollton, Georgia who knows how to make magic for real people.
2. Your photos and message get a dramatic reveal
A gatefold card turns your card into an experience.
The anticipation.
The opening.
The full-bleed inside photo.
It gives “Netflix holiday special opening scene.”
And who doesn’t want that?
3. They frame your family photo like a work of art
The two panels act like a built-in designer frame.
It’s like your Christmas picture is walking the runway.
4. They feel more personal and intentional
People can tell when you spent time choosing something special.
This is the opposite of “Oh yeah, I grabbed a 50-pack at Walmart.”
5. They stand out in the mailbox
Everyone else sends a flat rectangle.
You send a premium, weighty, structured card that literally stands out the moment someone picks up their stack of mail.
The USPS carrier may not care, but your friends will.
🎄 Why Order Your Gatefold Cards from Go Print Plus?
Because we do what the big-box guys can’t:
✔️ Thick, luxe cardstock with real weight
None of that flimsy "bend in the breeze" nonsense.
Our gatefolds feel like money.
✔️ Sharp, vibrant color printing
Your photos look crisp — not muddy, not faded, not weirdly yellow.
✔️ Customizable layouts
We can add:
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Metallic accents
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Panels with scripture or quotes
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Business logos
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QR codes linking to a holiday video
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Year-in-review infographics
✔️ Woman-owned, small-business magic (#LookForLisa)
Personal service.
Better communication.
Real designers.
No automated template nightmares.
✔️ Fast turnaround
Because we know December sneaks up on all of us.
🎄 How to Design the Perfect Gatefold Christmas Card
A few pro tips from your friendly neighborhood print experts:
⭐ Choose a bold inside photo
Because this is your big reveal moment.
⭐ Add a short message — not a novel
Gatefold cards are dramatic, so let them shine.
Your message should be crisp, heartfelt, and easy to read.
⭐ Use festive colors
Deep emeralds, warm golds, berry reds, frosty blues.
We’ll help you choose colors that print beautifully.
⭐ Consider upgrading to envelopes with liners
Chef’s kiss.
Pure holiday glamour.
🎄 Final Thoughts
This Christmas, don’t blend in.
Win.
Do the unexpected.
Give your friends, family, customers, or congregation the WOW they deserve.
And if anyone asks where you got such a beautiful card?
Just tell them:
“Go Print Plus — it’s what all the cool kids are doing.”