Hi Stampers!
Today we are going to create a Zig Zag Fun Fold Card. Think of it as a Z Fold with attitude! The card is easy to create, goes together quickly, has options, stands up like a dream, and fits perfectly inside an A2 sized envelope. Let’s look at the sample cards:
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WHAT TO TRY A ZIG ZAG FUN FOLD? IT’S EASY!
WHAT YOU NEED
* Card Base - Cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4”
* Mat Layers - Cut from complimentary cardstock - cut 2 at 4” x 4”, cut 1 at 2 1/2” x 4”
* 2nd Mats - Patterned Paper or cardstock - cut 2 at 3 3/4” x 3 3/4” and cut 1 at 3 3/4” x 1 1/2”
* White or Light Colored Cardstock -cut at 1 1/2 or 2” x 3 3/4” this is for the middle panel and goes on the lefthand side of the panel
* Paper Trimmer with score blade or score board
* Bone Folder
* Stamps, Inks, Dies, Embellishments, Adhesives
WHAT TO DO
* Prepare images and greetings for card. Do any stamping needed on panels.
* Assemble first panel - adhere patterned paper to cardstock square. Add die cuts and greetings.
* Assemble middle panel. Stamp greeting on white or light colored cardstock piece, adhere to left side of patterned paper and then adhere this to the 4” x 4” cardstock panel.
* Assemble final panel. It is smaller. Adhere the 1 1/2” x 3 3/4” patterned paper to the right hand side of the 2 1/2” x 4” piece of cardstock. If making this a gift card holder place adhesive in a thin line along the top right side (long side), and bottom. If you have any 1/8” double sided tape, this is a great time to use it.
* Score and fold the cardbase. Follow the chart below. Go over score lines with bone folder. It is Important the portion of the card base to the right of the 8 1/4” score line remain on the right side. It makes up the back panel of the card.
SCORING & FOLDING CHART
* Adhere the back panel. Line it up on the card base allowing for an equal border of about 1/8” all around.
* Adhere middle panel between 3 3/4”score line and 6 3/4” score lines. Place adhesive on left side of panel only. Push down and line up with back panel.
* Adhere front panel. Once again place adhesive on left side of panel only. Line up with edges of other panels and leave a 1/8” border on the left side, at the top- and bottom.
* Add any embellishments
SEASONAL MITTENS
* Cardstock - Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Basic White
* Patterned Paper - (retired)
* Stamps - Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)
* Ink - Cherry Cobbler
* Mitten Builder Punch (retired)
* Dies - Stylish Shapes
DECK THE HALLS
THIS VERSION IS A GIFT CARD HOLDER
* Cardstock - Poppy Parade, Basic White
SUPPLIES I USED
* Patterned Paper - (retired)
* Stamps - Holly Jolly Wishes, Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)
* Ink - Poppy Parade
* Dies - Marque Dies (Whismy Stamps)
* Embellishment - ?
* Adhesive, dimensionals
VIDEO CARDS
SNOWMAN JOY
* Cardstock - Pool Party, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Summer Splash, Bermuda Bay (retired)
* Patterned Paper - DIY
* Stamps - Festive Friends & Dies
* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Pool Party, Berry Burst; Stampin’ Blends - Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink; Glimmer Brush - clear (Scrapbook.com)
* Embellishments - ? Pool Party (retired)
* Adhesive dimensionals
NOTE - Yes, I managed to get the adhesive off the back side of the second pane. I felt i\the cardstock looked a bit worn afterwards, so I adhered a strip of Fresh Fresia cardstock to the back panel.
I enjoyed creating these cards. The design is fun, a little bit different, and is perfect for displaying on a shelf, mantle, or table. The design allows for so many options. All of my samples have the 3 3/4” square layer, but you can omit it and stamp a design directly onto the 4” square of cardstock. The width of the partial panels can be adjusted a bit to accommodate a greeting of up to 2 1/4” wide. I like the option of using the back panel as a gift card holder. One of the best features is the card fits perfectly inside an A2 sized envelope. Why not give the card a try?
JOY HOPE PEACE
ANOTHER GIFT CARD HOLDER
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Basic White
* Patterned Paper - (retired)
* Stsmps - Itty Bitty Christmas
* Ink - Shaded Spruce
* Gold Glimmer paper
* Die - Joy Hope Peace (Say It with Stamps & Dies - Photo Play)
* Embellishments - Adhesive Backed Gold Swirls (Retired)
* Adhesive
ZIG ZAG FUN FOLD CARDS / GIFT CARD HOLDERS
Thank you for stopping by. Until next time…
Stamp Happy!
Kim
NOTE - I use mostly Stampin’ Up!®️ products. Some are retired and are noted as such. Products from other companies, manufactures, etc, and those items are noted as such. I challenge you to use supplies you have on hand to create you own versions of the projects.
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