TRY A ZIG ZAG FUN FOLD CARD TO SPREAD HOLIDAY JOY! - A STAMP HAPPY HOLIDAYS POST🎄

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

SUPPLIES I USED

* 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

SUPPLIES I USED

* Cardstock - Poppy Parade, Basic White

* 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

SUPPLIES I USED

* 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.

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

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?

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.

DOUBLE Z FOLD AND Z FOLD WITH A BAND CARDS

Hi Stampers!

Today I am continuing my series on Z Fold Cards. Last week we took a look at Basic Z Folds, and talked about changing the scoring just a bit, adjusting the size of the flaps, and giving the card an alternative look. Today we’ll take a look at the Double Z Fold and what I call Z Fold with a Band. These two card folds are similar, but very much separate card folds. We’ll look at both landscape and portrait versions of both card folds. Let’s peek at the sample cards:

NOTE: Supplies I use are from Stampin’ Up!®️ unless otherwise stated.

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DOUBLE Z FOLDS & Z FOLDS WITH BANDS

DOUBLE Z FOLD CARDS - LANDSCAPE

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE A DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD

* Card Base - cut cardstock at  11” x 4 1/4” score at 2 3/4” and 5 1/2”

* Small Card Base - cut cardstock at 9” x 3 1/4” score at 3” and 6”

* Paper or Cardstock for Layers - cut two at 4” x 2 1/2”, one at 5 1/4” x 4”, and three at 3” x 2 3/4”

* Stamps, Ink, Embellishments, etc.

*Adhesives, Dimensionals

NOTE - A 5 1/4” x 4” white (or light color) cardstock can be added to the back side of the any version of the cards to allow more room to write a message.

 

SCORING DIAGRAM

HELLO BIRTHDAY DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Night of Navy cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Night if Navy, Basic White, Mint Macaron (retired)

* Stamps - Beauty of the Deep, Simply Said

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Night of Navy, Berry Burst, Mint Macaron (retired)

* Dies - Beauty of the Deep, Stylish Shapes

* Adhesive and dimensionals

MERRIEST CHRISTMAS DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Cherry Cobbler cardstock

* Other Cardstock- Cherry Cobbler, Basic Beige

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamp - Joy of Noel, Merriest Wishes, Oh What Fun (all retired)

* Inks - Garden Green, Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends -  Garden Green, Shaded Spruce, Real Red

* Dies - Joy of Noel, Layering Ovals (both retired)

* Adhesive and Dimensionals

Z FOLD WITH BAND CARDS - LANDSCAPE

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CARD

* Card Base cut cardstock at 11” x 41/4” score at 2 3/4” and 5 1/2”

* Band - cut cardstock at 11” x 1 1/4” score at 5 1/2” and 8 1/4” or 2 3/4” and 5 1/2” - your choice. The result is the same.

* Layers - Paper (cardstock or patterned paper) cut two at 2 1/2” x 4”, one at 5 1/4” x 4”; for band - cut one at 1” x 5 1/4” and cut 2 at 1” x 2 1/2”

* Stamps, ink, Embellishments, etc.

* Adhesive, dimensionals, etc.

SCORING DIAGRAM 

DOTTED BIRTHDAY Z FOLD CARD WITH BAND - LANDSCAPE

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base and Band - Summer Splash cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Basic White, Summer Splash, Pumpkin Pie

* Patterned Paper (retired)

* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Summer Splash; Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

* Stamp Set - Attention Shoppers

* Dies - Attention Shoppers, Stylish Shapes

* Embellishments - Fur Baby - Dog Glossy Enamel Dots (Simple Stories)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

MERRY WISHES Z FOLD WITH BAND - LANDSCAPE

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base and Band - Garden Green cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Basic Beige and Real Red (one at 1/4” x 5 1/4”, two at 1/4” x 2 1/2”)

* Patterned Paper - Christmas Spectacular (49 and Market)

* Stamps - Oh What Fun, Joy of Noel, Be Joyful (all retired) 

* Inks - Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler; Stampin’ Blends - Old Olive, Shaded Spruce, Real Red

* Dies - Joy of Noel (retired)

* Adhesive, dimensionals

DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD -PORTRAIT

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CARD

* Card Base -cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score along 8 1/2” side at 4 1/4” and 6 3/8” or  2 1/8” and 4 1/4” -t is up to you . The results will be the same.

*Smaller Card -cut cardstock at 6 1/2” x 3 1/2” score along 6 1/2” side at 2 1/4” x 4 3/8”

* Layers - Patterned Paper or Cardstock - cut one at 5 1/4” x 1 7/8”, cut one at 5 1/4” x 4”, cut 3 at 3 1/4” x 1 7/8”

* Other -  stamps, inks, embellishments, adhesives, etc.

SCORING DIAGRAM

BIRTHDAY WELL WISHES DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD- PORTRAIT

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base - Copper Clay cardstock, 

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Other Cardstock - Very Vanilla

* Stamps - Notes of Nature, Touch of Ink (both retired)

* Inks - Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Old Olive, Crumb Cake

* Dies - Stitched Rectangles (retired)

* Embellishments - Metallic Pearls

* Adhesive, dimensionals

Z FOLD WITH BAND - PORTRAIT

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CARD

* Card Base - cut cardstock at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” score along 8 1/2” side at 4 1/4” and 6 3/8” or 2 1/8” and 4 1/4” - your choice the results are the same

* Band - cut cardstock at 1 1/2” x 8 1/8” and score at 4 1/4” and 6 3/8

* Patterned Paper or Cardstock - cut two at 1 7/8” x 5 1/4”, cut one at 5 1/4” x 4”. Cut one at 1 1/4” x 4”. and finally cut 2 at 1 1/4” x 1 7/8”

* Other - stamps, ink, dies, embellishments, adhesives, etc

SCORING DIAGRAM

BUTTERFLY BIRTHDAY Z FOLD WITH BAND CARD - PORTRAIT

SUPPLIES I USED

* Card Base & Band - Flirty Flamingo Cardstock

* Other Cardstock - Basic White and Flirty Flamingo

* Patterned Paper - (retired)

* Stamps - Beautiful Butterflies

* Dies - Beautiful Butterflies

* Inks - Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron (retired); Stampin’ Blends - Pretty In Pink, So Saffron (retired)

* Embellishments - Simple Village Flower Shoppe ( Simple Stories)

* Adhesive and dimensionals

DOUBLE Z FOLDS AND Z FOLDS WITH BANDS

Which version of these Z Fold Cards do you prefer? I like them all, but my favorite is the Z Fold with a Band in portrait orientation. As I mentioned. I like all of today’s Z Folds. These cards have a lot of pluses. They all fit inside an A-2 envelope, they offer a lot of panel areas - so lots of room for messages and also room for showing off those patterned papers, and each of these cards stands on its very own!!!

Last week we discussed Basic Z Fold Cards and altered the measurements to change the basics up a bit. This week we’ve looked at Double Z Fold Cards and Z Folds with Bands in both orientations. That adds up to 8 different versions of Z Fold Cards! Next week we’ll look at another way to make a Z Fold Card. 

Until next time …

Stamp Happy!

Kim

TRY A DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD FOR TWICE THE FUN

Hi Stampers!

Today’s cards are another version of a Z Fold card. This one is called a DOUBLE Z FOLD. The design consists of an A-2 sized Z fold card and a smaller version of a Z fold card. This card fits inside a A-2 sized envelope. The card fold is not difficult to create, and is sure to make the recipient feel special. Let’s take a look at the sample cards:

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TRY A DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD FOR TWICE THE FUN

HOW TO MAKE A DOUBLE Z FOLD CARD

SUPPLIES

* Card base - Cardstock cut at 11” x 4 1/4” scored and folded at 2 3/4” and 5 1/2”

* Small card base - Cardstock cut at 9” x 3 1/4” scored and folded at 3” and 6”

NOTE - For more on cutting and scoring the card bases, see the diagrams below.

* Back panel - Light colored cardstock at 5 3/8” x 4 1/8” or for larger border 5 1/4” x 4”

* Back panel patterned paper (optional) 2 7/8” x 4 1/8” or for larger border 2 3/4” x 4”

* DSP panels for A-2 card -  Cut two at 4 1/8” x 2 5/8” and one at 5 3/8” x 4 1/8” or for larger border cut two at 4” x 2 1/2” and one at 5 1/4” x 4”

* DSP panel for small card - Cut 3 at 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

* Stamps, inks, die cuts, supplies for sentiment

* Adhesives

CUTTING, SCORING AND FOLDING DIAGRAMS

ASSEMBLY

* Cut, score, and fold both card bases go over folds with bone folder

* Adhere patterned paper to the individual sections of each card base

* Any stamping directly onto the card base should be done prior to adhering the two card bases together

* Time to adhere the card bases together - start by adhering the left section of the small card base to the left section of the larger card base. Start by centering the smaller one over the larger one, then move it to the left or right, up or down, until you like where it is. Add adhesive to the back of the left hand side of the section and adhere in place.

* To adhere the right section of the small card to the right section of the larger card, close card, turn face down, lift back of larger card. The right section of the smaller card should be face down - put adhesive on it. Fold the back of the larger card over the smaller one and pres. The card is assembled.

* Add die cut images, greeting, embellishments, etc.

FRIENDLY FINS CARD

SHARK FRENZY CARD

VIDEO CARD

 WE’LL WALRUS BE FRIENDS CARD

That’s all for today. Thank you so much for stopping by Until next time . . .

Stamp Happy!

Kim

Supplies for the cards are from Stampin’ Up!®️ 

Stamp sets ©️1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!®️

Current:

Friendly Fins Bundle - view details HERE

Retired:

Shark Frenzy Bundle 

We’ll Walrus Be Friends