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Create a Simple Z-Fold Card with Stampin’ Up! Splendid Autumn

Get ready to elevate your card-making with a fun and unique twist! Today, I’m sharing how to create a simple yet stunning Z-Fold card featuring the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Splendid Autumn collection. This eye-catching fold adds dimension and interest, while the rich autumn colors and elegant design bring a seasonal flair to your handmade creations.

Create a Simple Z-Fold Fun Fold Card using Stampin' Up! Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper and Autumn Expressions Stamp Set - Mary Fish, Stampin' Pretty

a simple z-fold card that’s easy to create!


WHAT I LOVE! It’s simple! While fun folds can sometimes seem intimidating, this one is easy peasy to create. Versatile for any occasion, this project is quick, straightforward, and brimming with creative potential. Let’s jump into the step-by-step process to bring this playful yet simple z-fold card to life!


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card tutorial: simple z-fold card

1. measure & cut

fun fold card base:

  • Blackberry Bliss cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2

snipped envelope flap:

  • Splendid Autumn DSP: 5 3/4 x 2 1/2

layers:

  • Basic White layers: 2 1/2 x 4 (qty 2), 5 1/4 x 4
  • Basic White die-cuts: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2, 3 1/8 x 2 1/8 cut from one 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 layer
  • Fresh Freesia layers: 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 (qty 2), 5 x 3 3/4
  • Splendid Autumn DSP layers: 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 (qty 2), then cut one layer down to two 2 x 3 1/2 pieces TIP: this keeps the design the same, important for the layout.
  • Splendid Autumn DSP sentiment die-cut: 3 1/8 x 2 1/8
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2. stamp:

  • Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool to stamp the sentiment (Autumn Expressions stamp set) in Versamark Classic Ink (twice) onto the center of the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper layer.

3. crop:

  • Crop the Basic White and Designer Series Paper layers with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard  the Autumn Expressions die-cut) TIP: The sentiment should be cut from the slightly smaller side of the die-cut.
  • Use Paper Snips to separate remove the tabs from Basic White die-cut.

4. assemble & adhere:

  • Burnish the folds of the card base with a Bone Folder. Start with the 5 1/2 fold like a regular card base, then the z-fold will fold the opposite direction.
  • Adhere all layers together and to the card base as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  • Adhere the Basic White die-cut to the inside of the card, so its hidden when the z-fold is closed.
  • Adhere the sentiment die-cut to the snipped frame with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  • Wrap the z-fold with 26-28″ of Blackberry Bliss & Gold 1/2″ Textured Ribbon, securing with a bow on the right side.
  • Adhere the sentiment, on the lest side only, with Stampin’ Dimensionals

5. embellish:

  • Embellish with three Iridescent Foil Gems.

6. envelope:

  • Adhere the 5 3/4 x 2 1/2 Designer Series Paper to a Basic White Medium envelope flap with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Flip to the inside of the flap and carefully snip away the excess with Paper Snips.

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