Z-card meets Tent-fold: A surprising paper fold fusion!

Z-card meets Tent-fold: A surprising paper fold fusion!

In the creative session “In Da Craft Room,” I (Linda Barnes) learned how to make cards from Caron, an experienced Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The session, organized by Sweets Stampin Creations, was a journey of inspiration, guiding participants through a series of clues to craft their unique designs. My adventure took an unexpected turn when I combined a z card fold with a tent fold, making a original and unplanned card structure. The card uses the Stampin’ Up Wild Ferns bundle, highlighting the delicate beauty of ferns in its design. Adding texture and depth, the Stampin’ Up! Fern 3D embossing folder makes the card more realistic, making each leaf stand out. This image shows not just a card but a story of creativity and learning, a proof of the joy of crafting and the happy accidents that lead to innovation. This card is a celebration of the unexpected, where a simple mistake leads to a beautiful mix of techniques, all while featuring the elegant Wild Ferns bundle and the intricate 3D embossing from Stampin’ Up!

You’ll need these materials:

As supplied by Caron Instructions prior to the quest of mystery stamping

Cardbase Color A: 10.8 cm x 28 cm

Cardstock Color B (coordinating color to the base): 9.5 cm x 25.4 cm

Cardstock Color C (2): 8.9 cm x 12.1 cm (2 pieces)

Sentiment mat layer: Basic White/Very Vanilla (2 pieces): 8.3 cm x 11.4 cm

Sentiment: 1.9 cm x 6.4 cm

Optional DSP or Cardstock: 10.2 cm x 12.7 cm

You’ll also need the following tools:

Embossing folder

Ink for stamping

Coloring medium (blends, Stampin’ Write Markers, etc.)

Stamp & Die (or Punch) Set; Die/Punch for sentiment

Embellishments

Adhesives (Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, Glue dots)

Colours and stampset I used:

Stamp:

Stampin’ Up! Wild Ferns Bundle stamps and Dies

Ink:

Wild Wheat

Cajun Craze

Mossy Meadow ( I think)

Cardstock:

Basic White

Wild Wheat

Cajun Craze

DSP:

Created my own Sponge Dauber white cardstock with Wild Wheat and Cajun Craze ink

All items are from the Annual Catalogue for May 2023 – April 2024, unless otherwise stated