It’s time for a new Creative Creases challenge. Firstly, thanks to all those who participated in the last challenge! If you haven’t played in the challenge yet, I hope I can inspire you to join the challenge that’s starting today! I made a cute Z Fold (or is it a Double Z Fold?) using Trucking Along and Construction Zone stamp sets for a cute kid’s birthday card. Construction Zone is on the retiring list, so I needed to use it one more time before it goes.
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Let’s start with the card base…
- Card Base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4
- Z Fold Panel #1: 1-1/2 x 8-1/2 and scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4. Then, I ran the long portion of this panel through my die cutting machine with the Stripes & Splatters embossing folder.
- Z Fold Panel #2: 1-3/4 x 8-1/2 and scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4. Then, I cut it with the Basic Border Die (cloud).
- DSP Panels:
- Front side panels (2): 5-3/8 x 2
- Inside Panel: 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
- Bottom Panels (2): 1-3/8 x 1-7/8
- Once that was done, I glued the DSP down first, then added the two Z Fold panels as shown.
Now, the FUN part!
- So, I stamped the truck (Trucking Along stamp set) in black ink and colored it with Real Red Stampin’ Blends because who doesn’t love a red truck?!
- After that, I stamped the tow truck stamp from Construction Zone in Night of Navy ink and colored it with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends.
- The Truck has a coordinating punch so I used it to crop it out and I fussy cut the other truck. Then they were both popped up with dimensionals on the front of the card.
- My next step was the two sentiments from the Construction Zone stamp set. They were both inked up in Night of Navy and used the Cloud Punch to crop it out and the Sending Dies to crop out the other. Both of these tools are retiring and I am so sad about that! They probably won’t be leaving my stash till SU comes out with a good replacement.
- I am experimenting with making a tutorial for my fun fold cards. I would love any feedback you have if you can take a minute to look at it. Does it answer the questions you would have? Leave me a comment!
I am submitting this card to the following challenges:
- 613 Avenue Create
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- The Paper Funday
- Seize the Birthday
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What a fun card! I love how you made the top Z-fold strip into a cloud border! You’ve created a great scene here!
I took a look at your pdf tutorial and thought it was excellent! Detailed measurements, easy-to-follow instructions, and a picture of the finished card. The only suggestion I have is that it might be nice to have more pictures of the process of making the card and maybe the top view of the finished card like you have on your blog.
So creative and adorable!
This is a great Z fold design Debbie. The card theme would work for an adult who works in a construction zone or a kid who loves truck.
1st, who won at the feeder? The Mallards or the Squirrel? 2nd, your Zed fold is fun and creative, Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us at The Paper Funday Challenge. We enjoy seeing all the creativity that’s shared.
Donna xx
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Donna, my squirrels don’t mind my ducks at all because I bring out fresh bird food when I see the ducks there. They are all polite with each other and there’s plenty of food to go around.
Debbie…. such a cute card! Love that you’re including PDF tutorials with your beautiful cards. My suggestion.. try adding photos of steps that show the fold creation and/or assembly. Make sense?
Thank you for sharing your creativity and time.
Such a fun Z-fold card, Debbie – just love the stamps and papers you used! Thanks for sharing at Die Cut Divas!! Sweet ducks too – my neighbor has a nesting pair in her yard too!
Super fun folded card – someone will love opening this 🙂 Thanks for joining in at STB
Such a cute card for a kid or that guy who is a kid at heart. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.
Debbie, this is such a fun card! I love everything about it! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at A Place to Start!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah
Wonderful card, love the fold and the colors in the background too, great images and coloring thanks for playing our All Occasions challenge at Krafty Chicks Challenge, have a great day!
Leanne DT Member/KCC
Any child would adore this! It’s fab!
We are always super happy to see every entry in our mailbox at 613 Avenue Create.
Please do come back again!
The very best of luck with your entry.
Jackie, DT member at 613 xx
Debbie, what an adorable fun fold children’s card. So much texture. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
OMGoodness this is such a wonderful card
Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz Challenge , we hope to see you in future challenges.
Keep it Crafty
Hugs Bridget CCDT
Sweet card! I love this fancy fold. Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. We hope we see you on the front porch again soon!
Have a good day.
Kayla – 613 Avenue Create DT