Z-fold tutorial and Weekend sketch sample
Here is my sample for this weekend’s sketch challenge.
I started with a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Wild Wasabi cardstock.
I scored it at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″ , sponged all the edges and with Wild Wabi and stamped the Argyle from Looks Like Spring.
The left edges were punched with the corner rounder.
I added a double photo corner on the top right with three black brads.
For the center piece I started with a black scallop rectangle made with my Nestabilities, layered it first with Purely Pomegranate, then with Shimmery White. I sponged the edges of the Shimmery White with Groovy Guava, paper pierced the edges and stamped a saying from Friendship Flowers in it’s center.
I inked the big flower from Looks Like Spring first in Groovy Guava and then rolled the edges in Purely Pomegranate. It was stamped on Shimmery White cardstock and cut out. I added a Pewter Jumbo Eyelet in its center and topped it off with a Fire Circle Rhinestone brad. I taped the flower half over the sentiment layer with double stacked dimensionals (to make it higher).
I punched a hole next to the 2 3/4″ score and tied Purely Pomegranate double stitched ribbon through it. Last I punched some flowers with the Spring Flower punch, layered them over each other and added another Fire Circle Rhinestone brads.
If you need a few more pictures on how to make this card, click on more.
Step one:
Take your 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of cardstock and score at 5 1/2″.
Step two:
Line cardstock up at 8 1/4″ and score again.
Step three:
Fold the left panel first in, then out. It will look like a Z.
Step four:
Decorate the card base.
I used the flower to keep it closed. You can also use the slit punch. Or just leave it without a closing mechanism.
Variations:
You can make any size card into a z-fold card.
All you do is take the width of the card (here 11″) and divide it by 4.
Score at 1/4 and 1/2 of the width to make your Z.
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Comments
Love it Beate! Thanks so much for sharing your tutorial…I have been eyeing this design for a long time now, just haven’t sat down to make one…now I can thanks to you!!!
Posted by: Michelle Nadraszky | October 26th, 2007 08:33
This one was fun!
Love the colors, and the extra bling! 
Posted by: jbalcer | October 26th, 2007 08:40
GORGEOUS, Beate! Love the colors you used!
Posted by: Charmaine | October 26th, 2007 08:40
Love the colors and the rounded corners..
Posted by: loricraig | October 26th, 2007 08:44
So pretty…
Posted by: loricraig | October 26th, 2007 08:45
Thank you for your Z-fold tutorial! I have been trying to come up with a design with three panels to use the Holy Triptych set on for our Christmas cards, I think I will give the Z-fold a try!
Posted by: Tonya | October 26th, 2007 09:29
You clever girl — great card for this layout, I’ll certainly have to try it! Great colors, too, and I SO need to get that stamp set out again, I love it!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | October 26th, 2007 09:31
Your card is just amazing Beate. Love the colors, stamp choices, and all the details. I may have to research those “nestabilities” that I see in work lately:)
Also, great tutorial. Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: mj albright | October 26th, 2007 09:34
Love this card — fabulous use of Looks Like Spring!!! But YUP, this is what I just called a Joy Fold — now off to see if I can figure out what a Joy Fold is — talk about confusing the masses — well, they probably all know the diff, but me!!! LOL!!!
Posted by: notimetostamp | October 26th, 2007 09:42
I love the Z-Fold card and the colors you used. TFS and and the tutorial.
Posted by: Penny | October 26th, 2007 09:52
Beate,
This card is beautiful, love the flowers, the colors and of course the Z fold tutorial is perfect, I can’t wait to try it!
Thank You
Posted by: Lynn | October 26th, 2007 10:00
BEAUTIFUL! I can’t wait to try it!
Posted by: Diane G | October 26th, 2007 10:16
This is gorgeous, Beate!! I love that big flower closure and pretty bling!
Thanks for the tute also! I have been wanting to try one of these…how did you know? Lol!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 26th, 2007 13:00
Can’t wait to try this sketch. Thanks.
Posted by: Ali | October 26th, 2007 13:49
OMG Beate! This card is gorgeous. I must c.a.s.e. this at some point!
Posted by: Karie | October 26th, 2007 14:51
This is so beautiful. A real WOW card. I love the card stlye- I will have to give it a try this wkend. Thanks again for the inspiration. Barb
Posted by: barbara Jarvis | October 26th, 2007 14:56
ooh, i like…great job!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 26th, 2007 16:13
Beate, I LOVE this sketch! Thanks so much for posting these for us…every week! You are the SKETCH QUEEN!!!! And your sample card is gorgeous! You have such an eye for combing fun colors!
Posted by: Laurie | October 26th, 2007 16:41
I was just thinking about that Looks Like Spring flower today and how I haven’t seen it in a while and poof! you are using it, and so beautifully. Love your tutorials.
Posted by: Joan B | October 26th, 2007 16:44
LOVE your card!! It’s awesome!
Posted by: Dawn E. | October 26th, 2007 17:05
Love this design and your card!! Hope to try it this weekend!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | October 26th, 2007 21:05
I love this card, and your big flower to hold it closed. The colors are fantastic!
Posted by: Elizebeth | October 26th, 2007 21:13
Beautiful card and those colors are great! Can’t wait to try this one!
Posted by: amy | October 26th, 2007 21:41
Wow I love the colours. I had time to do this Challenge this week Beate, Thanks for the chance. http://www.stampingmoments.blogspot.com Jenny x
Posted by: jenny moors | October 27th, 2007 00:54
I can’t wait to try out this neat looking card! Thanks!
Julie
Posted by: Julie Desper | October 27th, 2007 07:15
My first blog challenge, how fun?! Thanks for the great tutorial and sample. You can find my sample at http://www.stampingjo.com.
Posted by: Josee Smuck | October 27th, 2007 15:15
My first blog challenge, how fun!! Thanks for the great tutorial and sample. You can find my sample at http://www.stampingjo.com.
Posted by: Josee Smuck | October 27th, 2007 15:30
What a great card… Love these colors.
Posted by: Heather P. | October 27th, 2007 18:05
Here is my card for your challendge. Susan
Posted by: Susan Hall | October 27th, 2007 18:10
I’m really loving this card! Thanks so much for sharing it! I am also taggin you as you are one of my favorite sites! Thanks so much for always inspiring me! Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | October 27th, 2007 21:06
Beate … I’m up late and checked the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator website. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I went into Stamper’s Showcase … THERE YOU ARE AGAIN!!! What is that … THREE times in one week????!!!! WOW!!! Congratulations! I think that’s a record!
Posted by: Nancy Riley (stampinat6213) | October 28th, 2007 02:12
lovely card. love this sketch. can’t wait to do it today.
Posted by: Chat aka nitestamper | October 28th, 2007 09:17
Here is mine. What a great sketch and so fun and easy to make thanks to your wonderful tutorial.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/706297?cat=500
Entry #40
Posted by: patty holschen | October 28th, 2007 10:14
What a fun card to make, I started this on Friday but didn’t get a chance to finish it up until today
http://stampingforsanity.blogspot.com/2007/10/weekend-sketch.html
Entry #44
Posted by: Kris | October 28th, 2007 10:41
beate…i love this fold! thanks so much for the challenge! here’s mine:
http://lordhavemercy-mercykerin.blogspot.com/2007/10/beates-weekend-sketch-color-challenge.html
Posted by: Mercy | October 28th, 2007 12:09
Fabulous card, love the colours
Posted by: Andrea | October 28th, 2007 14:43
I love this card, I will try this, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: netha | October 28th, 2007 15:20
Your card looks great. I’ve never tried this before so I’m excited to get started! TFS!
Misty
Posted by: Misty | October 28th, 2007 21:56
What a FUN challenge! I am off to go check out the other cards.
Here’s mine: http://memorypreserves.blogspot.com/2007/10/weekend-sketch-challenge.html
Entry #71
Posted by: Risa Alvarez | October 29th, 2007 12:09
Aloha Girl!!! Here’s my card. I’m entry #47!!! Yay!!! I hope it’s a lucky number!!!
Thanks for the challenge.
http://expressivelyme.blogspot.com/2007/10/manic-mondaybeates-challenge.html
hugs n’ aloha,
Jen
Entry #75
Posted by: Jen | October 29th, 2007 13:32
Wow!! I love your projects! You are a very talented one, that is for sure. Do you mind if I put a link to your blog on my blog? Thanks for sharing with everyone!
Jami
Posted by: Jami | October 29th, 2007 22:08
This was such a fun sketch, my card is on my blog
http://www.flofollies,blogspot.com
Entry #83
Posted by: flossie | October 29th, 2007 22:26
Love the colors, Great quote, neat fold, tfs!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | October 30th, 2007 07:38
Another first…a z-fold! Thanks Beate!
http://justaninkling.blogspot.com/2007/10/happy-halloween.html
Posted by: Kathie Bailey | October 31st, 2007 22:21
Well, I finally did one! Here is my Christmas Z-fold card:
http://comestampwithme.blogspot.com/2007/11/new-month.html
Posted by: Michelle Sturgeon | November 1st, 2007 07:50
Thanks for the great tutorial. I had never made a z fold card before. Here is my first attempt: http://theabcsofstamping.blogspot.com/2007/11/christmas-cards.html
Thanks again!
Posted by: Becky | November 5th, 2007 18:29
Thanks for your tutorial. I had NO idea how to make one of these! I really appreciate your step-outs!
These are fun to make!
Posted by: Kimber McGray | July 30th, 2008 14:34