Sometimes a card opens and surprises you once.
This Triple Z Fold Card surprises you three times!
Today’s project combines the charming Filled with Sweetness stamp and die set with the adorable Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper to create a card that’s full of country charm. The layered folding panels create wonderful dimension while still folding flat enough to fit inside a standard envelope (it may need extra postage.)
If you’ve never tried a Triple Z Fold before, don’t worry. It’s much easier than it looks and the results are absolutely worth it.
Why You’ll Love This Card Idea
✔ Folds flat for mailing
✔ Creates an impressive display when opened
✔ Perfect for thank you cards, birthdays, friendship cards, and thinking of you cards
✔ Great way to showcase coordinating Designer Series Paper
✔ Uses simple scoring and layering techniques
Supplies Used
STAMPS:
- Filled with Sweetness
PAPERS:
- Basic White Cardstock
- Misty Moonlight Cardstock
- Crushed Curry Cardstock
- Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper
- Basic White Medium Envelope
INK:
- Strawberry Slush
DIES:
- Filled with Sweetness Dies
EMBELLISHMENTS:
- Strawberries and Dots
TOOLS:
- Paper Trimmer
- Bone Folder
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
- Seal Adhesive
- Dimensionals
- Take Your Pick Tool
- Paper Snips
- Simply Shammy
Cutting Measurements
Back Base Layer
- Basic White Cardstock 5½” x 8½”, Score at 2⅛” and 4¼”
- Homemade Sweetness DSP (Diagonal Gingham)
- Front Panel: 2″ x 5⅜”
- Middle Panel: 2″ x 5⅜”
- Back Panel: 4⅛” x 5⅜”
Middle Base Layer
- Basic White Cardstock 4½” x 7½”, Score at 2⅛” and 4¼”
- Homemade Sweetness DSP (Mottled Misty Moonlight)
- Front Panel: 2″ x 4⅜”
- Middle Panel: 2″ x 4⅜”
- Back Panel: 3⅛” x 4⅜”
Front Base Layer
- Basic White Cardstock 3½” x 6½”, score at 2⅛” and 4¼”
- Additional Basic White Cardstock front panel: 2¼” x 3½”
- Homemade Sweetness DSP (Small Flowers)
- Attached Front Panel: 2⅛” x 3⅜”
- Middle Panel: 2″ x 3⅜”
Additional Pieces
- Crushed Curry Cardstock for 4 die cut flowers: 1″ x 3″
- Misty Moonlight Cardstock for Tag: 2¼” x 3″
- Basic White Cardstock for Tag: 2¼” x 3″
- Homemade Sweetness DSP for two fussy-cut jam jars
- Homemade Sweetness DSP: 2¼” x 6″ for envelope flap
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What Makes This Triple Z Fold Special?
The magic of this card is the layered construction. Each section becomes slightly smaller than the layer behind it, creating depth and movement as the card opens.
I especially love how the sweet jam jars appear to float across the front panel while the hidden “Thank You” message waits inside for the recipient to discover when opening the card.
This design would be beautiful with many different paper collections and sentiments, making it a fun fold you’ll want to keep in your cardmaking toolbox.
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