Tutorial - Angled Z-Fold Cards

Another quick and easy card fold that looks great on display,

folds flat for postage, and can be modified to suit your needs.

1. Start with a card blank. I used a piece of A5 cardstock, but you can use whatever size you have in your stash.

2. Score in the centre and fold to form a standard card base.

3. Score down the centre of the card front and fold it backward to form a Z-Fold (or S-Fold).

4. Make an angled cut from the centre score line to any position on the left-hand side of your card front, passing through the second score line you made. (Note: It really doesn't matter what angle you cut on, but for those who are curious, my cut extends from the centre score line to about 2" up from the bottom edge of the card. You might like to experiment with different angles for different looks.)

5. Now decorate! I decided on a double mat of gold cardstock and patterned paper. To cut the cardstock and paper on the correct angle, trim the width to about 1/4" less than the width of the panel, then place the gold cardstock in the centre of the panel, ensuring the borders on each side are even. Hold it in place (or use some repositionable adhesive), carefully turn it over and use a pencil to mark the top angle. Cut along the pencil line for a perfect fit.

6. Trim the excess from the bottom, leaving a small border. Repeat for the next panel.

Trim a larger piece of gold cardstock for the right-hand side of the card.

7. Use the same technique to cut your patterned paper, making them slightly narrower than the gold cardstock. Cut a large piece of white cardstock for the right-hand side of the card where you will add your stamped sentiment and hand-written note. Adhere the paper and cardstock in place.

8. You'll need a second decorative panel that is the same size as the centre panel but the angle must be mirrored. Secure this on the other side of the card front.

9. To decorate, I secured a circular image panel over half the first section. You can keep the image entirely inside the panel if you prefer. I also added a stamped sentiment to the right-hand side of the card.

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