Tutorial - Double Z Fold Cards

My friend, Doreen, suggested I write a tutorial for creating a double Z fold card after finding a beautiful example online. They are one of those great cards that gives you a lot of bang for your buck... my favourite kind!... and can be made quickly and in whatever size you need. Like all the best folds, these cards fold flat to fit into a standard sized envelope. What's not to love?!

1. Start with a piece of card stock measuring 11" x 4" and a second coordinating piece measuring 11" x 2". Place the larger piece horizontally on your scoreboard and score at 23/4" and 51/2".

2. Make a mountain fold on the first score line and a valley fold on the second score line so that you have a basic z-fold card.

3. Now repeat the scoring and folding on the second piece of card stock, using the same measurements and folds. 

4. Flip the smaller piece of card stock over so that the long section is on top and the folded sections are underneath and at the right hand side. The smaller piece should fit over the top of the larger piece, as in the photo below.

5. Add some patterned paper to the different sections of the card if desired. I also added a stamped sentiment in the middle of the smaller piece of card stock, which will only be visible when the card is opened. Make sure you have the two sections facing the correct way before you add your papers and embellishments. 

6. Now it's time to attach the small piece to the large piece. Turn the smaller piece of card stock over so that the long section is still on the left hand side. Apply adhesive to the left half only of the long section. See the photo below where I've marked the position of the adhesive with pencil lines.

7. Flip it back over and secure it to the left hand side of the larger piece of card stock. I placed mine about 1/2" up from the bottom, but you can position it wherever it works best for your design.

8. Now we will secure the other side of the card. Add adhesive to the back of the small piece of card stock, between the last score line and the right hand edge.

9. Secure the last section of the small piece of card stock to the card base, 1/2" from the bottom and flush with the right hand edge. You've now finished the basic card.

10. Time to decorate! I used a stamped, coloured and fussy cut image as well as a sentiment stamp on the front of my card. As you can see, all of the different elements are also visible when the card is open. Happy crafting!

Products:

May Specials

Make sure you pop over to the store this month to take advantage of our special deals. We've got three digital stamp sets and two clear stamp sets on sale, all perfect for creating gorgeous Mother's Day cards or beautiful birthday cards.

Simply Freesias

clear stamp set

was $22.00

now $18.00

With All My Heart

clear stamp set

was $22.00

now $18.00

  

Narcissus

digital stamp set

was $10.00

now $8.00

Thinking Of You

digital stamp set

was $6.00

now $4.00

Wild Rose

digital stamp set

was $6.00

now $4.00

April Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the April Challenge Winners!

Terrie, Borqna (Sofia) and Dee

You are the randomly chosen winners of last month's challenge.

Please email me at beccysplace@bigpond.com to claim your prize.

May Challenge

Create a card or paper-craft project using any Beccy's Place image, upload a photo of it to your blog and submit a direct link below. The challenge runs from now until midnight on the 31st of May 2017 (AEST).

PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ENTERING THE CHALLENGE

• Your project must be created during the month of May 2017 and entered into the challenge during the active challenge period. Due to an automated system, late entries cannot be accepted.
• Each month I will include a re-mastered digital image from my library of freebies. You DO NOT have to use the design on your project, but you MUST use a Beccy's Place image, either free or purchased, to be eligible for entry.
• You can enter as many times as you like and you can submit your card to any other challenge you wish.
• At the end of the month three winners will be randomly chosen to receive a $20.00 store credit for any digital stamps at Beccy's Place. To redeem the store credit, winners must have a Beccy's Place customer account. (Please note, you do not need an account to enter the challenge. It is acceptable to create an account in the event that you win. Accounts can be closed at any time.)
• Beccy's Place designers may enter the monthly challenge but are not eligible to win prizes.

Shhhhh....

Although it's technically a "secret", someone in our extended family is due to have a new baby later this year. I'm getting in nice and early with my preparations though... not all babies realise they're supposed to wait for their due date!

Stamps: Precious Baby by Beccy's Place

New Release: Precious Baby

My goal in designing these baby stamps was to create a set that would be useful from the announcement through to the birth and first couple of birthdays. The idea is that you can mix and match the various image and sentiments depending on what occasion you're celebrating, including baby showers, christenings or naming days.

Precious Baby

Digital Stamp Set

Available in Store Now

My designers have used the images to create lots of wonderful cards and baby projects for all the little people in their lives. Check out their work below, but don't forget to visit their blogs for even more great ideas!

Two cards from Karin.

A wall hanging (above) and a card (below) from Anesha.

Carla's Card

AJ's Creation

Judy's Card

The remaining six cards were all created by Petra. 

Little Bear

Today I finished my little bear with a hand-stitched nose, a ribbon bow and a couple of tiny charms. I bought the pretty fabric at a craft show I attended earlier this year... it's actually three different pieces of fabric made by the same company who produces the Tilda series of stamps.

Halfway There!

This is the little bear pattern I drafted yesterday, as you can see, he's now sewn up, stuffed and jointed. He just needs a few more features to finish him off properly.

Draw-Cut-Sew

I really enjoy drafting my own patterns... I'm always fascinated by what sort of character I'll end up with once the pieces are all joined together. In that sense, sewing is a lot like drawing for me, I'm never really sure exactly what the end result is going to be, but I'm always eager to find out!

For anyone who is interested in making their own teddy bears I thoroughly recommend this book. It's very easy to follow and contains lots of information about drafting patterns, making clothing and adding character to your creations.

I drafted a pattern for a 25cm bear.

Three cut out and ready to sew.

Fairy Wren

I decided to create a pretty shaped card today, using some of the large dies in my collection. They are easy to create as long as you remember not to cut through the spine of the card... what you see here is version two. I was daydreaming while making the first version of the card, and now have two pretty die-cut mats to use at a later date!

Stamps: Superb Fairy Wren by Beccy's Place

New Release: Superb Fairy Wren

I was so excited to see a pair of these gorgeous little wrens flittering around our property late last year. The bright blue plumage of the little male stood out in stark contrast to the dull greens of the scrub, while the female blended in to her surroundings almost perfectly. I haven't seen them for quite some time, but I'm hoping they have set up a nesting site somewhere close... I'd love to see them with a little clutch of babies.

Superb Fairy Wren

Digital Stamp Set

Available in Store Now

Despite my designers being unfamiliar with this little bird, they've still done a brilliant job creating their cards and projects. You can check out their colouring below, and then pop over to their blogs for more information and loads of inspiring projects.

Petra created this absolutely beautiful card.

Here's what she wrote about colouring the image:

I coloured it with pencils, it took me a really long time because I did not just want to colour it in. I made a thousand little strokes with my pencils to achieve feathers that look almost real.

AJ coloured the image with watercolours for this beautiful effect.

Carla used both images in the set to create this little bush scene.

Anesha made two fabulous cards using both images from the set.

Karin's card features pretty shades of blue and green.

Judy decided on a yellow background to contrast beautifully with the little wren.