artistic leaves z fold

artistic leaves z fold

by | Sep 26, 2025 | card samples, fun fold, In Colors, stamps ink paper, techniques

The Artistic Leaves stamp set is an Online Exclusives two-step stamp set perfect for the Fall.

This Z fold card is an easy fun fold.

Measurements:
BASE: Peach Pie CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Score at 2 1/8″, 4 1/4″
Pumpkin Pie CS: 2 3/4″ x 3″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, 2 5/8″ x 2 7/8″

Two step stamping features a base layer and a top layer. This provides limitless color possibilities.

Top sample: Calypso Coral Base
Pumpkin Pie Top Layer
Second Sample: Crushed Curry Base
Pumpkin Pie Top Layer
Third Sample: Cherry Cobbler Base
Pumpkin Pie Top Layer
Bottom Sample: Cherry Cobbler Base
Cajun Craze Top Layer

The next sample colors are:

Top sample: Daffodil Delight Base
Crushed Curry Top Layer
Second Sample: Daffodil Delight Base
Calypso Coral Top Layer
Third Sample: Crushed Curry Base
Calypso Coral Top Layer
Bottom Sample: Calypso Coral Base
Cajun Craze Top Layer

These color samples are:

Top sample: Cajun Craze Base
Crushed Curry Top Layer
Second Sample: Cajun Craze Base
Pumpkin Pie Top Layer
Third Sample: Pumpkin Pie Base
Timid Tiger Top Layer
Bottom Sample: Crushed Curry Base
Timid Tiger Top Layer

These color samples are:

Top sample: Real Red Base
Timid Tiger Top Layer
Second Sample: Real Red Base
Calypso Coral Top Layer
Third Sample: Real Red Base
Flirty Flamingo Top Layer
Bottom Sample: Pumpkin Pie Base
Flirty Flamingo Top Layer

I stamped the base of the leaves in Peach Pie – the large leaf on the small Basic White CS layer and three small leaves down the right side of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer.
I stamped the top Layer in Pumpkin Pie ink on top of the large leaf.
The convenience of the photopolymer clear stamps to match up the two step stamps is wonderful.
I stamped the top layer of the three small leaves in Pumpkin Pie ink.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ to the inside of the card.

Stamp the splatter image in Pumpkin Pie ink on the front flap.

Adhere the Basic White CS layer to the Pumpkin Pie CS layer and adhere the left hand side of the large leaf layer to the middle of the front flap.
Add some embellishments to the card to finish it with a little bling!

Try this simple fun fold and go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Artistic Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166162 ]
[166162]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163799 ]
[163799]
$14.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 105117 ]
[105117]
$14.00
Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad [ 163810 ]
[163810]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]
[147086]
$9.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147084 ]
[147084]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Frosted Iridescent Dots [ 165766 ]
[165766]
$9.00
more color mondays – pool party, crumb cake and misty moonlight

more color mondays – pool party, crumb cake and misty moonlight

by | Aug 18, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, my favorites

Today’s More Color Monday Color Challenge features a great fun fold card using the Country Woods DSP and the Gallery Blooms Bundle.

Measurements:
BASE: Misty Moonlight CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
DSP: 4 1/8″ x 4 5/8″ cut into 2 pieces
2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″
Crumb Cake CS: scraps for die cuts
Pool Party CS: scraps for dies
Misty Moonlight CS: scraps for floral die

Score the base Misty Moonlight CS at 2 3/4″ and 4 1/4″.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ Basic White layer to the inside of the card.

Cut the DSP in 2 pieces.

Adhere the 2 5/8″ x 4 1/8″ piece of Country Woods DSP.

Adhere the second piece of DSP over the Basic White layer butting the matching edges to the fold.
Adhere the smaller DSP piece across the first panel hanging over edge.

Stamp the sentiment on one of the Crumb Cake circle dies.
Stamp the sentiment on the other Crumb Cake circle.

Adhere the first sentiment hanging over the edge of the smaller DSP piece.

Stamp the lacy flowers in Crumb Cake ink on the scrap of Crumb Cake CS. Die cut the flowers. Pop up the flower on Stampin’ Dimensionals on the edge of the Basic White CS.
Stamp the three flowers from the Gallery Blooms with Misty Moonlight ink on Misty Moonlight CS. Die cut the flowers. Adhere the flowers over the smaller DSP piece.
Die cut two small leaf images from the Pool Party CS.
Adhere under the floral die.
Adhere the second sentiment circle directly under the top circle on the inside cardstock.
I added five Neutral Matte Dots in the Crumb Cake color around the card to finish it!
I had an idea for this card and I love when an idea comes into reality and is as you imagined it!
I really like this color combination – not my usual good to but these work well together.

Try this fun color combination today and make some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Gallery Blooms Bundle [ 165213 ]
[165213]
$53.00
Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 165211 ]
[165211]
$19.00
The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165316 ]
[165316]
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122924 ]
[122924]
$14.00
Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163393 ]
[163393]
$12.50
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Gallery Blooms Dies [ 165212 ]
[165212]
$40.00
Neutral Matte Dots [ 165561 ]
[165561]
$8.00
fruit salad sale-a-bration double z fold card

fruit salad sale-a-bration double z fold card

by | Feb 26, 2025 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Who doesn’t like fun folds? It is one of the most fun types of cards to make – some take a little extra time and materials but they are so worth it!
The Double Z Fold card is a fairly simple design that any card maker can achieve! Try one out and see!

Measurements:
BASE: Garden Green CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″
second z fold strip 1 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″
DSP: 6″ x 6″ piece
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ inside layer
scrap for sentiment die cut
Colored CS: scraps for Mini Alphabet dies

To best utilize your DSP I got all pieces needed out of ONE 6″ x 6″ piece of DSP – cut it this way!
If your paper is directional decide first how you want the direction to run and cut accordingly!
I wanted the watermelon stripes running up and down on the 2 1/2″ x 4″ pieces so I made sure to position the paper that way.
I cut two 1″ strips off the bottom of the paper.
Cut the 4″ x 6″ piece of DSP in (2) 2 1/2″ x 4″ pieces this left me with a 1″ x 4″ strip which I also used.
Cut the 1″ strips into (1) 1″ x 5 1/4″ and
(2) 1″ x 2 1/2″ strips.

Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer to the inside of the 4 1/4″ x 11″ card base.
Adhere the 1″ x 4″ sttrip to the right-hand side of the Basic White layer I left a small border on the right-hand side.
Adhere the (2) 2 1/2″ x 4″ pieces of DSP onto the first two panels of the large base card.
Flip the smaller 1 1/4″ x 11″ piece so that the score lines are oppositely positioned from the large base card. (the larger panel will be adhered to the smaller front panel. This will make a difference if like my card your patterned paper is directional! I wanted my watermelon seeds to have the point side up so I made sure to position them accordingly before adhering onto the panels. Adhere the 1″ x 5 1/4″ strip to the larger left-hand side panel, then adhere the 1″ x 2 1/2″ strips to the two smaller panels on the right-hand side of the 1 1/4″ z-fold.
Match the edges of the smaller Z fold with the first small panel of the larger z fold base card and adhere the first 2 1/2″ portion of the 1″ x 5 1/4″ strip that will be attached to the card. **NOTE: if you put adhesive on the entire 5 1/4″ strip you will adhere the fun fold closed and it will not work because the adhesive will attach to the back of the smaller panel.**
Place adhesive on the back of the third smaller strip and close the card this will attach the smaller z-fold in the correct position.
I realized after I photographed this card that the die cut I grabbed out of my stash was from the retired Everyday Details die set but you can use the Stylish Shapes or Spotlight on Nature dies to get a similar look.
I stamped the sentiment from the Ice Cream Swirl stamp set and cut out the A from the “make a wish” sentiment.
I colored the die with a blending brush in Real Red before popping up the A on the die.
I used a Water Painter in Real Red ink and tapped it over the die cut piece with a bone folder to create a tone on tone splatter effect.
I adhered the circle die to the smaller front z-fold panel.
I took two pieces of Black twine from the Bakers Twine Essentials pack and tied a double bow and adhered it to the sentiment piece with a mini glue dot.
I had a bunch of letters die cut from a previous card in Melon Mambo and instead of wasting them I spelled out MELON and colored them with a blending brush in Real Red ink which gave them a depth of color and texture! Added BONUS!
I adhered the letter die cuts from the Mini Alphabet dies to the top of the second smaller z-fold panel.

I fussy cut three watermelon slices and adhered them to the inside panel of the z-fold and added Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs to finish off this fun fold card!

You do want to be conscious of the fact that some of the inside panel will be visible when the card front is closed so decorate accordingly!

Try this easy fun fold and see what you can come up with!

Now go and create some fun fold art of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Ice Cream Swirl Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162764]
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[102584]
$11.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$11.50
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[102482]
$11.50
Fruit Salad 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[164943]
$12.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Everyday Details Dies
[162864]
$34.00
Mini Alphabet Dies
[162934]
$31.00
Spotlight On Nature Dies
[163580]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
[161954]
$7.00
more color mondays – wild wheat, old olive and pretty peacock

more color mondays – wild wheat, old olive and pretty peacock

by | Aug 12, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, fun fold, more color mondays, stamps ink paper

More Color Mondays color challenge features the three colors of Wild Wheat, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock and the Thoughtful Journeys Designer Series paper.
This card utilizes a scenic panel fun fold – an easy Z fold 2″ panel card.

Measurements:
BASE: Pretty Peacock CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/2″
Basic White Layer: 2″ x 5 1/4″
scrap for the sentiment die
Old Olive CS scrap for the sentiment matte
Wild Wheat CS scrap for the sentiment matte
DSP (3) 2″ x 5 1/4″

Score the 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ cardstock at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″, fold the cardstock in half at 4 1/4″ and then fold the 2 1/8″ backwards.
Take the 6″ x 6″ DSP and cut 3/4″ off one side.
Then cut the remaining paper into 3 pieces at 2″ x 5 1/4″.
Adhere the left most DSP piece of the scenic DSP to the inside left hand panel of the card.
Stamp the inside sentiment onto the upper center of the Basic White cardstock layer.
Adhere the 3/4″ piece of DSP cut off to the top of the Basic White panel.
Adhere the next piece of DSP to the second panel.
Adhere the 2″ Basic White panel just on the right of the middle 4 1/4″ score line.
Adhere the right-hand piece of DSP to the right side of the card base.
Die cut the smallest banner in Nested Essentials die set.
Stamp the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink.
Fussy cut a matte in Wild Wheat cardstock.
Die cut the next sized banner in Old Olive cardstock. Adhere the banners together.
Adhere the sentiment focal piece on half of the left side of the back of the matted sentiment.
On the first panel adhere half of the sentiment piece hanging over the edge.
Add a leaf die image in Pretty Peacock cardstock to the bottom of the sentiment matte.
I added Pretty Peacock Adhesive-Backed Sequin Trio to finish off the card.
The next picture is of the card open to see the whole scene of the Thoughtful Journeys DSP displayed on this scenic panel fun fold.
The last picture is of the card closed.
Try this fun fold and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100702]
$11.50
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[150880]
$11.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161725]
$11.50
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163303]
$12.50
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
[150083]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Nested Essentials Dies
[161597]
$34.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
[161206]
$8.00
happy memorial day more color mondays – real red, blueberry bushel and basic white

happy memorial day more color mondays – real red, blueberry bushel and basic white

by | May 27, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, more color mondays, new catalog, online exclusives, techniques

Happy Memorial Day to all! Especially the military personnel in my own family and yours! In the United States it is a day to remember the fallen heroes as well as those that have and currently are serving our country! I also love that this traditionally marks the start of the summer season for us as well! For my family it signals the start of summer lake season – boating and watersports, family and friends visiting, lots of memories to be made. Personally it is my favorite time of year! This card celebrates all of that with a very fun tri-diamond Z-fold card using the Love This Moment on-line exclusive set as well as the Beach Day Bundle!

Measurements:
BASE: Real Red CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
DSP: (2) 2″ x 5 3/8″ for first panel, and right side of inside of card
Basic White: (4) 2″ x 5 3/8″ for second panel and left side of inside of card, also for back of panels 1 and 2 for writing
Diamonds
2 small size: (2) colored cardstock (CCS)
1 7/8″square
(2) Basic White CS
1 3/4″ square
1 large size: CCS 2 1/2″ square
Basic White 2 3/8″ square
Hinge piece (same color as base CS)
1 3/4″ x 3″ scored at 3/4″, 1 1/2″ and 2 1/4″

Stamp the little star image from the Love This Moment stamp set in Real Red ink on 2 of the 2″ x 5 3/8″ Basic White strips, both small squares and stamp the sentiment on the square turning it into a diamond shape first and then stamping so that the sentiment reads straight across the diamond shape, then stamp stars around the sentiment.
Stamp three of the surf/paddleboard images in Blueberry Bushel ink and fussy cut out.
Mount the three diamond shapes onto the Blueberry Bushel mattes.
Score the base card at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″ and fold into a traditional Z-fold. Adhere the DSP onto the first panel and the other DSP secion onto the right side of the third panel leaving the same amount of room about 1/8″ on three sides as the first DSP panel. Adhere the two Basic White stamped panels onto the second panel and the left side of the third panel.
Cut the hinge piece out of the same color card stock as the base and score at 3/4″, 1 1/2″ and 2 1/4″. Place Stampin’ Seal + adhesive on the first and last panels and fold in half and place in the center of the inside just to the right of the 4 1/4″ middle score line of the base card.
FOld the front of the card base closed and rub over the hinge piece to secure the adhesive.
Snip the inside point off of the large diamond and adhere to the top of the hinge piece.
Line up the top point of the first small diamond shape to the top of the card at the score line between the first and second panel. Adhere the left side of the diamond only to the first panel lining up the top and bottom points to the score line.
Line up the bottom point of the second small diamond shape to the bottom of the card at the score line between the first and second panel. Adhere the left side of the diamond only to the first panel lining up the top and bottom points to the score line.
Decorate the diamonds as you choose I added the paddleboards to the diamonds at an angle.
I decided I wanted a little more stamping so I added beach balls by stamping in Blueberry Bushel and adding color with the Real Red Stampin’ Write marker on every other section. I wanted the blue to be a little lighter so I took a Water Painter and watercolored with Blueberry Bushel ink on the other sections and added color the same way to the paddleboards.
I popped up the beach balls onto Stampin’ Dimensionals and added them to each diamond.
I added the white Adhesive-backed Sequins Trio for a little sparkle and this card is complete!

I love celebrating the little everyday moments in life – what is your favorite season, what is your favorite thing about summer?
Celebrate by making something fun and sharing it with someone you love! Go and create some art work of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Beach Day Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162797]
$20.00
Love This Moment Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162919]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146968]
$11.50
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[102482]
$11.50
Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161449]
$12.50
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
[147138]
$9.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
[147084]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Beach Day Dies
[162799]
$34.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
[161206]
$8.00