Autumn Slimline Cascading Z Fold Card Tutorial

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today we’re embracing the vibrant colors and cozy spirit of fall with a special project. 🍂✨

Have you ever wanted to send a piece of autumn’s magic through the mail? Well, now you can, with our exquisite project for today: an Autumn Slimline Cascading Z-Fold Card! This isn’t just any greeting card; it’s a miniature work of art, a celebration of autumn that unfolds in the hands of your loved ones, revealing layers of fall foliage and seasonal colors!

Whether you’re a seasoned card maker or new to the paper-crafting world, this step-by-step tutorial is designed for creators of all levels. So, gather your cardstock, your scoring tools, and your favorite fall-themed embellishments, and let’s journey together into a world of colorful leaves, crisp air, and creative joy. Ready? Let’s turn this beautiful season into a keepsake that unfolds like a story, one fold at a time!”

Measurements

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ x 10-7/8″ and scraps for leaves
Very Vanilla 3-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ and scrap for label
Lost Lagoon scrap for leaves
Copper Clay scrap for leaves
Pecan Pie scrap for leaves
All About Autumn DSP (Designer Series Paper) 3-3/8″ x 6″
Oxidized Copper scraps for leaves

Instructions

Score Pretty Peacock at 3-5/8” and 7-¼”
Cut from 2” up on bottom left edge to top of the 2nd score line (save the cut off piece for a template)
Create a template for DSP from the piece cut off Pretty Peacock by cutting the longer section down to 3-3/8″ x 1-3/4″ on the shorter side
Use the template to cut out a piece DSP for the front panel of the card and adhere to the card
Cut out 2 of each leaf from Oxidized Copper and other colored cardstock
On Vanilla scrap stamp the sentiment in Pretty Peacock and cut out with the square label die
Add adhesive to the back of the label and add ribbon going back and forth across the back
Glue leaves to the back of the label
Add the label to the card with Dimensionals
Stamp leaves on the Vanilla piece and attach to the back inside section of the card.