Hello and welcome to my Blog! Today I will be showing you how to make a simple, interactive Z Fold card featuring a beautiful #FeatheredCardinal perched on a woodgrain birdhouse. The 5" x 7" card is made with tone-on-tone background papers so that the cardinal and birdhouse really stand out. Follow along with the step-by-step video tutorial.
View the "how-to" video here or click on the image below.
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Supplies:
7" x 10" cardstock for card base (score at 5" & at 2 1/2" to make a 5" x 7" Z fold card)
2 1/4" x 6 3/4" patterned paper mat for Z fold flap
4 3/4" x 6 3/4" patterned paper mat for right side / inside card
2 1/4" x 6 1/2" gray mat for sentiment strip
2 1/8" x 6 3/8" white mat for sentiment strip
Sizzix "Feathered Cardinal" dies by Tim Holtz (664804)
Sizzix "Spring Greenery" dies by Tim Holtz (659573)
Sizzix Big Shot
Cricut Cheerful Seasons birdhouse and layers cut at 5"
Elizabeth Craft Designs "Thru the Lens Wood Series" paper for birdhouse
Stampabilities "Some People" clear stamp for inside sentiment
Coordinating, lined envelope
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Happy crafting, everyone!
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