Fable Friends Easter Greeting Z-Fold Card

Today's project is an Easter z-fold card featuring the Fable Friends stamp set. I saw a similar card to today's project on Pinterest that I had to recreate! It was so beautiful! Unfortunately, I didn't pin it and do not recall who the originator of this z-fold Easter card is. If you know who originally layed out this card using the Fable Friends stamp set and the large pink bow in the front, please, let me know. I would love to credit you.

I didn't have all of the same stamps and designer series papers as the original card, so I substituted with a similar floral stamp from the Varied Vases stamp set and the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper.

I used the Varied Vases stamp set for the Petal Pink flowers on the right side of the card to create a decorative border to add interest when the card is closed and on display. The flowers stamps in Varied Vases are so delicate and pair well with the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper.

At first glance, the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper does not strike me as an Easter-themed patterned paper.

However, if you flip the paper over to the back, you will see soft floral patterns and pastel backgrounds with stripes and polka dots that are more traditionally associated with spring and Easter.

Both sides of the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper go so well together as well as separately, stretching this designer series paper pack's versatility and possibilities even further! Occasions and holidays such as birthdays, Mother's Day, anniversaries, girls' day out invitations, birthday invitations, and more come to mind! I know my niece would love to receive a card with perfume and lipstick themed patterned paper on it! She is really into make up and fashion!

I love this paper so much that I bought two packs and am planning on purchasing a third before the January-June Mini Catalog sales period ends at the beginning of June!

The z-fold fun fold card base is easy to create. The measurements are listed below.

Fable Friends Easter Greeting Z-Fold Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Soft Sea Foam Cardstock	8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; scored at 4-1/4” & at 1-1/4”
1st Mat	Best Dressed DSP	2-3/4” x 4”
2nd Mat	Best Dressed DSP	1” x 4”
Stitched Oval	Whisper White Cardstock	3” x 4”
Inside Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	4” x 5-1/4”

Start with an 8-1/2" by 5-1/2" card base and score at 1-1/4" and at 4-1/4". Fold the card in half at the 4-1/4" score line and burnish the score line.

Then, with the card base still folded, fold the 1-1/4" score line back towards you, like you are partially opening a book's cover. Burnish the 1-1/4" score line.

Stamp the small 6-petal flower image from Varied Vases with Petal Pink ink randomly down the right side of the inside mat. Stamp the "Easter greetings" image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink in the upper center of the inside mat and adhere the inside mat to the inside of the card base.

Next adhere the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper pieces to the card base. Adhere the 1st Designer Series Paper Mat to the outside of the card base as shown below.

Adhere the 2nd Designer Series Paper Mat to the narrow area between the edge of the card base and the 1-1/4" score line.

Stamp the bunny image onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock and color the bunny image in with Dark and Light Petal Pink and Dark and Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends. Die cut the bunny image with the largest stitched oval die. Adhere the stitched oval die cut to the center of the narrow area between the edge of the card base and the 1-1/4" score line, as shown in the photograph above.

Tie a bow from the Petal Pink Organdy Ribbon and adhere with glue dots(r) beneath the stitched oval die cut.

I hope you give the z-fold fun fold a try! There are many ways to customize this z-fold card! You can change color palette, the occasion, the embellishments, and more to really make this card your own! How will you decorate your z-fold card? I would love to see what you create! Post a project photo on my Facebook page today!
 
If you would like to purchase the supplies I used to create this card, please use the supply list below to shop in my online store. I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Fable Friends Easter Greetings Z-Fold Card Supply List
Stamps	#148670 Fable Friends (Cling-Mount) #146644 Varied Vases (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #146988 Soft Sea Foam Cardstock #151319 Best Dressed Designer Series Paper
Ink	#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad #147108 Petal Pink Ink Pad #147272 Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack #144601 Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Embellishments	#149441 5/8” Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon
Tools	#152392 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #103579 Paper Snips Die Cutting Machine Adhesive Corresponding Clear Acrylic Blocks #152323 Stitched Shapes Dies

 

Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release is HERE with 5 BRAND NEW Products!

The Sale-A-Bration 2nd Release Products are now available to earn on qualifying orders! In North America, there are 5 NEW products to choose from - 3 stamp sets (with 2 also available in French) and 2 designer series paper packs!

Below is a graphic of the 5 new products that you can earn with your qualifying order now until March 31st, or while supplies last. Click on the graphic to enlarge it. These products are available while supplies last, so if there is something you have your eye on, please order timely. I don't want you to miss out on your favorite products!

I have to say I truly LOVE the Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper! It is one of my top favorite 2nd Release Products ever!

The Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper pack is a mixture floral and geometric patterns with rose gold and silver on a background of thicker, glossy Whisper White cardstock. The thicker cardstock is perfect for springtime 3D projects such as treat holders, home decor pieces, and more! Think how beautiful this foil patterned paper would be on a Mini Curvy Keepsake Box?!

The glossy finish pairs well with sponging, water coloring, Stampin' Blends, and more! Best of all, the foil will resist the ink you apply, protecting the shiny metallic foil! Talk about gorgeous and versatile!

There are three ways to preview the new 2nd Release Products. You can attend one of my classes in person and see the new Sale-A-Bration products that I earned. You can also

• download the 2nd Release Product Catalog and 
• view the 2nd Release Products in my online store.

The 2nd Release Sale-A-Bration Products are in addition to the previously released Sale-A-Bration Products and are available until March 31st or while supplies last.  Please, place your qualifying orders timely, so you don't miss out on your favorite Sale-A-Bration items! We are in the last month of Sale-A-Bration and three products have already sold out.

The Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper (Item #152311), the Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins Combo Pack (Item #152314), and the Kerchief Card Kit (Item #152319) have all sold out and are no longer available to earn as a Sale-A-Bration item.

Which NEW Sale-A-Bration Products are your favorites?

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

The Winner of the 10th Second Sunday Sketches is...

Donna Foreman! Congratulations, Donna! She is the winner of the 10th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seaming Binding Ribbon and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on Monday!

I love how Donna used the heart die cuts diagonally across the card front! The sentiment, the stitched oval die cut, and the designer series paper are so beautiful together!

Check out the other entries for the 10th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. How clever to recess the Birthday Bonanza animal friends in Candy's birthday card below! February is a wonderful month to embellish your cards and projects with hearts! Toni paired Valentine's Day sentiments perfectly! I love the way Pat used three colors of coordinating greens to stamp her herbs! It makes me want to start planting my garden now! I am so happy that you are enjoying this sketch challenge! It really means the world to me that you are having fun and creating!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

Not to worry. The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on March 8th. The prize will be a spool of Peaceful Poppies Elements (Item #151327) and 3 handmade cards from me.

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Come back on March 8th for the next Second Sunday Sketches! Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! Starting in March 2020, if you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize.

1. Enter into March's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share March's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their March's challenge card entry to me
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will send you a bonus surprise prize.

If you have shared Second Sunday Sketches in the past, don't worry. I got you covered! I have a list of everyone that shared and will be mailing out extra surprises to you!

I look forward to seeing your card entry for March!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

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