Are you ready to create an interlocking Z-fold card that’s absolutely stunning and fun? This fun fold technique creates an amazing interactive card that’s easier than you might think. Wow, your friends and family are going to be amazed when they see this cool design unfold!
The interlocking Z-fold card is one of those paper crafting techniques that looks incredibly complicated, but is relatively easy to master. Once you get the hang of the folding pattern, you’ll be cranking out these beauties in no time!
Watch the Interlocking Z Fold Card Video Tutorial
Get ready to see exactly how this nifty fold comes together! In this video, I’ll guide you through each step, allowing you to follow along at home. You’ll see all the measurements, folding techniques, and assembly tips you need to make your own interlocking Z-fold card masterpiece.
🐝 🍐 Have you tried making an interlocking Z-fold card before? I’d love to hear about your experience or answer any questions you have about this technique. Drop a comment below and let’s chat about your card making adventures!
Gather Supplies To Make Your Card:
Before you get started creating your Z-fold card, you’ll need to gather your supplies. You will need:
- A stamp that will fit in a 2 ⅝” x 2 ⅝” area
- Cardstock: (2) colors and (1) Neutral like Basic White or Very Vanilla
- Ink Pads
- Square Dies – I used Stylish Shapes
- Die Cutting Machine
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Adhesive of your choice
Have fun gathering supplies! Here is what I used on my cards:
Connie’s Stampin’ Up! Supplies
- Stamps: Bee My Valentine OR Perfectly Pears
- Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Basic White, OR Flirty Flamingo, Very Vanilla, Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper (DSP)
- Ink: Memento Black, Afternoon Azure, Real Red, Darling Duckling OR Secret Sea, Granny Apple Green
- Stampin’ Blends: Basic Black (dk) OR Medium Deep (SU300/SU400)
- Other: Stylish Shapes, Small Blending Brush, Bee Builder Punch, Wink of Stella, Ribbon: Darling Duckling OR Secret Sea, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Ready to Create these Interlocking Z-Fold Cards?
The measurements are different for Portrait and Landscape so be sure to check them closely for the card you want to create. Like I always say, measure twice, cut once. I have the measurements for each of the interlocking Z-fold cards listed below.
- Basic Black: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
- Real Red: (2) 4” x 5 ¼” (card layers)
- Basic White:
- 6 ¾” x 5”, with the 6 ¾” at the top, score at 2” and 4” (inside)
- 2 ⅝” x 2 ⅝”
- Small Scrap (wings)
- Darling Duckling: 2” x 2 ½” (bee)
- Flirty Flamingo: 4 ¼” x 11”, score at 5 ½”
- DSP: 4” x 5 ¼”
- Very Vanilla:
- 4” x 8” with the 8” at the top, score at 1 ½” and 3 ½”
- 2 ⅝” x 2 ⅝”
Once you have all your supplies cut and ready to get to the fun!
Design Your Card Any Way You Wish
After you have your pieces cut, it’s time to stamp them with whatever design you would like. To save time and add some texture, use Designer Series Paper, do some heat embossing, or choose a large background stamp. You can always use different colors of ink and paper if you’re looking for some extra visual interest.
How To Assemble The Interlocking Z Fold Card
Now that all the pieces have been cut, stamped and scored, it’s time to assemble your card! be sure to watch the video so you can follow along. I have tips to share to help creating this card easy peasy double cheesy.
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I watched the video once and complete a new card in 5 minutes. Your instructions were super easy to follow. Thank You .
Good evening, Connie. Just watched your video on how to make the z fold cards. Loved both of them. Have the Cherry stamp set and use it quite often. Will be printing off your tutorial and saving for future use.
Your printout tutorials are the greatest. One sheet (2 if a template) simple to the point. Perfecto,
Great cards! Will. Be using your ideas tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!!
I like the horizontal version best
This was a fun card. I got many compliments on this one. It was easy to prepare for a group of ladies to make. Thank You.
Thank you so much for the instructions to “Gather Supplies to Make Your Card”. I don’t know if that is new or if I have just missed it in all the prior videos but it sure was helpful. I get in a hurry and cut paper according to your download and carry them off to a workshop and lo and behold I forget something – in this case, square dies and my die cutting machine. I usually print the download, cut the paper if I have time, otherwise take paper with me and then watch the video at the workshop. So if this section is new, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. and if it’s not new, I have some sleuthing to do on past blog posts!