Have you ever watched someone’s face light up when they receive a card that practically jumps off the table? That’s exactly what happens with Triple Bridge Z-Fold cards! This isn’t your typical greeting card; we’re talking about a showstopper that stands proud on that fireplace mantel.
In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing the surprisingly simple step-by-step instructions for making these fun fold cards. Trust me, once you see how easy this fold actually is, you’ll be making tons of Christmas cards, birthday cards, or cards for any occasion that will bring a gleam to many eyes.
Using Stampin’ Up!’s Charming Day Bundle, this easy card making technique is perfect for crafters of all levels.
Triple Bridge Z-Fold Card Video Tutorial
Y’all are going to fall head over heels for this Triple Bridge Z-Fold card technique! Just like the leaves changing colors outside, we’re transforming simple cardstock into something absolutely gorgeous. Grab your sweet tea, settle in, and let me walk you through every single step to create these stunning fun fold cards.
🌸 Did this tutorial inspire you to try the triple bridge z-fold technique? Drop a comment below sharing which occasion you’re making these cards. Will you hand stamp your own background or use designer series paper?
Ready to Make these Triple Bridge Z-Fold Card?
Don’t you just love this unique fold? As I said in the video, you will want to ‘play’ with it a few times to get the Z to lock in a little easier but if you’re like me, you just really like playing with a card when it’s this cool.
- Flirty Flamingo: 8” x 11” (card base)
- With the 11” at the top, score at 1 ⅜” and 2 ¾”
- With the 8” at the top, cut to 4 ¼” x 11” and score the opposite side at 1 ⅜” and 2 ¾”
- Cut the remaining into (3) 1 ¼” x 8 ¼”
- Petal Pink:
- 6 ⅜” x 3” (z-fold layers)
- Stamp and cut to (3) 1” x 6 ⅜” – then cut into (3) 1” x 5 ¼” and (3) 1” x 1 ⅛”
- 9 ½” x 4” (layers)
- Stamp and cut to (6) 1 ⅛” x 4” and (1) 2 ⅝” x 4”
- 5 ¼” x 4” (back message layer)
- 6 ⅜” x 3” (z-fold layers)
- Basic White:
- 2 ½” x 1 ½” (greeting)
- 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” (stamped/die cut flower)
- 5” x 3 ¾” (back message layer)
- Real Red: 8” x 11” (card base)
- With the 11” at the top, score at 1 ⅜” and 2 ¾”
- With the 8” at the top, cut to 4 ¼” x 11” and score the opposite side at 1 ⅜” and 2 ¾”
- Cut the remaining into (3) 1 ¼” x 8 ¼”
- Old Olive:
- (6) 1 ⅛” x 4” (layers)
- 2 ⅝” x 4” (center layer)
- 3 ¾” x 2 ¼” (greeting layer)
- 5 ¼” x 4” (back message layer)
- DSP:
- (3) 1” x 5 ¼” (z-fold layers)
- (3) 1 ⅛” x 1” (z-fold layers)
- Basic White:
- 4¼” x 2” (die cut greeting)
- 5” x 3 ¾” (back message layer)
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