Let’s take handmade Christmas card into an accordion fun fold card, add a slit and create a pop out card! These z-fold cards bring a new twist to an expanding card format with a few easy score and cut lines.
Not one, but two, Christmas card fun folds plus I’m sharing a fun tea themed z-fold slit card in today’s video. This unique one-piece accordion card layer will create a fun Christmas card but handmade cards all year long. Don’t forget to download your free project sheet below for this creative card idea!
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Handmade Christmas Card Video
This accordion card has it all! It’s a pop out card + a z-fold slit card in one and a great way to showcase your favorite Stampin’ Up! products. Choose remnants of designer paper and a stamp set and you’ll have created a beautiful greeting card in minutes.
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Handmade Christmas Card | Christmas Scottie
Don’t miss the Christmas Scottie Bundle in the Mini Catalog. This stamp set + punch coordination will create adorable cards all year long!
I used the Double Oval Punch to create the plaid coat. Watch my video for a terrific alignment tip!
Pull out that Gingham Cottage Designer Paper in the Mini Catalog! It provides an abundant array of colors, perfect for year round projects. Mix and match these double-sided papers for endless possibilities.
Best of all, this card is free standing and provides the perfect peek to the inside of the card. If the space on the left hand side of the greeting isn’t enough, add a layer to the inside fold or the backside.
Step up your images with the two-step image for the bow. Two stamps create a realistic shadow which fit into the coordinating punch!
Handmade Christmas Card | North Pole Mischief
Strategic alignment makes this card both fun from the outside and the inside!
Cat or dog lover? The North Pole Mischief stamp set includes whimsical images and greetings for your holiday cards that will be enjoyed by anyone who receives your card!
Get that professional look using the Stampin’ Blends alcohol-based markers! The Sweetest Christmas Designer Paper (a traditional must-have!) to create any holiday card.
Cup of Tea
Need to cheer up an ailing friend to wanting to let a loved one know you’re thinking about them? The Cup of Tea Bundle (stamp set + coordinating dies) are perfect for everyone.
Stamp or die cut your cup in any color to create both masculine and feminine cards. And don’t miss the small details! The metallic paper heart, string for the faux tea bag and lemon wedge are a few minor things that take a simple image to eye catching!
Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive suite of products include coordinating products you won’t want to miss. The Tea Boutique Suite Collection on page 12 of the annual catalog includes the stamps, dies and the designer papers.
Gina’s Projects | Santa’s Delivery
Gina’s loves whimsical imagery stamps and the Santa’s Delivery Bundle provide that and so much more!
The coordinating Santa Express Designer Paper includes images that can be die cut using the coordinating dies. And that’s exactly what Gina has done here. Talk about a time saver!
She added a panel of Basic White cardstock which was embossed with the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder. This embossing folder is perfect for any holiday card.
Regal Reindeer
Love nostalgic images? Then the Regal Reindeer Bundle is perfect! Gina’s paired it with the ever-popular Painted Christmas Designer Paper for a terrific winter wonderland look.
We’re both big fans of Stampin’ Blends alcohol-based markers. They are affordable, easy to use and provide professional coloring results. Check out the shadows under the reindeer’s feet! If you’re new to these markers you’ll enjoy my YouTube playlist HERE on various ways to use them.
Gold Foil and gold embossing powder bring in the sparkle of Christmas for this card.
Apple Harvest
I think the Apple Harvest stamp set might be Gina’s “signature set”. She’s used it many times but for good reason. These images are perfect for fall themes but also for get well and a variety of other occasions.
One question we get often is “how did you get the inside of the apple to look so real?”. Gina used the Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers to create this realistic, ripe apple color.
Gina kept the accessories simple so the combination of designer papers could stand out. Rustic Metallic Dots and Baker’s Twine add just the right amount of ‘fall’ feel!
Click on the red tutorial box below to view and/or download the card measurements and the supplies. Click on any product in the download and it will redirected to my online store where you can view them larger and/or add them to your cart. I offer exclusive and generous online ordering REWARDS, too!
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love the cards especially Santas Delivery card .
MaryAnn thank you so much and for stopping by to watch!!!
Stay safe! You are special to stampers all over the country! Used to live in Fla. and so I know what a hurricane can do. And we will pray for Gina in her new home, as well. Let us know how you have made out – we old mother’s worry about our favorite chicks and grand-chicks. Joyce
Joyce thank you for your sweet comments and concern!! So happy to have you watch!!
These cards are adorable! Just love the Slit Z-Fold idea. As always, thank you Lisa & Gina for all the wonderful tutorials and ideas that you provide for us.
Marge thank you so much for viewing and for your kind words!! Happy you like the card!!
This new Z fold is awesome Lisa and Gina, thanks so much for sharing
Prayers for all you Floridians, my home state 🌴🌺
Laurie glad you like this Z-fold slit card!! Thank you and for your kind words!
Lisa, What are the dimensions for the panels on the back? I didn’t find them on the project sheet.
Gail thanks so much for watching!! Here is the link for the project sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uVf0gilDJZsmGNkNoyhbAvCRDcKv7hnU/view
Hope this helps!!
Aloha sweet Lisa & family, so glad you are all ok. I can only pray for those who are immensely affected by the hurricane.
I made this card, using your video. When I cut the card base to 9-3/4 inches by 4 inches, it changed the dimensions of the measurements. I used a ruler to create the panels which gave me even more appreciation for your work, especially when you explain that you converted inches from centimeters on some of your designs.
I might upload it to FB but I haven’t been there in such a long time. We’ll see 😀
Please continue to take good care. I love your tutorials and creativity!
Rosy thank you so much for stopping by to watch and for your kind words!! The card base is 41/4 x 5 1/2. The Slit Z fold base sis 4 x 9 3/4. That is what is in the project sheet. Here is the link for that:
💌 Cutting Dimensions & Supply List: https://bit.ly/3DLFPQQ
Hope this helps!
Dear Lisa, I think I will have to unsubscribe to your class and making of cards. I didn’t realize it would cost money. Your cards are very nice and you explain things well, but I just didn’t think it would cost. Please remove me from the list.
Margaret thank you so much for watching! The class is free if you purchase $50. Please email me with this class information please: lisa@lisasstampstudio.com