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Swinging Z-Fold Cardby Beate Johns

Create a unique card with some cuts and an extra score line.

Supplies

Scor-Pal or other scoring tool

4 1/4" x 8 1/2" Cardstock

4 1/2" x 9" Cardstock (optional)

Three 4 1/4" pieces ofpatterned paper

Scor-Tape or other strong adhesive

Craft knife and cutting mat

Cutting die (Spellbinders Nested Hearts

used here)

Additional cardstock for main image

Embellishments

Step-by-Step

Step 1

Score the 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece of

cardstock at 2 1/8"

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and then at 4 1/4".

Step 2

Adhere one of the patterned paper pieces to

the unscored side of the cardstock base.

Step 3

Apply adhesive on the scored side of thecardstock base. Add additional adhesive on the

outer panel.

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Apply patterned paper over the adhesive.

Step 4

Score panel again at 2 1/8". It will make

folding the side easier later.

Step 5

Turn the cardstock over. Apply adhesive, andagain add more adhesive on the outer panel.

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Adhere last piece of patterned paper over the

section.

Optional:

Score the side again at 2 1/8".

Step 6

Fold scored side of the card base.

Step 7

Place die template in the center of the folded

side of the cardstock. Trace shape onto the left

panel of the scored side.

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Step 8

Cut traced shape out on the left hand side.

Hint:

If you have a hard time cutting through three

layers, trace and cut shape before the last

piece of patterned paper is adhered. Then

adhere paper piece and cut through the last

piece.

Step 9

Cut and decorate shape using the same die,

cut out ofadditional cardstock. Adhere shape

to the center of the folded card side.

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Step 10

Decorate the inside of the card.

Step 11

If desired, adhere to a bigger card base or

square.

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Video!

Variations

Simple Z-fold Card

Skip Steps 7 to 9. Adhere main image over the center of the folded side.

Different Sizes

You can create any size card into a Z-fold card. Just score your cardstock at 1/4" and 1/2" of its length.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Swinging Z-Fold Card. Try

this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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