A Serene Treehouse Pop Up Z Fold Card – Handmade Card Tutorial
Hello crafty friends!
Today, I’m excited to share a beautiful handmade card project that’s both fun to make and guaranteed to wow the recipient — a Pop Up Z Fold card featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. If you’re new to card making or looking for fresh inspiration using Stampin’ Up! products, you’re in the right place!
This project is part of my ongoing love for interactive fun folds, and this one has an extra surprise inside!
About This Card
This card features a peaceful treehouse scene — complete with a tree swing — as the focal point. I used the Framed Scenes stamps and dies, which are part of the March Online Exclusives release, and you can find them now in my online Stampin’ Up! store.
To give the card a framed “portrait” feel, I die-cut wood-textured frames and layered them around the stamped images. When the card is opened, another frame and sentiment pop out in a delightful surprise that adds a fun interactive element.
Coloring & Details
To bring this treehouse scene to life, I colored the line art using Stampin’ Blends Markers — one of my favorite ways to add vibrant shading and depth to my stamped images. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned card maker, blending with these markers is an easy way to get professional-looking results.
For a little extra flair, I added an edge detail using the Fancy Borders Dies on the right side of the card. Doesn’t it remind you of the treetops?
The sentiment I used comes from the Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, which made it super quick to add the perfect greeting.
Will It Fit in a Standard Envelope?
Yes! Even though this is a pop-up card, it folds flat and fits perfectly inside a Medium Stampin’ Up! Standard Envelope. Just keep in mind that if you add a lot of dimension, you may want to check whether it needs extra postage.
Want to Make One Too?
I’ve got you covered! I created a free downloadable PDF with step-by-step instructions so you can recreate this card easily at home. I’m also sharing a video tutorial that includes tips for coloring with Stampin’ Blends, plus a recording from my Pop Out Z Fold class. Whether you’re just getting started or a long-time crafter, you’ll find something helpful in these resources.
Shop the Supplies
All of the Stampin’ Up! products I used to create this card — including the Framed Scenes Bundle, Fancy Borders Dies, and Stampin’ Blends Markers — are available in my online store. If you’re looking for a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I’d love to help you with your paper crafting journey!
Need help coloring with Stampin’ Blends Markers?
Here’s a previous class sharing basic and some more advanced tips for coloring.
Prefer to watch and learn? I also have a video tutorial from a previous class demonstrating how to make this fun fold.
Z FOLD POP OUT SERIES
Click the thumbnails to view tutorials.
Final Thoughts
If you love making interactive cards or are curious about trying something new, this Pop Up Z Fold card is a great project to dive into. It’s simple enough for beginners and still fun for experienced paper crafters. Plus, it’s always so rewarding to give a card that makes someone say, “Wow!”
Let me know in the comments if you try this fold — or if you have any questions. Happy stamping!
— Tami 
Anoth o stunning card
Thanks so much!
The link for the PD F is not working. Love the card.
So sorry. Appreciate you letting me know. It’s fixed.