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UPRIGHT Z FOLD CARDS

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Welcome, crafters, to the exciting kickoff of my new fun fold card making series! In this video tutorial, I’ll delve into the whimsical world of Upright Z Fun Fold Cards, adding a charming twist to the classic Z Fold design. Get ready to be inspired with the delightful “Cutest Cows” stamp set and discover creative tips for crafting a barn and barn door background that will steal your heart.

Crafting the Barn Door
Unlock the magic of creating a captivating barn and barn door background. Follow along and I’ll share tips to achieve stunning effects that will make your Upright Z Fold Cards truly stand out. The barn door may just become your favorite element in card making!

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Two Fold Styles, Endless Possibilities
Discover the versatility of Upright Z Fold Cards as we guide you through creating them in both portrait and landscape orientations. Learn two distinct styles – one with a stopper on top for added stability and another with a card base backing. The possibilities are endless, and your cards will be free-standing works of art.

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Get ready to elevate your card-making skills with Upright Z Fun Fold Cards! Download the step-by-step instructions and supply list, and join me on the video. Don’t miss out on the upcoming tutorials, where I’ll explore each card in detail. Happy crafting!

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INSTRUCTIONS

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The instructions include measurements, step by step directions and a template to create this card. There is also a clickable supply list. 

Cutest Cows Barn Upright Z Fold Card

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Arent says

    Love the baby cow punch!

  2. Joan Ballanger says

    love the barn fold.

  3. Linda Leonhardt says

    I love this card! I passed by this stamp set, but now I just love it so much! I’m going to be ordering it!#stampitcontest

  4. another great video. love all the cards but the dogs won hands down for me

  5. Stephanie Muse says

    Great card!

  6. Gretchen Walker says

    That cow card is so adorable. I’m going to try and make that, thank you.

  7. Roxanne K Serr says

    Awesome cards as always Tami.

  8. Jeanne Hoffman says

    Thank you so much, Tami, for the enormous amount of time you put into your tutorial videos. It makes it so much easier for fellow stamper/demonstrators like myself to be successful when we have your example right in front of us. You’re the best!

    • Aw, thank you so much, Jeanne! Sharing is what Stampin’ Up is all about and that’s something that makes it such a special company.

  9. Debby in Kansas USA says

    Hi Tami!
    Loved this barn card! I’m in love with the cows already, but this is such a perfect background. Thanks for sharing.

    I also wanted to let you know that I couldn’t leave posts for Pam, Mary, or Luly. I got “failure to publish” messages on all 3. Thought they may want to know. I tried!

  10. Miriam Baker says

    #stampitcontest

  11. Laurie Athow says

    Thank you for this fun fold. I’m going to Valentine cards with it.

  12. Love this fun fold and appreciate all the ideas you share. Can’t wait to make it.

  13. Rosa Acosta says

    Love the cards especially the cow one

  14. Crystal Tassinari says

    Love the barn set up.
    Z Fold cards stand alone is a great idea.

  15. Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing!

  16. Love this fold! After seeing the tutorial I need to get a few more sets!!!

  17. Love the cow card

  18. Debbie Dover says

    love this idea! Soooo many possibilities!

  19. Serenity Murtagh says

    Looooove this card!! Can’t wait to recreate this!! Thank you for sharing!!

  20. Myra kerger says

    Such a cute card. Must try to make this

  21. Juanita Goulet says

    #stampitcontest Cute card.

  22. Marilyn Deitemeyer says

    Bobber head for cow would be cute!

  23. Terri Wilson says

    I love the barn door card. I just finished (cased) three of the Jungle Pal Circle Wreath Cards. Thank you for the inspiration. It much appreciated.

  24. This is so clever and oh so cute. Thank you for the tutorial I love it.

  25. Gail Beuhler says

    Such a cute card with the cow and the chicken

  26. Kathy Oertle says

    Very cute card and it is hard to say which is my favorite!

  27. Joan Ballanger says

    I forgot to add #stampitcontest Ugh my memory is failing….

  28. Trisha Oswald says

    Such a cute card.

  29. Karen Kozleski says

    Love the barn idea! Great card. Thanks for sharing more Z fold ideas

  30. Mary Kay Williams says

    Cute and easy card!!

  31. love it … you make it so easy to do 🙂

  32. Michele Trow says

    I love this idea for the upright z fold card and the cows are the cutest!! Thanks for sharing

  33. Carol Dempsey says

    Love the cutest cow punch and this card. Finding all kinds of ways to display cows and barnyard creatures. Thank you.

  34. Kay Hemming says

    Kay Hemming
    New to your videos. And this looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.

    • Welcome! I have hundreds of videos on my blog in the Video Gallery listed at the top, as well as in the VIP club you might be interested in. Thank you so much for watching, Kay.

  35. #stampitcontest
    So So So adorable. I love the smile card with the doggies.

  36. Love getting new ideas & boy these triple Z fold cards just hit the mark. Thks!

  37. Loving all the creativity! That barn is adorable 😊 I might have to make one.

  38. Cindy Knarr says

    #stampitcontest

    The upright Z fold cards are fabulous!! Love the Rock Star version. Wish my husband and I still had our barn because I would definitely have to have the Cutest Cows set.

  39. Yvonne Betzel says

    The barn card is adorable Tami! Cannot wait to try one of these!

  40. So cute! Love the new way to do Z folds, thanks!

  41. Darcie Flight says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THE COW/BARN CARD! Thanks for sharing

  42. Hi Tami, All of your cards are so cute! I can’t believe how many variations you make in all your tutorials. Thank you for all the time you put in and for all the tips you share! I am going to give this card a try today.

    • Tami White says

      Thank you for your kind words, Laura! I’m so glad you are going to make one of these cards. Have fun!

  43. Adore your cow card! I am a demo also and love your tutorials! Thank you for sharing and inspiring so many of us card makers! Tracy Hughes

  44. Cheryl K Price says

    Aww…so so cute!
    #stampitcontest

  45. Diane Pfile says

    Tami your tutorials are wonderful with great instructions. I love the variations you offer in your tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
    #stampitcontest

  46. Holy Cow! This is the “CutestCow” card I have seen. Thank you Tami for your ongoing inspiration. You are very talented.

  47. LaVonne Smejkal says

    #stampitcontest
    lovely card

  48. LaVonne Smejkal says

    #stampitcontest
    another wonderful fun fold card, Tami!