You Are Otterly Amazing! Handmade Card Tutorial
Everybody loves otters! These adorable, playful little creatures bring so much joy, and I couldn’t resist featuring them in my latest card design. I created this Pop Out Z Fold Card using the Stampin’ Up! Otterly Adorable Suite. The words come from the Otterly Amazing Stamp Set, and the charming otter scenes are cut from the Otterly Adorable Designer Series Paper.
Learn how to enter my Otter Giveaway Below!
This fun fold card is part of my Pop Out Z Fold series, but I did something a little different this time—I used circles instead of squares for the pop-up element. It turned out so cute! If you love making interactive cards that surprise and delight, this one is for you.
What Makes the Pop Out Z Fold Special?
The Pop Out Z Fold is one of my favorite fun fold techniques because it’s easy to make yet offers an unexpected wow factor when opened. The card base forms a “Z” shape, and the pop-up feature creates a layered dimension that makes the design stand out.
When you open the card, the greeting pops up inside!
How Do I Mail This Card?
Great news! This card folds flat and fits into a standard-sized envelope. If you’re adding extra embellishments, or dimensional layers, check with your postal service to see if additional postage is needed. Otherwise, it’s ready to send as a happy surprise in someone’s mailbox!
Otterly Amazing Bundle Giveaway! 
I love sharing the joy of card making, and to celebrate this adorable card tutorial, I’m hosting an Otterly Amazing Bundle Giveaway! One lucky winner will receive the Otterly Amazing Stamp Set and coordinating die.
How to Enter:
Like my Giveaway post on either Instagram and/or Facebook
Follow me on either Instagram and/or Facebook
Drop a comment below on this blog post and let me know—what’s your favorite kind of fun fold card?
That’s it! One random winner will be selected and announced on March 18. Be sure to check back to see if you’ve won!
How to Make This Card
I’ve put together a step-by-step PDF tutorial and a complete supply list to help you create this card with ease. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced card maker, you’ll find everything you need to make your own Otterly Adorable Pop Out Z Fold Card.
Supplies I used
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.
More Otter Fun!
Would you like to see more fun otterly adorable card ideas? Check out these tutorials.
Shop & Create with Me
If you love these cute otters and want to recreate this project, you can find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used in my online store. As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I love helping fellow crafters find inspiration and create beautiful handmade cards.
Ready to craft? Grab your tutorial and supply list, and let’s make something otterly amazing together!
Happy crafting!
Tami
I love your Side Step card! I am working on making my first one right now as I type this! I’m also using the Otterly Amazing set as I purchased the DSP!
Awesome!
I like the Z fold!
My favorite is the Z-fold card! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win the Otterly Amazing bundle!!
I love your z-fold pop up and think it is my new favorite. I’m going to try one soon. Thanks for having an awesome blog!
You are so welcome and thanks for following me!
Love the otter cards and all the others for that matter too.
I love the z fold card. I am a fan of most fun fold cards!
I love fun fold cards so much! The Z fold is one of my favorites because it’s quick and easy. I also love waterfall cards.
Th otters are too cute! Thank you for the chance to win!
I love the Z fold. But also love gate folds too!!
They are both fun, aren’t they?
such a cute card and a great Z fold!
I’m glad you like it!
My favorite fun folds are the type with pop ups.
I love the sidestep card. The otters are so adorable!
I just started following you on Facebook about a month ago after seeing your delightful cards on Paper Pumpkin Fan Club. Thank you for sharing your talent.
One of my favorite fun folds is the Double Decker Pop Out Card, but the one I make most frequently is the Z Fold because it’s quick and easy.
I’m excited to try the never-ending fun filled!!
I like the side step card. Thanks for offering a giveaway.
Hi Tami,
with all the exciting variations of the gate fold card it’s hard to choose. Thanks for offering a giveaway!!
Deb
My favorite is the double Z fold.
Love the accordion gatefold cards.
I love all the fun fold cards, but I never take the time to do them. The z fold looks so fancy.
I like your z fold but have never tried to make one.
Otterly cute cards
Your so creative
I will be CASEing these cards. Love these otters.
My favorite fancy fold is the Z fold.
I really like the book fold and the Z=fold designs
My favorite is the z fold!
I really love all kinds of fun folds. I think I especially like the z-fold designs. I just love your cards – they are so creative and so very beautiful.
Your cards are always inspiring. Love the pop out Z fold.
Love the pop out a fold. Can’t wait to get it a try! Love the creative ideas you always share too!
It depends on the images you use as to which one is my favorite. You make them all so beautiful. I like the side-step card for the otters, but I do like the Z fold pop-out as well. I hate making decisions…
I’m having trouble finding any kind of “like” or thumbs-up button on either your FB page or the Instagram page. Am I doing something wrong? I used your link…
Thanks!
I love all of the fun folds, but I think my favorite is the side step. It’s easy and impressive!
I love your fun folds! The instructions are great and the videos are perfect
I love the Z-folds as well as the side step cards. Your videos are so easy to follow!
Z fold and Gate Fold are my favorites.
Z Folds are my favorite. Love these otters!
I’ve always like the Buckle card but I’m loving this one. Great card.
I like the Z folds
Hi Tami,
Thank you for all you do to show us and share with us how to make these beautiful cards. You have a great presence and are very entertaining.
I love what you do!
Your fun folds are so easy to follow. You sure have been having a blast with the Otters. Thank you
I love both of your adorable fun fold cards so I can’t decide. I can’t wait to make both. The otter bundle is terrific, but how you put it together is better than terrific- great job!!!
Such a cute card – would love to win!
Hi Tami! I love all fun folds. Anything that elevates my cards to the next level. I think fun folds certainly do this! The z -fold is an easy one. And use this often. Thanks for all your ideas!
Hi Tammi, I like a lot of the fun folds. One of my favorite is the accordian fold. Thanks for the chance to win this adorable bundle. Can’t wait to see your blog on the new catalog!
Love your tutorials and cards!
I think you Z-fold cards. I have not tried the Z-fold pop-up cards yet.
Thank you,
love the otters
The otters are adorable and the z fold idea is a real show stopper.
I’ve made this fun fold before. I love any fun fold. They make the card fun and interesting.
Oh my word, your cards are stunning. I’m super new to card making so I was honestly shocked by the different types of fold cards. The star fold card is probably my favorite. I really need to try some of these
Definitely make some. I try really hard to make the instructions easy to follow. Would love to see what you make!