A Garden Scene That Stops You in Your Tracks
If you’ve been following along with my Triple Z Fold Card Series, you already know these cards are showstoppers — and this one might just be my favorite yet!
The Gliding Garden Swing Triple Z Fold Card features the stunning Stampin’ Up! Gliding Garden Swing Bundlepaired with the gorgeous Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper, and together they create the most beautiful, peaceful garden scene. The rich, wood-grained tree trunk rises from the lower left corner and stretches its delicate branches across a soft watercolor sky, while the classic garden bench sits nestled in a lush green lawn below — complete with cozy little pillows!
The Splendid Autumn DSP frames the scene with moody, painterly florals in golds, purples, and greens, giving the whole card an almost storybook quality. It’s the kind of card that makes people stop and say, “Wait — you MADE this?!”
Let’s talk about these products for a second, because I am absolutely obsessed! The Gliding Garden Swing Dies are the real star of the show here — the tree, the bench, and those adorable little pillows all come together so effortlessly. I especially love how the intricate branch die cut gives the card that extra wow factor.
Paired with the Splendid Autumn 6×6 Designer Series Paper, the combination is pure magic. The rich, artistic floral prints on the DSP do all the heavy lifting when it comes to background beauty — no coloring or ink blending required! Now, I do need to share some important news: sadly, the Gliding Garden Swing Bundle is retiring and the stamp set has already sold out. BUT — the good news is the dies are still available and on sale while supplies last! And that Splendid Autumn DSP? It’s a total steal at just $7.50 on sale. So if you’ve been on the fence, now is definitely the time to grab them!
The Perfect Card for So Many Occasions
One of the things I love most about this design is how versatile it is! I made this particular version as an encouragement or sympathy card with the sweet sentiment “Hang in There” — and honestly, the quiet, serene garden scene feels like a warm hug for someone going through a tough time.
But here’s the best part: because the sentiment is stamped separately and die cut with the Stylish Shapes banner die, you can swap in any word set to completely change the occasion. Think birthday, thinking of you, get well, thank you, friendship — the possibilities are endless! Simply change the words and you’ve got a brand new card. That kind of flexibility is what makes a great die collection worth every penny.
Instructions & Video 🎥
This card uses my Triple Z Fold card base structure, which creates that gorgeous stair-step effect when the card is fully open. Three scored arm pieces connect the levels, and strips of the Splendid Autumn DSP are layered across each tier to build the scene.
All the measurements, step-by-step instructions, and assembly diagrams are included in the PDF handout, and you can follow along with the video class featuring the fold right here on the blog. Even if you’re brand new to card making, the video walks you through every fold and every step!
Shop the Supplies
All of the Stampin’ Up! products I used 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!
My Triple Z Fold Card Series
Love this fold? There’s more where that came from! I’m building out my Triple Z Fold Card Series right here on the blog, and I’ll be adding new tutorials regularly. Click the thumbnails below to explore more free tutorials in this series and get inspired for your next project!
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💡 Getting Started with Paper Crafting – A beginner-friendly guide to essential supplies and first projects.
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Let’s Get Crafting!
If this card inspired you, I’d love to see what you make! Drop your questions or photos in the comments below — I always love hearing from you. And remember, don’t sleep on those retiring products. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good! Head to my online Stampin’ Up! store to snag the Gliding Garden Swing Dies and Splendid Autumn DSP before they disappear. 🌻
Happy Stamping,
Tami
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