Hello Summer Z-Fold Card
Hey Krafty Friends! It’s Tiffani from A Krafting Alley, and today I’m bringing you a bright and cheerful project to welcome the sunshine. This card is packed with warm colors, summer vibes, and fun little die-cut details, all made using a digital file I designed. You can cut everything using your electronic cutting machine, making assembly easy.
Supplies Used
All of the cardstock used in this project comes from CutCardStock.com, and here’s a breakdown of what I used for each piece:
- Card Base: Cougar White 80 lb Cover Cardstock
- Sentiment “Hello Summer”:
- Yellow Jacket (80 lb) textured Discount Cardstock
- Aqua (60 lb) Basis
- Sun:
- Yellow Jacket (80 lb) textured Discount Cardstock
- Orange Fizz (65 lb) Pop Tone
- Tangy Orange (65 lb) Pop Tone
- Starfish:
- Orange Fizz (65 lb) Pop Tone
- Tangy Orange (65 lb) Pop Tone
- Beach Ball:
- Natural White (100 lb) Discount Cardstock
- Yellow Jacket (80 lb) textured Discount Cardstock
- Aqua (60 lb) Basis
- Tangy Orange (65 lb) Pop Tone
- Flip-Flops:
- Aqua (60 lb) Basis
- Orange Fizz (65 lb) Pop Tone
- Liquid glue
- Foam tape
- Bone folder
Assembling the Card
I started by cutting all of the pieces using my electronic cutting machine and the Hello Summer Z-Fold card SVG file I designed. The inside sentiment was written with a compatible pen tool using my own custom-designed font called Nova Slab.
Step-by-Step Assembly:
- Prep Your Elements
Before adding anything to your card base, begin by assembling your smaller pieces:- Beach Ball: Layer the colorful segments on top of the off-white base using liquid glue, then add foam tape to the back for dimension.
- Flip-Flops: Adhere the orange top piece to the aqua base with foam tape, then glue the aqua straps on top.
- Starfish: Simply glue the red-orange layer onto the orange base with liquid glue.
- Sun: Use foam tape between each layer for a dimensional effect.
- Sentiment: Glue the word “summer” in aqua onto the yellow outline, then add foam strips behind the outline for extra lift.
- Fold the Card Base
Fold along the prescored lines to form your Z-fold shape. This will help you visualize placement before adhering your pieces.
- Attach Your Elements
- Use liquid glue or foam tape to attach the sun, sentiment, starfish, flip-flops, and beach ball.
- For pieces with outlines on the base (like the sun, starfish, sentiment, etc.), align them just slightly below their outline to create a subtle drop-shadow effect.
- Personal Touches
- You can add embellishments like enamel dots, sequins, or even a bit of ink blending for extra flair.
- I stamped the back with my “Handmade by Tiffani Hawkins” personalized stamp—feel free to do the same with your own!
Customize the Inside
If you don’t have a pen for your electronic cutting machine or prefer a different sentiment, no worries! You can skip that step entirely by deleting it and handwrite your message in the space below the sentiment area.
Final Thoughts
I love how this card turned out—it’s playful, dimensional, and full of those happy summer vibes ☀️🌴. Whether you’re sending it to a friend or keeping it for inspiration, this card is sure to bring smiles.
Thanks for stopping by, and as always—
Happy Crafting!
~ Tiffani
Discover more from CutCardStock Blog
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Love this bright, colorful and fun card Tiffani!
Thanks so much Judy!