As I was looking for additional fun folds using the Autumn Expressions Bundle and Splendid Autumn DSP, I found this awesome series of Accordion Z Folds by Tami White! She always is so thorough with tons of ideas!! I liked this one because it used one of the scenic pieces of the DSP combined with the stamps, dies and accessories of the suite! It is really fun and easy to do. So much so, I've already done 2 more! (stay tuned).
Measurements:
- Blackberry Bliss: 5 1/2" x 11", 2" x 7 7/8",
- Very Vanilla: 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" (inside), 3" x 4" (embossed "label")
- Textured Metallic Paper: 3" x 4" (copper)
- Scenic Autumn DSP (N): 1 sheet of lavender daisies
To Make This Card:
- Score Blackberry Bliss base at 1 3/4" - 3 1/2"- 5 1/4" - 7". Accordion fold and set aside.
- Cut DSP, first, down to 5 1/4" (i.e. remove 3/4") and then cut into 4 - 1 1/2" pieces keeping the scenery in order. Attach to the accordion folds.
- Attach the Vanilla piece to the inside.
- Now, for the Z fold piece. Fold the 7 7/8" strip in half. Crease well.
- Stamp and emboss sentiment in Copper Embossing Powder. Die cut with the label that fits the best. (one sentiment/label side is larger than the other. The die cuts 2 parts, the center, and the frame.
- Next, die cut the same frame with Textured Copper. The inside piece will be used for the 3 die cut leaves. You can cut those, now. You will also need to trim the "tabs" from the outside of the "frame".
- Scotch tape the insert to the frame.
- Adhere the strip to the card with Tear n Tape. Centering on the card, and lining up to the inside fold, and outside edge. The accordion folds should be between the Z.
- Attach one Copper leaf to lower right corner, add 2 Woven Golden leaves, too. I also added one Copper leaf to upper left corner to the sentiment label.
- Center, and attach to Z piece.
- To finish, I added the other Copper leaf and 2 Woven Golden leaves inside, so the don't show when the card is closed, and scattered, copper Metallic Gems.
