Make a Double Z Card! It Fits in an Envelope!

Have you tried making a Double Z card?  It folds up to fit in an envelope!  You can use this layout with any stamp set.  It works especially well with stamps with long images like this lighthouse.  Let me show you how to make it!

Measurements & Supplies

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In the example above, I used Night of Navy, Crushed Curry & Early Espresso cardstocks and inks.

Measurements: 

  • Large card base (Night of Navy):  11” x 4 1/4″ (scored at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″)
  • Accent color cardstock small card base (Crushed Curry):  10” x 2 3/4″ (scored at 4 3/4″ and 7 1/2″)
  • Basic White cardstock layers: 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, 2 1/2” x 2 1/2″, 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″
  • Basic White cardstock scraps for die cutting:  big enough to cut out lighthouse, anchor and/or sailboat.
  • Colored cardstock scrap for die cutting steering wheel (Early Espresso)

*There are several variations below.  Look at the caption for the inks/colors used. 

Included in the supply list are all the inks & cardstock colors I used. Choose your favorites and uncheck the rest to remove them from your cart.

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Make the Set!

Decorate the envelope and the back of the card with stamps and dies.  For subtle detail, stamp the large base layer in ink of the same color as the cardstock.  I used Night of Navy ink & cardstock to stamp the ropes in all four corners. 

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Night of Navy, Crushed Curry and Early Espresso inks/cardstocks.

Easily Customizable

Play with the colors to get the exact look you want!  The particular cards would be great for Father’s Day, birthday, graduation, thanks or for anyone who loves the sea!

Blending Brush Variations

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Left: Night of Navy, Crushed Curry and Early Espresso inks/cardstocks.
Right: Night of Navy, Smoky Slate inks/cardstocks.

For the examples above, I used a blending brush to create a sun glow in the card on the left and the blue reflection of the sea in the card on the right. 

Birthday Card Variations

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Left: Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso inks/cardstocks
Right: Night of Navy, Soft Succulent and Gray Granite inks/cardstocks

In the examples above, I used the Biggest Wish stamp set for the sentiment and omitted the use of the blending brush.  

Decorate the Inside

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Look at all you can do with the Sailing Home stamps and Smooth Sailing Dies!

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