A Perfect Christmas

Hi friends! I hope you are healthy and happy, and your weekend has started off nicely! I have a very cool triple Z-fold to share with you this morning that I created for the 2023 Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge honoring our dear friend, Janis. I’ve seen several versions of a triple Z-fold on Pinterest and since the basic Z-fold is one of the easiest to make, I figured adding the triple strips would be a breeze – and it was! I made this one in a standard A2 size and it folds flat for mailing. I have shared the instructions for this easy fun fold in the Freebies section of my blog, so be sure to check it out you’d like to learn how to make it. I totally love Tim’s Crazy Cat stamps and dies, and this is the second card I made using them for the cat lovers Christmas challenge. These cats never get old! And I couldn’t resist putting sunglasses on this guy, too! ;)

I cut the card base and strips from 80# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from two coordinating prints in the Echo Park A Perfect Christmas Collection Kit. Using the Keep It Simple Stitched Ovals Nested Dies, I die cut ovals from Solar White cardstock and CutCardStock Scottish Highlands Green cardstock. I adhered them to the card front and added a sentiment sticker from the Echo Park collection. I stamped the cat from the Stampers Anonymous Crazy Cats stamp set on Solar White cardstock, colored him with alcohol markers and cut him with the coordinating Crazy Cats Framelits.

I wanted to use the Santa hat in the Stampers Anonymous Crazy Things stamp set but it was right-hand oriented, so I used the Neat & Tangled Backdrop stamp and Memento Tuxedo Black ink to reverse the image and make it left-hand oriented which ‘flowed’ better with the this particular cat. I darkened the outline just a tad with a Sakura black Pigma Micron 08 pen. I colored the image with alcohol markers, and fussy cut it, and added an Eyelet Outlet Sunglasses Brad.

I cut the back panel from Neenah Classic Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a leftover strip of patterned paper used on the front. I added a sentiment sticker from the Echo Park collection and layered the panel on Scottish Highlands Green cardstock.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: October #10 – Anything Goes
2. Creative Creases Challenges: #68 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
3. Critter Crazy Challenge Blog: #79 – Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
4. Cut It Up Challenges: 3289 – Add A Sentiment

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Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Scottish Highlands Green cardstock, Echo Park A Perfect Christmas Collection Kit
STAMPS: Stampers Anonymous Crazy Cats and Crazy Things Stamps, Neat & Tangled Backdrop stamp
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink (pad and marker), Sakura black Pigma Micron 08 pen, Arteza alcohol markers- R21, YR19, CG08, BR84
DIES/PUNCHES: Keep It Simple Stitched Ovals Nested Dies, Stampers Anonymous Crazy Cats Framelits
ACCESSORIES: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Gina K Designs Adhesive Dot Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Eyelet Outlet Sunglasses Brads

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this triple Z-fold! If you’re a cat lover, come on over and link up some cat-themed Christmas cards in the challenge! We’d love to see what you come up with! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

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Author: LeslieT

Crazy cat lady and crafting junkie! We care for 15 feline rescues and just added a Forkie pup to the tribe (Frenchie + Yorkie)! I’m addicted to stamping and love making cards, ATCs, and 3-D projects (especially paper shoes, paper purses and mini albums). I also dabble in mixed media, art journaling, altered art and custom jewelry. If you’re looking for me, I’ll either be in my studio or getting some kitty or puppy lovins! ;)

19 thoughts on “A Perfect Christmas”

  5. Wow, you are a master of fun folds! This looks fabulous! Beautiful papers, beautiful design, and I always enjoy seeing one of those Crazy Cats with sunglasses! Too much fun! Thank you for linking up another adorable card at Christmas Kickstart’s Cat Lovers Christmas Hop! I hope you will come back and join us again before the end of the month!

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  6. Oh my, another inspirational card Leslie! I’d get lost in all the folds I think! Very cool cat and expertly coloured. Love visiting your blog to see your creations! Thanks so much for joining in on Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge.

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  7. I just love, love, love the pretty papers you used here, the fun design and that very cool cat! Does he think he’s Tom Cruise, or what?! LOL

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  10. Fantastic Triple-Z fold, Leslie. The paper combinations are perfect. And then there’s the cat. LOL! I can just imagine him getting into wrapping paper and ornaments. Love it! Thank you for entering the Creative Creases Challenge this round.
    Rae, DT

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  11. This is such a fun Christmas card! That kitty with his Santa hat and sunglasses is so great! What a clever idea to use a brad for his sunglasses! I haven’t tried this triple Z-fold yet, but after seeing yours, it’s definitely on my to-do list! Thanks so much for sharing this festive Christmas card at Creative Creases!

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  12. Oh, Leslie, this Z Fold is great! Love the papers you used and the santa-cat is such a fun image for a Christmas card. Thank you for playing with the Creative Creases Challenge, and I hope you can join us again soon. We really appreciate your support!
    Debbie, DT
    Secrets To Stamping

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  14. Love the papers you’ve used for your fun fold. So festive. Your kitty looks great in his sunglasses. Thanks for sharing at the Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge. Helpful Hopper – Suzanne

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  18. Fabulous triple z-fold card. Your Crazy Cat looks terrific in his sunglasses and the papers are gorgeous. Gorgeous card, Leslie.
    Thank you for joining the special Cat Lovers Christmas Challenge in memory of our dear friend, Janis Woolbright. x

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