Z Fold Birch and Deer

Good Tuesday morning.  Today I am sharing a Z fold birch and deer card.  I have had this tree scene idea rolling around in my head since I started playing with Z fold cards. I wasn’t sure I could make it work but it turned out to be quite easy.  I used the Rubbernecker Stamps Birch Forest paired with the Birch Trees, Deckle Hills, Deer Family, Leaf Group, Tiny Flower Buds and Small Birds to create the die cut scene.  I created the forest background scene using the 3 Pine Tree set, Fall Foliage set and Kittie Kits Outdoor Master set.  I used The Paper Cut Easel Card kit for the card base.

Come see how I made this spring Z fold birch and deer card.

The Background Scene

  • Attach Fall Tree stamp to an acrylic block.
  • Apply Antique Linen ink to the whole stamp and lightly touch the Vintage Photo ink pad to the lower portion of the trunk.
  • Stamp the tree three times across the card base.
  • Use the tiny fern image from the Outdoor Master to stamp Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint and Squeezed Lemonade ink to create the tree leaves.
  • Finish the background scene by stamping  several pine trees across the base using Peeled Paint ink.
  • Apply Tumbled Glass ink using an ink blending tool to create the blue sky area.

Come see how I made this summer Z fold birch and deer card.

The Deckle Hill Layers

  • Cut one Deckle Hills layer 11.00″ x approximately 1.50″. I cut the cardstock piece at 11.00″ inches, placed the die and ran through the machine. I lined up the die where the first cut ended and ran it through a second time to create the full 11.00″ piece.
  • Score the Deckle Hill layer at the 5.50″ and 8.25″ and set it aside to use on the front tree layer.
  • Cut a second Deckle Hill layer 5.3/8″ x 1.50″.
  • Attach the second piece to the right side of the card base using double stick tape.
  • Cut a third Deckle Hill layer 2.5/8″ x 1.50″
  • Attach the third piece to the inner fold section of the card base using double stick tape.
  • Cut four Deckle Hills sections 3.75″ wide x approximately 2.00″ tall.
  • Score the insert layers .50″ in from each end.
  • Apply double stick tape to each end of the insert layers. 
  • Attach the left side of the insert layers to the card base and allow the right side to remain free to attach later.

The Birch Tree Box Frame

  • Cut the Birch Forest die three times using white cardstock.
  • Apply light touches of Pumice Stone ink to the tree markings using a mini applicator.
  • Attach the three layers together using glossy accents, overlapping the frame edges to create the full 11″ inch tree base.
  • Score the tree layer at 5,50″ and 8.25″.
  • Attach the11.00″  Deckle Hill layer to the the tree base using double stick tape.
  • Apply double stick tape to the right back side of the tree layer and attach to the scene base.
  • Apply double stick tape to the left back side of the tree layer and attach to the scene base.
  • Remove the double stick cover paper from the right side of the inserts layers and attach them to the inside of the tree layer.

Come see how I made this pretty Z fold birch and deer card.

Individual Birch Trees, Foliage and Flowers

  • Cut two sets of the individual Birch Trees.
  • Layer one st of the trees over top of the second and attach together using glossy accents.  Note:  Layering two trees together will create a stronger tree to stand up on their own inside the box.
  • Apply light touches of Pumice Stone ink to the tree markings using a mini applicator.
  • Apply glossy accents to the front bottom portion of the tree trunks and attach them to the grass insert layers.
  • Cut leaf group using green cardstock, cut the branches apart using snips.
  • Cut tiny yellow flower buds, form them using a stylus and molding pad and attach them to the foliage branches using glossy accents.
  • Tuck the flower branches behind the deckle hill layers and to the insert layers and attach using glossy accents.

Color the Deer and Complete the Scene

  • Cut the deer using white cardstock.
  • Apply Antique Linen ink over the whole deer body.
  • Apply darker shades of Vintage Photo ink to the antlers, ears and body,
  • Apply pieces of mounting tape to the deer bodies and attach to the tree frame.
  • Attach a few small birds to finish the scene. 

Come see how I made this Z fold birch and deer card.

I am happy that my idea to use the Birch Forest die worked out so well to create my Z fold birch and deer card. The birch trees hide more of the background scene than I figured but I still like seeing them through the trees.  Thanks so much for  coming by and I hope you have a great day. 

 
The Paper Cut: Easel Card Base
[ THP ]
Birch Forest Die Cut 5167-01D
[ RBB ]
Tabbed Birch Trees Die Cut 5167-02D
[ RBB ]
Deer Family Die Cut 5162-10D
[ RBB ]
5173-02D Deckle Hills Die Cut
[ RBB ]
Small Birds Die 5147-06D
[ RBB ]
Leaf Group die 5118D
[ RBB ]
Tiny Flower Buds Die Cut 5147-10D
[ RBB ]
3 Pine Tree Set – 689690694SO
[ RBB ]
Fall Foliage 924
[ RBB ]
3011 KKCS Outdoor Master
[ RBB ]
Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock,…
[ ELH ]
Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock,…
[ ELH ]
Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Easter…
[ ELH ]
Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Heavyweight,…
[ ELH ]
Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Vintage Photo
[ ELH ]
Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Antique Linen
[ ELH ]
Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Pumice Stone
[ ELH ]
Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Squeezed…
[ ELH ]
Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Shabby Shutters
[ ELH ]
Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint
[ ELH ]
PanPastel Sofft Mini Applicators, 12 pk
[ ELH ]
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
[ ELH ]
My Sweet Petunia MISTI Laser Etched…
[ ELH ]
My Sweet Petunia Mini MISTI Laser…
[ ELH ]
Susan’s Garden 4pcs. all metal tool set
[ ELZ | ELH ]
Large Molding Pad (6.5″ X 12″/16.5mm…
[ ELZ ]
Ranger Accents, Mini Glossy Accents
[ ELH ]
Paper Edger Scissors-Deckle
[ AMZUS ]
Be Creative Tape, 7mm (3/10″)
[ ELH ]
Be Creative Tape, 15mm (3/5″)
[ ELH ]
Be Creative Tape, 25mm (1″)
[ ELH ]
Be Creative Tape, 5mm (1/4″)
[ ELH ]
Be Creative Tape, 3mm (1/8″)
[ ELH ]
EK Tools, Precision 5 Inch Scissors…
[ ELH ]
Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet
[ ELH ]
Glue Dots, 3/8″ (4029)
[ ELH ]
Glue Dots, Mini (3/16″)
[ ELH ]
Glue Dots, Micro (1/8″)
[ ELH ]
Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
[ ELH ]
ATG Double-Sided Refill Tape, 2 pk, 1/4″
[ ELH ]
ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider
[ ELH ]
Ranger Accents, Glossy Accents
[ ELH ]
Creative Expressions Cosmic Shimmer…
[ ELH ]
Crafter’s Pick The Ultimate Glue, 4 oz.
[ ELH ]
Hero Arts Embossing Gun (Wagner)
[ ELH ]
Teflon Bone Folder
[ ELH ]
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board 12×12
[ ELH ]
Scor-Pal Glitter Clean-Up Cloth
[ ELH ]
Memory Box Dies, Metal Adaptor Plate…
[ ELH ]
Sizzix Accessory – Standard Magnetic…
[ SZZ | SBC ]
Sizzix Accessory – Precision Base…
[ SZZ | SBC ]
Sizzix Big Shot White & Gray
[ ELH | SZZ | SBC ]
Dremel 7700-1/15 MultiPro 7.2-Volt…
[ AMZUS ]
 

6 thoughts on “Z Fold Birch and Deer”

  1. Kittie you have done a beautiful card. I am in love with this style now! You always do such wonderful work and I am always inspired!

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  2. I showed my hubby this one….. He LIKED IT! It is BEAUTIFUL, Kittie! LOVE the scene! We have a family of deer just like this here. (And MANY MORE! LOL) The trees behind just give this SO MUCH DEPTH too! A GORGEOUS CARD!!! 😉

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  3. Lottie, your cards are amazing! You are extremely talented and creative. So glad I got to speak with you at the Scrapbook convention today. Like you, creating for me is like being in heaven!

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