Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card Featuring the Silly Old Bear Suite for an Instagram Hop

Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card for the Instagram Hop

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I'm sharing the Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card I created for a fun Instagram Hop. This fold is easy to make, stands beautifully on its own, and offers plenty of space to showcase your favorite designer papers.

For this project, I used the absolutely adorable Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper along with the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle. The die cuts and the "Congratulations" sentiment were the perfect finishing touches for this sweet card design.

The Silly Old Bear products are part of a Mega Suite featured in the May 2026 Online Exclusives collection. These products are some of the cutest I've seen, and they bring back such wonderful feelings of nostalgia. The charming bear images and coordinating papers make creating special cards effortless.

Card Measurements

Card Base

• Hydrangea Hue Cardstock: 7" x 6"
• Score at 1 3/4" and 3 1/2"

Designer Series Paper

• Two front panels: 1 1/2" x 5 3/4"
• One inside panel: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4"
• One back writing panel: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4"

One of my favorite features of this design is the panel on the back where I can write a personal note. It keeps the front and inside of the card beautifully decorated while still leaving plenty of room for a heartfelt message.

The Z-fold design creates dimension and interest while remaining easy to fold and mail. When displayed, the card stands up nicely, making it perfect for celebrating special occasions.

Be sure to join me on Instagram @jeanspaperjewels to see this project and all of the amazing inspiration from the other talented participants in the Mini Slimline Card Hop. You'll find lots of creative ideas and unique interpretations of this fun card style.

Thank you for stopping by today. Happy crafting!

 

Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card for an Instagram Hop

For my recent Instagram Hop, I created a fun and festive Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card—and I just love how much impact these little cards make!

Mini Slimline cards can be made in a variety of sizes. Most are created from a 6" x 6" card base folded in half to make a 6" x 3" card. Another common size is 6" x 3 1/4". For my project, I chose to make a Z-Fold style card.

Card Measurements:

• Card Stock: 3" x 12" White Willow Card Stock

• Score at: 3" and 6"

• Finished (closed) size: 6" x 3"

The Z-Fold adds a fun interactive element while still keeping that sleek mini slimline look.

Supplies I Used:

• Easter Basket Bundle

• Easter Joy Designer Series Paper

• Stylish Shapes Dies (for the square die cuts)

The patterned paper and layered square dies really help create dimension and visual interest on the narrow card front.

Envelope Options

Mini Slimline cards fit several envelope sizes. I used:

• 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" (#15 Coin Envelope)

• They also fit in 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" standard envelopes

I purchased my envelopes from Dollar Tree for just $1.25. Of course, you can always create your own custom envelope to perfectly match your card design!

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I hope you’ll give Mini Slimline cards a try. They may be small, but they truly pack a big punch for their size! I’ll be back soon with more Mini Slimline inspiration. 💛

 

Craft Roulette Episode 284 – Z Fold Panel Birthday Card

For Craft Roulette, Episode 284, the wheel spun up some fun parameters, and I couldn’t resist making a cheerful Z Fold Panel Card! Here’s how the challenge shaped up for me:

🎡 The Parameters

• Project: Fun Fold → I chose a Z Fold Panel Card

• Colors: Birthday Party → I went with pink and purple for a feminine birthday theme

• Element: Maggie Smith → Inspired by her role in The Secret Garden, I used a Floral Charm design to represent the beautiful garden scenes

• Random: Spiral → My sentiment has spirals all around it for a playful touch

🎨 Card Details

• Base: 4 1/4" x 11" Blackberry Bliss, scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"

• Designer Paper Layers (Floral Charm): 4" x 2 1/2" and 4" x 5 1/4"

• Front Panel: 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" Blackberry Bliss, embossed with the retired Dots folder, finished with a touch of Iridescent Ribbon

• Sentiment (front): 2" circle of Bubble Bath, stamped in Blackberry Bliss with a spiral-accented greeting

• Inside Layers: 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" Blackberry Bliss with a 2" x 3" Bubble Bath panel stamped using the Branching Out stamp set

This fold gives such a fun surprise when the card opens, and the pink and purple garden theme made it perfect for a birthday celebration. 🌸🎂

📺 Join the Fun!

Craft Roulette goes live every Friday at 7:10pm Central on YouTube. You never know what the wheel will spin, and it’s always exciting to see how everyone interprets the parameters.

Have you tried a Z Fold Panel card yet? It’s a great way to showcase designer paper and add extra interest to your card fronts!

 

Dolly Inspired Z-Fold Card For Craft Roulette Episode 221

I made this card following the parameters set from Craft Roulette, Episode #221 featuring Sara Liz Staroska as the guest. You can see it on YouTube HERE. It's an A2 Z-Fold Card. I have the measurements HERE. I used Pretty Petunia for the card base along with a couple of papers from the 2024-2026 In Color Paper Pack. The pretty circle die is from the Spotlight On Nature Die Set. The birthday sentiment is from Sweetly Scripted, and the butterfly from Setched Butterflies. The fabulous image, and Dolly quote is on a free kit designed by the guest, Sara Liz. It is chocked full of images, and information. You can get her printables for free by subscribing to her YouTube Channel. Click HERE for her special Craft Roulette edition.  

These were the parameters:

    1. Project - A2 Card

    2. Colors - Donut Shop

    3. Element - Dolly

    4. Random - Purse or Pocket

Craft Roulette airs every Friday evening at 6:10 Central Time on You Tube. You should check it out. It's a fun way to make us step outside our crafty boxes.

 

Thoughtful Journey Z-Fold Cards

The Thoughtful Journey 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Pack is full of beautiful nature scenes in soft, pretty colors. I made a Z-Fold Card to maximize the use of this pretty paper. There are only very small scraps left from one piece.

Z-Fold Card Measurements:
Card Base: 5 1/2"x 8 1/2" (Score at 2 1/8", and 4 1/4")

Front Card Mat Layer: 4" x 5 1/4"
Front Panel Designer Series Paper Layer: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Inside Left Designer Series Paper Layer: 5 1/4" x 1 7/8"

Inside Strip on Basic White Designer Series Paper Layer: 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Inside Basic White Card Layer: 5" x 3 3/4"

Z-Fold Cards are pretty easy to make as this design only takes one extra score line. The front panel can be almost any size, or shape. Try this fun fold soon, and let me know how it went. Thanks for joining me!