🌸 Pom Pom’s & Posies Collection Showcase AND Z-fold card instructions
Published: February 3, 2026
I’m so excited to finally share my new download with you all — Pom Pom’s and Posies: Spring Collection – Selene Cardmaking Sheet (PDF Digital Download)
You can find it in the shop here
This sheet includes:
• 4 x Toppers
• 5 x Sentiments: Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Get Well Soon, Just for You, and Happy Easter
I’m also still working my way through all the lovely name suggestions you gave me last year — thank you so much to everyone who shared such super cute ideas for my new characters. I really do appreciate them all 💛
I hope you enjoy creating with this one as much as I enjoyed making it!
I hope you like the below cards made for the launch
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Here are some of the cards made so far with the Selene Cardmaking download
Handmade Z-fold card
How to Make a Z-Fold Card (5x7 Card Blank)
Start with your card blank
- Place your 5x7 card blank in front of you closed in a portrait orientation (tall side up).
Score the front panel
- Find the front of the card and score it in half from top to bottom (for a 5x7 card, this is 2.5 inches).
- Burnish the score line with a bone folder or scoring tool to create a crisp fold.
Fold to create the Z
- Fold along the score line toward the back. This creates the “Z” shape when viewed from above.
Admire your Z-fold
- Close the card again—when you open it, the front panel folds in like a Z, giving you that layered, dimensional effect.
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Cardblank - i used a pre-scored white 5x7 cardblank - you can find the ones i use here on amazon
The Selene Pom Pom's and Posies cardmaking download - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/HigYz
The topper and sentiment are from the sheet.
This was printed onto my favourite Super Smooth Paper, it is a nice 160gsm super smooth paper which is perfect for toppers, papers and our Print cut and form flowers and leaves. You can find it on amazon here
I used the New Bokeh Paper set that launched at the weekend.. i love the colour. You can find the download in the shop here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/V5Gps
If you look at the picture below you will see that i printed it on glossy paper i wanted a nice contrast between the matte topper and glossy paper/ card. I have used the same photo paper for years and years its what i used to use when i lived in Canada too - You can find it on amazon here
I use a lot of mirror card i know its not everyones cup of tea but i just like the luxurious feel it adds to a card. I get mine in a bundle from amazon, you can find it here i think this set is really good value for money especially when i am just using it for matting and layering. The link is for the gold but there are lots of colour options available on the page
The intricate die cut is called A2 Swirl from Spellbinders
The embossed panel is just white cardstock that has been ran through my die cutting machine with this embossing folder
Simple 5x7 Card
I used the same cardblank, topper sheet, gold mirror card for this card (links are above)
The green paper is a new paper i am testing out (the download will be coming soon)
The green mirror card i used for matting and layering on the topper can be found here
The green ribbon is from my Ribbon stash
This is a really simple card to make with nice straight lines, perfect for anyone starting out on their card journey or someone looking to batch make cards quickly.
Simple 5x5 Card
The Selene Pom Pom's and Posies cardmaking download - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/HigYz
The topper and sentiment are from the sheet.
This was printed onto my favourite Super Smooth Paper, it is a nice 160gsm super smooth paper which is perfect for toppers, papers and our Print cut and form flowers and leaves. You can find it on amazon here
I used the New Bokeh Paper set that launched at the weekend.. i love the colour. You can find the download in the shop here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/V5Gps
I printed the backing paper onto my favourite glossy card, you can find it on amazon here
This is such a sweet little card, perfect for posting as it is nice and flat. As well as greetings cards these also make really nice notecards for when you just want to send someone a little message.
I hope you enjoy these card samples! I wanted to show a mix of simple cards as well as a fancier fold to demonstrate that these topper sheets are perfect for cardmakers of all levels. The designs are lovely enough to stand beautifully on their own, or you can add your own flair with die cuts, handmade flowers, or a little sparkle to make each card truly unique. Whether you’re keeping it simple or going all out, these sheets make creating pretty cards a joy!
If you like the style of this cardmaking download - it is part of a collection called Pom Pom's and Posies i thought i would pop this little video into the blog post to show you some other cards that have been made with the range.
You can find all of the Pom Pom's and Posies characters on the website here as they have their own category on the website
To watch the samples video just click on the PLAY button in the middle of the image below or you can watch the video directly on youtube here
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