Today, I am excited to share an Accordion Fun Fold Card with a jaw-dropping design! I first saw this design created by Cheryl Hamilton 3-4 years ago. I had never seen this particular accordion fold, before, and was awe-struck at the possibilities.
When you first look at this fun fold, it doesn’t look any different than a standard card. But when you open it, that’s where the magical accordion fun fold card reveals itself! Below, I created a birthday card using the Wildflower Designs Bundle, Timber 3D Embossing Folder and Unbounded Beauty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. For the sentiments, I used the Unbounded Love Stamp.
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Accordion Fun Fold Card Design
I, first, chose my Designer Series Paper followed by Early Expresso for the card base and Crumb Cake for the embossed layer. Next, I added a 1 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ strip of Designer Series Paper matted on Early Expresso to the left front of the card. I stamped the sentiment in Early Expresso and die cut using the Wildflower Dies. Next, I stamped the flower using Tuxedo Black Momento ink and colored the image with Crumb Cake and Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends. To finish off the accordion fun fold card’s front, I added a double Linen thread bow and Misty Moonlight gems from the Tinsel Gems Three-Pack.
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The magic of this fun fold is the inside. I used a 5 1/4″ x 10″ piece of Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper. After scoring every two inches, I folded on the score lines to create the accordion fold for the card. I adhered, both, ends of the Designer Series Paper to the inside of the card base. To add a sentiment and a space to sign the card, I added a 1 3/4″ x 5″ Basic White layer to the back of the card.
On each of the folds, I added a Basic White Circle stamped, either, with a sentiment or image. I matted each of the circles on Early Expresso. I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut my circles. Finally, I staggered the circles on each of the folds to create a step-like appearance that enhances the accordion fun fold card.
Accordion Fun Fold Card Tutorial
In the video tutorial below, I demonstrate step-by-step how to create this Accordion Fun Fold card. You will, also, see a second accordion fun fold card with a holiday theme. Below, you will find an additional card, the link for a downloadable PDF with photos, measurements, instructions and supplies. I hope you are inspired to give this accordion fold a try! Leave me a comment below and let me know your thoughts on this jaw-dropping card!
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Additional Accordion Fun Fold Card
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