How to Make a Simple Inner Accordion Card

Is there anything better than a simple fold that no matter what products you use, it looks amazing! This one is just that perfect! It comes together in minutes and works with any 12×12 Designer Series Paper. It’s a simple as planning out your card front and then adding that perfect panel of accordion folded DSP to the inside. Once you make one, you’ll want to make a bunch.

What’s not to love with the Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper paired with the Bauble Blooms Bundle? I used Secret Sea for the card base. The Cherry Cobbler in the DSP pairs perfectly with it. I also added a splash of Cloud Cover because it pulls in those little blue flowers as well. A little stamping and some pretty embellishments finish off this card perfectly.

CUTTING/SCORING INSTRUCTIONS
BASE: (Secret Sea) 4 1/4″x11″, scored at 5 1/2″
FRONT LAYER: (DSP) 4″x5 1/4″
INSIDE ACCORDION: (DSP) 4″x12″, cut 2″ off the right side so you’re left with 4″x10″ and then on the 4″x10″ piece, score at 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 7″, 8″ and 9″
INSIDE CARD: (Basic White) 4″x4″, scored at 2″ **you’ll add that 2″ piece of DSP here
OTHER: Die cuts, Secret Sea Ink Pad, ribbon and embellishments and a greeting (I used a die cut piece of Cloud Cover for my greeting)

Ready to see lots of samples??

I used the same Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper for these samples. As you can see I used different “bows” here. Also, on one sample I used a retired holiday stamp set. Use what you have because it all works!!

Look how cute this card is! I used the Festive Friends Bundle and again that same Designer Series Paper. I love coloring the friends with my Stampin’ Blends.

Here’s a card I made using Blackberry Bliss, Pretty Peacock and Mossy Meadow Cardstock. The Floral Charms Designer Series Paper pulls it all together beautifully.

I used the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite for this last sample. The paper is just so pretty!!! Since there are dies that cut out the flowers and pottery from the Designer Series Paper I used them! Minimal stamping with a gorgeous result! By the way, the card base is Misty Moonlight.

You’ll definitely want to try this one out. It’s relaxing, fun, simple and a great way to use up that paper stash – I know you have one! Which one is your favorite?

Happy Crafting!