I had a blast sharing a fun new accordion step fold card over on my Facebook Live last night with everyone. I have been meaning to share this card for a while since I shared a memory of making one at an in person class that I ran back in 2018 with the Myths & Magic suite from Stampin’ Up!
It is a beauty of a card design that would be perfect when you have lots to say, the card is coming from multiple people and you need room to write or as the lovely Jaimie suggested on my live – you could even add photos to the back panels! The accordion step fold card has many possibilities! I have shared below some pictures of how it turned out and a PDF tutorial of just how to make it at the end of this post.

the finished accordion step fold card

Here is a look at my finished accordion step fold card. I love how it looks with all those tiered steps sharing just a sneak of the gorgeous patterned designs on the Designer Series Paper. This Unbounded Beauty suite has gorgeous bright colours and features all the new 2024-2026 In Colours. The secret to this design of fun fold is having fun with patterns! Choose any Designer Series Paper that you have in your stash and have fun! Here is a look at all the designs in the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper that will be available in my online store from May 1st.

unbounded love Designer Series Paper

The coordinating colours for these Designer Series Paper designs are: Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash

a close up of the finished card and those framed details…

Here is a close up detail of the front of the card which I have decorated using the Unbounded Love Bundle. I didn’t realise how much I would love this sweet bundle until I started playing. The beautiful days come with a huge selection of different frames and labels that you just have to play with to understand their beauty and versatility! I love that you can layer them and use them all interchangeably. I mixed and matched this with the Flowers of Beauty Bundle and added some of those sweet flowers which have been die cut in Berry Burst with a gorgeous Resin Dot added to the centres.

The album was complete tied with some of the adorable Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon. I had a great tip from a YouTube follower that commented and suggested adding some clear nail polish to the ends of the ribbon to help it stop fraying.

the accordion step fold card all folded out

Check it out! This is how amazing the accordion step fold design looks when it is all folded out! It really is a treat when you open this card and see all the beautiful paper designs and just how big this card is! I have chosen to decorate each second panel and let some of the other panels do it for themselves with the gorgeous patterns. I added a mixture of the die cut labels and frames accented with some fussy cut flowers from the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper and also added a mixture of sentiments from the Unbounded Love Stamp Set. That stamp set has some sentiments for everything!

some close up pictures of the finished card

Here are some close ups of the finished card that show some of the finished details. I did go to town adding lots of the In Colour Glimmer Paper – as anyone that knows me will know that I love glitter! Sparkle and glitter belongs on everything!
I wanted to add an embellishment to the inside of the card but as it was being folded I need something that was not too dimensional. The Shiny Sequins were perfect for this and looked great in the centres of the die cut flowers.

Download the PDF tutorial below to get all the measurements (this particular project is only made in imperial as it is easier to be made in these measurements), supply list and instructions on how I made this fun project. I’d love to see what you do! Be sure to pop on and join the VIP group and share your creations. We love to inspire each other!

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Until next time, crafty hugs. xx

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supply list

These items are not available until the new Annual Catalogue starts on May 1st, 2024

Here is a complete list of the items I have used that will be available as a customer in my online store on May 1st. Alternatively you can join my team and add any of these items to a starter kit. Click here to learn more.

Flowers of Beauty Bundle [163376] 
Unbounded Love Bundle [163384]
Unbounded Beauty 12×12″ Designer Series Paper [163372]
In Colour Glimmer Paper [163771]
Stampin’ Pads 2024-2026 In Colours [165058]
2024-2026 in Colours 12×12″ Cardstock [163805]
A4 Cardstock 2024-2026 In Colours [163804] 
Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon [163783]
2024-2026 In Colour Resin Dots [163389]
2024-2026 Stampin’ Write Markers [163829]

THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE NOW.

Blending Brushes [153611] $23.00	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] $17.50	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143] $15.75	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [161696] $62.50	Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] $15.75
Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins [163484] $13.25	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $14.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $7.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $12.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $9.75