Accordion Flap card

 Accordion Flap card

stamps/supplies used:  MFP popcorn stamp set, SU DSP

If you follow my blog, and know me ... then you know I love a good fun fold card.  This Accordion flap card is a WINNER!

measurements/instructions:

base card:  11" x 4 1/4"  score at 2 1/2", 3 3/4", 6 3/4" & 8 1/4"

square layers:  4" x 4", 4" x 3 1/2", 4" x 2 1/4"  fold mtn/valley/mtn/valley

DSP layers:  3 3/4" x 3 3/4", 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" & 3 3/4" x 2"

white layers:  3 1/4" x 1 1/2", 3" x 2 3/8"

Adhere all layers together.  Adhere the panels to the scored card base.  BUT only put adhesive on left side of panel.  If you put adhesive on full panel the card will NOT open.  Also keep in mind your layers may differ from mine depending what you stamp.

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Double diamond cards

 Double diamond card

stamps/supplies used:  SU Lighthouse stamp set & DSP

This is a fun fold card that is fun to create.

Here is a close up card of the double diamond card.

basic instructions:

base card:  4 1/4" x 11" score at 2 1/4", 4 1/2" & 7 3/4" - mtn./valley fold.

side view

DSP (pattern paper):  3 x 4, 2 x 4 & 1 x 4

base squares: 3" x 3"

white squares:  2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

I will be making more of these fun folds soon.

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Another accordion fun fold card

 Another accordion fun fold card

There are lots of variations on an accordion fold, and this one is simple but very effective.

stamps/papers/dies used:  Unity stamp co.

I also am using Unity coffee-doodle-doo stamp set again.  I do like this frazzled looking coffee bird, but for me she will always be a tea-totaler to me.

You can see more accordion fun folds here, and here.  To see even more just type accordion fold in search box, and more of my posts will pop up.

I colored her by getting out my blending brushes, and just brushing on some color.  Not even staying in the lines, so to speak.  After that I added more color with my prisma color pencils.

measurements:

base card:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

layer on base card:  4" x 5 1/4" pattern paper

accordion fold card:  3 1/4" x 11"  scored at 4" and 8"

layer for front of accordion fold card:  3 1/4" x 4 1/8"

stamped layer:  die cut

layer for inside accordion fold card:  

pattern paper - 3 3/4" x 3"

To assemble the card:

Adhere the bigger section of the accordion fold to base card.  Fold the accordion card flat, and adhere 3 1/4" x 4 1/8" card on the shortest fold.  Next adhere the pattern paper, and stamped card.  Add some self-sticking gems to finish it.  Just keep in mind you can make the accordion fold card a little bigger, or smaller to change up the card.  

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Thanks Accordion z-fold card

 Accordion z-fold card

SU Thanks a bunch stamp set

Having fun with this accordion fun fold card.

Measurements:

Base: 4 1/4" x 11"  score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2". This creates the z-fold of the card. Just accordion fold it...mountain fold, valley fold.

DSP: 2 1/2" x 4 piece for top of card

Cut orange and black layers for card.  Cut a white piece a little smaller to stamp images, and add fussy cut carrot if needed.

Inside white layer: 4" x 5 1/4"  stamp as you like.

Adhere strip of DSP to bottom of stamped white inside layer.

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Stair step cards

 Stair step cards

Stair step cards have been around for years.  This one is just configured a little different than in the past.  See more stair step cards here.

                                               stamps used:  Altenew stamp/die set, SU stamp set

Measurements and instructions:

base card: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

mini folded card: 3 1/4" x 8 1/2"  (mini card can be adjusted to basically any size)

With the 8 1/2" (5 1/2"x8 1/2") side at the top of your scoring board, score at 1 1/4", 2 1/2", and 5 1/2".  Accordion fold this card.  

On the 3 1/4" x 8 1/2" piece, score in half at 4 1/4".  

To decorate cut pattern paper to 5 1/4" x 2 3/4" and 5 1/4" x 1" for the base card.  On the mini folded card layer, and die cut as desired.

You write your message on the back of the base card or on the inside of the backside of the card.

Here are a couple more sample cards:

                                             stamps used:  Unity stamp set and Altenew stamp/die set

See more stair step cards here, in this post from 2013, see another version of stair step card here.  To see more type step cards in the search section on the side bar.

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Accordion pop out fold card

 Accordion pop out fold card

stamps used:  various companies

Another accordion style fun fold card ... there are a lot of this style card out there!  This one has a pop out mini card on it.

measurements:

base card:  5 7/8" x 9 3/4"

mini card: 3" x 4 1/2" fold in half.

Cut layers to fit accordion fold sections.

On long side of black card score at 1 3/8", 2 3/4", 4 1/8" and 5 1/2".  Accordion fold, and this will form the front of the card.  Tape the mini card to the first and last accordion folds.  Add saying to mini card.  Adhere layers to inside of card, and add saying.

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Accordion fun fold cards

 Accordion fun fold cards

stamps used:  various companies

Accordion fun fold cards are a wow factor type card, and easy to create.  

measurements:

base card:  5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

pattern paper: 12" x 5 1/4"  score at 1", 4" and 8"

Fold the pattern (12" x 5 1/4") paper accordion style ..... valley - mountain - valley folds.  Adhere accordion card to base card.  Add stamped card to front valley fold, and adhere other stamped layer to inside of card.  Easy as that!

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Pop out swing cards

 Pop out swing cards

stamps used:  Stampin' Up 

This Pop out swing card is a fun card and easy to create. 

Measurements:

base card:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2"  score at 4 1/4"

front layer: 4" x 5 1/4"

inside accordion layer:  5 1/4" x 6" score at 2" and 4"

pattern paper layer: 1 3/4" x 5"

tabs for inside:  1/2" x 4"  score at 2" (need two tabs)

 

Adhere 4" x 5 1/4" pattern paper to front of card.  Cut out opening with any die you have in your stash.  Adhere tab to top and bottom of accordion folded card, then tape tabs to inside of card.  Keep inside accordion fold card folded, and add double sided tape to folded end ... close card onto accordion folded card. Use cut out die and a smaller die to stamp image on.  Close card, and add stamped image to inside of accordion card.  In case I forgot to mention I also stamped a saying inside the card before I adhered the accordion card inside.

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Double easel step fun fold

 Double easel step fun fold card

 

stamps dies used:  Altenew stamp co.

This fun fold card has been around for years ... this one just has an added a full size card to the back instead of just a panel to write or add saying.  

Measurements:

base accordion card:  4 1/4" x 11"  score at 5 1/2" and 2 3/4"

inside card:  4 1/4" x 11" score at 5 1/2"

Accordion fold base card, then add folded card to the back of accordion folded card.  Add pattern papers to panels of accordion card and die cuts to front of card.  Stamp inside card with saying and add pattern paper strip plus dies as desired.  You will be seeing more of this style card soon.

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Halloween Accordion fun fold

 Halloween Accordion fun fold

stamps used:  Stampin' Up

measurements:

base card: 5 1/2" x 12

12" side across the top score at 1 3/4", 4 3/4", 7 3/4"

DSP (SU pattern papers):

cut two at 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"

cut two at 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"

cut at 1 1/8" x 5 1/4"

cut at 1 3/8" x 2 3/4"

For this card accordion fold the base card, then just adhere all the DSP layers.  Add a stamped saying to the front fold, and you are done.

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Tulip accordion fold card

 stamps used:  Stampin' Up

This is a fun fold card that will make anyone smile who receives it.  This is a vertical pop up but you can turn this card around and make it horizontal, if you like.  My friend Holly turned me onto this design and I plan on making more in the future.

measurements:

two 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - base panel cards

front layers:

3 1/4" x 4 1/4" - green layer

3 x 4 1/8" - cream stamped layer

10 3/4" x 3" - inside accordion fold

score 10 3/4" x 3 at 1 3/4" and 6 1/2"

I'm thinking of doing a couple of videos ... would this be one you would like to see?  let me know in the comments.
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accordion pop up

stamps used:  SU Hey chic

I made this card for swapping in my local card group.  The theme was same stamp set so we all made cards with SU Hey chic stamp set.  Above is mine it is what I call an Accordion pop up.  Unfortunately my camera isn't working right now so I scanned my card so it is hard to see how it pops. 

Here is a look at cards from my swappers:

It is always fun to see where all our minds go to create cards!

Below is a similar card I made back in January of this year.  

You can see card using Unity stamps in post here with instructions.  I just changed the orientation for my Hey chic card.

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Wizard mini shakers!

Yes, today I am continuing with some more wizard fun!  Today it's mini shaker cards.

stamps used:  Unity stamp co. Something magical stamp set

This is a shaker and a z-fold card all in one ... plus it is mini size!  perfect for these small images.  

measurements: 

base card - 6" x 4 1/4"

strip - 6" x 3/4"

front layers - 2 3/8" x 3 3/4" and 2 1/8" x 3 5/8"

basic instructions:

For a basic z-fold card you fold the base card in half then in half again.  It will be a mountain fold and valley fold.  For this card the strip is folded the same way and this will be taped to card with the long end to the front panel and the short taped to the inside back.  BUT before taping the strip to card you need to create the shaker part of the card.  

Shaker card - die cut or cut out a section.  tape window sheet to back side of card with opening.  add foam tape to the back of the window sheet to form a closed box so when you add the sequins or beads inside it they will not fall out.  Another words the foam mounting tape should all be touching with no spaces.  remove the backing strips of the foam mounting tape and tape the stamped panel directly to the foam mounting tape to secure all the sequins inside the shaker.  That's it for the shaker card section ... you can go to my you-tube channel to see a video how to make a shaker for a visual tutorial.  

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GIU day 2 - pop out card

Here we are at day 2 for GIU gal week.

Today I'm showing a card that I'm not sure what to call it so I'm going to name it:

Pop-out accordion fold card

if anyone one has a better name just tell me when you comment because to be included in the drawing for the Unity stamp grab bag you need to comment.

I saw a card similar to mine on Pinterest but again ... no name or measurements so this is how I did it.

top folding card = 4 1/4" x 11"

folding mechanism:

strip 3 1/4" x 11"  score at 2 3/4", 5 1/2" and 8 1/4"

inside squares:

3" x 2 1/2" and 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Here are a couple of photos of sample of the inside of this card:

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Diorama cards

stamps used:  Me & Carrie Lou, Repeat Impressions

First I want to say these are old stamps in my collection and I'm not even sure if these two companies are still in business.  In fact, these stamps are so old (1997) that they are wood mounted.

This card is called Diorama cards because, I think you look into/through them like you were looking into a diorama ..... remember we made them out of shoe boxes back in school.  Oh boy, am I showing my age by stating that fact.  

measurements:

two at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" white cardstock

score 1/2" & 1" on both sides

instructions:

punch or die cut center of front card.

accordion fold both cards 

add adhesive to one end of each side of one card then tape together.

It's really a very easy card with a wow factor.

enjoy!

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Bridge is up!

Here are a few bridge cards I made, of course we did this type of card years ago but for the life of me I can't remember what they were called.  So now they are Bridge cards.

 stamps used:  Unity stamp co. cuddlebug butterfly

SU swirly bird and so many shells

I think my brain is starting to work ..... we used to just called this type of card a double z-fold card with a strip on the front.  So I guess, I like ... bridge cards ... simpler.  anyway I had fun making them!

here are my measurements:

base - 8" x 4 1/4"

score card 1 1/4" and 2 1/2" at both ends

strip - 1" x 5 1/2"

To assemble:

1.  accordion fold mountain, valley, valley and mountain

2.  adhere any pattern paper, stamped images to card and you are done.  

It's that simple!

hope you like my cards and if you create any please show me.

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stand alone cards

stamps used:  MFP (out of business)

Although I used stamps that are not available anymore, you can use any stamps in your stash.

Stand Alone card

measurements:

base card - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"  score at 2" and 3 1/8" at each end.

pattern papers - two of 5 1/4" x 1 3/4", one of 5 1/4" x 2

oval die cuts - use whatever you have to fit.

To fold card:

valley, mountain, mountain, valley

you can look at the photo to see the folds then all there is to do is adhere the pattern papers and the oval dies to the front of the card.  For the back of the card I cut a piece of white cardstock 5 1/4" x 2", stamped a saying and there is plenty of room to sign it.

A little late Halloween

stamps used:  StarvingArtiststamps

Better late than never as the saying goes.  I did send out a few of these accordion flap cards to friends and relatives but also did these cards for a local card swap group I'm in.  

you can see it in the top row.  some great cards here.

MFPStamps Christmas in July blog hop day four

WELCOME TO MFP STAMP SHOP

CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP

JOIN US EACH DAY, JULY 28-31 FOR CHRISTMAS FUN, TUTORIALS AND INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT to the July 31st post FOR US TO SEE SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please

Hop along with us!! 

 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Christmas stamp sets. Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each

day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the

blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the 3 tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the post. The winners will be

announced on AUG. 15, 2015 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can

go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment

the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count

twice. ) The deadline for commenting and posting pics of your projects is Friday Aug. 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM

EST.

Tutorials

July 28--Christmas Candy Nugget Cake by Lois

July 29-Micro wave popcorn package perfect for a stocking stuffer by Vickie

July 31--K-Cup holder by Lois

This month for our Christmas in July blog hop my theme is fun folds!  Today I'm showcasing the stamp set Tis The Season.  Had fun with this stamp set making accordion style fold card or sometimes they are called Stair Step cards.  I'm sure Toni has some fun cards/projects for you so please don't forget to check her out.

Let's get started !!

Here's the Design Team

Jane

 Karen

Kren

Lois  

Marilynn

Pat

Sandy 

Sue

Toni

Vickie

MFP Stamp Shop 

Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day for more Christmas fun. We hope to inspire you to start your Christmas cards and projects.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made and check back on August 15 to see if you are a winner. 

MFP Vintage Fashion blog hop

Welcome to the Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Company

Nov. Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

 Featured  Nov. 25

Java Time

Featured Nov. 26

Crisp Winter

 Featured Nov. 27

Ice Skating

Featured Nov. 28

Vintage Fashion

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on 

Nov. 29, 2014 on the MFP Stamp Shop blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) 

The deadline for 

commenting is 10 PM EST on Friday Nov. 28, 2014

Thank you for stopping by here on our last day of our hop.  I'm continuing with my folded cards here with an accordion folded card and a twisted fold card.  I didn't really see the need for the twisted fold card when I first discovered it months ago but now with the holidays I see the need for that pocket which I will fill with a gift certificate for my mail carrier and hair dresser.  Don't forget to comment for your chance to win one of the new stamp sets released this week.  Good Luck and Happy Holidays!  see you next year for our next blog hop.

Here's the Design Team:

 Jane C

Pat 

Marilynn

Nancy

Bonnie 

Sue W

  Pam M

An'Jenic

MarksFinest Papers, a HeinrichCo.