Accordion Card Holder

Hi Ladies,

Thanks to all of you who attended the Saturday morning accordion card holder class. It was so nice to see all of you! You requested the instructions for the cardholder so you could make them on your own and here they are. They are compliments of Split Coast Stampers. They have so many great projects there to try!

Supplies

• One 6" x 12" piece of patterned paper
  
• One 4" x 6" piece of patterned paper
  
• Two 3 3/4" x 4" pieces of patterned paper
  
• Three 3 7/8" x 5 3/4" pieces of white cardstock
  
• Three 1 3/4" white cardstock circles
  
• One 2" x 6" piece of patterned paper
  
• Cutter with scoring blade or bone folder
  
• Sticky Strip
  
• Decorative border punch, optional
  
• 18" Ribbon
  
• Magnetic or velcro closure
  
• Stamps, ink

Step-by-Step

1. Score the 6” x 12” patterned paper piece at 4-1/2”, 6-1/2” and 11”, creating the base.

   

2. Score the 4” x 6” Patterned Paper piece at 2”.
   
   Use a decorative edge punch on one end if desired.
   
   Attach this piece along the scored 1” section of the base with Sticky Strip.

   

3. Score the 3-3/4" x 4" patterned paper piece every 1/2" across the 4” side.

   

4. Crease scored lines well and attach accordion pieces to the sides of the base. Take care to line up right along the edges of each panel.

   

5. To add the ribbon, put Sticky Strip on the seam underneath the top flap, and attach the ribbon, being sure to center the ribbon so you can tie correctly on top.
   
   Adhere the 2” x 6” patterned paper piece to cover the seam and the ribbon.

   

6. Secure a velcro dot to the inside of the front panel, leaving both sides of the dot connected. Remove the backing of the 2nd side of the dot and close your box, pressing the 2nd side of the dot to the front of the box. Keeping the dots together will ensure that your closure will match up.
   

   

7. Use stamps or markers to label circles and adhere to the backs of the 3-7/8” x 5-3/4"” cardstock pieces. Insert into the accordion slots.

   

8. Add any decorations to the outside of your box - use your punches to create butterflies. flowers, labels, etc.
   

9. Your accordion style card holder is finished.

10. Don't be afraid to try lots of different patterns to create the holders. They're quick and cute and wonderful gifts!