Pop-Up Accordion Card

Create an impressive pop-up card that is sure to get a wow!

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Using your 2- 4x4 pieces of cardstock (Chocolate Chip) and 4x4 piece of cardstock (Rose Red) cut 3 circles using Coluzzle™. All 3 circles should be the same size.

   

2. Step 2

   Fold circles in half.

   

3. Step 3

   Using your 12x12 paper cutter, cut 2 slits in each circle and fold as shown.

   

4. Step 4

   Take two folded circles and adhere them back-to-back with Sticky Strip™, making sure to not adhere slits to other pieces.
   
   Repeat this step adding the third circle to the group in the same way.

   

5. Step 5

   Using your 6x6 cardstock and the Coluzzle™ cut 3 semi-circles, all 3 should be the same size.

   

6. Step 6

   Adhere semi-circles to slits on large circles.
   
   Adhere accordion into 5 ½ x 8 ¼ card using Sticky Strip.
   
   Tie Ribbon around card front and back of card.
   
   Adhere card to 5 ½ x 4 ¼ card piece of cardstock for base.

   

7. Step 7

   Finished card!

   

8. 

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Pop-Up Accordion Card. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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