love2inspireHANDMADE: Accordion Fold Pop-Up Card Tutorial

If you're looking for a card that is sure to impress, this Accordion Fold Pop-Up Card is the perfect project! From the outside it looks like a beautiful handmade card, but when opened it reveals a fun accordion center that creates an unexpected wow factor.

I love interactive cards because they make the recipient stop, smile, and take a second look. This design is surprisingly simple to create and can be customized for birthdays, friendship cards, encouragement cards, or any special occasion

Measurements

Card Base

5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
Score at 4-1/4"

Accordion Insert

10" x 5-1/2"
Score at:
- 2", 3", 4", 5", 6", 7", 8"

Assembly

Fold the insert accordion-style, alternating mountain and valley folds. Attach only the 2" end panels to the inside of the card base. This allows the center folds to expand beautifully when the card is opened.

✨ Tip: Burnish each score line well with a bone folder to help the accordion fold smoothly and stand up nicely inside the card.

Be sure to watch the full YouTube tutorial below where I walk you through each step and show exactly how to assemble the accordion insert.

Interactive cards don't have to be complicated. This fold gives you:

A dramatic pop-up effect
Plenty of room for decorating
Space for sentiments and embellishments
A fold-flat design that's still easy to mail

It's one of those cards that looks much more

complicated than it really is!

I'd love to know—who would you send this Accordion Fold Pop-Up Card to? Let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to watch the full tutorial for all the details.