Hello, Crafters.
Today’s Christmas card really packs a huge WOW! The first card I made has nine “flags” on the top row and nine on the bottom row. I decided to make a smaller concertina card for the video because I was concerned about how long the finished video would run for! The video card has five flags along the top row and five along the bottom row.
During the video, I forgot to mention about posting this card. They will each fit into one of our Acetate Card Boxes (145486 page 137). If I decide to post my accordion cards, I’ll put them in one of these boxes and then into a padded Jiffy Bag. When I made the rosette card a few weeks ago, I put one in an Acetate Box, then a Jiffy Bag and posted it to myself. The card survived brilliantly!
I also forgot to say that there is plenty of space on the back of the card to write a message or greeting. My choice would be to die-cut a fancy shape or rectangle using Basic White Cardstock (CS) and adhering it on the back of the card. The accordion card stands up by itself beautifully and it’s easy to read the message, which is why I like the hand written greeting to be at the back of the card and out of sight!
Although I made the five flag card for the video, I also took time to explain how to make the nine flag card, too. Once I had worked out how the measurements work out, it was easy to calculate cardstock pieces for cards with any amount of flags. The first video I saw which showed how this card was made, was by Michelle Pepper who had seen a video by a German demo but couldn’t find the video again to get the link.
I tried and I couldn’t find the video, either! Then the penny dropped and I realised I was looking for an “accordion fold card” instead of the German “Akkordeon-Faltkarte”. Once I put that in the search box, it pulled up lots of German cards, including three or four accordion cards. I watched the card by Stempelfantasie because her video was the oldest – the link is below my video on YouTube.
The card demonstrated by Stempelfantasie was a new baby card with the baby’s name at the top – Leopold – and the date along the bottom. I think it was 27.04.17 which was the same date that her video was published. If I remember correctly, she used the six numbers and then a big star on the last flag.
Stempelfantasie’s idea started me thinking about different ways to use this card. I think it would be great if small photographs were put on the individual flags. It would also make a great anniversary card, although that would need an eleven flag card!! Although the original accordion card has used words, there’s no reason it can’t be made with different images e.g. toys, flowers, animals, etc, on each flag.
I hope you watch this video and get inspired with your own ideas what could be done with the flags! That’s it from me today. I hope you have a very blessed Sunday and I look forward to seeing you during the week. In the meantime, take care and stay safe. Happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Measurements
NOTE: NA = North America – please test ALL sizes on scrap paper before cutting any cardstock.
1). Five Letters Card
1). Real Red Cardstock – 5¾” X 11 3/8” (14.6cm x 29cm) NA 5½” x 9 7/8”
2). Real Red Cardstock – 5¾” X 4 5/8” (14.6cm x 11.7cm) NA 5 ½” x 6 1/8”
Real Red Cardstock – 10 pieces 2¾” x 2¾” (7cm x 7cm) NA 2 5/8” x 2 5/8”
Basic White Cardstock – 10 pieces 2 5/8” x 2 5/8” (2.7cm x 2.7cm) NA 2½” x 2½”
Basic White Cardstock – 3¾” x 5½” (9.5cm x 14cm) NA 3¾” x 5¼”
Basic White Cardstock – scrap for sentiment and any images
Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper – design 1 for inside cards 10 pieces 2½” x 2½” (2.4cm x 2.4cm) NA 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”
Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper – design 2 for front flap 3 5/8” x 5 3/8” (9.2cm x 13.7cm) NA 3 5/8” x 5 1/8”
1). Score on landscape side at 4”, 4¾”, 5½”, 6¼”, 7”, 7¾”, 8½”, 9¼”, 10”, 10¾”(10.1cm, 12cm, 13.9cm, 15.8cm, 17.7cm, 19.6cm, 21.5cm, 23.4cm, 25.3cm, 27.2cm) NA 4”, 4¾”, 5½”, 6¼”, 7”, 7¾”, 8½”, 9¼”
2). Score on vertical side at 4”(10.1cm) NA 4”, 4¾”, 5½”,
2). Nine Letters Card
Sorry – I couldn’t work these measurements out! Use 12” cardstock if you have it and follow instructions for A4 cardstock users.
3). Real Red Cardstock – 5¾” X 11 3/8”
4). Real Red Cardstock – 5¾” X 10 5/8” ( x 27cm)
Real Red Cardstock – 18 pieces 2¾” x 2¾”
Basic White Cardstock – 18 pieces 2 5/8” x 2 5/8”
Basic White Cardstock – 3¾” x 5½”
Basic White Cardstock – scrap for sentiment and any images
Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper – design 1 for inside cards 18 pieces 2½” x 2½”
Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper – design 2 for front flap 3 5/8” x 5 3/8”
3). Score on landscape side at 4”, 4¾”, 5½”, 6¼”, 7”, 7¾”, 8½”, 9¼”, 10”, 10¾”
4). Score on landscape side at 4”, 4¾”, 5½”, 6¼”, 7”, 7¾”, 8½”, 9¼”, 10”
Product List used for this project: please click on any of the links to be taken to my 24/7 online Stampin’ Up! shop. The Hostess Code for AUGUST 2021 is YHUYPFGY Thank you. xx
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Goedemorgen Jan.
Wow wat een super mooie kaart heb je gemaakt.
Fijne zondag gewenst.
Groetjes Manon
Heel erg bedankt, Manon. Ik ben erg blij met hoe dit project is verlopen! xx
I just love this card Jan. I also have some big letters that would work great. Also been wanting to say thank you for putting the US measurements under your videos. Although I seem to use the measurements you start with. Hope you are doing better. Be well & TYFS
Many thanks, Claire. Working out US sizes is quite easy when using scrap paper cut to US size!! I had another hospital test yesterday and will get the results in 2-3 weeks. We’re hopeful this is the one that will give us the answer and therefore, the treatment! xxx