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Accordion folds are where Scor-Pal® far outshines its competition. With Scor-Pal you can make multiple scores at different intervals without moving the cardstock!

Let your imagination run wild and see what you can design. I have given some measurements below for other accordion folds.

The card shown in the tutorial was made for a “Brown is beautiful” swap. We were limited to only brown, cream/white. Everything I used was from my favourite stamp company Stampin’ Up!. I love how everything coordinates.

Diana

Supplies:

· Scor-Pal®

· Cardstock - 4 1/4 " x 11" and scraps

· Designer Paper - 3 different coordinating sheets. You will just need small amounts

· Stamps and ink pad or markers

· Adhesive

Step 1 - Align your 4 1/4 " x 11" piece of cardstock to the top and right fence as illustrated.

Score at 4", 6 1/2", 9" and 10 1/2 ".

Do not fold the accordian pleats.

6 ½"

10½

Step 2 - Attach the decorator paper while the cardstock is flat.

· The first panel is 1¼" x 4" (left side)

· Second panel is 2¼" x 4"

· Third panel is 2 3/4" x 4"

Now you can fold the accordion pleats!

Step 3 - Decorate as you wish. To make a belly band you will need a piece of decorator paper

"½ x 7". Not shown

TIP: When gluing embellishments such as the flower hold the embellishment to where you are going to place it. Turn over the card and draw a pencil line along the edge of the fold. This will show you where to place the adhesive.

Eight panels 1½" wide

Cardstock ie. 4" x 12" - the heigth of the card can be whatever you wish

Wrong side of decorator paper facing up Score at 3", 6" and 9”.

Right side of decorator paper facing up score at 7½" and 10½.".

With the right side still facing up, rotate the paper so the ends have now switched position. What was the left edge is now lined up along the right fence. Score at 7½" and 10½.".

We have now created valley and mountain scores.

The indent is the valley score, the embossed score is the mountain. Carefully accordion fold, sharpening each crease with your fingers, and lining up each fold to the next

The measuring may sound complicated but after doing it once you will be a pro.

Six panels 2" wide

Cardstock ie. 4" x 12" - the heigth of the card can be whatever you wish

Score at 2", 6", 10". Turn the paper over.

Score at 4" and 8".

Carefully accordion fold, sharpening each crease with your fingers, lining up each fold to the next.

For the six panels, if using decorator paper be sure it is double-sided. This is a great fold for a Tag accordian card. With the accordian folded, cut off the two corners. For this size card I measured 1/2" in on each side at the top, made a mark and ½" down and drew a diagonal line with a pencil to help guide me when cutting. I had to use my heavy duty Tonic table top cutter to cut through all the layers.

Symmetrical Fold:

This card meets in the middle. The shape reminds me of a Japanese robe. A belly band that looked like a sash would be interesting. The other design idea I saw was a woman’s pink dressing gown. Unfortunately I don’t have any slipper stamps. I will have to remedy that!! Ooh another idea, Santa Claus and add a buckle to the belly band.

If using decorator paper make sure it is double sided The example is 5"x 12"

Choose the side you want to be the inside of the card. Score at 1", 4", 8", 11"

Turn paper over score at 2" and 10".

Carefully accordion fold, sharpening each crease with your fingers.

I have given you food for thought. They are dozens of combinations and remember you can also glue two accordions together. I would love to see your ideas for accordion folds.

Diana

Another Asymmetrical Fold:

This card has accordion pleats on one side.

Cardstock 4 ¼" x 10"

Align paper with top and left fence.

Wrong side up if using decorator paper.

Score at 1", 3", and 5".

Turn paper over, right side up if using decorator paper.

Score at 2", 4" and 6"

We have now created valley and mountain scores.

The indent is the valley score, the embossed score is the mountain. Carefully accordion fold, sharpening each crease with your fingers, and lining up each fold to the next.