Accordion Fun Fold Cards - Make 15 Cards in No Time at All!

Use this simple template and any paper of your choice to make these gorgeous trifold accordion cards - and stay tuned to the end to see a fun variation with this same template!
Just change up the Designer Series Paper and you have an entirely different look for your fun fold cards. This tutorial will show how to make fun fold cards. We make four cards on this live from start to finish and then show eleven more trifold cards.
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This is the template:
Cut cardstock to 5-1/2" x 11". Score at 4-1/4", 7" and 9-3/4". Fold on score lines.
Add designer series paper - 4" x 5-1/4", 2-1/2" x 5-1/4" and two at 1" x 5-1/4"
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[@claudiaharvey7305]

I think you guys are a serious HOOT. You are such a wonderful couple. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarenTitus]

Wow, thanks, Claudia!

[@ramonapromitas6563]

Hello Tim and Karen I think I watched this video 3 times. You both are such a fun Happy couple. Thanks for the ideas Have a Blessed day

[@KarenTitus]

Wow! We are so lucky to have you in our community, Ramona!

[@carmenbarnes5834]

Thank you Karen and Tim These cards are just great and love the different DSP used in each of them.

[@stevieb9235]

You guys are adorable🥰🙏🏻. Bless both of you😊

[@judyestrada1446]

Karen & Tim - I just found this video in my You Tube feed but these are lovely cards. 💞💕💖🌻

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them!

[@6hourquilterstampinupdemon291]

I want Tim’s card…you both have so much patience with each other.

[@KarenTitus]

You are so sweet to say that!

[@Bindersandcash19]

Great job Tim well done, love you too, great cards love UK

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks for watching

[@stefyharper]

Hi Karen, simple and very nice, I will do it with my favorite collection paper Félins au naturel (in French)🤩👏🏼👏🏼 this is the paper with tiger and jungle. Big kisses from France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷. Stephanie.

[@KarenTitus]

So glad to have you here!

[@claudiapapcun-piegdon2643]

Congrats Karen on your eight years. I am 14 years out and very, very thankful. I had BC twice and pray every day for anyone who goes through the fight. Thank you so much for the great directions and beautiful cards. I love the way you and Tim go back and forth; because laughing and staying positive is very important for all of us during this pandemic. Stay safe and happy!💜💜💜

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you for your sweet comments, Claudia. 14 years - congrats!!! I know we both appreciate each day we are given because we know who quickly it can change. I love that you are praying every day for others going through this journey

[@VIGGOZEALOT]

AB FAB! I like how you showed the measurements and went slowly enough to really understand how the card is put together. This is a must try for me. P.S. You're a great couple.

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Cool demos and adorable cards created by both of you! TFS!!

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks so much!

[@sherylefagan5132]

Going really late on this video but I just love watching this one this is my favorite funfold of all times and I thought maybe I should leave you a message I don’t know if I leave you a message every time I watch it but I just love your laugh love your hands and your husband’s not bad either

[@KarenTitus]

I love hearing that!

[@GwenMills-of3ix]

Wow, many thanks once more, i love the thought you made a special I can make up around Chirstmas time and putting a small chocolate (or two , or three) into my friends at Christmas time too and with a card as well. Great that you let me know the sizes of the cards too. Thank you so much dear friends too.

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you so much!

[@gingersnap6926]

Tim this is what my experience was this weekend making cards. Happy I'm not alone! Thanks for the chuckles.

[@KarenTitus]

Tim loves your comment!

[@debbielindauer7679]

I am using this template for my Halloween cards. I made my first one and now I have 25 more to make. So quick and easy yet just beautiful.

[@KarenTitus]

I am impressed that you make so many Halloween cards!

[@wendyhollister9895]

Love the whale done

[@susantedesco9578]

You two are totally awesome!!!! I love your cards and I love to watch both of you. You are an inspiration in so many ways!

[@michelleo785]

Thank you Karen and Tim for all your inspiration, time and laughter shared. 💗

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you so much Luna!

[@ursulawenk3553]

Wonderful creative

[@ramonapromitas6563]

Awesome cards

[@tesswaller8000]

I love all of your cards thanks for sharing. Love the last card the same layout but changing it up just the best and love how it stands up

[@annesokyrka690]

love all of the cards

[@ruthportway5198]

Lovely cards. Can I suggest that if you are going to use up the whole of each piece of DSP that you cut them down to 5 1/4” before cutting you cut into smaller pieces. That way the strip you have cut off the bottom will be more useful than all the little pieces you cut off each strip - hope that make sense. I like you working together. I am in UK but have visited quite a few USA states - Texas, Virginia, W.Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Vermont, N. Hampshire, New York State. Look forward to your next demo, keep well

[@barbaraharrold5361]

Oh yes I love that you called it “Card Parade” that’s a great name for it !!!

[@bevpage5441]

You two are so much fun and brighten up our days. Love how many cards you shared and how different they all look with the different papers. Congratulations on your 8 years Karen and what a fabulous card that lady made for you!!!!! I'm watching you from Australia and enjoy you so much. Take care - stay safe. Bev from Sydney Australia.

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you so much, Bev!

[@janiceryan4481]

Thank you I love to hear you both. You make cardmaking fun. 😊🌸🇦🇺. I do love the accordion fold ❤️

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you so much!

[@vallariniver4224]

I just love seeing the two of you crafting and having fun!!!

[@KarenTitus]

We appreciate your nice comment, Vallari! We know how lucky we are to be enjoying this time of our lives doing something fun together!

[@sharonyoung8251]

Love these cards. Look so different with the different papers.

[@KarenTitus]

I think so too!

[@marydigiovanni6165]

THANK you both for all the tips and inspiration. Love watching you work and laugh together. Good for the soul.

[@KarenTitus]

Our pleasure! Thanks for such a sweet comment, Mary!

[@carmacarson6561]

Watching replay from Boise Idaho!

[@KarenTitus]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@kellyjones9022]

I really enjoyed watching your video. My husband is my best critic! Thanks for the great cards ideas. I have a bunch of dsp that I need to use up.

[@KarenTitus]

Its fun to hear what our husbands think - most of the time, anyway - lol

[@tanacroteau5277]

I have been looking for this! I've seen so many of the Back porch stampers cards and i wanted to make them. Now I will be able to!

[@annacirronis1847]

😮 need to do this I love your fun fold card 😊😍🥰 thank you so much

[@KarenTitus]

You are so welcome, Anna!

[@roxaneemerson4286]

So very lovely and fun . I love watching you and Tim making cards together. Thank you both for you made a hard day so much better.

[@KarenTitus]

Our pleasure, Roxane - and I hope today was a better day!

[@nobbee]

a an Pl Pl 👍🏻

[@pamelapruett7833]

Congratulations on your 8 years of being a survivor! I am 13 years out!!

[@KarenTitus]

We celebrate every day, don't we! We will never take life for granted.

[@lisavashaw6380]

Love all the cards. You two are a lot of fun!

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lisa!

[@dodoschafer888]

Wonderfull Card 's 😍👍

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

I love the Peony Garden card.

[@vayes7958]

So many great cards......I love them. You guys are so fun My anniversary was June 16😃

[@KarenTitus]

So cool! How many years for you guys?

[@vayes7958]

@@KarenTitus we were together 19 years

[@sharonyoung8251]

I remember ironing. My Dad and Grandfather wore “work” shirts and pants. We had to iron the shirts but thankfully, the pants were dried on “stretchers”. Ironed handkerchiefs. Everything was 100% cotton or linen. I was so happy when permanent press was invented.

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks for sharing your story, Sharon - I had forgotten about stretchers for pants - I've seen photos of those, but never in person! What a hassle!!!

[@sharonyoung8251]

Stretchers were not really a hassle, plus, you didn’t need to iron after dry. We didn’t have steam irons, we sprinkled the clothes before ironing

[@gingersnap6926]

Super fun learning with both of you. Thank you for a good time.

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacquelineteague3545]

Karen congratulations on your 8 years .

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks!

[@teresafarrington7008]

Love all the cards! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them!

[@sharonvandermeulen1948]

You two are hilarious to listen too.

[@KarenTitus]

We love your comment, Sharon!

[@annenelson2558]

Good morning y’all.

[@bethmerkle1304]

Super cute cards!

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them!

[@kathydarrar1006]

Wonderful cards! Thank you both so much.

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them, Kathy!

[@donnakillewald9151]

I think I could make this without really messing it up. Especially since I have my new S.U. Paper Trimmer. I’m hoping I can easily make perfect cuts, and score lines.

[@joanneshook5264]

Love all of your cards! Thank you both!

[@KarenTitus]

So glad!

[@annpercival222]

Great cards. Thank you

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them!

[@debbielindauer7679]

What a great way to show the dsp. I made mine along with you. Will save it as a template which I'm sure I will use alot. I just discovered your channel and I have used your ideas to make many cards. Truly grateful

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks, Debbie - and I'm so glad you made your right along with me!!!!

[@caroldavis3642]

Nice job Tim! All of these cards are beautifully done.

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them!

[@dianamahar483]

There are no bad combinations with SU DSP.... Fun card 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KarenTitus]

I agree!

[@debrapeterson7847]

I made one with the snowflake splendor paper but the video inspired me to make more!

[@KarenTitus]

I love hearing that, Debra!

[@nancyalmassy940]

First time watcher, you guys are great! Afterwards I immediately made a card, and it turned out so cute. I have a question though is there an envelope made that will fit this card?

[@craftyblindgirl9611]

You too are a RIOT! I just love both of you so much! You are truly fun. I have some ideas for Tim on how to line up the papers. I am mostly blind, so as you might imagine I have to come up with a few different methods of doing things from the average person. Perhaps those will help you. I will do a video and let you know when it’s up. I will also post it in the back porch stampers. I am definitely going to make this accordion fold card! So much fun and a great way to use bits and bobs. I had another idea to go along with your gift card holder. If you put blue long only the bottom edge then you would have a secret pocket on the side in which you could slip in a note! I will make it and post it. Thank you for all the ideas and inspiration. I will be placing an order this week! Cheers to your blissful life! Ronda, the Crafty Blind Girl

[@KarenTitus]

What lovely comments - and now I know why you have your name!!! Just to let you know - we don't allow anyone to post videos in the back porch stampers except for me - but I am going to go watch you videos and I would love to have a conversation with you some day!!!

[@craftyblindgirl9611]

@@KarenTitus oh I completely understand and I'm not trying to overstep! I think I might have a couple of solutions for tim, that's all. I can just make reference to it but I'm not trying to take away from you and I'm going to be your customer anyway! Much love to both of you. Ronda

[@patriciadollin6421]

I have 6 kids and i always ironed everything they wore plus ours.

[@lyndarussell63]

Love your ideas - keep them coming

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them!

[@jamiecumbee9074]

They are all so beautiful! My favorite would be the prized peony’s.

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks, Jamie!

[@carolloye6289]

Love Them❣️ Thanks👍

[@KarenTitus]

So glad!

[@bettiehedrick3448]

Love this idea, your cards are wonderful.

[@KarenTitus]

So glad!

[@aseamlypursuit9573]

I love these cards Karen; they are gorgeous. I'm going to try them tonight! Thank you so much. - Bonnie

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you like them! Have fun.

[@andreasanders6737]

first time seeing you, enjoyed your interaction and tutorial

[@KarenTitus]

Welcome, Andrea! We are so glad to have you here!

[@barbaraharrold5361]

Oh my gosh I love love this fold card:) you and Tim are fun to watch:) using the fish paper is a must have:) all of the cards are fabulous:) love road trips:)

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks so much, Barbara! You leave such nice comments!

[@annetelecky1522]

This was awesome.🤗

[@KarenTitus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kimfrye7598]

❤️ Tim must make pumpkin pie 🥧

[@tamic4137]

Tim, you could send that card to me, just the way it is! I can never get the layers straight myself!

[@cindyroland4174]

Hi Karen what are the circle measurements? Thanks

[@cherspecialtime5266]

That's perfect

[@cindyroland4174]

Hi Karen what size is the circle ? Thanks

[@marydigiovanni6165]

tomorrow I will be 80 years young and cancer free for 6 years now. God is so good, he's so good to me.

[@KarenTitus]

So good indeed!

[@susanfenlator1124]

I love the peoneys. Did I spell that right???

[@rgilles218]

show me where can I order it please

[@KarenTitus]

This is a link to my online store --- but if you need a catalog, just let me know and if you have more questions - message me or call me at 612-929-1277. Shop Online: www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx/?dbwsdemoid=2943

[@cherspecialtime5266]

Nice

[@bettiehedrick3448]

You go Tim! Awesome card..

[@mnpepsi5594]

I would like that but we have family reunion up in Aitken

[@ycartyahoo]

Love this card!!!

[@katherine2777]

Cute hubby team effort lol

[@KarenTitus]

😊 thank you

[@mnpepsi5594]

Hi from Phyllis

[@mnpepsi5594]

Thank you and Tim

[@heathermeech]

What is the length of the belly band?

[@KarenTitus]

I used a 9" length but it doesn't matter a lot since the circle accent covers it even if the ends don't meet

[@marleneknopp5847]

November 15 will our 52 anniversary

[@KarenTitus]

not any people reach that milestone --- so congrats to you!

[@martiejohnson4387]

I noticed the sign on your mantle... It is What it Is. I usually finish that sentence with ... Until you make it What You Want it to Be.

[@KarenTitus]

I love that, Martie!

[@kayhough228]

I do not iron. Gave my iron away and I have no idea where the board went. My mom who is no longer with me loved the sun bonnet girls. She used to turn the page to try to see the face. There were books.