Diagonal Accordion Pocket Fold Card Tutorial with the Celebration Sips Suite
If you love bright, happy colors and cards that bring a smile, you’re going to adore today’s project! I’ve created a Diagonal Accordion Pocket Fold Card featuring the Stampin’ Up! Celebration Sips Suite. This card is part of my Accordion Pocket Fold Series, and it’s filled with fruity fun, cheerful greetings, and a playful hidden pocket surprise.
A Card That’s Perfect for Any Celebration
The Celebration Sips Suite is full of summer vibes—lemonades, fruity drinks, and tropical cheer. I paired these with the greetings “Cheers” and “Let’s Celebrate”, making this card perfect for so many occasions:
- Birthdays 🎉
- Congratulations 🎓
- Promotions 🌟
- Retirement 🏖️
- Or simply celebrating the little joys in life!
Because it’s so versatile, you’ll find yourself reaching for this suite again and again.
The Fun Fold Twist
At first glance, this looks like a bright and cheerful card. But when you open it, you’ll see the diagonal accordion fold that makes this design so special. Inside, there’s a pocket that pulls out a hidden note—a little surprise message that says “cheers” along with a glass of lemonade (or whatever drink you want it to be).
Even better? This fun fold folds flat and fits inside a standard-sized envelope. If you plan to snail mail it, just keep in mind it may require extra postage because of the layers.
Why You’ll Love Making This Card
One of the things I love most about this fold is that it’s both easy to make and impressive to give. New card makers can absolutely give this a try, and experienced paper crafters will enjoy adding their own spin with different papers and colors.
The Celebration Sips Suite makes it so easy to mix and match pieces for a truly custom design. And once you make one of these accordion pocket fold cards, you’ll want to make a whole set!
How to Make It
I’ve put together step-by-step instructions so you can follow along at your own pace. Plus, if you’re a visual learner, I also have a video tutorial from my earlier Accordion Pocket Fold class that shows you exactly how the fold comes together.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, you’ll have everything you need to create this bright and cheerful card yourself.
🎬 Accordion Pocket Fold Series
Check out my Diagonal Accordion Pocket Fun Fold Series, for more tutorials and ideas using this fold! I’ll link them here as they’re posted, so be sure to check back often—or better yet, subscribe to my newsletter so you never miss a post.
Click the thumbnails below to jump to each tutorial once they’re live!
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- 💡 Getting Started with Paper Crafting – A beginner-friendly guide
- 🎥 Video Tutorial Gallery – Watch, learn, and create with me
- 🌟 Join My VIP Club – Get exclusive classes, discounts & crafting perks
Final Thoughts
The Celebration Sips Suite makes paper crafting feel like a party, and this Diagonal Accordion Pocket Fold Card is a wonderful way to share joy with others. Handmade cards are not just paper and ink—they’re a little hug in the mail, a way to say “I’m thinking of you” in the most special way.
So, grab your papers, score tool, and favorite fruity stamps, and let’s get celebrating!
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
💙
Tami
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