Accordion Fold Cards | Road to Christmas Kit – No Stamping Required
If you love interactive cards that look impressive but are actually easy to make, you are going to love today’s project. This tutorial features two accordion fold cards created with the Stampin’ Up! Road to Christmas Kit—and it’s the final project in my Road to Christmas card series.
Even better? These cards are made with repurposed kit pieces, no stamping, and just a few simple additions from my stash. They’re perfect for busy crafters, beginners, or anyone who loves a beautiful handmade card without a lot of prep.
A Fun Fold That Looks Fancy (But Isn’t Hard!)
The accordion fold is one of my favorite fun folds because it adds instant wow factor while still folding flat to fit in a standard envelope. When opened, the panels create a layered scene that feels cozy, festive, and full of charm.
For this tutorial, I created two coordinating cards using the same fold:
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One accented with copper metallic paper
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One accented with silver metallic paper
This makes the design easy to repeat while still giving each card its own personality.
Repurposing the Road to Christmas Kit
One of my favorite things to do is stretch kits beyond their original designs, and the Road to Christmas Kit from the Kits Collection is perfect for that.
For these cards, I repurposed:
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Pre-printed scenic panels
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Die-cut elements (including those adorable red trucks!)
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Patterned pieces from the kit
By rearranging and layering the pieces, you can create something completely different from the original kit cards—without needing extra stamps or ink.
More About the Road to Christmas Kit
I made these 2 cards per the kit’s instructions. If you haven’t used this kit yet, you’re in for a treat. It’s designed to help crafters create quick, stylish holiday cards without needing extra tools or guesswork. That means beginners feel confident right out of the box, and seasoned makers can hit the gas pedal on decorating and embellishing.
No Stamping, No Stress
These accordion fold cards are 100% no-stamp projects. The sentiments come from the Greetings for You Ephemera Pack, which makes this tutorial especially beginner-friendly.
If stamping ever feels intimidating—or you just want a quick and relaxing project—this is a great reminder that you can still make beautiful handmade cards without it.
Instructions
Below you’ll find the full set of step-by-step instructions, complete supply list, and a video tutorial where I walk you through exactly how to create these Accordion Fold Card.
Road to Christmas Alternate Series
This card is part of my growing Road to Christmas Series, where I explore different folds to show how versatile this fun kit be. Each one has its own personality, and together they create a whole collection of fancy folds you can recreate again and again.
Ready to Dive Into Card Making?
If you’re just getting started or curious about paper crafting, I’ve got you covered with these free resources:
The Final Project in My Road to Christmas Series
This tutorial wraps up my Road to Christmas card series, and I couldn’t think of a better way to end it than with an interactive fun fold that highlights how versatile kits can be.
If you’ve been following along with this series, thank you so much—I hope it’s inspired you to look at your kits in a whole new way.
Happy stamping,
Tami 💕
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