You can find the Art Deco style paper here:
You won't believe how easy this is - Concertina Card with Multi Panel front - blog post with video
Supplies list:
The art Deco Paper that was used can be found here:https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/nbAp9
300 gsm super smooth White card to make the card base: https://amzn.to/4ouxqq7
The scoreboard can be found here: https://amzn.to/4mODEzx
Tape Pens:https://amzn.to/45xX1qx
Gold mirror card:https://amzn.to/40SuF7T
Sizzix Foliage dies:https://amzn.to/47hdIaZ
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Here is the video of me making this card - this is a silent video - just click the play button in the middle of the picture (the red play button)
The basic instructions are below the video
If you would prefer to watch this on youtube you can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_NXrhn_b5U
If you would like to check out my other videos you can find them here: https://www.youtube.com/@opulencebydesign
I am using a A4 sheet of 300gsm super smooth card
Using my scoreboard i score the card into 4 equal panels
The art deco paper is trimmed to 6cm wide panels before matting and layering onto some gold mirror card
The multi-front panel can be any size or shape you like - i just used up the spare paper i had left from the art deco paper. The front panel.
The card below i used a square small pre scored card to bridge the concertina card
If you would like to check out the kit for the card above which features all of the papers including the fussy cut flowers you can find that here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/QzmiB
About fancy fold cards
I've been making fancy fold cards for many years now, and it’s still one of my favourite things to do. Over time, I’ve picked up so much from the wonderful guests and suppliers on Create and Craft, each sharing their own tips and tricks that have really stuck with me from the early days of templates with the amazing Wendy and Carol and Sara's boards that made everything so much easier.
One thing I’ve learned is that while the names of the folds change all the time, the principles behind them stay the same. And to be honest—I don’t worry too much about measurements anymore. It can get way too complicated, especially when you’re switching between centimetres, millimetres, and inches, depending on where you are in the world. I teach classes in different countries, so now I just check whether someone’s working with A4 or letter size card. That keeps it quick, simple, and enjoyable for everyone involved.
I’m not being secretive when I don’t give exact measurements! It’s really just like baking: when you’ve been making the same recipe for years, you stop measuring every ingredient to the gram—you just know how it should feel. Cardmaking is the same for me. After a while, it becomes second nature. It’s more about proportions than numbers. The creative brain kicks in, and the autopilot takes over!
I’d really love to help demystify this for people—truly. But here’s where I could use your help. I’m more than happy to share what I know, and I love making tutorials, but I’m not allowed to share YouTube links in most of the cardmaking groups since I run a small business. So, if you enjoy the video and want to see more, it would mean the world if you could tell others it's from Opulence by Design Crafts. I love sharing my cards in the groups as ultimately that's what its all about - sharing ideas. It sometimes breaks my heart though, as some people ask if there are instructions or a video for the card and i am not allowed to say or post my bog links or video links.
This project—designing the paper, prepping the card, taking the photos, filming and editing the video, writing the supply list and blog post—took more than a full day to put together. And honestly? It can be a bit soul-destroying when the video goes live and barely gets seen.
So if you do like it, please consider liking the video, leaving a comment, and sharing it. If you don't have a youtube account to do that you can always share the posts from my facebook page (that would be amazing!!) It makes such a huge difference and helps me keep creating and sharing what I love.
Thank you so much for being here on this journey with me xo
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