Concertina Fold Christmas Card Tutorial | Show Me How Its Done | Episode 252

Hi everyone! Welcome back to Lauren’s Scrap Lot!
✨ This week, I’m showing you how to create a Concertina Fold Christmas Card, inspired by a tutorial I first learned from the amazing Connie Stewart. It’s a detailed, interactive card that folds out beautifully—perfect for showcasing your favorite Designer Series Papers and holiday stamps.
I’ll be using the North Pole Delivery suite, including pre-cut/punched images from the Designer Series Paper, Pool Party & Real Red cardstock, and the adorable Jolly Delivery stamp set.
You’re welcome to craft along with me or just sit back and enjoy! 🧵

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🎁 Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
Pool Party
Real Red
Basic White
Designer Series Paper:
North Pole Delivery DSP (includes matching die-cut images)
Stamp Set:
Jolly Delivery Stamp Set

Dies:
Stylish Shapes Dies (Circles)
Textured Notes Layering Dies (or other rectangular dies)
Ink:
Real Red Classic Ink
Adhesives:
Liquid glue or tape runner
Double-sided tape
Dimensionals (foam adhesive)

Tools:
Bone folder
Paper trimmer
Score board
Die cutting machine (e.g., Cut & Emboss Machine)

✂️ Measurements:
📌 Inside Concertina Panel (Pool Party):
3 1/4" x 11" ( Score at: 3/4", 1 1/2", 5 1/2", 9 1/2", 10 1/4")

📌 DSP Panels (Inside Decorations):
Two pieces: 1 1/4" x 3"
Mailbox DSP panel: 3" x 3 3/4"
White writing panel: 3" x 3 3/4"

📌 Card Base:
Two Pool Party panels: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (one front, one back)
Real Red layering panel (front): 4" x 5 1/4"
Front DSP: 3 3/4" x 5"

📌 Concertina Insert (Real Red):
Panel 1: 8" x 5 1/4" — Score at 4"
Panel 2: 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" — Score at 4" and 8"
Die cut rectangles in the two center panels using a rectangle die of choice (template suggested)
Optional stamping with mailboxes in Real Red for background

🎨 Decoration:
Stylish Shapes Circle (approx. 4th smallest) in Basic White for sentiment
Sentiment: “Hoping this Christmas is the most magical yet” from Jolly Delivery
Red truck (die-cut from DSP)
Embellishments: Blue dots (from the Deer Dot Embellishments pack or similar)
Additional die-cuts: Mailbox pole and second truck (flat glued inside)

✅ TIP: Use a die-cut template to ensure your windows line up perfectly. Stack two dimensionals for extra height when layering on top of dimensionals already in use!

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— Lauren 💌