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A Wonderful Life Accordion Folio with Perfect Paints!


Three jars of Perfect Paints texture mediums next to a decorative accordion folio with "A Wonderful Life" text, vibrant colors, and greenery in the background.
A wonderful Life Accordion Folder

Hi friends! Michelle with another fun, quick winter project! This time, we're tackling that pile of tiny holiday treasures you know you have tucked away. Whether it's a collection of tiny ornaments or precious holiday photos, this project is perfect for giving them a special home. Get ready for a quick and satisfying craft!


Tim Holtz Ideology folio on a wooden surface, featuring vintage designs. Accordion folio is shown with a tied beige ribbon.
Tim Holtz Accordion folio

I started out with a Tim Holtz Accordion Folio, which makes the perfect foundation for this project.


Jar of shimmering sage polishing plaster, stencil, and palette knife shown in a creative workspace. Patterned design on stencil.
Adding Shimmering Sage Polishing Plaster with a stencil

I applied some Perfect Paints "Shimmering Sage" Polishing Plaster with a palette knife over a TCW stencil to create the first layer and give some texture.


Palette knife spreads white marble plaster stucco on Tim holtz accordion folio with abstract patterned stenciled background. Jar labeled "Perfect Paints Marble Plaster Stucco" nearby.
Adding Marble Plaster Stucco to our folio

Once I removed the stencil and allowed the plaster to dry to the touch I added a generous layer of Marble Plaster Stucco to the bottom of the card.


Accordion folio with stenciled design on brown table, sprinkled with silver and pink glitter over marble plaster stucco. A hand pours more glitter from a bottle.
Sprinkle glitter onto the marble plaster

While the plaster was still wet I sprinkled two different kinds of glitter and shook off the excess. I was pleased with the snowy effect if gave.


Accordion folio with a diecut red door on stenciled background. A container of "Perfect Paints X-small glass beads" is visible.
Adding X-Small glass to my accordion folio

I then added a door frame die cut from 49 & Company as my focal point image. To add to the snowy feeling, I added some Clear X-small Glass Bead Gel to the top of the door frame.


Finger applying "Beehive" shimmering acrylic paint to the diecut red door on the accordion folio. Jar of "Beehive" shimmering matte acrylic paints is nearby, set on a wooden table.
Adding "Beehive shimmering matte acrylic paint to the red door frame

For a little extra shine I rubbed on some "Beehive" Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint.


aCcordion folio with diecut pine leaves, gold bells, and a red bow. Background stencil texture using polishing plaster. Text reads "A WONDERFUL LIFE." Background has green leaves and patterns.
Closeup details of Accordion folio

I finished the snowy look with some extra glitter on top of the wet Clear X-small Glass Bead Gel then added the last of the die cuts.


Inside of Christmas Accordion folio with plaid pattern, Santa image, and letters saying "Letters to Santa Post." Festive scene on a wooden background.
Inside decorating of accordion folio

Lastly, I couldn't forget about the inside of this little cutie! I covered the pockets with coordinating papers and tucked coordinating die cuts in to each of the little accordion pockets. Now it's ready to till with all my holiday memories!


Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you were inspired to make something beautiful!

~Michelle

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