New Video! Accordion Booklet Tutorial ⬆️
A Hands-On Way to Reflect on Mountains & Valleys
Life has peaks and valleys—and so does paper.
As I was writing the family devotional for the Mountain lesson in our Bible Symbolism Class, I encouraged children to try something simple: fold a piece of paper back and forth to create a mountain-and-valley shape. It’s such a tactile, visual way to show how life is full of ups and downs—and how God is with us in both.
That little idea stuck with me, and I realized… this would make a beautiful accordion booklet to tuck into our loaded pockets!
So I created a short tutorial video to show you exactly how to make one.
👉 Watch the full video above.
✂️ What You’ll Need:
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The PDF download: every lesson in the Bible Symbolism Class comes with a pdf with 9 cards so you can make this for any lesson.
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Scissors or paper trimmer
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Optional: Canva or Photoshop if you want to type digitally
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Your notes or reflections from the Symbolism lesson
Why No Text in the Cards?
The booklet includes titles only—not the full text—on purpose. Whether you handwrite your reflections or type them in digitally, writing it down helps you slow down and soak it in. It’s not just about crafting—it’s about remembering.
As you fold your paper into peaks and valleys, pause and reflect:
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The high points—those “mountaintop moments”—remind us of clarity, joy, and spiritual breakthrough.
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The valleys symbolize the quiet, stretching seasons where faith grows deep.
But both are part of the journey. And as I say in the video: “The God of the mountain is also the God of the valley.” Every fold is part of how He leads us home.
Loaded Pocket Freebie
This includes the loaded pocket, printable papers, and tags to help you decorate and store your booklet. It fits perfectly in your Treasure Journal—because we’re not collecting scraps, we’re preserving spiritual treasures.
Bonus Tip (and a little oops):
I forgot to trim off the white border before folding my booklet—but a strip of washi tape fixed it perfectly. Don’t let little mistakes stop you from creating. Sometimes those “oops” moments turn into sweet, personal touches.
