Accordion Paper Flower

I made this card for Catherine Hayden using a brand new technique I just learned.  I will have to say this card took the longest I have ever spent making a card of any kind but it turned out great!   So far this is the only flower that I have been able to fold correctly but with a little practice I think I will have it. 

I am going to have to figure a way of making the flower not so high because it will not fit into an envelope.  It stands 1/2 inch tall! Catherine your card will be coming in a funky envelope… hope you do not mind. :-)

Idea came from: Violet Bebich (a CTMH sister)