Great for artists who love to paint on book covers, and. This project is, perhaps, a bit more involved than those of weeks past, but it allows me to introduce a few additional basic materials found in every book artists studio and a handy technique or two. The prescored 10panel strips help children make precise accordion folds, so they can get right to work coverin. Joann from emerald city elegance paper crafting demonstrates how to make a double accordion photo album. Cut the paper into 2 strips that are 12 inches by 3 inches. You can fill the pages with pictures or stamped embellishments. This diy accordion photo book is perfect for journaling travel or any adventure. This scrapbook can easily be created in just a few hours and is perfect for giftgiving for the holidays, birthdays, mothers day, graduation, or.
Accordion books are one of the easiest bookforms to make and they are perfect for show casing your pages as decor. By following the steps in the video, youll have yourself a beautiful. I wanted to create a little mini to house just a few of my favorite photos from the past year. Or maybe make a cute mini accordion photo album with photos of your best friends. For instance, you might click on the button that says origami books and find three different types of mini albums right there an accordion origami book, a blizzard book and a shirt book. Dec 28, 2017 kids seem to grow up right in front of our eyes so make sure to savor every special moment on the pages of a mini photo book that you can take with you wherever you go. Now you can truly understand the beauty of books and better appreciate them. Photos can be showcased as panoramic multipanel spreads, or a series of photos sidebyside. This huge kit contains enough materials to make 72 mini accordionfold books. Once the envelopes are dry, fold them in accordion style so.
All you need to do is grab the left end of your folded paper and fold it across to the right end of the paper. This little accordion mini book or card is one of my favorite things to make. Put photos of you, friends, and family on both sides of. It is one of the staples of the mini scrapbook world as they are so versatile and you can do so many things with them. On the other hand i didnt have enough materials to make a pretty wedding gift, thank goodness i was thinking. Set the mat board on a sheet of colored paper that is large enough for a 1 12 inch border around the entire perimeter. Marcy here with a little mini accordion book tutorial for you all. Mar 30, 2020 for march i wanted to make a little handmade something to accompany my coffeethemed card. Luckily, her tutorial for making these beautiful mini accordion books is simple enough even for the. Here, we pasted in our favorite fruit and vegetables. This huge kit contains enough materials to make 72 mini accordion fold books. Mini accordion hinge book instructions and video club scrap. Whcc white house custom colour accordion minibooks.
Mini origami photo album accordion photo book red ted art. Meander accordion folded book meander maze book maze book origami accordion book this is a 16 page rectangular minibook. Handmade mini accordion book made with paste paper ebay. An accordion book stands on its edge to show an assortment of your favorite things. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Next, slip a piece of scrap paper behind the first page and put several lines of glue striping outward on the paper. Our hardcover mini accordion fold photo books are perfect for use as a tiny folio or brag book. Catholic mini books to teach the faith sara j creations. Mark the strip at 3 inch intervals, and accordion fold also called mountain fold or fan fold at those 3 inch marks. This video demonstrates how to make a mini accordion book in a box. You still create a mini book, but it is easier to create.
Watch the helpful video tutorial, and use the instructions below to refresh your memory of the steps. Apr 18, 2017 create a photo album perfect for your instagram prints. This quick lesson will allow you to make a book out of basic materials. Now that you have cut your pages the width of each page will be measured. Accordion mini photo books accordion fold photo books. The little book is made from a single sheet of paper. My parents arent with us any longer, but i have this little book as a wonderful memory. Making mini scrapbooks, instructions and inspiration. I keep forgetting how to do this and have to waste a sheet of paper to reremember it. How to make an accordion photo album bookmaking wonderhowto. Impress your clients by adding a striking accordion mini book to any order.
Jun 05, 2017 this mini accordion hinge book is funsized at 3. Kids seem to grow up right in front of our eyes so make sure to savor every special moment on the pages of a mini photo book that you can take with you wherever you go. Pick your occasion, choose your layout and drop in your photos to make your dream mini photo book. Mar 31, 2018 in my video below, you can see the easy process of creating an accordion book and of course you can apply the same idea to any type of paper and book size, to create something unique and personal. The process will give you insight on the life of a book \u001dfrom the moment it is born. In my video below, you can see the easy process of. The wallet accordion mini books have up to 14 customizable panels and the square 3x3 has up to 10 customizable panels. This huge kit contains enough materials to make 72 mini accordionfold books for kids to give as gifts, trade with their friends, or just create personal keepsakes.
Children can fill the pages with funny cartoons, fun drawings, or even paste in photos of friends and family. I had to make a wedding gift for a friend it was her cousins wedding but she almost forgot and didnt have enough time to buy a gift. Accordion book tutorial by marcy penner for oafantastic way to make a mini accordion album from accordion book tutorial hi all. When folded, the pages should be slightly smaller than the book covers for the heros journey project, i cut the paper strip 3 x 16 inches, which fit nicely inside the book covers when accordion folded into 2 x 3. Highquality and longlasting are a few elements that will make your kids photo book the perfect place to savor your childrens memories. Ive made quite a few since this one, but it holds special memories because i made it for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. In this curbly video tutorial, steps are given on how to make an accordion style photo album without any glue or tape.
The kids loved making their own books, and it provided a really great platform for helping students to develop a vision of the purpose of writing and how the written word comes to be. Learn how to make a mini canvas book using a meander accordion fold method. How to make an accordion book accordian book, accordion. My parents arent with us any longer, but i have this. Aug 21, 2017 or maybe make a cute mini accordion photo album with photos of your best friends. The central folds should accordion to form eight pages, while the backsides of the outer sections should form the front and back covers. Diy mini scrapbooks and gift album ideas and tutorials. Something i could throw in my purse or put in a little basket on my coffee table. Heres a step by step photo tutorial to make your own mini accordion books its super easy and fun. She takes us through the stepbystep process, indicating the proper tools and measurements needed to make this item. Have fun gather your supplies fold the long piece of paper in half. Just make sure you get one for grandma and grandpa. Choose the difficulty level appropriate for your child. Accordion minis are perfect for celebrating any occasion we have newborn accordion minis, wedding accordion minis, holiday accordion minis or an accordion mini for the day you finally get everybody in the same room and smiling.
Coverit mini accordion book kit blick art materials. We talked about how each story is a heros journey with a quest and obstacles to overcome along the journey, then we created accordion book plot diagrams. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, handmade books, book. There really are endless paper crafts for kids that you can make. Under the envelope book button there are 7 different types of envelope books. Cut a piece of white cardstock in half lengthwise to make two long, skinny rectangles. This little accordion minibook or card is one of my favorite things to make. Available in a wallet and a square 3x3 size in a wide array of paper and cover combinations. When you are done, you should have one end that still has a triangle fold exposed, the rest should look like little pockets. Sep 06, 2011 ruth bleakley is a very talented book binder.
Accordion books one thing that we did was a lot of bookmaking with the kids, even the really little guys in kindergarten and first grade. How to make an accordion book card making, crafts, paper arts tuesday, august 21. This scrapbook can easily be created in just a few hours and is perfect for giftgiving for the holidays, birthdays, mothers day, graduation, or any other special occasion. Luckily, her tutorial for making these beautiful mini accordion books is simple enough even for the uninitiated.
Jul 09, 2017 learn how to make a mini canvas book using a meander accordion fold method. We even have calendar accordion minis to keep you organized and smiling all year round. Pinterest is full of inspired artists in the present and in the past each with their own style. Our hardcover mini accordionfold photo books are perfect for use as a tiny folio or brag book. Because megs garden mini bookjunk journal is already made. How to make a double accordion photo album wonderhowto. Download the toys mini book see download box below. Handmade mini accordion book made with paste paper ebay skip to main content. Fold the top flap in half again, aligning the bottom edge to the top crease. To save time during class and to make the books easier for younger students to do, ive included a simplified version of each book. Professionally designed and printed on luxurious papers, filled with your favorite digital photos. Coffeehouse accordion book with greeting card club scrap.
Some tell a story and others like the accordion book, are one long piece of art. Its a cute and fun way to display your photos, and its made simple with joanns easy instructions. You can draw or write a story in each panel, or make cutouts with construction paper to fill the pages. Flip the whole thing over and fold back the single flap back to meet the edge of the fold on the left. Recently i have noticed the trend in creating our own style of journals, mini books, according books and more. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, mini album. Easy diy mini accordion book photo tutorial ruth bleakleys studio. Ludens the scrapbookinabox is a mini book that unfolds accordionstyle from a small decorated box to reveal photos, journaling, and other embellishments. This complete classroom kit provides enough materials to make 72 mini accordion books for students to create. Ruth originally made these tiny books as gifts for her advanced bookmaking students after a particularly challenging project, but you dont have to learn coptic stitch to try it out for yourself. Easy and quick to do with kids as well, for anyone who doesnt want to sew, learn how to make an accordion book. How to make a accordion fold mini album crafts with paper tutorial duration. Make mini booklets from a single sheet of paper the spruce.
How to make awesome mini albums using our accordion book kits. These accordion style mini photo books offer a fun and affordable way to showcase your photos. Or tuck the ends in as shown in the video happy paper photo book making. Prescored panels help children of all ages create precise accordion folds.
Accordion scrapbooks are miniature scrapbooks that are easy to create because they dont require that you bind the covers and stitch the pages. These accordionstyle mini photo books offer a fun and affordable way to showcase your photos. Before we even call our pages pages we must first cut them. Kit includes scored page strips, covers and instructions. Attach them together into one long strip, by gluing the back of one folded section onto the end section of the second strip. Printed on indigo printers, the highest quality digital press printing technology available. You may want to press the accordion under something heavy like another book for a few minutes.
Once the envelopes are dry, fold them in accordion style so that every other one goes a different direction. This simple mini book, while quick and easy to make, is also highly versatile and makes a great backdrop for a variety of drawing or stamping projects. This guide shows the simple steps for making an accordion book. The scrapbookinabox is a mini book that unfolds accordionstyle from a small decorated box to reveal photos, journaling, and other embellishments. Shop pocketsized wedding accordion mini photo books. Remember when we went on that photo tour of miami well, its time for me to show you how i used all those bright and colorful photos taken with my snazzy new canon 80d camera since it takes me just a couple of minutes to print my photos using the canon ts9020 printer, i spent a little more time crafting up a perfect place to showcase my shots. This can be done in a horizontal or vertical fashion. Diy mini canvas book meander accordion fold sea lemon. Today, we share a super duper cute mini photo accordion book origami. For march i wanted to make a little handmade something to accompany my coffeethemed card.