How to Make Mini Accordion Scrapbooks
Scrapbooking is way of preserving memories through the creative use of photographs and other memorabilia mixed with coordinating decorative papers and storytelling with journaling. Each scrapbook becomes a highly personal work of art that may be handed down through generations to preserve family histories and memories. Mini-accordion scrapbooks are easily made and are ideal for recording special events such as parties, outings or other celebrations that relate to a single theme. They have the added advantage of being more portable than larger scrapbooks, and are relatively quick projects for scrapbooking beginners.
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Things You'll Need
- 3 sheets of 12-by-12-inch card stock
- Ruler
- Scissors or paper trimmer
- Bone folder
- PVA craft glue
Instructions
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Cut each piece of card stock in half, giving you six sheets measuring 6-by-12 inches. Fold the six sheets in half along their length, matching up the corners and creasing with a bone folder to get precise folds.
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Hold two of the folded sheets, one in each hand, so the left hand sheet folds toward you and the right hand sheet folds away from you. Overlap the cards and glue the left page of right-hand sheet on top of the right page of the left-hand sheet.
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Glue the remaining four sheets in place so that all the pages have a double thickness of card and the accordion folding pattern is maintained. You will end up with eight sturdy pages of 6-by-6-inch double-thick card that fold together like an accordion.
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Embellish the mini-accordion scrapbook with coordinating papers and fill with favorite photos or mementos.
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Tips & Warnings
Chipboard or stiff cardboard can be used to make covers for the accordion scrapbook.
Double-sided tape can take the place of PVA glue if preferred.
References
- Photo Credit family image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
