Learn how to make an accordion fold or concertina book with pockets to create a literally unfolding story. Accordion envelope books are full of pockets, which makes them perfect for holding flash cards or pieces of folded paper. Here are 10 different ways you can use and make paper pockets, including templates and tutorials found around the internet. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Making a new years memory accordion pocket book to hold. When you are done, you should have one end that still has a triangle fold exposed, the rest should look like little pockets. How to make a back to back accordion book duration. This guide shows the simple steps for making an accordion book. As a book form, they had origins throughout asia and were created to accommodate scrollstyle books. This is another variation on the simple accordion fold books ive shared. You can also cram stuff into the inside cover pockets. We can use them for holding journaling and embellishments, as a way to gift photos or gift cards, or even use them to make minialbums. With less than 10 pockets, the book can not be opened 180 degrees, and chances are the accordions might tear.
Turn the paper over and fold b to the reference fold, again crisping up the fold. Aug 03, 2014 you can of course make more pockets if your book is thick. To recap, fold the paper accordion or paper fan style to fit inside the book cover. For those who were not able to join us, im posting the instructions with photos, below. Nov 14, 2008 cut a long strip for the accordion folds, decide how many pages you want and divide the total length by that number. Continue to use bone folder or popsicle stick for subsequent folds.
Also, learn how to make an accordion binding for a minbook. Ive been thinking about a bag project for a few weeks that would positively make use of this type of pocket and i wasnt quite sure about the cutting. Diy accordion book receipt envelopes desk organization and storage ideas 1 duration. Blogcademy posters thanks to nubby twiglet, i have a new poster vendor to keep in mind in the future. This is a great book for beginners and seasoned scrapbooking enthusiasts alike. Here is a quick tutorial on how to make an accordion book with pockets. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them i will receive a small commission at no cost to you thanks for your support. Skydue letter a4 paper expanding file folder pockets. 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. Spread glue on end flap and glue it to the inside cover.
Add beach photos, stories, dreams, memories, lists, recipes or letters your epistolary. If you are still recovering from the stretch book haha, have no fear because this one is super easy. Jul 25, 2017 learn how to make a useful origami accordion folder. The book is now a long accordion fold with the pocket on one side and the end flap is on the backside. Weve got a section of the gallery set aside for meander book. Flip the paper over, so the fold is away from you, and hamburger fold the paper in half. You can either use real photos or make your own comic book or use pictures from a magazine to make a funny story. Cathy lecleire tutorial on how to make an accordion book.
Like the envelope book, this project can enhance your ela, social studies, science, and math curriculum. All of our products are complying with international quality standards and be praised by all the customers. An online community for art stampers and scrapbookers. Skydue is professional manufacturer and supplier specialized in research, development and production of office product. Origami accordion folder diy document organizer paper. Camille shows how you can make a pocket accordion book using your own paper and board. Accordion pockets and accordion binding mini book youtube.
You will also learn how to create a spine and tie for your book, so that any secrets it holds will be safe. Fold up the bottom edge of the paper to make a pocket. Diy old book crafts no 4 accordion organizer wings of. The blizzard book structure is attributed to hedi kyle. Today i will be sharing how i created the accordian pocket that i created on the last page of my north pole productions christmas mini album. How to make an accordion album with pockets snapguide.
Fold a to the reference fold and crisp it up with your bone folder figure 2. Accordion mini photo books accordion fold photo books. Printed on indigo printers, the highest quality digital press printing technology available. Open the folded paper and make a another fold by taking the edge of one side to the center fold. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Have fun gather your supplies fold the long piece of paper in half. First, lets make a simple accordion book with pockets. Cathy lecleire tutorial on how to make an accordion book artshorizons. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Using the reference fold to make subsequent folds ensures your accordion will have evenly sized panels.
Make sure this is creased well, it will become the pockets. When completed this book has four pockets and you can put 4 large tags into the pockets. If you would like some extra decoration, you can sew the fold in, very close to the fold see the inside pockets of my current purse. A folded one sheet pocket book is easy to make and a fun little book to use. How to make a 6 x 4 pocket mini album from start to finish duration. Mar 17, 2018 learn how to make an accordion fold or concertina book with pockets to create a literally unfolding story. Use the pockets in these little accordion books to.
Diy mini scrapbooks and gift album ideas and tutorials. In this post, i would like to show you how to make an accordion envelope book. Dec 15, 2011 step by step tutorial to make an easy accordionfold rosette book page ornament with optional glitter accents from vintage book pages. It was very easy and fun to make, with a lot of possibilities for creative expression. Geometry units looking at different shape and size papers to create. Our hardcover mini accordion fold photo books are perfect for use as a tiny folio or brag book. Accordian book accordion fold homemade books bookbinding tutorial book folding book projects book crafts craft books book making 1. Once the envelopes are dry, fold them in accordion style so that every other one goes a different direction. Ive recently started making books with my five year old, and he is now. Press the paper firmly and glue the back cover to the inside page.
I used graphic 45 enchanted forest paper with corresponding stickers and chipboard. How to make an accordion book with pockets from a vintage book. These little pockets are also perfect for journals and art journal books. Mar 09, 2015 cathy lecleire tutorial on how to make an accordion book artshorizons. Measure with the ruler and place a mark where each page fold should be. Paper 5 12 x 22 cover 4 x 6 12 ribbon 18 optional if you want tie close 1. If you want pockets in your accordion memory bookthen follow this step. Make picture folder gift with accordion fold out photo holder. Next, make your first fold by folding in the side to match the depth of your device and the seam allowance. These little books can be used for all kinds of things, and they stand up for displaying, too. How to make an accordion book with pockets from a vintage. Fold a long horizontal crease to make a pocket like youd find in back to school folders. Who doesnt love a little brag book full of pictures.
How to make an accordion album with pockets accordion album with pockets. For those of you who are new to accordion books, although these are cool, they are not the. Fold the paper in half, using your folding tool to make a sharp crease at the fold. Learn how to make pockets for scrapbook layouts or minibooks. How to accordion fold a sheet of paper green chair press. Add beach photos, stories, dreams, memories, lists, recipes or letters your epistolary novel awaits. Just make sure you get one for grandma and grandpa. To make this more like a book we will give it a front and back cover. The strips are 4 inches tall and 26 inches wide about 11 cm x 68 cm. See more ideas about accordion book, illustration art and food typography.
Learn to make a book with an accordion fold binding no stitching or glue. The spine is folded in such a way that pockets are created. The flap needs to be on the opposite side for the back of the book. Jun 22, 2018 here are some close ups of the easy fold flat tray bags i made during my facebook live craft along last week. Keeping the pocket folded, fold the entire paper in half, with the pocket on the outside.
How to make picture folder gift with accordion fold out photo holder craft idea for kids. This is another variation on the simple accordion fold books ive shared in the past, but it is an extra fun one because there are pockets involved and everything is. Wishes for the new year accordion books make and takes. Add a couple staples to each end to close up the pocket. All about books, specific contentfocused books, artifact books using pockets. Since they are smaller and all you add is pictures it isnt overwhelming. The accordion pocket book is a very simple book to make. This is a fold out, accordion style photo book folder. Pick your occasion, choose your layout and drop in your photos to make your dream mini photo book. Photos can be showcased as panoramic multipanel spreads, or a series of photos sidebyside. A video tutorial to make an accordion fold album using one piece of card stock for the basic album, along with some scrap cardboard and designer paper for the covers. This is your reference fold, and it is always the fold in the middle of the sheet. Score the paper horizontally 1 34 from the bottom edge. How to sew an expanding accordion pocket i was really pleased to find this tutorial this morning.
We even have calendar accordion minis to keep you organized and smiling all year round. This is another variation on the simple accordion fold books ive shared in the past, but it is an extra fun one because there are pockets involved and everything is better with. Just figure out how high your original accordion fold was and then make 2 accordions half the height. Accordion scrapbooks are miniature scrapbooks that are easy to create because they dont require that you bind the covers and stitch the pages. Apr 20, 2011 accordion scrapbooks are a quick and custom gift to make for any occasion.
It has a little pocket on every page, and there are many things you can use them for. If using a bone folder or popsicle stick, press along the fold to make a sharp crease and reinforce the fold. This is a great craft to build imagination or to give as a gift to a loved one or friend. Fold a piece of card stock or construction paper in half, then in half again to create four sections.
Continue folding each section of the paper in half again. Check out my full tutorial over on my youtube channel where i show you how to make it using pattern paper. I used mod podge to attach the last divider to the back cover, and lastly the first divider to the front cover. Learn how to make a useful origami accordion folder.
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