Its just great to lay it out on the floor and see it all at the. Fall 2016 a bit over a decade ago, i had the idea to make an accordion book. We were talking about winter coming and what changes that brings about. Visit the ebookstore for specific accordion book projects with patterns. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
These accordion style books combine screenprinted fabric and photos with stitching, embellishments, and more mixedmedia goodnessand the result is absolutely incredible. Zoom coverit mini accordion book kit current price. The piano accordion simple method some little knowledge ofmusic is needed if you wish to play correctly, and the purpose of this book is to teeh you in the shortest possible time without drudgery. Accordion folded book this is a simple folding technique. For kids just learning to fold, starting with a small strip of paper not larger than 4. The hardest part is usually finding a piece of paper long enough to fold into. The diy network show handmade music recently aired a fivepart series on building your own cajun accordion. They are used to light up apartments, homes, in addition to used as wedding decorations. Simple paper accordian book made with decorative paper. Advantages of accordion the piano ecordion is a very simple insmament to play. Use a tape runner to attach several scored sheets of paper along the 1.
Luckily, her tutorial for making these beautiful mini accordion books is simple enough even for the uninitiated. This huge kit contains enough materials to make 72 mini accordion fold books for kids to give as gifts, trade. You may need to press your book underneath another book for a few minutes. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, book crafts. See more ideas about handmade books, book making and book binding. Accordion envelope books are a handy tool you can use for many topics. 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. Mar 24, 2014 i recently received a request for directions on how i make my accordion books. Accordian albums, diy album, wedding guest book, a4 album, retro manual scrapbook, accordion kraft paper book, sketch book made with 350g premium. Diy old book crafts no 4 accordion organizer august 3, 2014 august 23, 2014 gunnvor karita i like the pages of old books, and enjoy working. Haley piersoncox from redhandled scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a crossstitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. The book would use the accordion keyboards as covers and the bellows would be cut along the vertical ends, so that when pulled open, it would look like a real accordion book. Accordion scrapbooks are miniature scrapbooks that are easy to create because they dont require that you bind the covers and stitch the pages.
Undercover classroom meaningful teaching behind closed doors learn how to make an accordion book out of envelopes that you can use in your classroom. Diy accordion photo book gift idea with free printable comments filed under. We walk you through assembling a variety of options from elegant to. An accordion book with removable spine byopia press diy paper lanterns paper lanterns come in diverse sizes and styles and have emerge as the most famous diy decor idea, of late. Accordion book keepsake with angela liguori justine hand january 25, 20 when photographing angela liguoris studio last week, i admired a small accordion book among her treasures, propped open to reveal a charming story by her son, hani. Diy accordion folder with the beginning of backtoschool for my american friends and the looming startup for my canadian ones, now seemed like a good time to create an easy organizing solution that you can whip up in no time, and coordinate to your decor. Some tell a story and others like the accordion book, are one long piece of art. Using your book board as a guide, cut the book cloth so that it measures 1.
Diy accordion book stepbystep tutorial with photos. Mine were every 2 inches, and i used the back of the exacto knife, so it didnt cut all the way through, it just scored it. Diy wedding guest book ideas martha stewart weddings. Accordion book diy do it yourself arts and crafts eehibu. Diy, featured im super excited to be participating in a fun valentines day blog hop with some fabulous bloggers. Accordion book tutorial by jeannine stein accordion book tutorial by sarah nielsen accordion book tutorial by susan kapuscinski gaylord accordion book tutorial from the booklyn artists alliance pdf. This can be done in a horizontal or vertical fashion.
Nov 14, 2008 here is a book i created with my own kids. Today i will share with you how to make your own accordion memory book in just 3 easy steps its even cuter than gum wrappers. Polly was the name of my childhood dog and the 1890s camping scene is very attractive. Angela and i selected one of her own papers, made in collaboration with moontree press. Rug hooking rug making sewing shoemaking spinning textiles string art tapestry tatting tiedye weaving. These accordionstyle handmade books combine screenprinted fabric with.
This set of eleven upbeat songs makes a great supplement to the palmerhughes accordion course, book 2, with the compositions arranged in order of difficulty and designed to reinforce the students technical mastery of the instrument. Mar 21, 20 ive wanted to make an accordion book like this for over two years. When read, the individual flags form pages, and when completely opened, the flags overlap and lay flat to create a cool single surface. Staple your accordion book along the edge to create pages that turn. Since then, our timelineandhistoryobsessed son has wanted to use an accordion timeline for his entire timeline notebook.
Learn how to make a mini canvas book using a meander accordion fold method. Its another project suitable for all ages and makes excellent use of upcycled materials. How to make an accordion book september 9th, 2014 share. A flag book uses the accordion technique and a series of pieces of paper or flags to create a unique effect. We even have calendar accordion minis to keep you organized and smiling all year round.
Note that it is not necessarily recommended to keep an accordion timeline for your entire timeline notebook because it is not as durable as having each page holepunched, but were doing it anyway. This year for an anniversary gift, i created a super fun accordionstyle memory book that is filled with all sorts of nooks and crannies to place pictures, loves notes and more. Shop blue green and gold splatter business card created by spinsugar. 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.
Diy mini canvas book meander accordion fold sea lemon. There are so many different types of accordion mini books one of the easiest and most popular mini albums that you can make is an accordion or concertina album. For the photo box, cut a couple strips of cardstock wide enough to fit the width of the box. Aug 03, 2014 diy old book crafts no 4 accordion organizer august 3, 2014 august 23, 2014 gunnvor karita i like the pages of old books, and enjoy working with them a lot, but what i really love is the hardcovers. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered. Catholic mini books to teach the faith sara j creations. Living close to the canadian rockies, this led to talking about bears and hibernation. All you need for a basic album is simply cardstock, the pages are created by folding lengths of cardstock concertina style. Meander accordion folded book meander maze book maze book origami accordion book this is a 16 page rectangular minibook.
Led by louisiana accordion maker marc savoy, the series covers the whole process stepbystep from building the reedmounts to. One day we decided to make an accordion book so he could create his own story and keep it safe in a special book. Kristi has done styling and photo work for major brands like bon appetit, lauren conrad, and shutterfly. Woven accordion book twosided bonnie thompson norman works full time for a commercial bindery, but evenings and weekends devises new bindings and teaches letterpress printing and book arts classes in her studio in seattle, washington.
How to sew a reusable face mask with filter pocket diy fabric face mask batch sew. Accordion folded book this is a simple folding technique that you probably learned as a child and may have used to make a fan. Pick your occasion, choose your layout and drop in your photos to make your dream mini photo book. Accordion binding is a method that gets its name from its zigzag appearance.
So it is no surprise that kids are often quite eager to create their own stories with accompanying illustrations. I am always looking for a fun way to chronicle all the memories that i make with my spouse. Kristis mission is to share fabulous diy ideas that dont look diyed, and it would make her absolutely gitty if this diy blog inspires you to recreate some of her ideas or create your own diy project. One nice feature about this book is that the pages, since they are not glued or stitched into the book, can be removed and a new set inserted into it. In this practice book the accordion was not very long, and i only have three pages in the book. Accordion album scrapbook tutorials making mini books. I love that this diy photo journal is small, which means you dont have to labor over it for days to complete a beautiful book filled with memories.
Accordion expanding diy photo ablum wphoto corner black paper journal notebook,36 page blank scrapbook adhesive memory book, birthday,xmas,anniversary,graduation,baby. How to make fabric accordion books cloth paper scissors. In bookmaking, however, there is a correct method of folding to insure that each fold matches exactly to the next. A master bookmaker, angela demonstrated for me two ways to make an accordion book. Try using a scrap piece of x 11 inch computer paper even with print on meandering book great idea for teens. 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. This quick lesson will allow you to make a book out of basic materials. Follow lauras tutorial below to learn how to create your own fabric accordion books. I have tried my best to teach in better and easiest way. Accordions free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Although i havent written a tutorial myself, i found several great tutorials online. I wasnt familiar with the lh accordion notation, but i found a nice explanation on the internet. This would be a nice way to document a day trip or other short summer activity. The book would use the accordion keyboards as covers, and the bellows would be cut along the vertical ends so that when pulled open it would look like a real accordion book.
How to make fabric accordion books accordion book, fabric. How to make an accordion book accordian book, accordion. Specific projects using the accordion book are on susans making books with children blog. The process will give you insight on the life of a book from the moment it is born. Ive had some experience with twofinger rh melody, so i find the arrangements doable, or i just leave out the harmony parts i cant manage. You can glue pages together to make this pieceill show you how later. Folding an accordion book these steps are for folding half of your paper strip.
Palmerhughes accordion course easy rock n roll book. Light classical pieces for accordion accordion book new. How to make a leather journal book binding tutorial diy diy journal, book. Making books for the holiday season, and a color poem book in homes for poems.
These simple diy projectsfeaturing a mix of traditional and alternative wedding guest book ideasare bound to inspire. Album book, handmade books, hand spinning, book making, altered books, book. I wasnted a book of polkas and this book had more familiar ones than some other books. The initial phase of this evolution, the accordionfolded palmleafstyle book, most likely came from india. The book definitely had a prime spot on my finish fifty list.
Festivals of light accordion book in festivals of light. Pinterest is full of inspired artists in the present and in the past each with their own style. These accordion style mini photo books offer a fun and affordable way to showcase your photos. The john reuther book, accordion repair made easy, recommends using burnt shellac as glue, but burning the alcohol off a bowl of shellac until it becomes thick enough to use as glue seems a bit barbaric when you can buy equally good glue right off the shelf. How to make accordion books as many of you parents know there is some great artwork in childrens books. We are so happy to show you with this nice list of art inspiration for kids. I was able to complete my entire photo book in an hour. Great for artists who love to paint on book covers, and. Coverit mini accordion book kit blick art materials. I recently received a request for directions on how i make my accordion books.
Begin to fold paper into itself in an accordion fashion. Diy old book crafts no 4 accordion organizer wings. How to make an accordion book with pockets from a vintage book i bought a bunch of old books with pretty covers and im repurposing them by making new books out of old ones. In 2002, bonnie sent me a new book structure she designed. A threaddrawn image, selected for the flow of line, centers this page. His imagination is so great and he loves to get lost in a good book. How to sew a reusable face mask with filter pocket diy fabric face mask batch sew medical.
Accordion mini photo books accordion fold photo books. Whether youre just getting started in the world of crafts or youre a seasoned expert, there are never too many ways or places to store your favorite photos. 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. Three ways to make an upcycled journal crafting a green. You may want to use a brayer to make sure all your corners are flat and everything is glued well. Catholic mini book bundle is the perfect printable activity for kids to teach them about the catholic faith, the bible, jesus and more. Each handmade book can be displayed as a standing set of frames or as a twosided book.
But if i were to do another one, id want to have a much longer accordion so i could have 612 pages. How to make an accordion book with pockets from a vintage. A diy christmas accordion book posted on december 18, 2016 by byopia press i spent quite a bit of my time last week preparing a christmas accordion book for you to download and make. How to make an accordion book bookbinding tutorial by. Hudson was thrilled with this idea and blew me away with how into it he was. By the way if youre looking for more personalized gift ideas, make sure to check out my diy notepads tutorial, too. Accordion book keepsake with angela liguori remodelista. It has advantage of producing the tune or melody with the accompaniment. Dec 17, 2009 accordion pocket binding for a mini album.
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. Lay your ribbon down onto the glued cardboard, then lay your painted watercolor paper on top of your ribbon. Now you can truly understand the beauty of books and better appreciate them. Great for kids and adults alike, and you only need scissors, paper, and glue. Unfollow accordion music books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Glue your covers to each end of the paper accordion. This year for an anniversary gift, i created a super fun accordion style memory book that is filled with all sorts of nooks and crannies to place pictures, loves notes and more. Accordion book tutorial accordion book, handmade books, book. Children can fill the pages with funny cartoons, fun drawings, or even paste in photos of friends and family. Diy old book crafts no 4 accordion organizer wings of. Too much glue can saturate and warp the book board and the book cloth. Print out the diy accordion birthday books template print the covers onto 8.
Thanks to a tip from kimric smythe of smythe accordions in oakland california, i have. Start out your very own sewing company accordion envelope books homemade books how to make envelope books how to make diy books kids crafts. Accordion envelope books envelope book, diy accordion album. Shes also sometimes an irritable cartoon named tiny cranky haley. Then youre going to score the creases in it according to box size as well. This is a simple folding technique that you probably learned as a child and may have used to make a fan. Accordion books can be taped, glued, or sewn together, then attached to covers to make a professionallooking and fairly easy book. Three ways to make an upcycled journal crafting a green world. Carefully place the book board in the center of the book cloth and press down.
Accordion fold rosette step by step tutorial to make an easy accordion fold rosette book page ornament with optional glitter accents from vintage book pages. Mar 10, 2016 with your photos printed and your photo book complete, you can easily assemble each page by adding notes, printed embellishments and stickers. Sep 06, 2011 ruth bleakley is a very talented book binder. I play the accordion and couldnt pass up the opportunity presented by the visual pun, but the real purpose for making the book was to address a point of confusion among. I fell in love with the art of bookmaking after winning a gorgeous japanese book on a little hut thanks patricia. On the other hand i didnt have enough materials to make a pretty wedding gift, thank goodness i was thinking. This week, well put aside the needle and thread and explore a book constructed. Accordion books contain heavy weight acidfree paper, folded and bound to hold up to ten 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photos. Diy accordion birthday books template, cutting mat, xacto knife, straight edge, glue stick. I had more fun with this book then i thought and it became somewhat addictive. Dont forget to leave a comment to let me know if you enjoyed this video.
Keep your precious memories alive forever in this cute and simple diy accordion photo book. Plus, this diy mothers day accordion book is for my motherinlaw, and i dont want to totally ruin the surprise she reads my blog. Risultati immagini per accordion book made this little accordion book in a few hours yesterday, because i wanted to give my bookbinding. How to assemble accordion books for each mini book, some assembly is required.
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