Mini Accordion Album from One Sheet of 12x12 Paper

A project from our live show MAKING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Join Toni for 4 hours of PURE CHRISTMAS MAGIC - Broadcast 24th July 22 · 24/07/2022 · watch it from 14:30

Create a charming mini accordion-style album from a single sheet of 12x12 cardstock. This compact keepsake features multiple pockets for storing photos, tickets, tags and countdown elements, making it perfect as a gift or personal memory keeper.

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Step by step

1. Place your 12x12 sheet of cardstock into the scoreboard flush at the top and score at 3cm, 6cm and 9cm across the width. ▶ watch 15:00
2. Rotate your paper 90 degrees and score again at 3cm, 6cm and 9cm to create a grid of score lines. ▶ watch 16:00
3. Cut up to the first score line on the left and right edges, skipping the middle column, creating two vertical cuts. ▶ watch 17:30
4. Rotate the paper and cut the middle score line up to the first horizontal score line, then cut the left and right columns to create a W-shaped pattern. ▶ watch 19:00
5. Begin folding by bringing the top flap towards you, then fold the next section back, continuing this accordion fold pattern through all sections. ▶ watch 20:30
6. Score all fold lines firmly with a bone folder to create crisp, clean creases throughout the album. ▶ watch 21:45
7. Glue the left and bottom edges of the first interior page to create a top-opening pocket. ▶ watch 23:00
8. Glue the top and side edges of the second page to create a side-opening pocket, alternating pocket orientations. ▶ watch 24:30
9. Continue gluing remaining pages, alternating between top and side pocket openings to create variety. ▶ watch 25:30
10. Cut 6cm by 7cm pieces of cardstock to fit inside each pocket, curving the corners for a finished look. ▶ watch 29:00

Tips from the show

• Use a bone folder to score fold lines firmly for crisp creases
• Alternate pocket orientations (top and side) to create visual interest
• Be mindful of glue application to avoid making pockets too thick

More from this show

• Coordinating Box Outer Cover with Book Closure
• Interior Box Insert with Decorative Pocket
• Decorative Matted Pocket for Box Interior
• Decorative Front Cover with Framed Element
• Magnetic Closure Bookmark or Gift Tag

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