How to Make an Accordion Scrapbook
Glue the cardboard in the middle of wrong side of decorative paper., Trim the decorative paper at the corners of the cardboard., Fold flaps down to the inside of covers and glue down edges. , Glue ribbon inside back cover. , Crease cardstock paper...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Glue the cardboard in the middle of wrong side of decorative paper.
Leave about 1/8 of an inch of paper.
This ensures a more finished look on the cover of your scrapbook. ,,, Alternating folds makes the scrapbook come together neatly.
When creasing the pages, the perpendicular folds are mountain folds and the diagonal fold is a valley fold.
Start by folding your square in half, open, rotate 90 degrees and fold in half again.
Open and flip your square over (like a pancake).
Now fold on the diagonal , Glue the two outside diamonds on top of the center diamond. ,,,, -
Step 2: Trim the decorative paper at the corners of the cardboard.
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Step 3: Fold flaps down to the inside of covers and glue down edges.
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Step 4: Glue ribbon inside back cover.
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Step 5: Crease cardstock paper as shown.
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Step 6: Glue pages together in diamond shapes.
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Step 7: Glue back cover down.
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Step 8: Glue front cover down.
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Step 9: Fold into accordion.
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Step 10: Add pictures and embellishments
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Step 11: don't forget the covers!
Detailed Guide
Leave about 1/8 of an inch of paper.
This ensures a more finished look on the cover of your scrapbook. ,,, Alternating folds makes the scrapbook come together neatly.
When creasing the pages, the perpendicular folds are mountain folds and the diagonal fold is a valley fold.
Start by folding your square in half, open, rotate 90 degrees and fold in half again.
Open and flip your square over (like a pancake).
Now fold on the diagonal , Glue the two outside diamonds on top of the center diamond. ,,,,
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