Hi everyone! Barbara here today to show you a fast and easy way to turn these engraved book covers from Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts into a fabulous little mini album. i used Decoart Media Fluid Acrylic products to transform these covers. While I have a variety of ideas for making the book pages, I have chosen the simplest way, which is to make an accordion style book. I have chosen Graphic 45's A Ladies' Diary paper collection, but you can use whatever papers you like or have on hand.
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| Book Cover Front |
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| Book Cover Back |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCORDION BOOK (see video for full tutorial)
The book covers measure 2-7/8" x 4-1/2".
Cut two pieces of cream paper to 5-7/8" x 12".
Score horizontally along 12" bottom edge at 1-1/2". This will form pockets to hold tags and ephemera.
Score vertically at 2-3/4, 5-1/2", 8-1/4", and 11".
Adhere the two lengths of paper together along the 1" flap to make one long piece of paper. Fold bottom edge up to form pockets, and accordion fold the length of paper at each scored line. Cut remaining 1" flap off.
Adhere the front and back pages to the inside book covers. Decorate pages as desired.
Here are some photos of the completed, decorated book.
Here are some photos of the completed, decorated book.
GSL Book Cover Deco Engraved (coming soon)
GSL Miniature Bookplates Shape Set
GSL Miniatures Shape Set - Ladies Choice
GSL Vintage Ladies Silhouettes Set
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics
TitaniumWhite
Translucent White (optional)
Titan Buff
Primary Magenta
Primary Yellow
Interference Gold
Burnt Umber Antiquing Cream
DecoArte White Crackle Past
DecoArt Metallic Lustre
Gold Rush
Cosmic Blue
Polished Coral
Black Shimmer
Derivan Liquid Pencil (for shading)
Assorted Paint Brushes
12"x12" cream card stock
Graphic 45 A Ladies' Diary paper collection
Tags, Scallop Combo(Sizzix Original)
Brick/Stone mini stencil (Tim Holtz)
Martha Stewart Deco Fan punch
Assorted embellishments
I hope you like my project today and are inspired to make one of these sweet accordion books using your favorite papers.
As always, thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful and creative day!
Barbara
Thank you, Barbara for such clear instructions on creating this very handy little according book. The sky is the limit with how one wishes ro decorate it. Nice time to go through all my stamps to create a cohesive design. You always make such nice things, we can use in a variety of ways.I am thinking of even making some miniature metallic flowers, like the ones you shared with us, a short time ago. Thanks again, my artistic friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the sweet comments, Cheryl. You made my day! Yes, have fun with those metallic flowers. I think miniature flowers would be fabulous to use on these smaller books. What a great idea!!! xo
Deletelike the ones you shared with us, a short time ago. Thanks again, my artistic friend.
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