Contents of Kit
1 accordion album
2 pockets
4 tall pockets w/slant opening
4 tags
1 belly band
Supplies needed for assembly
bone folder
small scissors or sanding block
ink or marker of choice
adhesive of choice - directions are using Scor-Tape
Option: Angelee Patterned Cardstock Collection
Natalee and Angelee Ribbon
Natalee and Angelee Ribbon
Now the hard part comes. Lay out the prepared pieces and decide where you want to put them. You can work on both sides of the album. There is no right or wrong here, whatever is pleasing to you. |
Inking is strictly optional and can be done at any time during the assembly process. I like to cover the white core of the cardstock on my projects so I ink my edges and folds. This can be accomplished in three different ways. Direct to paper - using your ink pad to apply the ink directly to the paper. Foam applicator - apply ink to a foam applicator and then to the paper. Or Marker - run the sided of the marker surface along the edge of the paper - note: this method does not work well on folds. |
Assembling the picture frames |
Step 2 - Place photo or picture on your work surface. After removing waste paper from tape, position frame over photo and press to adhere.
Step 3 - Turn frame with photo over to back side. Apply adhesive next to folds or on tabs. Here I used 1/2" tape next to the folds.
Step 4 - Remove tape backing and fold over tabs to secure.
Assembling the pockets |
Now that you have all of your pockets and frames inked and taped and ready to go, you are ready to fold your album. It is pre-scored to make folding easy. The double score line allows plenty of room in each section of the album to handle the bulk of pockets and embellishments. Your album should look like this if you have chosen the floral print side for your cover. You have the option of the solid side for your cover by folding in the reverse of what you see in the picture. |
Check your layout again before you stick everything down to make sure everything is where you want it. |
Here is my album ready for pictures and embellishments. |
The kit also includes a belly band as an option for keeping your album securely closed. You can adorn it however you wish. I chose a ribbon and tag for mine. |
Red Rubber Designs products used in this tutorial:
Natalee Accordion Album Kit
Angelee Patterned Cardstock Collection
Angelee and Natalee Ribbon
Kai Gold 4" Scissors
Vintage Background Rubber Stamp Set
Background Soup Rubber Stamp Set
Beautiful Soul Rubber Stamp Set
Beauty of a Woman Background Rubber Stamp
This looks like a lovely album. Thanks for the tutorial and all the tips for putting it together!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is really awesome....always wondered how those things went together! You make it look so easy :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Sarah. It came together beautifully! The papers are really lovely.
ReplyDeleteGood tutorial, Sarah. This paper is so pretty. Any project with it would turn out wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWOW those are some really gorgeous papers. Love the accordion book! Fantastic job Sarah!
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynn
What a gorgeous idea and such lovely papers which make it so appealing!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Hugs,
Suzy