Accordion Photo Album
Intermediate | 29 min 12 sec
Introduction
01:09
Materials
02:50
Create Book
05:11
03:34
05:09
04:44
06:35
Get pictures off of your phone or computer and turn them into a beautiful handmade album. Jody shows you how to create an accordion album that is as unique as your photo collection and can be customized with different ways to attach photos and text. This entry-level bookmaking project turns photos into a work of art that can be displayed, given as a gift, or tucked away for posterity.

 
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • File folder
  • Paper for accordion pages
  • Photo corners
  • Photos
  • Paper for text
  • Cutting mat or something to protect your surface
  • Bone folder
  • Straight edge ruler
  • Triangle
  • Glue brush
  • Cutting tool
  • Glue (pva or pva/methylcellulose mix) or glue dots
  • Sandpaper
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Make accurate accordion folds
  • Create a book cover
  • Join accordion panels
  • Attach photos to a page

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on how to make an accordion photo album
  • 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Itemized supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Jody Alexander
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
 
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Accordion Photo Album Reviews
210 users recommended this class to a friend
Catherine Yee

Always a pleasure to take a class from Jody Alexander!

November 9, 2024
 
Marisa Vanderbilt
Can't wait to try this project. Very clear instruction.
More than 3 months ago
 
Lynda Stone
Very well done, easy to follow, precise directions
More than 3 months ago