Saturday, September 18, 2010

BLOG HOP!

Welcome to our Blog Hop!  So happy you hopped by!!
If you didn't hop here from Theresa's blog, CLICK HERE to start the hop at the beginning.  For a complete list of everyone in the hop, see a list of links at the bottom of this post.

MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT ON EVERY POST IN THE BLOG HOP!  EACH BLOG WILL BE GIVING AWAY A PRIZE!

For my project, I decided to make an Accordion Mini Album.  This is a very easy album to make.  You do not need anything special really except your imagination and mojo.

I used a Cricut for my cuts, but you can decorate an album like this any way you like.
  • Start off with 2 pieces of  8 1/2" x 11" cardstock.
  • Cut each piece in half @5 1/2" so that you have four pieces of cardstock measuring 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
  • Score each piece in the middle at 4 1/4".  Fold all pieces and give good creases.
  • Unfold each piece.
  • You will adhere the pieces together to form an accordion fold or "mountain and valley". 
  • For example, half of one piece will overlap half of the added adhered piece entirely.
  • You can add pattern paper, pockets, tags, ribbons, flowers.... anything you want to decorate your mini album!
Here is Halloween Album #1




And here is a second one I made with the same theme:




I used the Cricut to make the die cuts and tags, and this was so fun to make!

Please make sure you leave a comment on every blog along the hop.  Each of the blogs will be drawing a winner from their comments on their blog hop post for a prize. My prize is one of the Mini Accordion Albums shown above, so be sure to leave a comment here!!  Thanks for stopping by!  

Your next stop is Kim! 

And here is a complete list of all the blogs on the hop:

  1. Ruthie
  2. Theresa
  3. Janis (me - you are here!)
  4. Kim
  5. Michelle
  6. Mary
  7. Chris
  8. Nicole
  9. Joy

Have fun!  Hugs!! Janis

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Anonymous said...

I loved the Halloween books, they were awesome! :O) Love ya! ~Heather Sox

Kelgentry66 said...

I just love your cards. I will have to try them. I have learned so much from all the lady and their blogs. so glad I found the blog world. I have only been making cards for a few months now. I'm so hooked...

Martha galvez said...

I just love this. This is such a cute mini album which just happent to be my favorite!!! Thanks you so much for posting.
pattig161@yahoo.com

scrappinbearcub said...

Good Morning Janis,
I love these, I was wanting to learn how to make these for the longest time. I think they make great gifts for Aunts, and Grandparents, and Parents, I used to have a homedaycare, ( a few of my friends do I will pass this on to them) Thanks for sharing. I saw you posted the instructions and appriciate so I can refer to them if needed in the future. I had fun, thanks for doing this early because I need to go to a football game in a while, my daughter who is 13 cheers and I didn't want to miss the fun blog hopping! Momm need to have fun and I wish I can win this prize we will be away for competion halloween and Thanksgiving, but good luck to who ever does!

Shay Shay said...

I'm a big fan of accordion mini albums and love what you created!

Roxx.T Barnes said...

Great album & video...Thank you I love the album so detailed.
Awesome blog hop
Roxx39t@yahoo.com

Barbara said...

I really like your mini accordian book. It would be great for pictures of the kids in their costumes.

LadybugCarrie said...

Love your mini album! The little bat and ghosts that hang down are so cute! And I love the faces! Thank you for sharing your very cute and creative album!

Anne said...

Thank you so much for showing me how to make these cute mini albums. I did not know how and now I do. I forsee some gifts in the future.

mum of two said...

Hi Janis - It's Michelle from the hop - I just wanted to take a peek at what everyone came up with. Your book is awesome! I was thinking of doing one for the hop when I saw the one's you posted a couple of weeks ago, but when I saw you were taking part too, changed my mind, just in case... glad I did :)

Sheena said...

Cute!..I'll have to give this a try..I really love the paper you used..so colorful and fun!..this is my first ever blog hop..I think I'm gonna have fun :)
slynne1 at gmail dot com

Hugs, Sheena

Toni Young said...

Super cute idea.
mrs_to_you@yahoo.com

Connie Marie said...

Wow I didn't even think to make an album out of cards. What a fabulous idea!

Diane's Place said...

Janis, those are awesome. I love how bright and colorful they turned out!!!
drivers133@gmail.com

VICTORIA said...

love the mini album and its so cute halloween is one of my favorite events.
win_or_lose52@hotmail.com

J said...

What a fabulous idea!!!
Thanks!
Jaylene

Kards by Kathi said...

Love all of your things. Great job and great blog.

*BJ* said...

Love your Halloween Album. So cute! *BJ* from the Cricut MB

Melissa said...

I love your mini albums, I haven't tried to do one yet, but will definitely do it. Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to win!

http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Tanya said...

GREAT books!!! TFS

S.Bayles said...

Love the Halloween book ....Great job... I love Mary is she not great. This is wonderful I love Halloween...
E-Mail davidbayles@sprintmail.com

craftymom205 said...

Love the accordian mini albums.

Unknown said...

Love the book. Great job

Burffrau @ aol dot com

Unknown said...

Hi Janis,
I love your blog! Those minis are adorable and its so nice of you to give one away. Thank you for the instructional video.

Liz
whichcraft@me.com

Donna said...

Janis,
Very cute idea. It looks complicated but it appears so easy to make. Thank you for sharing that project-I'm going to try it.

Carren Heartley said...

This is a WONDERFUL blog-hop!! I'm getting so many great ideas! Thanks for participating and sharing!!
~Carren

Scrappy Jackie said...

love your fold out card! So creative. I need to make something like this for fall decorations. My tv in the living room wants one on it!

Anonymous said...

The Halloween books are adorable. Thanks for the giveaways.

TheCraftyKitchen said...

This is such a great project! I can't wait to try this :)

Kristin @ The Crafty Kitchen

Ruthie @ SeptemberNinth said...

Good Morning Janis! Your album is adorable!

Glora said...

Cute books. Too fun!

jennyplace2 said...

Love your mini books, tag albums. What a great ideal.

Raven B said...

This may sound silly but I LOVE when people give the project that they have worked on. Just because we all know how much time and energy goes into our creations. SUPER awesome give a way. The best on the hop yet.
Hugs,
Raven
thatsmerb at gmail dot com

Carrie said...

fabulous mini book! I see many of these in my future. Thanks for sharing!!

Theresa said...

What a great project. I'm a new follower (which is why I love blog hops)and loved seeing your mini-book project. Thanks for sharing it, and how nice of you to offer something you put so much work into.

- - Sheryl - - said...

love your mini book/album - your hanging bat made me smile! Love the project. Thanks for the tip about the foam tape... I usually just glue the three sides for a pocket.

Scrappers' Ranch said...

Thanks for this wonderful mini album!! This is such a fun project, and I would LOVE to win this one!!
Thanks for sharing
Bonnie @
ascrapabove.blogspot.com

More Than Favors said...

I am definately trying this Janis. I love it!
my email is morethanfavors at gmail dot com

Thanks for the Chance to win :)
Happy Crafting, Paula
morthanfavors.blogspot.com

janeskeepsakes said...

This is such a cute project. Thank you for sharing.
janejohnson13@wildblue.net

Gloria said...

Your Halloween books are just too adorable! Thanks for sharing:) disneynut4life22@yahoo.com

Monica Ward said...

Super cute Mini Album, Janis!!

Erika Valdez said...

What a great project!! Simple and cute!

Jeri said...

What a cute little album. Can't wait to try one. Thanks for showing how to do it so quick and easy.

The Scrapbooking Queen said...

OMGosh Janis those mini book are just way too cute... I have to make some and with your easy instruction that don't seem that hard to do... thank you so much for join our blog hop and making it very special too
The Scrapbooking Queen

Craftyhomemade said...

Very lovely book.

Carol said...

What a great idea my first blog hop
lovin all the creations..;o)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the cute ideas. Also, looked at the rest of your blog, and thank you for the Cricut Search.

Craftyhomemade said...

Love the mini, thanks.

Anonymous said...

This is so cute...looks like I could do this one....Love all your videos ..keep on sharing...thanks for the opportunity to win...Carol hornc48@yahoo.com

Kitty said...

So cute. I'm going to give this a try. Thanks for the idea.
Kitty
casandra.styless at gmail dot com

Michele Gross said...

Eeek! This is adorable!! You did a fab job and btw, love the halloween background on your blog :)

tiab5 said...

This is the first time I have visited a blog hop and I am lovin it. I love these accordian albums and my plan all week has to been to make one this weekend so this was perfect timing for me. Love Love Love your work.

Melissa said...

Wow!!! I so cannot wait to try this!! I have never made one
msperry1008@yahoo.com

HappyMom2010 said...

Adorable project! Thanks for teaching how to make this mini album.

Gina L.
agsainz at gmail dot com

Chris said...

Cute. I need to do some baby pictures and I think this would be a great way to do them. Thanks fo the idea.

chrisbuob at centurytel dot net

jaccileigh said...

Absolutely love your books!!!! They are so cute...Love your instructions too. thanks for sharing

Susan said...

Your mini album is so cute. I would love to win one of them. TFS
Susan

Susan said...

Your mini album is so cute. I would love the chance to win one of them. TFS
Susan

Cathy S said...

Cute accordion card/album Janis. I appreciate you giving us both pictures and written recipe to follow. Thank you for sharing.
Cathy S

~Heidi said...

VERY Fun! TFS Love your blog too! winterblue73@gmail.com

Cyndi said...

So cute! Nice size and your instructions are easy to follow,I think I've watched some of your Youtube videos,great ideas and color choices. Thank-You for sharing! Cyndi Eckardt at Cyndi.Eck@gmail.com

BarbS said...

Tooooo Cute. So many cute projects today don't know where to begin.

Michele said...

These books are soo cute! I love all of the papers and cut-outs. I think I'm gonna go try to make one myself! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the great giveaway!

xloshellolx@yahoo.com

Ashleigh said...

wow I love it tfs

aecopenhaver at gmail dot com

Craftygirl said...

These mini books are such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

craftsrgr8@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

What a great way to capture my grand kids trick or treat photos.
thanks
jman4@comcast.net

Betsy said...

Hey, Janis! What a great mini-album! I need to scrap-lift this idea to send to my grands! Thanks for sharing!!!

Anonymous said...

Love your album!! Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for hopping with me!!

Jen C said...

These are awesome and so much fun!

Thanks for sharing!

Jen C

Hannah's Stampin' Nana said...

I love these halloween books, gosh I hope I win one.

thanks for sharing :-)

shelley

lostnwa98 at verizon dot net

Jodi said...

Cute!
TFS -
Jodi

Natalie said...

Awesome album! I hadn't thought of that idea before and you have done a wonderful job of it!
Blessings!
Natalie
mtmcbroom at gmail dot com

shari said...

What a great mini, I'm now following you and would love a chance to win this awesome mini. Shari (cricutrookie)
cricutrookie@aol.com

emspel said...

Very cute and simple to make! TFS
em.spelt@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Janis, your accordion albums are so cute! I love all the detail you put on each page. Whoever wins one of these jewels will be very lucky! :)
P.S. I'm in Georgia too!
~Joy~

quilt4fun2 said...

I love this project...make a great house decoration to put out.
quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

Gabriela Sandoval said...

I love this. Thank you for sharing.

Kimberly Karl said...

These are so cute and simple to make! I love them!!

Suz said...

this is such a great blog hop, love your project, this will be a great little book for my great grandson's 2nd trick or treat, just may keep the mini album for myself!! LOL Thanks for sharing. Suz

The Scrappin Diva said...

Once again Janis another great project TFS

Linda said...

Wow this is wonderful. I love that Mini Book. So happy to be a follower. I love your blog.

jd designs said...

Great mini-albums! Can't wait to try one myself!

Thanks for sharing!

My Creative Time said...

This is SOOOOO ADORABLE!! GREAT job, I LOVE it!
Big Gypsy Hugs,
Emma;)

PAT said...

Love your book...such inspiration!!

Gayle said...

Love the halloween mini-album!! Thanks for the fun blog hop - enjoying it alot! I'm a follower now :)

Lori said...

Much beautiful minis and a wonderful blog.

~lori

gallionlori st gmail dot com

Tina Joy said...

Adorable albums! Love the idea!

Dana M. said...

such an adorable little album!! i just love halloween!

Sandy said...

I really like the accordion mini albums you made!

Terri said...

Thanks for sharing how to make the mini accordian book. I just love Halloween and your pages on this book are absolutely adorable!

MooEyes@aol.com

crafty queen said...

These are really cute and I can see them in my mind with other holiday themes. Thanks

Kristine said...

What cute albums! Thanks for sharing!

krissaxt at yahoo dot com

BertyHydie said...

Love your project. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.

bertufford at yahoo dot com

yayaphilly said...

Super cute makes a great party favor.

penbrandy said...

Very nice job!!....So very cute....Thank you so much for the giveaway!! Brandy

Penbrandy at msn dot com

Anonymous said...

i love all these Halloween books I have been seeing. Its a sign I need to make one!lol... Thanks fro sharing you cute creations

Micia
yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

lydbug said...

sooo cute !!!!
id love to win one !!

dreenie said...

i love all the cute pattern paper!!! very cute and whimsy!!!

Mary said...

I like this. It would make a cute gift.

Em'smom said...

super cute!!! my little one would LOVE it! you did such a great job Thanks!

Quinceyface said...

Wow, you are a genius. I can't believe how easy you made it to understand the technique of these little books. Your work is beautiful, creative and unique. Thanks so much.

beejay said...

Really cute mini's! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Hi Janis,
It's Nicole from the hop! Your mini album is very cute! I love all the cuts. Great blog and I always enjoy your youtube vids!

Debby said...

I love your Halloween book. I have to try this, want to play today anyway.
angel hugs
Debby

Maureen Reiss said...

Super cute mini album!! Love that paper
Thanks for the chance

Liz said...

Oh Janis your mini books are just adorable
Liz
tryin2scrap@blogspot.com
lizabratt@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

So cute! Nice job!

Anonymous said...

Janis, this book is so cute I can wait to try and make one

thank you,

mahyte at thoymahy@hotmail.com

Vic said...

I would love one of your very cute little books!

ladybugstamper said...

This is really great. Thanks for the idea and the how-to's. Definitely going to try this. Thank You

sophiesmama said...

Janis, your albums turned out SO cute! You are the Queen of Halloween, lady! It's been fun hoppin' with you today!
Hugs,
Mary

Heather said...

Great album! Thanks for the chance to win!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

Diana said...

Cool. I have all the ingredients too! What s shocker.

Thanks.

dianaherrera@comcast.net

Dee said...

That is the cutest mini book. Thanks for sharing.

Hope C. said...

Love the album. I'll have to make one to send my mom showing her 2 grandsons in their costumes!

Verochan1 said...

Love this project! TFS.

Jennifer aka Scrappin' Aggie said...

I'm really starting to get into mini-albums and this is a cute idea!

Jen Cro said...

Your Halloween album is adorable. Thank you for giving us a chance to win it and for the directions so that I will be able to try making my own. I followed you.

Jen Cro said...

Your Halloween album is adorable. Thank you for giving us a chance to win it and for the directions so that I will be able to try making my own. I followed you.

Cricut Matriarch said...

That is so cute! Nice job! Thank you for sharing and the chance to win.
Cricut Matriarch
cricutmatriarch@yahoo.com
cricutmatriarch.blogspot.com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Great Halloween books! I need to make one with a birthday theme!

anita cannon said...

This is adorable---So many new ideas.Thanks for sharing.
Anita Cannon
amc35045@bellsouth.net

Unknown said...

Thank you for the great idea.
Silvia
cornerstone(dot)cs at cox(dot)net

Denise G said...

That is tooo cute. i love it. TFS

Janet said...

What a clever idea. My grand kids will love this. Thanks for the great instructional video.

Lynn B. said...

This is such a cute book! I will definitely be scraplifting this idea. Thanks for sharing.

Kelly Rae said...

These are just so cool and I'm going to make a few. Thanks for the inspiration!

~Tammy~ said...

This is adorable! Thanks for sharing!

Sharon said...

Oh Janis! These are just sooooo soooo cute!!!! Great video. I'll have to try making one of these. You know, when I get the time!! LOL
:)
http://meemeescreatons.blogspot.com

Debbie said...

wow I just love this, thanks so much for sharing I've been looking for something like this to do, wow this is great Debbie @http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

nanapuddin said...

Really cute little books! My grandkids would love them!! TFS!!

Amy said...

Wow! That is so stinkin' cute!

Marlene said...

Very cute and fun to make! Thanks for the project idea and the chance to win one.
Marlene

CraftyNurse98 said...

what a cute album!!!thanks for the idea

Deanne Gutierrez said...

Great mini albums - so much detail. Thanks for sharing!

Deanne G
dgutierez1@msn.com

Darlene said...

those are so cute!! I've never made a mini album. You sure make it look easy. TFS
desaucier at bellsouth dot net

Lisa Rhodes Lamer said...

very cute!!! thanks for sharing!!

Lisa
lamerlisa@hotmail.com

Debican said...

I just love these little books. I want to try to make one real soon. Hugs xxx Debi

Kathryn said...

So adorable!!!

Thank you so much for sharing and giving the instructions.

Oh, love your blog.

Kathyrn

barbip said...

great album! I love all the details. Thanks for being part of the hop :0)

Sylvia said...

Love the mini book.

teachdanz said...

I love the halloween books and the paper is so cute!! Do you remember where the paper is from?
ikennic at q dot com

Celeste B. said...

That is amazingly creative!!! I love everything about it! (cute blog by the way). TFS!!! :)

Kathy said...

Love your accordian mini albums! So cute! Thanks for sharing!

Luv-To-Scrap said...

These are so cute, would luv to win one, thanks for the chance.
maryleefrostatmedotcom

NurseTraciScrapper said...

What super cute mini albums!!! You are so creative. They are BOTH jsut adorable.

Traci~
(NurseTraciScrapper@gmail.com)

Patty Tanúz said...

wowowow, your mini albums are soooooooo beautiful!! I want it hehehehe Kisses and I'm flowwer :)))

buglvr2010 said...

I LOVE this....will have to give it a try! Thanks so much for the chance to win.

CindyG said...

Thanks so much love this project and it looks like one that I can do. Can't wait to see your other projects. Cindy cindy_gellaus@yahoo.com

Linda said...

your accordian album is adorable.tfs

http://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com

iko dot linda at yahoo dot com

scrappinC said...

OMG! What a cute album. Thanks for sharing a wonderful idea and I just love the blog hope.

crazyaboutcricut said...

Oooooo, I love this! I've never made this kind of book, so I would love to win one! Really great instructions too. TFS :)

Unknown said...

Awesome minis!

Cards and Crafts by Sheree said...

I just do not know where you find the time to make all these wonderful items and participate in these blog hops. Thank you! You are one of my favs!
sheree.burress@gmail.com

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

What cute mini albums for Halloween, Janis!!! Love all the details...TFS!
Hugs,
Terry

Eskana said...

Wonderful mini album. I am now a follower, and can't wait to see more creations.

Scrapper69 said...

I totally LOVE this Halloween Book! ALl the details are AWESOME! Just perfect for Fall! :o)

Crafty Teacher said...

Very cute!! My sister would love this as Halloween is her favorite holiday.
:)TFS!
Khrista
khristamcbride@comcast.net

CiNdYe said...

Really like your halloween albums. Thanks for sharing them.

Got2BCrafting said...

These are really adorable! I think I may need to make one of these... Thanks for the great idea.
Lori
http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
tahoe_luvr at yahoo dotcom

Stacy Tiedemann said...

how adorable....I love it!

Jackie said...

What a talented person you are. I love the mini albums. Very spooky!
Thanks for the creative ideas.

tHiS BuG's GoTTa GiVe said...

Your books are so sweet ,you have a great talent . Tfs
I'm now a follower of yours
*Emmy*
cricutmama2four@gmail.com

tHiS BuG's GoTTa GiVe said...

Your blog is wonderful , I love your crafts
I'm now a follower of yours tfs
*Emmy*
cricutmama2four@gmail.com

cardchick's world said...

cute! cute! book I will be back to check it out again...
cardchick50@gmail.com

pj said...

This is awesome. I love learning how to make new items like this one! Thank you for your help and I am eager to become a follower of your blog. jsj111@cox.net

imbighouse said...

I am from British Columbia,Canada.Not sure if I am eligible for the prizes...but am going to try this project for sure!!I love to make stuff like this.Keep up all your great creations,love your accent!!

BeckyIN said...

this book is so cute, nice job

Scrapper 4 Life said...

Love this.. Too Cute

Rainbow said...

these books are very cute!

Michelle dot Watson82 at gmail dot com

Jennifer said...

Janis,

I love your Halloween mini books!!! :) Thank you so much for sharing and for the great video! It's so helpful, I may actually be able to duplicate it. ;)

-Jennifer

Partridgelu at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I love your albums... I can't wait to try and make one!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com

WevilHitch Designs said...

This album is just adorable, I can't wait to start one. Maybe I'll make several to give out so the grandkids can document their Halloween. OMG!!! This is going to be fun. Thank you so much!!

mrsmorris said...

Adorable mini albums - so inspiring. TFS :)

Mercy's Pages said...

I LOVE this idea!! Great way to do a little mini...TFS, Mercy

Joann said...

What a darling idea. Thank you for sharing.

Joann
joannmarh

RavensFan said...

This is a very cute album. Love it! Thanks for sharing. This will be a fun project.

mlc_15 said...

These are beautiful~Thank you for sharing :)

myska said...

Love this little album idea! Can't wait to do it myself! Thanks!

Lori said...

This is such a cute project! Thanks for sharing your project. I'm glad I 'happened upon' the blog hop. I'm discovering lots of great things.

maryvernau said...

Really cute idea! Thanks for the chance to win!

scrapaholicjen said...

I love your mini books - thanks for the chance to win!
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

Laura said...

Love the mini albums. they are adorable...

Paperberrycards said...

Love what you did with this Halloween/Fall theme. TFS

hairdresser16 at aol dot com

Diana K said...

Love the albums! Can't wait to make them! Thanks for sharing.
Diana K

Shauna Carlson said...

I love the Halloween mini albums. I would be honored to win one. Thanks again.

Valerie said...

OMG!!! This is SO CUTE!!! You make it look SO Easy!
Valerie
jeffnval@hotmail.com

kals said...

Love your site. So much inspiration.

Kathy

Elaine said...

What wonderful cards you have on your blog! And I just love your accordion mini album!!

Elaine said...

What wonderful cards you have on your blog! And I just love your accordion mini album!!

Charlotte said...

So adorable. I love the idea of making a book this way.

Lisa said...

i love, love your mini book! Thanks for sharing.

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Very cute Halloween album, I will have to make one of them.

Katsews at gmail dot com

Flagstaff Odds 'N Ends said...

How cute! I just love Halloween.

MizMaryAnn said...

Such a cute mini album. You always make the cutest things.
Mary Ann
mahuntington at wavecable dot com

Unknown said...

such cute albums , what a great idea love them

tiantosca@hotmail.com

Donna said...

Love this halloween booklet and your blog! Thank you :-)

sandyh50 said...

These are so cute, I would love to win one!

sandyh502001 at yahoo dot com

Roxie said...

Cute Mini Books, I like them all.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Roxie

Kathy said...

A great album! My fav is the witchy one. thanks, Kathy
CastleKat360@aol.com

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