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!
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:
Have fun! Hugs!! Janis
I loved the Halloween books, they were awesome! :O) Love ya! ~Heather Sox
ReplyDeleteI 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...
ReplyDeleteI just love this. This is such a cute mini album which just happent to be my favorite!!! Thanks you so much for posting.
ReplyDeletepattig161@yahoo.com
Good Morning Janis,
ReplyDeleteI 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!
I'm a big fan of accordion mini albums and love what you created!
ReplyDeleteGreat album & video...Thank you I love the album so detailed.
ReplyDeleteAwesome blog hop
Roxx39t@yahoo.com
I really like your mini accordian book. It would be great for pictures of the kids in their costumes.
ReplyDeleteLove 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!
ReplyDeleteThank 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.
ReplyDeleteHi 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 :)
ReplyDeleteCute!..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 :)
ReplyDeleteslynne1 at gmail dot com
Hugs, Sheena
Super cute idea.
ReplyDeletemrs_to_you@yahoo.com
Wow I didn't even think to make an album out of cards. What a fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteJanis, those are awesome. I love how bright and colorful they turned out!!!
ReplyDeletedrivers133@gmail.com
love the mini album and its so cute halloween is one of my favorite events.
ReplyDeletewin_or_lose52@hotmail.com
What a fabulous idea!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Jaylene
Love all of your things. Great job and great blog.
ReplyDeleteLove your Halloween Album. So cute! *BJ* from the Cricut MB
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeletehttp://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/
GREAT books!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the Halloween book ....Great job... I love Mary is she not great. This is wonderful I love Halloween...
ReplyDeleteE-Mail davidbayles@sprintmail.com
Love the accordian mini albums.
ReplyDeleteLove the book. Great job
ReplyDeleteBurffrau @ aol dot com
Hi Janis,
ReplyDeleteI 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
Janis,
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea. It looks complicated but it appears so easy to make. Thank you for sharing that project-I'm going to try it.
This is a WONDERFUL blog-hop!! I'm getting so many great ideas! Thanks for participating and sharing!!
ReplyDelete~Carren
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!
ReplyDeleteThe Halloween books are adorable. Thanks for the giveaways.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great project! I can't wait to try this :)
ReplyDeleteKristin @ The Crafty Kitchen
Good Morning Janis! Your album is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCute books. Too fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your mini books, tag albums. What a great ideal.
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Raven
thatsmerb at gmail dot com
fabulous mini book! I see many of these in my future. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeletelove 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this wonderful mini album!! This is such a fun project, and I would LOVE to win this one!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Bonnie @
ascrapabove.blogspot.com
I am definately trying this Janis. I love it!
ReplyDeletemy email is morethanfavors at gmail dot com
Thanks for the Chance to win :)
Happy Crafting, Paula
morthanfavors.blogspot.com
This is such a cute project. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletejanejohnson13@wildblue.net
Your Halloween books are just too adorable! Thanks for sharing:) disneynut4life22@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Mini Album, Janis!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project!! Simple and cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little album. Can't wait to try one. Thanks for showing how to do it so quick and easy.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh 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
ReplyDeleteThe Scrapbooking Queen
Very lovely book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea my first blog hop
ReplyDeletelovin all the creations..;o)
Thanks for the cute ideas. Also, looked at the rest of your blog, and thank you for the Cricut Search.
ReplyDeleteLove the mini, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis 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
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I'm going to give this a try. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteKitty
casandra.styless at gmail dot com
Eeek! This is adorable!! You did a fab job and btw, love the halloween background on your blog :)
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I so cannot wait to try this!! I have never made one
ReplyDeletemsperry1008@yahoo.com
Adorable project! Thanks for teaching how to make this mini album.
ReplyDeleteGina L.
agsainz at gmail dot com
Cute. I need to do some baby pictures and I think this would be a great way to do them. Thanks fo the idea.
ReplyDeletechrisbuob at centurytel dot net
Absolutely love your books!!!! They are so cute...Love your instructions too. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour mini album is so cute. I would love to win one of them. TFS
ReplyDeleteSusan
Your mini album is so cute. I would love the chance to win one of them. TFS
ReplyDeleteSusan
Cute accordion card/album Janis. I appreciate you giving us both pictures and written recipe to follow. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCathy S
VERY Fun! TFS Love your blog too! winterblue73@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSo 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
ReplyDeleteTooooo Cute. So many cute projects today don't know where to begin.
ReplyDeleteThese 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!
ReplyDeletexloshellolx@yahoo.com
wow I love it tfs
ReplyDeleteaecopenhaver at gmail dot com
These mini books are such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletecraftsrgr8@yahoo.com
What a great way to capture my grand kids trick or treat photos.
ReplyDeletethanks
jman4@comcast.net
Hey, Janis! What a great mini-album! I need to scrap-lift this idea to send to my grands! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your album!! Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for hopping with me!!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome and so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Jen C
I love these halloween books, gosh I hope I win one.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing :-)
shelley
lostnwa98 at verizon dot net
Cute!
ReplyDeleteTFS -
Jodi
Awesome album! I hadn't thought of that idea before and you have done a wonderful job of it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Natalie
mtmcbroom at gmail dot com
What a great mini, I'm now following you and would love a chance to win this awesome mini. Shari (cricutrookie)
ReplyDeletecricutrookie@aol.com
Very cute and simple to make! TFS
ReplyDeleteem.spelt@gmail.com
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! :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm in Georgia too!
~Joy~
I love this project...make a great house decoration to put out.
ReplyDeletequilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com
I love this. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute and simple to make! I love them!!
ReplyDeletethis 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
ReplyDeleteOnce again Janis another great project TFS
ReplyDeleteWow this is wonderful. I love that Mini Book. So happy to be a follower. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat mini-albums! Can't wait to try one myself!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
This is SOOOOO ADORABLE!! GREAT job, I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBig Gypsy Hugs,
Emma;)
Love your book...such inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLove the halloween mini-album!! Thanks for the fun blog hop - enjoying it alot! I'm a follower now :)
ReplyDeleteMuch beautiful minis and a wonderful blog.
ReplyDelete~lori
gallionlori st gmail dot com
Adorable albums! Love the idea!
ReplyDeletesuch an adorable little album!! i just love halloween!
ReplyDeleteI really like the accordion mini albums you made!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how to make the mini accordian book. I just love Halloween and your pages on this book are absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteMooEyes@aol.com
These are really cute and I can see them in my mind with other holiday themes. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat cute albums! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletekrissaxt at yahoo dot com
Love your project. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.
ReplyDeletebertufford at yahoo dot com
Super cute makes a great party favor.
ReplyDeleteVery nice job!!....So very cute....Thank you so much for the giveaway!! Brandy
ReplyDeletePenbrandy at msn dot com
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
ReplyDeleteMicia
yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com
sooo cute !!!!
ReplyDeleteid love to win one !!
i love all the cute pattern paper!!! very cute and whimsy!!!
ReplyDeleteI like this. It would make a cute gift.
ReplyDeletesuper cute!!! my little one would LOVE it! you did such a great job Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, 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.
ReplyDeleteReally cute mini's! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Janis,
ReplyDeleteIt'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!
I love your Halloween book. I have to try this, want to play today anyway.
ReplyDeleteangel hugs
Debby
Super cute mini album!! Love that paper
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance
Oh Janis your mini books are just adorable
ReplyDeleteLiz
tryin2scrap@blogspot.com
lizabratt@yahoo.com
So cute! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteJanis, this book is so cute I can wait to try and make one
ReplyDeletethank you,
mahyte at thoymahy@hotmail.com
I would love one of your very cute little books!
ReplyDeleteThis is really great. Thanks for the idea and the how-to's. Definitely going to try this. Thank You
ReplyDeleteJanis, your albums turned out SO cute! You are the Queen of Halloween, lady! It's been fun hoppin' with you today!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary
Great album! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletera6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
Cool. I have all the ingredients too! What s shocker.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
dianaherrera@comcast.net
That is the cutest mini book. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the album. I'll have to make one to send my mom showing her 2 grandsons in their costumes!
ReplyDeleteLove this project! TFS.
ReplyDeleteI'm really starting to get into mini-albums and this is a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! Nice job! Thank you for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCricut Matriarch
cricutmatriarch@yahoo.com
cricutmatriarch.blogspot.com
Great Halloween books! I need to make one with a birthday theme!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable---So many new ideas.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnita Cannon
amc35045@bellsouth.net
Thank you for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteSilvia
cornerstone(dot)cs at cox(dot)net
That is tooo cute. i love it. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. My grand kids will love this. Thanks for the great instructional video.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute book! I will definitely be scraplifting this idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are just so cool and I'm going to make a few. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh 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
ReplyDelete:)
http://meemeescreatons.blogspot.com
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/
ReplyDeleteReally cute little books! My grandkids would love them!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and fun to make! Thanks for the project idea and the chance to win one.
ReplyDeleteMarlene
what a cute album!!!thanks for the idea
ReplyDeleteGreat mini albums - so much detail. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDeanne G
dgutierez1@msn.com
those are so cute!! I've never made a mini album. You sure make it look easy. TFS
ReplyDeletedesaucier at bellsouth dot net
very cute!!! thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLisa
lamerlisa@hotmail.com
I just love these little books. I want to try to make one real soon. Hugs xxx Debi
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing and giving the instructions.
Oh, love your blog.
Kathyrn
great album! I love all the details. Thanks for being part of the hop :0)
ReplyDeleteLove the mini book.
ReplyDeleteI love the halloween books and the paper is so cute!! Do you remember where the paper is from?
ReplyDeleteikennic at q dot com
That is amazingly creative!!! I love everything about it! (cute blog by the way). TFS!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your accordian mini albums! So cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute, would luv to win one, thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletemaryleefrostatmedotcom
What super cute mini albums!!! You are so creative. They are BOTH jsut adorable.
ReplyDeleteTraci~
(NurseTraciScrapper@gmail.com)
wowowow, your mini albums are soooooooo beautiful!! I want it hehehehe Kisses and I'm flowwer :)))
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this....will have to give it a try! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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
ReplyDeleteyour accordian album is adorable.tfs
ReplyDeletehttp://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com
iko dot linda at yahoo dot com
OMG! What a cute album. Thanks for sharing a wonderful idea and I just love the blog hope.
ReplyDeleteOooooo, I love this! I've never made this kind of book, so I would love to win one! Really great instructions too. TFS :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome minis!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeletesheree.burress@gmail.com
What cute mini albums for Halloween, Janis!!! Love all the details...TFS!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terry
Wonderful mini album. I am now a follower, and can't wait to see more creations.
ReplyDeleteI totally LOVE this Halloween Book! ALl the details are AWESOME! Just perfect for Fall! :o)
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! My sister would love this as Halloween is her favorite holiday.
ReplyDelete:)TFS!
Khrista
khristamcbride@comcast.net
Really like your halloween albums. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThese are really adorable! I think I may need to make one of these... Thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteLori
http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
tahoe_luvr at yahoo dotcom
how adorable....I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented person you are. I love the mini albums. Very spooky!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the creative ideas.
Your books are so sweet ,you have a great talent . Tfs
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower of yours
*Emmy*
cricutmama2four@gmail.com
Your blog is wonderful , I love your crafts
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower of yours tfs
*Emmy*
cricutmama2four@gmail.com
cute! cute! book I will be back to check it out again...
ReplyDeletecardchick50@gmail.com
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
ReplyDeleteI 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!!
ReplyDeletethis book is so cute, nice job
ReplyDeleteLove this.. Too Cute
ReplyDeletethese books are very cute!
ReplyDeleteMichelle dot Watson82 at gmail dot com
Janis,
ReplyDeleteI 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
I love your albums... I can't wait to try and make one!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com
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!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable mini albums - so inspiring. TFS :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea!! Great way to do a little mini...TFS, Mercy
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling idea. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJoann
joannmarh
This is a very cute album. Love it! Thanks for sharing. This will be a fun project.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful~Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove this little album idea! Can't wait to do it myself! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteReally cute idea! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love your mini books - thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteqtme2003 at yahoo dot ca
Love the mini albums. they are adorable...
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this Halloween/Fall theme. TFS
ReplyDeletehairdresser16 at aol dot com
Love the albums! Can't wait to make them! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDiana K
I love the Halloween mini albums. I would be honored to win one. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! This is SO CUTE!!! You make it look SO Easy!
ReplyDeleteValerie
jeffnval@hotmail.com
Love your site. So much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKathy
What wonderful cards you have on your blog! And I just love your accordion mini album!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful cards you have on your blog! And I just love your accordion mini album!!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable. I love the idea of making a book this way.
ReplyDeletei love, love your mini book! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery cute Halloween album, I will have to make one of them.
ReplyDeleteKatsews at gmail dot com
How cute! I just love Halloween.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute mini album. You always make the cutest things.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann
mahuntington at wavecable dot com
such cute albums , what a great idea love them
ReplyDeletetiantosca@hotmail.com
Love this halloween booklet and your blog! Thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute, I would love to win one!
ReplyDeletesandyh502001 at yahoo dot com
Cute Mini Books, I like them all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Roxie
A great album! My fav is the witchy one. thanks, Kathy
ReplyDeleteCastleKat360@aol.com