Feb 10, 2016

Valentine Accordion Mini Album

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 Hi everyone, I'm trying to squeeze in all of my Valentine projects to share with you.  Today I wanted to share this awesome little (not little) mini album that I worked on with my mom and our friend Barbara.  What an undertaking!  I found the directions on the Graphic45 site last year and printed them, but sadly their archives don't take you back that far now.  I can scan them to you if you're interested, but don't have a link.  Basically it is three panels that are folded and adhered strategically to create this never ending book!  How fun!

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Here's the inside.  Click to enlarge.

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And the back and cover.

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All of the tags in a sweet lovey pile.

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And the tag backs.

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Here are some of my favorite sections.  The challenge was to create dynamic areas of interest without any bulk.  So hard to do for a girl like me who believes MORE IS MORE!  Y'all with me?

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But this exercise in simplicity was most fun, especially shared with friends.  <3

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I was inspired by the G45 Valentine line and am so excited to share with Frilly and Funkie because the frilly side of the team mostly shared G45 projects as inspiration for their Love is in the Air challenge.  Beautiful!

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 A few more favorite tags for you.

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 Gotta love that vintage baby image.

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I tried hard to keep this feminine, but ended up adding some black for contrast.  I did not sponge and grunge this book, which is strange for me, but I am pleased with it just the way it is (for a change.)  ;0

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And there she is.  I'm also sharing with the following challenges:

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35 comments:

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

What a delightful and inspiring project, Autumn! So full of yumminess! Love all those pockets for the tags!

Unknown said...

Very nice, Autumn! Great project. :)

rachel said...

wow autumn - this is amazing - sooo much beautiful work! Love it! Hugs rachel x

Connie Mercer said...

Done so nicely! Love the tag idea of a mini!!!

Diane said...

Wow that is an awesome little mini album, and what fun papers and details.

Hugs Diane

MagsB said...

What a fabulous, gorgeous Valentine's project, Autumn! Absolutely stunning! Thanks for joining in at My Time to Craft!

love Mags B x

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Gorgeous project. So much to see, love it . Happy crafting, Angela x

Lisa said...

Oh my wow, this is stunning, Autumn!! What an absolutely gorgeous mini this is!! I love the design and the tags!! The details are spectacular!! Wow!! Love, love this!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Mimi said...

How awesome! The best part is that you worked on it with people who you love! (You can always sponge and grunge... Whether you do it to this project or not, it is a winner!)

Handmade by Veer said...

What a stunning project! Love al the tas!
Thank you for joining us at Crafting for all seasons
Veronique DT

Vintagehandmade said...

Fabulous Valentine's project, Autumn! Fantastic design with so many yummy details! Simply stunning! Hugs! Branka xxx

Marlies said...

Wauw this is a fantastic album Autumn! I love the vintage look, the design and all those lovely tags. Great job! Thanks for sharing at Addicted To Stamps. Marlies

Petra Swart said...

WOW, what a great project, Autumn!!! Such a lot of wonderful creativeness to look at!! Beautiful!!!
Hugz

Diana Taylor said...

What an adorable album - everything about it is just gorgeous, I love all the tags, and all the little details and additions - they all add up to make it perfect.
Thanks so much for stopping by mine earlier, I hope you have a great week,
Diana #53

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous Autumn!! I've been working on an accordion style album as well, but I got quite frustrated and set it aside because it wasn't working the way I wanted it to. I think you have inspired me to pull it back out and give it another go!! You are an inspiration! hugs :)

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

Oh, I looooooove! Such gorgeous papers and colors and such beautiful workmanship! You totally achieved your goal with this one! What a beauty! Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Frilly & Funkie "Love is in the Air" Challenge!

Mrs.B said...

A wonderful album Autumn, gorgeous images and details
Avril xx

zandra said...

So, sweet and love the images you used. Great take on the challenge and thanks for playing with us at TIOT.
Hugz, Z

Juliz Design Post said...

Wow an absolute beauty in every way possible.
Julie x

Lula said...

Wow that is an awesome little mini album! Love all the details and a stunning design Autumn! Thanks for sharing it with us at TioT. Hugs!

laurigami said...

fantastic creation ,thank you for joining us at Addicted to Stamps challenges
hugs
laurigami

Words and Pictures said...

That is one amazing Valentine album... what gorgeous tags, and fabulous pages. Wow!
Alison x

JayBe said...

What a beautiful make and keepsake - thanx for playing along at Fantasy Stampers.
Hugz, Jan (DT) xx

Cazro said...

Absolutley awesome, gorgeous Valentine book to treasure. Very impressed. Thanks for joining us at Fantasty Stapers. Caz DT.

Cazro said...

Me again wearing another hat, same thoughts as above. Thanks for sharing your artwork with us at MTTC. Caz DT.

pearshapedcrafting said...

What a fabulous mini album! So pleased you joined us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

Valerie-Jael said...

So many fantastic projects, thanks for joining us at TIOT, hugs, Valerie

Zoe Hillman said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Autumn! I love love love all of it. I spent ages pouring over all the details. Thanks so much for joining us for the Frilly and Funkie "Love is in the Air" challenge. :)

Gerda said...

WOW!!!What a awesome album!!! Love it!! Thanks for joining us at “Simply Create Too”, hope to see you next time again.

DT-Member SCT
Gerda
http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

Meggymay said...

A fabulous project, thank you for joining us at TioT's this time.
Yvonne

Jinny Newlin said...

Oh, this is so fun, Autumn! Love all those festive, little tags! This must've taken you hours, but the little bundle was absolutely worth your time! LOVE!

Unknown said...

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

nwilliams6 said...

Great idea! Lots of work and lots of great ideas! TFS. Hugz

sarascloset said...

Gorgeous tags in an even more beautiful accordion album. This looks like it was so fun to put together! I'm squealing with delight over that pink tape measure binding! Love all the details! Hugs!

Marty F said...

Love love love this! I love how you used different-shaped tags - looks great! I know how you feel about not distressing, but it really does look beautiful without. Just overall awesomeness :-)

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