Saturday, September 12, 2015

Vintage Style Accordion Pockets Album

Hello lovely people!

I'm here today with a very special for me project, which idea I have had in my head for the past week. I was very inspired once by the vintage era accordions seen at Tara's Craft Studio blog, and then not so long ago by the tag box at the blog of another crafter - Ashmita Roy.

I wanted so much to create one accordion of my own too, that I could hardly sleep figuring out what size it should be and what should be the best way of constructing it. So, finally, today I can share the result.

My accordion tag box is much smaller than Ashmita's one. Mine measures (the base) 4" x 4", has 12 pockets and correspondingly 12 tags:











This is my first try at the accordion pockets album and I totally enjoyed it. Creating it from scratch makes the whole process even more exciting. I've embellished it in the minimalistic vintage-looking style, using several of the embellies which I've recently purchased from AliExpress.

I will definitely make another accordion, taking into account several mistakes which I made while creating this one. :)

Thanks so much for looking.


Have a great weekend!



Hugs,
Alexandra
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43 comments:

  1. shira-studioSeptember 12, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    hell yeah!! I Would LOVE a tutorial please
    all your work is amazing, im a fan

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  2. Down Home StamperSeptember 12, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Please I would love to have instructions on how to make this

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  3. JaySeptember 12, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    WOW!!! Absolutely stunning and inspriational piece of art work. I adore how you have firstly constructed the box and then used an amazing assortment of complimentary embellishments
    It is a very beautiful piece and I know how you can be caught up designing something new in your head and you have achieved it!!! Well Done Honey!!!
    Lots of Crafty Cuddles Jay xxx

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  4. VickiSeptember 12, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Beautiful! How did you do it! I would love a tutorial!

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  5. Bean's BlogSeptember 12, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Yes, tutorial please! This is amazing!

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  6. TamdsgnsSeptember 12, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Stunning! Yes please, would jump for joy if there where a tutorial.

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  7. Sandie OxleySeptember 12, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Would love to know how to make this, it's awesome!!!

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  8. RondaLSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    I would love to see how this came together. It's fabulous.

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  9. Sharon GiffordSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Would Absolutely Love a tutorial! Pretty Please and Thank you! Please let me know when you have one made. sharongifford38@gmail.com :)

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  10. joyscraftSeptember 12, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    This is amazing! I would love a tutorial!

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  11. MichelleSeptember 12, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    omgosh yes! a tutorial would be great!

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  12. sandiSeptember 12, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    I really really want to make this but she hasn't published a tutorial yet. So I would love to see what you did to create it. My guess as to what to do was to create 2 boxes for the ends and then attach to the pockets. I wasn't sure about how the bottom was done but think you just added a piece to stabilize? I really would like to make one about this size for a priest who is retiring. I would need many pockets for the congregation to give him messages. WOULD LOVE YOUR TUTORIAL.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Love it!!! Yes, I would love a tutorial!!! It's so cute!!!

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  14. UlythSeptember 12, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Oh please create a tutorial!

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  15. SylviaSeptember 12, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Yes please to the tutorial!!. I am going to a scrapbooking "thing" (I don't remember what it is called) next weekend and I would love to make one for my best friend 😊

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  16. JenniferDSeptember 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    OMG this is simply AMAZING! Off course we want the tutorial. Have a great Weekend!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    Yes please! Would love to see a tutorial on how to do this!!!!

    thank you!!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    your work is amazing. I love it and would love the tutorial also. Thank you for this.

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  19. LoriannaSeptember 13, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Tutorial please, HUGS

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  20. TamaraSeptember 13, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    omg ... GORGEOUS! Tutorial? Yes, please! :*
    Hugs, t.

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  21. Linda PekrulSeptember 13, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Beautifully done! I would LOVE to see a tutorial!!

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    1. Alexandra♥September 13, 2015 at 6:29 AM

      Linda, there already exists the tutorial. See the next post for the links :)

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    2. ljbates0909@gmail.comNovember 26, 2016 at 10:45 PM

      I'm confused...I don't see where there is a tutorial. Is there one somewhere? This is fabulous and I would love to make one for Christmas!!!! Thank you!

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  22. Linda LevoirSeptember 13, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Well, what can I say? This looks amazing, must have taken a lot of work and time. I'm on a short break from mini albums currently as I have a ton of card orders to fulfill and also plans for some tutorials that have been in the pipe line for ages, but once that's all done I will get back to them :) xx

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  23. Francine PerriSeptember 13, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    yES please make a tutorial I would love to make this it is gorgeous than you

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  24. LailaSeptember 16, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Amazing , i love to get a tutorial odd this

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  25. UnknownOctober 9, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous I can't wait to make this and a few others you've done!!! Thanks for sharing

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  26. UnknownNovember 21, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    ur album is just simplty gorgeous i was so fasinated by it that i had to to try one for myself ..n i was thrilled to see ur tutorial for the same i started constructuing mine and all of a sudden the video is down . would really appreciate it if u could share the measurements as my construction is left mid way . thanks a ton once again for
    very well explained tutorial

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    1. UnknownNovember 24, 2015 at 2:25 PM


      I would so have ... I am left with half accordion !! It is not part 2 of the tutorial !!

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  27. UnknownNovember 24, 2015 at 2:27 PM


    Could you tell me where to find the tutorial part 2 ? I am left with accordion half done and not how to end !! Thank you!!

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  28. UnknownDecember 28, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Pls share the tutorial

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  29. SheetalJanuary 19, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Please ma'am .upload ur tutorial it was amazing. Cause I had watched all 3 of them and wanted to make one.
    Thank u.

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  30. SheetalJanuary 19, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    Please ma'am .upload ur tutorial it was amazing. Cause I had watched all 3 of them and wanted to make one.
    Thank u.

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  31. GNS GOONSMarch 30, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Yes! Please make a tutorial for the magnificent creation. You are so talented! Thank you for sharing your creative process on YouTube, I especially enjoy your tips on what to keep in mind to avoid any mistakes during the creation process. Thank you again, Alexandra. Warm regards. Debra.

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  32. UnknownApril 15, 2016 at 11:13 PM

    Please make a tutorial. This is amazing.

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  33. TjintaApril 17, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    If my 'yes please' can encourage you to make a tut ... then I say: YES PLEASE :-)

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  34. Ms ShortieApril 28, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    I would love to see your tutorial, thank you so much god bless you!!!

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  35. valou250809September 30, 2016 at 1:03 AM

    Wowww! it's a fabulous creation! love it!

    I would love to make one. Have you a tutorial please?

    Thanks so much.

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  36. UnknownNovember 18, 2016 at 3:07 AM

    Hola me encantan tus trabajos. He intentado buscar este tutora hay posibilidad de que me puedas dar el enlace te lo agradecería muchísimo gracias

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  37. UnknownNovember 18, 2016 at 3:09 AM

    Hola me encantan tus trabajos. He intentado buscar este tutora hay posibilidad de que me puedas dar el enlace te lo agradecería muchísimo gracias

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  38. Shruti guptaFebruary 8, 2018 at 9:31 PM

    Wow... Its awesome n i wud love it if u create a tutorial... N if u hv already created one, please lemme know! :)

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  39. UnknownMay 4, 2018 at 2:44 PM

    Please make a tutorial on this! It is absolutely beautiful and I always enjoy following your creations!

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  40. BusyMumMay 18, 2019 at 8:43 PM

    OMGosh it's awesome!! yes a tutorial would be most appreciated, and thank you for wanting to share with us, but you create inspiration to us all, and thank you:-)

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