Itty Bitty Accordion Journal

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  Step 1

  Measure and cut one 1” x 12” piece of craft paper

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  Step 2

  Measure and cut one 6” piece of string, yarn or thread

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  Step 3

  Using ruler, measure and fold paper at every one inch.

  Bend the paper in opposite directions in order to make an accordion.

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  Step 4

  Choose two wooden craft pieces.

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  Step 5

  Lightly sand both pieces.

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  Step 6

  Paint all sides of both wooden craft pieces and let dry completely.

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  Step 7

  Choose two buttons, making sure that the smaller button will fit in the larger button and leave a rim large enough to accommodate the string, yarn or thread you chose.

  Ideally, the larger button will have a bit of a rim on it so that the smaller button fits snugly inside.

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  Step 8

  Glue smaller button to larger button.

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  Step 9

  When the paint is completely dry on the wooden pieces, glue paper to wooden piece making sure that the paper is centered.

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  Step 10

  Repeat on other side.

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  Step 11

  Unfold the accordion. Holding one end of thread, yarn or string in the middle of one wooden craft piece, glue button in center of wooden craft piece making sure that the string is underneath the button firmly and that the string runs parallel to the accordion paper.

  Hold button in place for several minutes. Set aside and let glue dry completely.

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  Step 12

  When glue is completely dry, wrap string around the journal and secure by wrapping around button.

  Now your journal is ready to give or personalize with photos and words.

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Sarah D. · 2 projects 1st May 2011

That is so cute!

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