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Accordion Book

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Swap Coordinator:Robin (contact)
Swap categories: Books  Crafts  Art 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:June 30, 2009
Date items must be sent by:August 10, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I thought we would have an accordion book swap. It is a very VERY simple book to make, but with some added imagination and creativity and lots of embellishments, it can be quite lovely.

Diane Weintraub and Kathy Miller did an excellent job of instruction HERE.

We will have one partner and make one book for them. The book can be as big or small as you wish to make it but NO SMALLER THAN 3" tall x 2 1/2 " wide when closed.

I think it best to mail the book off in a padded envelope or sandwich the book between heavy cardboard so as to protect it in shipping.

I am leaving the design of cover and content to the creator, but it would be nice if you go check out your partner's profile and create a book that they might enjoy. If they love the color pink, the book can be all about pink. If they are into nature, maybe you would want to create something along that line. Just try to keep your partner's likes and dislikes in mind. Send something nice, something that you would want to receive.

I am going to give us a little over a month to work on this. It is very simple to make the basic accordion book but it will take time to decorate. With summer here and people going on vacations and holidays and all, I feel we will need the extra time to make something we are proud to pass on.

To participate in this swap you must be a member of good standing in CBA.

Again, we will have over a month to work on these. Try to get your book mailed off on time.

Above all, let's have fun.

Have a beautiful day.

Discussion

blueackerson 06/ 9/2009 #

Hi Robin, I have added this to my watchlist. Sounds fun! Rosalie

kerrlouise22 06/15/2009 #

I'm also watching for now, i want to give a practice one a try to be sure i can do it!! Never tried one before xx

Robin 06/19/2009 #

Great.... I hope you both will, in the end, come and join us. The directions were written for a grade school class assignment. They are very easy to make.

I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend

Juliajae 06/19/2009 #

I'm watching, too. I need to get my unfinished projects all caught up this weekend.

Robin 06/24/2009 #

Hope you can join us too Juliajae.

And I hope everyone is having a beautiful week

winniethepooh 06/29/2009 #

hi everyone I am going to join and have a go.

Robin 06/29/2009 #

Hi winiethepooh.....

So glad you are joining us. This type of book is easy and fun to make.

Hope everyone had a beautiful day today.

lvpoohbr2 07/ 1/2009 #

I'm curious as to how many pages this needs to be. Also if we are making this for someone to add pictures to, or is it's purpose the same as a chunky book?

Robin 07/ 2/2009 #

Hi lvpoohbr....

I should think, that since it is supposed to be a book, it should fold out / open up to reveal at least 4 pages if not more. We want it to be a book, not a pamphlet. :-)

As for the content, we are creating a finished product in itself. This would be as if we were creating a paper bag book or altered book only we are making it an accordion book. It is up to each of us as to what we will fill it with.......which is why I feel it best to look to our partner's profile for inspiration. We can look through their profile and grab onto something that we feel comfortable with and at the same time we will be creating something they will enjoy.

If there are any more questions or if I haven't made myself clear or even confused you all the more, let me know. :-)

Hope everyone is having a beautiful week.

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