Magnolia Accordian Mini File

by on September 4, 2009

Today I’m sharing a sweet project that Diana with Magnolia-licous picked as the DT Sketch project for September; it’s an accordian mini file – easy, easy, easy!   Stamper extraordinaire, Valerie Stangle, put the step by step directions together for us and you can see them HERE.  The cool news is that you can make your own and upload it to the Magnolia HighLites Blog by September 30th for the chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Magnolia-licious.
For mine I followed the directions to a "t".  Because I’m sending off some stamped up images for coloring, I used vellum business sized envelopes that were cut down to the size specified in the directions.  Ooooh I like the see throughiness :)  I then cut the tops with a Fiskars scallop punch and added tabs with a tab punch.

I used  #287 Tilda Picking Lilacs for the front of my accordian file and for my card.  What a cutie pie.  She can be purchased on the Magnolia-licous site and the thing that I’ve found about these sweet urchins is that you cannot stop with just one.  Diana has just restocked the store so you have plenty to choose from.

I stamped and mounted my cut out Tilda on an oval cut with Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large which I in turn mounted on Spellbinders Labels Five and used the same medallion for my card.

Project Recipe:
Stamps:  Magnolia – #287 Tilda Picking Lilacs

Paper:  Bazzill, DCWV – Rustic
Ink:  Memento – Black Tuxedo
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Labels Five, Ribbon, Copic Markers, Flower petals and bling.

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember, you can still leave a comment for my blog candy HERE.

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Marion
September 5, 2009
8:58 am
1

Hi Becca, I see I am the first to respond to this beautiful work of art. I absolutely love everything about it. Going off now to have a go at making one of these myself.
from one of your avid fans
Marion UK

Michelle Hoger
September 5, 2009
9:11 am
2

I just love “Magnolia”, and this mini file is precious. I especially like the way you finished the tops of the sections instead of leaving them straight.

Lisa Lynne
September 5, 2009
9:17 am
3

Absolutely Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration of all your work – it really is special.

Conniecrafter
September 5, 2009
9:17 am
4

that is just way too cute, great gift idea!

Dotti
September 5, 2009
9:25 am
5

Beautiful as is all the work you do! I love the scalloped edges on the top of the envelopes gives it that special girly touch.

Louise
September 5, 2009
9:28 am
6

Oh, it’s beautiful :)
Louise x

Patricia Rademacher
September 5, 2009
9:29 am
7

Good Morning Becca,
Such a beautiful card, I’m going to order this Magnolia stamp, I’ve been looking at them for a long time (especially the ones you have used) and I love this one best. This project is so cool, I’ll be making this soon. Thanks again for such wonderful work. God Bless.

Kay McBride
September 5, 2009
9:32 am
8

oh man i had to download the template for this one. you really did a good job. those stamps are so cute. and you color so beautifully.
thanks for sharing.
hugs to you
kay

Barbara Taylor
September 5, 2009
9:33 am
9

Cute, Cute, Cute. This would make a fabulous gift. Love all of your creations.

Diane
September 5, 2009
9:40 am
10

Hi Becca,
Great projects!!!!!
I’m making these two for sure.
Thank you,

~~Diane~~

lois skiathitis
September 5, 2009
9:48 am
11

This is so sweet Becca, thanks for the link on the directions for the accordion mini file folder. Thanks for starting my day with a smile.

Sandy
September 5, 2009
9:51 am
12

This file is absolutely adorable. Must make one myself.

Gloria C.
September 5, 2009
9:54 am
13

This is a great project for my granddaughter and myself. Just adorable, thank you for your inspiration.
Gloria

Margaret Thompson
September 5, 2009
9:55 am
14

Just absolutely beautiful Becca. Your “Magnolia Accordion Mini File” would make a nice birthday card for a teenage girl with tid bits of her life from birth thru her current year in each pocket – her first picture, the birth anouncement, hair from her first hair cut, the first tooth she lost and some of those crazy tokens she felt were so very important to be saved while growing up.

What wonderful ideas you come up with Becca. Thanks for sharing them with the public and especially those of us who do not have an imagination like yours.

Thanks.

Elizabeth
September 5, 2009
9:56 am
15

So super sweet with the little Magnolia darling!
Maria Bell is the correct to credit for the tutorial though.
Might want to correct that

Cindy H.
September 5, 2009
10:10 am
16

What a beautiful folder!! Of course, your coloring is fabulous, as always:)

Sue Kment
September 5, 2009
10:11 am
17

I have to make one of these…great inspiration!

christi
September 5, 2009
10:15 am
18

this is a cut adaptation of the mini’s that i have seen before. so cute. thanks for the link to the tutorial, too.
c

Lana Edwards
September 5, 2009
10:31 am
19

FABULOUS !!! I love everything about this project! You are such an inspiration! I have to do this one now for sure!

mary p
September 5, 2009
10:34 am
20

Love love love your mini folder! You always pay attention to details which makes your creations spectacular!
Thank you Becca!

Carole RB
September 5, 2009
11:12 am
21

Hi Becca

Your accordion file is so beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial link!

Gloria Westerman
September 5, 2009
11:12 am
22

Truly amazing! Will try this myself. Your work is Awesome!!!!1

NY Debbie
September 5, 2009
11:15 am
23

What a great mini folder… Your attention to detail is amazing. Didn’t have a chance to blog hop in the past week, so I missed many of your beautiful creations. But I caught up today…Wow on everything

Smriti
September 5, 2009
11:25 am
24

Beautiful mini-book!

Lynnor aka icensheba on SCS
September 5, 2009
11:33 am
25

I love the pretty eyelet border you have added to the envies!! Beautifully done!!

Nancy
September 5, 2009
11:47 am
26

The mini file is so sweet – love the vellum envies with scalloped edge. Thanks for inspiring me again.

adeline
September 5, 2009
11:54 am
27

This is gorgeous. I love the vellum idea!! Thanks for sharing with us again :)

Cindy
September 5, 2009
12:16 pm
28

I love it, and having three days this weekend, I’m determined to PLAY. And this is on my list. Wish me luck. Have a wonderful weekend.

Linda E
September 5, 2009
12:27 pm
29

Love the punch treatment on each pcket. You always think of those little touches that make your finished prjects so extra specail!

MrsH
September 5, 2009
12:37 pm
30

Good evening, Becca. This is such a pretty project and the use of vellum with punched edges makes it so feminine- love it!

Becky E
September 5, 2009
1:03 pm
31

Adorable! Can’t wait to try this.

AnnS
September 5, 2009
1:10 pm
32

All is can say is WOW!

Heather Woods
September 5, 2009
1:26 pm
33

Oh Becca … Everything you produce screams perfection!!! I haven’t seen that Tilda before – she’s gorgeous, must put her on my wish list.
The colours you used are so natural and the pocket inserts are beautiful. It’s a lovely gift idea and one I must try. tfs.
Hugs
HW(UK)
xx

Diana Crick
September 5, 2009
2:13 pm
34

FANTABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the scalloped edge to the envelopes, nice touch and of course superb colouring.

hugs,
Diana

Jenny S. (UK)
September 5, 2009
2:19 pm
35

A fantastic tutorial and you made it your own. Lovely little extra touches that say ‘Becca’.
Thanks for sharing, it’s now added to my ‘must do’ list. :)
JX

Clare
September 5, 2009
2:31 pm
36

I just love it. xx

Heather x
September 5, 2009
2:48 pm
37

Oh this is so beautiful, Becca, I will have to have a go when I have more time.
How do you fasten the flap to the front?
*hugs* Heather x

Baukje
September 5, 2009
3:16 pm
38

I love your version Becca, and just adore all the Tilda images,one day I may even own some.

helen
September 5, 2009
4:25 pm
39

Neat :)

Gina F
September 5, 2009
5:11 pm
40

Beautiful colors!!Love your coloring,TFS>>gina f

Marion (Australia)
September 5, 2009
5:17 pm
41

Really gorgeous Becca.
I love how you used the vellum envelopes and punched a fancy top on them. It finishes it off nicely. Will need to try this one.
Hmmmm…could put some scripture cards in those pockets.

Scrappywonder
September 5, 2009
6:07 pm
42

Becca, thanks for sharing, your always lovely & wonderful work — so many times I view but rarely comment ;) R

Darlene Gabriel
September 5, 2009
6:13 pm
43

I love this. I’ve never done an accordian file but now I will have to try this one. Tilda is so cute. I love the matching card too. TFS

MissG
September 5, 2009
6:24 pm
44

Becca

Beautiful as usual, I went to look at the directions They are very clear an easy to follow. I am going to try this one. Love it!!

Be blessed

Michelle R
September 5, 2009
8:27 pm
45

Simply adorable! You did a beautiful job, as always! I just love your coloring on the image, your use of the Spellbinders Labels Five, and your cute, cute accordian file. I’m off to see Valerie’s instructions! I think I *need* one of those! :-)

Cindy Haffner
September 5, 2009
9:39 pm
46

Becca I must try this sometime. Beautiful!!

Linda C.
September 5, 2009
9:53 pm
47

BRILLIANT!

Latisha
September 5, 2009
10:35 pm
48

Becca, I think this is so flipping cute!! You colored her just perfectly!!
hugs
latisha

Linda
September 5, 2009
10:43 pm
49

What a gorgeous little gift…beautiful work from you as always Becca. I’m off to check out those directions. :)

lisa808
September 6, 2009
2:49 am
50

Darling accordian file.

Lori
September 6, 2009
4:20 am
51

WoW…this is beautiful!! I luv everything about it!! TFS! This is my first time visiting your blog and I’m now a follower. I luv your beautiful blog and lovely creations! Your sooo talented!

xoxo,
Lori

Sonia Sellers UK
September 6, 2009
5:08 am
52

Hi Beeka,
I just love your creations, they all have that WOW factor!!!!!!
and the ways in which you use your spellbinders is such an inspiration.
You are one very talented lady!!!
I have visited your blog nearly every day since a friend told me about you but this is the first time I’ve left a comment as I’m very new to this blogging thing but I’m sure I’ll become addicted.
I’ve also added you to my sidebar, hope you don’t mind.
Hugs Sonia xx

Sandi
September 6, 2009
7:04 am
53

This turned out so darling, it is soft and feminine. Thanks for sharing

nise
September 6, 2009
7:37 am
54

Sweet! Gorgeous image and I love those little lace edged pockets. You sure know how to add the best little things to make it all come together.

jami {sgtStamper}
September 6, 2009
9:39 am
55

Wow Becca! This is so beautifully done! Thanks for the link to the tutorial too!

Shawna
September 6, 2009
11:07 am
56

OMGosh! Fabulous as usual! Your creations are ALWAYS so gorgeous. Love this little mini album.

Val W
September 6, 2009
11:58 am
57

Cute accordion mini file. Thanks for sharing it, and the link to the tutorial, with us.

Priscilla
September 6, 2009
1:51 pm
58

Love those Magnolia girls! This is such a cute gift idea – thanks for sharing. :)

cheryl
September 6, 2009
3:56 pm
59

Hi Becca…I LOVE the accordian album but for some reason I can’t get it to dowload the directions for me…is there any way that they can be emailed to me frome someone??? Pretty Please????

Thank you so much….
Cheryl

Billie
September 6, 2009
5:13 pm
60

She is so cute you did an awesome job again. Love the coloring and looks like a fun project to make. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to all you projects.

Erica
September 6, 2009
5:16 pm
61

Great project. Keep up the great blogging :)

Candy Mills
September 6, 2009
11:37 pm
62

Hi Becca,
Oh I do love the colours of your DP and your colouring. As well as the pearls, flowers and once again your wonderful ribbon!!!
I also love the papers you used for the pockets and that you cut them so fancy – makes it very special.
Big Hugs, Candy

anneke
September 7, 2009
5:05 am
63

prachtige accoreon kaart
I always look on jour blog and than i forget to comment you. sorry

have a good day!!
groet anneke

Denise (peanutbee)
September 7, 2009
5:22 am
64

Beautiful beyond words!

Nancy
September 7, 2009
6:10 am
65

Becca I love how your project turned out it is so very cute! I like how you used vellum envelopes great idea! You are a fabulous designer!
Hugs,
Nancy

Dorothy
September 7, 2009
10:36 am
66

this so beautiful I love it will you please put a tutorial on so I could make it I look at your blog each day so I wont miss it if you do put it on love from the UK

Judy Dunaven
September 7, 2009
3:04 pm
67

What a great idea. I love how your file turned out. I am definetly making one for myself. Thanks Becca.
As always,
Judy

Ree Donnelly
September 12, 2009
7:50 am
68

Becca, I am always truly amazed at your quality work. How absolutely GORGEOUS this project is! Thanks for the inspiration…

Julie Glasgow
September 16, 2009
10:20 am
69

I love this project. It would be a great way to send grandma some pictures for her birthday.

Ila
September 24, 2009
1:08 pm
70

What a Fabulous project and a Gorgeous card!! Your work is Beautiful!!