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2-year-old accordion booklet

Our little Rowan turns 2 this month, and I can’t believe it. During the early days, I could have sworn he would stay a no-sleep-through-the-night, co-dependent, snuggly infant forever. Magically, he has morphed into a happy, chatty, independent, strong-willed, oh-so-lovely, little curly-haired personality.

I think because I have worked in publishing for so long, I always want to turn memories into little books (see Family Flash Card book). Having pictures saved on my iPhone, is just not enough. I made this little accordion book to send to grandparents who can’t be here to celebrate his second year.

It was a pretty simple project. First, I printed out some of my favorite photos on 8 1/2 x 11 card stock. I trimmed and taped them together. Then, folded them to create an accordion booklet.  I think this will be a nice thing to do every year.

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  1. DelSheree Gladden says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:44 am

    That is a really cute idea. You might even be able to have the kids help with the project, maybe choosing the pictures. I love that you sent it to his grandparents. It's a great idea for a gift. You could do these for any occasion. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Cheryl@OntheOldPath says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:47 am

    What a fun idea. It turned out so nice. what a fantastic gift, and a beautiful keepsake.

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  3. Kathy Radigan says

    September 13, 2012 at 1:49 am

    Lisa I love this!!!! What a beautiful idea! You are so talented, I love coming here. Rowan is going to love looking at all these wonderful projects as he gets older. Lucky little boy! Congratulations on having a two year old. I loved two!!! So much fun and not terrible at all!!

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    • littlemonster says

      September 14, 2012 at 10:58 pm

      thank kathy! this is a great age. i am loving it!

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  4. Not Your Ordinary Agent says

    September 13, 2012 at 1:58 am

    Lisa, I got a bit teary reading this and this isn't even my child!! What a great sentimental gift idea!! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Christine D. | The Plumed Nest says

    September 13, 2012 at 3:08 am

    Happy (almost) Birthday to Rowan! I love this idea! It is so very sweet. I have been trying to think of ways to use some of my photos – these would make great little keepsakes . . . I could go backwards and then keep going with it.

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  6. Family Travels on a Budget says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    We do this for Mother's Day and send it to the grandmas 🙂 They enjoy getting a couple pics of each of the kids — and the parents, too — that they can easily keep. Great idea!

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  7. Susan says

    September 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    This is SO brilliant! I would love for you to do a guest post on creating this little beauty on my blog. LOVE IT.

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    • littlemonster says

      September 13, 2012 at 6:46 pm

      thanks Susan! I would love to!

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  8. Nan ~ Playful Decor says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Lisa, love this idea! I was going to ask how you printed such a long item (what paper?) but then saw you taped them together. I can't even tell it's taped!

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    • littlemonster says

      September 14, 2012 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks! Yeah taping it really works well! You can't really tell!

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  9. Tena429 says

    August 24, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    What kind of tape did you use?

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