DIY accordion fold book kit

DIY accordion fold book kitStaying present, paying attention, and tending to memories feels elusive to me in this digital age. I crave small, tangible ways to remember. I made this accordion fold book and it is the perfect little container to satisfy me. It can be filled with photos, sketches, watercolor paintings, a story, or mementos. The outcome is an inviting compilation of memories tied up with a bow. I turned this project into a DIY kit so you can also make one. It is the

Each bundle of ephemera is packaged in a plant-dyed muslin bag (colors vary

They are also used to hold sewing projects

Skill level: advanced beginner

It is easy to add more pages for a thicker book or use larger paper for a bigger book

The bags are machine stitched out of plant-dyed organic cotton/hemp with a contrasting base color

dried indigo flowers with seeds (for planting

(1) collarless safety pin

[2] 36” stands of 1” plant-dyed silk ribbon (1 big wooden spool)

-inspiration booklet with color photos

i keep my pocket nearby like someone might keep their phone

All fabric is dyed with plants from my garden

2 sewing needles