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If you love getting the most from your crafting supplies, you’re going to adore this One Pad Wonder Concertina Mini Album by Graphic 45 Brand Ambassador Paul Ford! Created with just one Slice of Life 8×8 Collection Pack, this interactive DIY scrapbook album is packed with clever engineering, hidden photo inserts, and expandable pages that make memory keeping both fun and functional. Whether you’re new to mini album tutorials or a seasoned paper crafter looking for fresh scrapbook techniques, Paul’s innovative hinge system and thoughtful design prove that one paper pad can go a long way. Follow along with the full video tutorial to learn how to create a beautiful concertina book perfect for preserving family memories, vacations, celebrations, recipes, or everyday moments.
“Hi G4ers. Paul here again with a new album using Slice Of Life and it is a One Pad Wonder. I used the 8×8 pad to the max in this one. The hinge system is VERY different and can be extended should you wish. Each page has a large insert hidden in the spine which holds two 5×7 photos. The pages can be decorated in many ways and the ideas in the video are easily adapted to your needs.
One Pad Wonder Concertina Mini Album Tutorial
Greyboard (x2) 8” x 8”
Base Page 1 (x4 or more) 8¼” x 8¾”
Base Page 2 (same amount as Base Page 1 PLUS 2) 7¾” x 7¾”
Hinges (same amount as Base Page 1 PLUS 1) 5¾” x 2”
Inserts (same amount as Base page 1) 7½” x 7½”
8×8 Slice Of Life
https://g45papers.com/product/slice-of-life-8×8-collection-pack/
Stretch One Paper Pad Even Further!
One Pad Wonder projects are a fantastic way to challenge your creativity while maximizing every sheet of patterned paper. Before adhering your decorative papers, build the album base first and lay out your pages side by side to balance colors, patterns, and focal images throughout the book. Don’t be afraid to swap photo mats for journaling cards, pockets, or interactive flaps—the beauty of Paul’s expandable hinge system is that it’s easy to customize, add more pages, and make the album uniquely yours.
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We hope Paul’s One Pad Wonder Concertina Mini Album inspires you to see just how much creative potential is hiding inside a single paper pad! From the expandable hinge system to the hidden photo inserts, this project is full of clever ideas you’ll want to use again and again in future albums. Be sure to watch the complete video tutorial, then gather your favorite Graphic 45 Slice of Life papers and give this interactive mini album a try. We’d love to see your finished creations—share them with us on social media by tagging @Graphic45.
Happy Papercrafting!
