Crafting instructions or how to make a leporello yourself
Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter are over, but there are always different other occasions. A small but warm gesture of attention will please anybody, especially if it is self-made.
A good and always personal idea is the Leporello. You can make these yourself and provide them with a variety of interesting pictures. Make a few copies with universal themes. So you are ready for spontaneous occasions.
Making Leporello is just the beginning of a beautiful DIY project
We love it colorful!
The cool accordion effect
In addition, you practice this in the technique. After that you can easily create something new.
Would you like to get a simple tutorial on how to make a Leporello? Just keep reading!
A matching box for the homemade Leporello completes the gift
What we need:
The materials you need for this Leporello are little and easy to get hold of. You need photo carton in dark colors. Attention! Black is too dark and can look unfriendly.
You need some cotton fabric or another natural textile.
You should also have a ruler in front of you and best of all a triangle.
Mixed folding techniques and the individual touch are desired
Leporellos are often preferred by young mums
Scissors, photocard, ruler and a great idea are enough to start the project
For your relief and better presentation – a sample template
You need a pair of scissors or a sharp utility knife to work on the mentioned material.
Choose the format
When making Leporello you have a lot of leeway in terms of the length and width of the book.
The Leporello has inside pages and leporello lids. The outer parts of the project have to be wider and longer. How much – you can more or less determine that yourself. The rule of thumb is that there should be about 10% difference.
The color combination should be suitable for the content
cover
First, we describe how the crafting of the lid works. Cut the first and the last page of the Leporello from the cardboard in the desired shape and size.
Cover the outer sides of each lid with the fabric. Leave some fabric on the edges so that you can wrap the fabric around the edges. You should now place the finished leporello lids under a heavy book or another weight. Leave them there for a few hours until the glue dries completely and the lid sides are done. For the lid, you can still wallpaper, crepe paper or something that you usually find good use.
A functional calendar leporello
Think, measure and only then act
The style of your Leporello depends on your personal taste
The inner part
For the inner part of the Leporello, cut out long and wide strips from the photo carton. Then fold them to a accordion as shown in the pictures. When folding, the desired number of “picture pages” with the dimensions provided should arise.
Glue the desired pictures on it and your project is already finished!
Can you see it? It is not so hard. It can be a nice weekend with craft ideas and pleasant music. It’s not better than a homemade gift.
The format is suitable for small art exhibitions
Beautiful memories are even more beautiful when they are shared
Aesthetic placeholders animate to personal, hand-written wishes
The leporello’s lids should catch all eyes
The raising of the Leporello should work perfectly
Subtle and sympathetic
In the free design of the lid, there are no limits
You can use wallpaper remnants for the design of the Leporello
Artfully designed Leporellos are of course the most beautiful
Handmade gifts are personal and special
With a personal gift you communicate without words
How satisfied will you be when the Leporello is ready ….
Leporellos can be beautiful wedding invitations
Follow the instructions step by step
Multimedia accompaniment for good results
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