CREATE YOUR OWN ACCORDION EPHEMERA HOLDER | MIX IT UP MAY #5

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Mix it Up May"! Today, I'm bringing back one of my favorite projects, and I can't believe it's been almost 2 years since I last made this! We're crafting an accordion ephemera holder using my digital kit "Postal" and just a few other simple items. This project is relatively easy, so everyone can join in and create something beautiful.
I’ve also included some freebies on my website to help you get the most out of this project. Check out the link in the description to download them and get started.
"Postal" comes in two sizes: US Letter and A4, so make sure to download the correct size for your needs. You can find the links here to purchase or download these kits on my KoFi page.
Full kit US Letter size: ko-fi.com/s/4a52a61835
Freebie US Letter size: ko-fi.com/s/ada14b5987
Full kit A4 size: ko-fi.com/s/4fbd827359
Freebie A4 size: ko-fi.com/s/ab21333ff4
This is a great project for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, so I hope you'll enjoy making your very own accordion ephemera holder. Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you find this video helpful. Your support helps me create more content like this. Happy crafting!
All the Craft supplies that I am using are from : doeading.nl/
Dutch Craft shop and Webshop that ships within the EU.
Link to my Webpage : doeading.nl/4701-sevenplaza
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Supplies
6:15 - Base
13:11 - Matting
25:29 - Washi
29:46 - Pocket
37:23 - Accordion
45:40 - Closure
54:23 - End Result
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[@gailcason3652]

This kit is fabulous! And the project is beautiful! My dad was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service so these papers strike the nostalgia part of my heart 🙂 Can hardly wait to use them in a special tribute to my dad.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

👍🏻👍🏻😘

[@user-we4vs9fi1m]

Just beautiful Margareth , I absolutely love watching you create ❤😊❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@desireehouse]

By the way, I know exactly what you mean when you interchange harmonica with accordion. I am so grateful you speak English in your videos. I’ve watched others who don’t and I have to really pay attention and take notes. I do wish I were fluent in another language. I’m spoiled that I haven’t had to (did take a couple years of German in school), but I traveled internationally for work and honestly, Spanish would’ve been very helpful to know. Thanks for your wonderful videos, Margreth!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@heathervalamvanos8644]

Thank you for sharing - never seen an accordion like this - awesome ! Love it & your kit is fabulous

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@juliebycousucousin1421]

Hello Margreth 😊 wonderful ❤ i love it thank youbso much for the freebies and this lovely idea ❤😊 !

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰🥰

[@shirleylaboy603]

Love it. I have the kit, so no problem for me. Thanks for sharing, Margreth. 🙂♥️

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@lisasmith287]

Love this project. Thanks for sharing and being an amazing teacher of paper projects.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@barbelschroder714]

Perfekt ❤danke fürs mitnehmen 😊

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@LindaGraham-ye8zb]

Very beautiful gorgeous empermia Holder I 💞 it 😊

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@Pattiemarie3]

Wow thank you for allowing something of your items for a project, I do not believe I shall ever sell but you know what they say. .. never say never. But I am new sooo much to learn and practice. I love your projects thank you soooo very much 🥰🎶🪻🐩🤗

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰😁👍🏻

[@cynthiahamm48]

You are so awesome! I can't believe I have never made one of the ephemera holders before, but I will now. I love your video.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@MitchMartin29]

All these videos are so wonderful. I love the anticipation of seeing what you are going to create ❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

☺️😁👍🏻

[@pamolds8597]

Love that new kit. I can’t wait til my printer ink arrives do I can use it. It’s really cool. Thank you creating such beautiful things and sharing them with us

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻🥰

[@claudinejones7894]

Love your accordion/ harmonica holder! It is beautiful with your postal kit. Thank you for sharing Margreth.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@cynthiatinker2657]

Another wonderful success. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing this project.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@desireehouse]

This came out beautifully. I made small versions of these the width of Tim Holtz’s backdrops using a piece of kraft paper then decorated it with the Christmas backdrops. They make great gifts. I watched multiple videos, probably one of yours too, before making them. You are so kind to allow people to use parts of your digitals in their collages as you said. ❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

👍🏻😁

[@janetstubbington583]

Love these accordion pockets. 😍

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

You never cease to amaze me! Even though I’ve seen this project before, it’s like you took it to a different level. I just love this kit, you are so right it practically decorates itself. Thank you for another beautiful inspiration. Hugs ❤️🤗

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@coldmountainpix]

so much fun!! tearing my room apart for anything close to map paper lol!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@debbiebaker4515]

I just love your projects. So innovative and different from everyone else.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@kayboath2468]

Absolutely stunning in your papers, love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@almaheijenk]

Prachtig, je maakt er een waar feestje van. Zo leuk om naar je te luisteren

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻🥰

[@onedaysoon58]

Another great project Margreth. Looking forward to seeing your video on inks Sunday. xxx

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@brendabates2831]

Oh my, love this! I think I will used waxed string to attach my leather closures!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@annieg5100]

This is my favorite accordion/harmonica project yet, I love it! Maybe you keep thinking about frogs and coocoo clocks because you need to do a project with them 😂. Do you still have your lil house guest? Salt-n-pepper Push It was a good song!!! I started cracking up laughing not at you but because it was so random and I forgot about that song I love that you know so many songs from the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. You are just the sweetest for giving us permission to sell our projects with your papers thank you so much for being so kind all the time. ❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

The mouse has escaped to the garden 👍🏻😁

[@annieg5100]

@@SevenplazaCreative that’s wonderful to hear I bet that’s a relief for you 😊❤️👍🏻

[@Rhondalswanson]

I really like your “style” on this project. Inspires me to branch out and try something new.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Great 😁👍🏻

[@KimberlyChristy-ql8ww]

You just called the accordion a harmonica 😂 love it

[@SevenplazaCreative]

I always do this, it’s the same word in Dutch

[@KimberlyChristy-ql8ww]

Really, that's interesting ❤

[@FlamingoFan1]

I love when you are the "mad scientist" and creating!!! You are just brilliant and so joyful while doing it. Thank you for being you!!!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@sandikalin636]

Love this folder,.,. , harmonica/ accordion doesn’t really matter. Have a wonderful weekend. Looking forward to Sundays ink video.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

👍🏻😁🥰

[@Sundies_Art]

Fabulous project love it and so useful. Always look forward to the next video and what I can learn from you. Thank you so much for the kit and the project.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure lovey 🥰

[@traceystarley1463]

I love everything you do! You are so fun and happy! I really love this Postal digital! I do believe it is my favorite! I can’t wait to make this! Such a fun project! Thank you for all of your tutorials! You are amazing!❤️✂️❤️

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@glendaainsworth5221]

Beautiful and functional. Thanks for sharing

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@sherihinton8183]

I absolutely love your work! Beautiful make.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@mitchymomma]

Fantastic Seven!!! I'm mesmerized by your creativity ever single episode. And, I know accordion and harmonica are the same word in Dutch....but I still find it so endearing every time you say harmonica. 😁

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😂👍🏻😁

[@sam21ski]

Fantastic project and love your new kit, thanks for the freebies which I have downloaded. Can't wait for Sunday. Can't wait for a proper look at the new colours xxx

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@lindaknol1647]

wat is deze accordion holder weer mooi geworden maar dat kan ook niet anders met je mooie digikit en met mooi atlas papier! en wat fijn dat je a.s zondag de kleurtjes laat zien van versafine. en dat je je bevindingen verteld van allerlei inkten...altijd leerzaam. bedankt voor de leuke en mooie idee weer , en wat fijn dat de muis die daisy mee nam naar binnen toch weer naar buiten is ontsnapt...heel fijn weekend gewenst en geniet van het mooie weer! 🤗😘😊

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰🥰🥰

[@thecraftingauntie9820]

You never disappoint us with your creativity and amazing projects. Thank you for all of your inspiration!❤❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@thecraftingauntie9820]

@@SevenplazaCreative ❤️

[@ashley.henry.87]

Love it! I've seen you do this project before but had completely forgotten about it! This was a great reminder of another fun project I need to try!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻🥰

[@lorlor2831]

Hi Margreth, I love it. I need to make this for all of your kits and store it all inside ❤ I also have to say that because of you, every time I hear the word harmonica I see an accordion 😂😂😂

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😂👍🏻😁

[@msmarcie4120]

💚💚💚💚

[@veronim77]

I love it. I love your kit. So different.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@susanwoodcarver]

Absolutely lovely… Perfect! You describe and show thing so very well. We appreciate you.❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@loriegaskins7679]

Another fabulous project!!❤❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thank you 😊

[@DeniseS-6867]

Pretty ephemera holder🩷🪻💙

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@breehartley6847]

This is beautiful I literally just made a wallet like this with a belt closure! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️❤️

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Great 😁👍🏻

[@marciahughes5190]

Wow! what a fabulous project, the colours are amazing, I love it!! That was inspired using the maps for the inside, they’re perfect! Thank you again for a fab video ❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@donnaquick5173]

What can i say "Fabulous " 😂😂😂❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@sherrys.7802]

Super cool and love your digital! Have a great day! 💜

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@octavya30]

This turned out really great. Well done!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@user-sv6jr4lf4f]

Such a cool project! I’m going to make this for sure!!!! 😊

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰👍🏻

[@debbieinruskin8563]

Love it Margreth. I ordered mine so I can create similar. Thank YOU.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@helenjackson6503]

Love love love the new kit!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thank you 😊

[@christybentley4619]

❤❤❤ love it! Made it!!!! Fantastic!!!!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@lindagoldhersz4830]

LOVE IT!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@aliciarogers8087]

I absolutely love this postal kit. I used it to make a version of the paper bag journal from the other day…not quite done yet, but it looks soooo good already. I can’t wait to try this project. I am a novice crafter and love how encouraging you are in your videos.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure lovey 🥰

[@PatWalden]

❤❤❤

[@CARancourt]

Margreth, thank you for this video. The digital kit is amazing (feel in love with the kit during a sneak peek you did prior to release). I’m definitely doing this project.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 👍🏻😁

[@emmavanursel2610]

Afgelopen weekend heb ik jouw kit gedownload, love it ❤ Wat jij maakt 'klopt' altijd ❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Dankjewel 😁😘

[@faithingrits]

Fab project! Love this and going to try! I've started making similar sized ones (with accordion sides) as a freebie to go with JJs that I sell. I put scraps in and a leftover bits/bobs from the project as a sort of "starter muse". Love the idea of putting accordion pockets in rather that just sides. And a great use of larger book pages that aren't getting used up. Thank you darling! 🥰

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@elainebates6967]

Wonderful project again. I love it and you so much, thank you Margreth for sharing. Lots of Love, Light and Laughter Forever!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰🥰

[@normadonogh1914]

I love it and can't wait to use your postal images. Recently I made some "fake leather" with paper bag and a glue coating and am thinking of making one with that too . Have a great weekend!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@candace1497]

Fantastic!

[@yelsyels]

This is amazing love it! I have the kit and also have your gardening kit! Both kits will work well with this project! ❤❤❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Great 😁👍🏻

[@joycemcdonald1381]

Lovely idea. Do you have a "mouse" update? Also I know you love music from the 80's. Next week I'm going to a Queens tribute concert. Yes, I'm 75 and still enjoy Queen. Thank you for sharing your creative projects.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

I love Queen 😍 the mouse has safely left the house 😽

[@cherylfaetanini5683]

Wonderful project ❤️ thank you 🌷

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁🥰👍🏻

[@annettedover3602]

Another great idea!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Dat is heel leuk project gewprden.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰😁👍🏻

[@keenDesign64]

That's a smashing one xxx I will have a go using my gel prints/mixed media and my map book xx... greetings from Amsterdam xx

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰🇳🇱👍🏻

[@bonniecannan]

Had a great time watching your video and crafting along with you. I made 2 of them. My friend was eyeballing the second one. I think I will gift it to her. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@helijosefsson641]

Hi love 🥰 This is amazing 🤍💙❤ and I love the kit 🤩😍

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks sweetheart 🥰

[@michelles9117]

I love this.😊 Made 2 last year for my Mr Tim Holtz ephemera...I like to keep mine in the original packaging, so i adapted the measurements to accommodate that. Looks so good with all the panels decorated. I will have to make another using your fabulous Postal digital ❤ TFS❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻😍

[@robinsutton4952]

First off, Visualized NZ gave you a shout out the other day. You influence everyone. And we thank you. Now off to watch this video. Have a good weekend. Take care.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊 👍🏻

[@lisaprice8777]

Just started watching your videos. Love the holder

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@vickiebillingsley7842]

Love it look fantastic

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@Andrea_Make-it-your-own]

❤️

[@taylormadejournals9662]

This is so awesome my friend XXX

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@nanmau6234]

Great project, love it 💕

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@tammys8547]

Amazing project!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@cheralyndewet897]

Really lovely project 😊

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰👍🏻😁

[@user-sj6ge9so7r]

I am going to have to make this. Love it. Thanks for sharing

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@Westielover-m8h]

Brilliant tutorial Margreth. Pairs up beautifully with your superb new kit and will be so useful on the desk with frequently used ephemera. Thank you for sharing. Crafty hugs Jacqui 😺😺💖

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😽😽🥰

[@brendagreer6511]

Love this

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁🥰

[@lauricleek5357]

Your paper is great!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@MEM1066]

Fabulous ❤️❤️🥰🌸🌸🌸

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰👍🏻

[@eugeniagwathney622]

such good instructions.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@jenniehawkins9998]

I so love this!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@kcalla4903]

My sister got me hooked on you. You have a way, not only with crafting but just making us “Lovies” feel like your friends you’ve known forever. I put your videos on and ask my sister if she has seen that Particular one yet and usually she has. Thank you for being you!!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure 😇

[@CherrySignature3]

Love it

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰

[@3rdeyeopen802]

Love it 👍❤️

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks 😊

[@robinmccorry5795]

Oh I had so much fun watching you create this! Your energy and your laugh are so infectious, making me want to begin constructing my own version of this, with a happy smile on my face! Thank you! So glad I found your channel

[@SevenplazaCreative]

My pleasure, and welcome to my channel 🥰

[@lindasteenhuis2639]

Really enjoying all your videos lately. I’m Australian but married an Australian/ Dutch person. He is sooo organised and tidy and I am definitely not haha. Loving the postal kit. Looking forward to the inks video although the new versatile colours aren’t available here yet.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks Linda 🥰

[@karenhughes3558]

Hi Margreth! Love this project, so cute. You can never have enough ephemera storage! 🤣. Looking forward to Sunday and your video on ink. Everything we wanted to know, but we’re afraid to ask 😂🤣. You have an amazing weekend my friend! 🌻

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Thanks ☺️

[@melanieanderson1886]

I spent all afternoon yesterday waiting for a video and then I realized this morning that it hadn’t been Wednesday or Friday. What was I thinking? The good thing is there is one today! 😂

[@SevenplazaCreative]

🥰😁👍🏻

[@cathierayes4226]

Oh! I needed this! Think I'm going to make mine longer, though, because I need something to hold scraps from your digital kits. Right now I'm just using junk mail envelopes... guess what my accordion folder insides will be made from!

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻

[@cathierayes4226]

@@SevenplazaCreative Oh my gosh, I had to make it sooner rather than later, because I was ripping up junk mail emvelopes to use their insides for a masterboard (not my idea, but I love it) and discovered that I got components out of the deal! Lots of windows, lots of postage, and even some labels like "Confidential!" and "please recycle"! So I had to stop everything and make a temporary ephemera holder just to corral all the pieces. Guess I'll decorate it later. I tied it shut with a ribbon I hadn't put away yet, and now my craft table is tidier... until I finish lunch and get back to work. 😁

[@elisekrempp6127]

Hi Margareth ! Thanks again for the wonderful video ! My list of things to craft is longer and longer. Wanted to thank you too for the envelope, and the blue, white and red baker twine to close it ❤ I received with my crafts supplies from doeding. I’m so happy I found a shop with so many supplies that I love and that ships so fast ! Living in France, Netherlands is a long way, but I would definitely travel for a retreat ;)

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Great 😁👍🏻🥰

[@susigraehl2463]

I feel like I am in your head or you are in mine??? I just made a big accordian pocket in the journal I'm working on. Either I'm watching to many of your videos or something. I'm in your head.😅😆😉

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😂👍🏻😁

[@shirleysickinger200]

So I was watching you video before leaving for work, on our living room TV my husband came in the room and sat and watch with me, when you were done he said that's kind of cool actually. Trust me this was HUGE compliment cause he doesn't usually care for my crafting videos, so you have a new fan.

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Fantastic 😁👍🏻

[@cm71166]

So cool!

[@perezflorangela]

Me encanto esta precioso❤

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😁👍🏻🥰

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

I had a dental appointment today, I cancelled it because, I did not want to miss your show. Call me crazy but I am very addict, not in a bad way, a good way, love todays project, enjoy your weekend, hugs and kisses the cats😘

[@SevenplazaCreative]

😂👍🏻🥰