Mixed Muffins Photo Book

You may remember the other day when I baked Cranberry Almond Fig Muffins? Using the pictures from that baking experience, I made a photo book for my class assignment.

Here are some of the materials I used:

I first printed out the photos I needed from the baking day and got to work making panels for the accordion. I used a heavy, almost cardboard like material and cut them into squares. I then covered the squares in white paper so they looked a little more attractive.

Instead of gluing the photos on first, I decided to make the accordion. I first tried sewing the panels together but they didn't link properly. I then decided to use thinner strips of the cardboard and some heavy duty super glue. I ended up liking the look of the accordion. I thought the cardboard strips would bother me, but I didn't think they looked too bad.

Do you see the cardboard sides of the accordion? I decided I would glue the photos on that side, so you could see each one as it popped up. I didn't realize until later that the white panels would be a little boring and just blank. So I pulled out some more ingredients materials, which will be featured later.

Ready for the final result? Here is a series of photos.

Did you notice the extra "materials"?   

As with other books I've made, there are always complications and happy accidents.

Complications: After I glued the photos to their appropriate panels, I was very discouraged by the white sides. I didn't intend on using food in this project (mainly because I don't know what will happen to it over time), and I only did this to cover up the spots. I think I should have glued back-to-back photos, but I didn't know how that would "read" as the accordion was stretched out. I thought about starting over, but I'd already spent a good amount of time on the book and wanted to finish.

Overall: I am happy with my idea and that I decided to go for it. Although this story may not seem to have layers, there are side stories that I hope viewers can see in the details. I was happy with my use of the plastic spoon as I think that makes the book more interactive. I intended on using a baking rack at first, but I liked the idea of the Tupperware because it could hold the story together, along with serving as the "end" of a muffin's story too.