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With this album, I painted the edges with craft paint (alternating colors on each page) to define and make them stand out. For the cover of my album, I chose to use parts of the cover from the Rusty Pickle coupon book. I just loved the plaid along the outer edge of the package, so I used that as part of the elements along the cover. I also used a plant tag that I had acquired at some point to incorporate into the title. For many of the quotes along the inside pages, I cut the quotes into individual words, then sanded/inked the edges to age. To soften my pictures, I used the “diffuse glow” filter in Photoshop. I also used craft paint or ink to distress the edges of the pictures. To adhere my papers and embellishments, I chose my scotch ATG gun which works perfectly with the acrylic.
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For the internal pages of the album, using double-sided patterned paper reduces the amount of layering needed on the back side, as it allows the pattern to be seen through the other side of the acrylic. I also added a file folder between pages of the album to give it added character and space for journaling. To keep the file folder closed, I used a ribbon tied into a bow. Along the tabs, I chose to use rub-ons or acrylic stamps with permanent ink, which allow the images to be easily seen from both sides. I also did this throughout the book to serve as embellishments on both sides of various pages. To finish the mini-book and add a touch of frill, I tied a minimal amount of ribbons around binder rings.
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My name is Kelly Cranfill and I live in the western part of North Carolina with my husband, puppies and three-month-old baby boy. I have always been creative and expressed that creativity in some way, shape or form. I technically started scrapbooking in high school, although I had no sense of style and literally just stuck things to paper and jotted down a few notes! I fell in love with the hobby again a few years later when my niece and nephew were younger and have been going full blast every since! In order to support my hobby, I spend my days teaching elementary school. I love working with the children and encourage my students to be more creative in their assignments!
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