Veronica Hebard

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When you have insomnia, it doesn't take long to finish a book! I also work a little different than Frances.

As I watch the video, I draw a sketch of what each page looks like and what direction flaps and pockets go. I make note of what tag or insert or picture mat goes with what page and what direction I need to stamp my camera. 

I cut everything but the design paper and score everything. From there, I work one page at a time. I fold, tape, and attached all the parts for that one page including the picture mats. After all of the pages are built, then I attach them to the book. This keeps me organized and everything I need for each page is all together. I don't have to search for picture mats later or which tag or insert goes where. 

Once I attach the pages, then I have fun decorating. Picking what design paper is pretty easy. I try to stick to a solid or small print with a large print or a light print with a dark print. Something that makes the eye not hang around in one place for too long. 

The hardest part for me is deciding what fun accents I want to add. I will move them around and around, but eventually stick them in the spot where I first put them. Always go with your first choice!

Sorrry this was long winded. 

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It is hard to decorate when there are no fun matching doodads. I had to really put thought into what junk do I have to add some pizazz.

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I love using colored paper for the base of the book. It gives it personality!

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05 Oct 16:30

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Challenge complete. This was fun. I added more picture spots to use less design paper.

I love these shades of orange. I have used them many times. The paper is from Michael's. It has a blue farm theme too.

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Francės Long Yes, I added this to the frame page.

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04 Oct 06:35

This is a stunner. I absolutely adore everything about it.

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03 Oct 13:00

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I'm working on the October challenge. I'm using shades of burnt orange.

I wanted to take a second to show how I make my shaker.

I use an extra frame so there's two layers of cardstock between the two clear pages. The design paper goes over the extra frame and you'll never be able to tell.

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Francės Long nature is also good because the leaves are changing!

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Francės Long full rainbow

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Francės Long monochromatic? Wouldn't it be cool if we all did a color and then it would be a rainbow of colors when they call get posted.

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