Shannon Hutchinson on Your Book of Memories

Shannon Hutchinson

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06 May 03:17

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My desk always looks like a tornado hit it when I'm nearing the end. The chaos works. However when I'm done with the book, I have to straighten and put everything back from whence it came so that I can find it for the next project that uses that thing. #judgementfreezone #didyousaychaos

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03 May 09:31

Thank you all for making me feel better about this book since it's for something so special! I used paper from several different packs and some individual sheets from Hobaby Lobaby. I used:

Paper Studio - Black on Black (Hobaby Lobaby)

A few sheets from Recollections paper pad Night Sky (Michaels)

A few sheets from Recollections Club Velvet (Michaels)

A few sheets from Recollections Enchanted Botanica (Michaels)

I bought several individual papers from Hobaby Lobaby in black and gold floral, matte black, textured gold and a few other miscalaneous.

It was a lot but I think they matched pretty well.

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01 May 14:57

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I wasn't able to find the time to do a 4th bee book but I'm a step ahead on the May challenge. I've made my daughter a wedding book - her colors are black, dark burgundy and ecru with hints of gold and silver. Very hard combo to find scrapbook paper in this combo so I fabricobbled it together. I used the Kindful Mini pattern but took it from 8x8 to 8x10. I had to make adjustments inside and some worked well and some did not.
This is my 3rd try to make a book for her and I'm still critical. If anyone knows of a wedding pack that would fit better with this colors, I'd appreciate a heads up!

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01 May 14:52

I love your design! It flows so well and love the multiple stamps on the photo mats. The beads and bee are adorable! I could go on and on but this is gorgeous! 💜

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09 Apr 03:40

This looks so awesome! Love your ephemera thought and the layering of papers. It all works so well together!

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08 Apr 05:52

For me, sometimes the heavier paper feels like it's more sturdy if I don't have to do much bending (which for me seems like it doesn't bend cleanly). If it will hold pockets or flips, it's nice that it's sturdier.

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07 Apr 09:54

YBM I love to hear that and can't wait to see the finished product from Shayne!

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07 Apr 09:49

I've done 3 bee books and I LOVE LOVE LOVE bee paper. Do I dare do another one? Lol🐝🐝

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30 Mar 08:44

This is so beautiful and elegant! The recipients are so fortunate! Really awesome job! 💜

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12 Mar 04:45

I use the same methods too! I actually prefer to use art glitter glue or nearly art glue for almost everything inside the book except photo mats and I use the adtech runner for those (but sometimes glue here too).

I find that if I lay the glued paper gently into the book at first, it allows me to slide it perfectly into position - then I use my tools to smooth and burnish for adhesion. I found that tape doesn't give me that adjustment time - I'm just stuck with where it is.

Side note - I have the big scotch taperunner but sitting next to it are two partially unspoiled new rolls of tape leftover from me being totally unable to load it and getty it to work. 🤷

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