We started it on today's Ustream show and will be working on it on Friday, Saturday and next Wednesday's shows.
Laura
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- Laura
- Hi! I am a married mother of two living in the beautiful Northwest. I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. I moved to Seattle after graduate school. My husband is an engineer with Boeing. My son is 17 and in High School and a hockey goalie. My daughter is 14, starting High School this year. Prior to my children being born I worked for 15 years as an Interior Architect in downtown Seattle.
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got it! thanks so much, Laura! Bought another while I was in there...that's a bad bad place for me to be in....I want them all! Put your foot up...when I was in a boot, I propped it up in a little trash can when I was sitting at my scrap table! Worked well! LOL!
ReplyDeleteA quick question:: I've been making your albums for some time now and I keep seeing the same problem arise; once the cover is made the paper I use will crack at the binding. This may have been brought up before? I've tried covering it with another layer of paper (it cracks again) & the TYPE of paper doesn't seem to completely stop it either. Though thicker paper doesn't crack as much. How do you keep your albums from doing this?? Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteMake sure that the joint is a MINIMUM of two thicknesses of your chipboard. Don't be afraid to be a little generous with the space. When the joint is too tight, it stresses the paper and it cracks.
DeleteMae.. I hope Laura doesn't mind my adding another hint for you. Be sure to score the papers before trying to close the book. And you can use as a binding (the pink section in Lara's picture above)support, peel & stick Linen Hinging Tape. It's usually used to hinge mats over artwork for framing. You can find it in full art supply or framing stores. Probably in bookbinding supplies area. Just apply to the back side of the paper. It's like a very thin fabric. Also use on the inside piece as well if you're making a book like the Stack the Deck.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good tip. I have never needed to add anything to back side however if you allow enough space.
DeleteThanks so much for the hints! I now realize that you're totally correct Laura. Its only on binding where my spaces are quite small. And I hadn't been taking the time to score them either, which could just make it worse. SO glad to have this figured out!
DeleteBEAUTIFUL new blog background Laura!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making the final 30 for G45! Of course, we knew you would. Mary W
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Laura for making the G45 team! So happy for you and can't wait to see the projects you will create for them. C u tonite on Ustream!
ReplyDeleteElla aka cmella04
It's just the first round.....still got to get past the next round....
DeleteCongrats on year 2!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Laura for getting to round 2. You'll be on the team, I've looked at all the finalists and you're head and shoulders above most. You'll be busy now getting the next bit done - good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on round 2 acceptance : ) I have no doubt you will be on for a 2nd term : )
ReplyDeletePaula
Congratulations on amking the top 30 again Laura. Knew they would want you again!
ReplyDeleteLaura, congrats on the top 30 and I also want you to know how much I am enjoying making this album. Looking forward to 3 & 4! Thanks for your creativity. . .
ReplyDeleteNice....
ReplyDeleteI like it
What paper line did you use on the book in your tutorial? I love it, but can't find anywhere you mention it. Also, when attaching the envelopes and base pages to the fins do we glue/tape both sides of the fin? I don't find that in the tutorial, but may be overlooking it. Thanks
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