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Color-Blocked Pet Page From "Scrapbooking" episode SCB-434

A color-blocked page can showcase the best part of each pet photo. It's a great way to salvage less-than-satisfactory shots.

This technique will allow you to create a great layout with a not-so-great photo picture!

Materials:

Window template from PM Designs template book
Sander
Assorted Pet-themed die-cuts
Nailheads
Cardstock
Alphadotz from Scrapworks
Adhesive dots
Photo trimmer

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1. Find window that best fits photo, then trace photos and cut with trimmer.

2. Sand green cardstock and mat photos with green and blue cardstock. Sand green cardstock with paper underneath. Print journaling from computer to sanded cardstock and mat with blue cardstock.

3. Use die-cut machine to cut title using the sanded green cardstock. Add title to journaling block.

4. Use adhesive dots to add Alphadotz to journaling block. Mat journaling block with green and blue cardstock.

5. Mat photos, journaling block and title block to background cardstock, using template book as guide.