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ABC Career Book From "Scrapbooking" episode SCB-255

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Match the letter to the occupation ("A" for Astronaut, "B" for Baker), then create a paper doll to match. A dictionary or online guide can provide specific information about each career that can be included as part of the page layout. A paper doll kit includes almost all of the pieces needed -- but don't be afraid to modify them to fit your needs.  WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO Create a unique career book for your children. Watch this short video to see Ruth White's example.

Want to encourage your kids and send the message "you can grow up to be anything you want"? Try creating this ABC Career Book! Get the whole family involved in selecting a profession for each letter, as designer Ruth White did.

Materials:

Paperkins and Tracerkins
Paper trimmer and detail scissors
Decorative scissors
Patterned paper and colored cardstock
Two-way glue and photo splits
Punches, stickers and pens

1. Begin by planning a general layout -- one that will be used consistently throughout the album.

2. Select a career beginning with each letter of the alphabet. Avoid overusing the obvious. For example, White decided against choosing "Doctor" for the letter "D" and instead chose "Director." Try to think of careers from all economic letters, as well as careers that aren't associated with a gender.

3. Using sticker letters, mount each letter of the alphabet on a 1-1/4" white cardstock square, then mount the white square onto a 1-1/2" black cardstock square. Place each square on the top corner of each page.

4. Use your dictionary -- or an online source -- to define each occupation. Print the definition on white cardstock, then mount the white cardstock to black. Set the definition aside until you have finished the page.

5. Design each doll, or consider using a pre-packaged paper doll kit, modified as you desire. Utilize punches and scissors to add accents.

6. Adhere doll, accents and each career definition to the corresponding page.

Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources.

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RESOURCES :
Best of the Best: Scrapbook Ideas
Model: 1580500781
Author: Desiree Tanner
Provo Craft
Website: www.provocraft.com

Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com

Family Scrapbooking: Fun Projects to Do Together
Author: Lael Combe Furgeson and Stephanie F. Taylor
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com

Scrapbooking for Kids
Author: Karen Price
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Pace Products Inc.

ABC Scrapbooking Program

Close to My Heart
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Phone: 801-763-8395

Paperkins® Paper Dolls

EK Success Ltd.
Website: www.eksuccess.com

Tracerkins® Paper Doll Templates
EK Success Ltd.
Website: www.eksuccess.com

GUESTS :

Ruth White
Contact Jennifer LaRue at
The Scrapbook Nook
5104 Suite CDE
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-583-0780