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Sanded Black and White Sibling Page From "Scrapbooking" episode SCB-313

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Sanding a photocopy (not the original photo!) is a great way to add a softly distressed appearance to sibling pages. Figure A Figure B Figure C

Designer Jill Miller creates a sibling page with a unique "distressed" look. To achieve this look, simply make a black and white copy of your favorite "sibling" photo -- then "sand" the copy's surface.

Materials:

12" x 12" embossed printed specialty paper and blue vellum
8-1/2" x 11" sheet of embossed vellum letters
Teddy bear, heart, and photo corner stickers
White "Brilliance" ink (optional)
Dual tip white paint pen
Cotton muslin
Fine grade sandpaperDouble stick tape
Black and white photo print on mat paper

2. Sand black and white photocopy with fine sandpaper (figure A) in horizontal and vertical strokes to mimic linen texture. Only sand lightly in the center of the portrait so as not to detract the subjects and sand a bit more on the outer edges of the print. Be sure to protect your work surfaces while sanding photo.

3. Sand edges of blue vellum in similar fashion, then brush sanded edges with white ink (optional).

4. Snip and rip cotton muslin for frayed fabric photo, journaling and title mats. Layer vellum (figure B) and photo over muslin and adhere all fabric pieces to background paper.

5. For title, cut letters from an embossed vellum alphabet sheet (use a craft knife to get into all the tight spaces). Adhere letters onto muslin with various teddy bear and heart stickers (figure C). Add photo corner stickers to photo. Add journaling with white paint pen.

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

Scrapbooking for Kids
Author: Karen Price
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Pace Products Inc.

Family Memories: Photos, Albums and Journals
Model: 157421005X
Author: Suzanne McNeill
(September 1997)

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F & W Publications Inc. (North Light and Betterway Books, Story Press, Popular Woodworking Books)
Website: www.fwpublications.com

Special-Effects Scrapbooking: Creative Techniques for Scrapbookers at All Levels
Model: 0823048985
Author: Jill Miller
(February 2003)

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Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com

Family Photo Crafts: Preserving Your Treasured Past in Special Ways
Model: 080693915X
Author: Marie Browning
(December 2001)

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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com

Vellum, vellum alphabet sheet and stickers (K and Company)
K & Company LLC
Parkville, MO
Toll-free Phone: 888-244-2083
Website: www.kandcompany.com

GUESTS :

Jill Miller
Author, Special Effects Scrapbooking
Scrapbook Styles
Yorba Linda, CA
Website: www.scrapbookstyles.com