A few things I've learned after my first hybrid album

[ZaCola3]

1. Don't forget to add journaling before you send it to the printer.
2. Ink, Me, not real good friends
3. Glue Dots-I hated you until I read the directions on the box, now I guess I will forgive you for all the horrible things you did to me this am.
4. The cropodile has different settings for hole size...directions can be a good thing.
5. If my MIL doesn't ohhh and awwww over this album, I may just go into a fit of rage.

[wildblueeyez]

Too funny! Hey, if we all do this with each project, we'll soon have all the bugs worked out of anything hybrid!! :thumbup:

I'm sure she'll LOVE it!!

[crecia27]

LOL I've never used glue dots - thanks for the heads up to read the box! I'm sure your MIL will love it!

[ditzyscrap]

Well, did it at least turn out? :D

As for the journaling...go grab a black Zig pen at M's or your LSS and handwrite your journaling! :) That way it's a bit more personal...

I'm sure she'll see how much work you put into it and love it! :)

[juliemarie]

LOL!!

but this thread is worthless without pictures :)

[ZaCola3]

Ohhh yes, it turned out!
And even though I totally ruined one page with ink, I put my thumb print right on Zak's face...I totally LOVE it, which is why I will be sad if she doesn't!

I know she will though, I'm getting ready to add the ribbons to the jump rings!

[ZaCola3]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/Mzgrvr/tr_fc_layeredalbum.jpg
Here is a pic-Notice the sloppy inked edges, that look like total crap, but for some reason I'm still really proud.
LOL

[MelissaL88]

I shall quote my dear friend Ali (yes, in my mind we are BFF :D ): Perfection is overrated. Imperfection is real. And real is what scrapping is all about.

OK...maybe she didn't say those exact words, but you get the meaning :) It looks fabulous, Shannon. You shoudl be really proud! And I'm sure your MIL will be over-the-moon about it!

[meems]

Looks great, Shannon! the inking looks fine to me. anyway, it's boy album so it should be a little grungier looking, right? I'm sure your MIL will love it!

(How do you feel about giving away your first hybrid album? I made my first as a gift for my sister's bday and still have not given it to her and her bday was over a week ago . . .)

[juliemarie]

I think it looks great Shannon! Congrats on your 1st album :) You should be proud!

[ColleenSwerb]

I love inked edges and I hate perfection. But you know, that's just me ;)

It came out AWESOME Shannon!

[dawnmcd]

I think you did wonderful job on this! she will love it. The edges look just fine too me!

[ZaCola3]

Awww TY girls, I just came in to show it to my mom, whom is now jealous, I guess it must look OK...LOL
I am making the heart for her and its not here yet!

[nonnie]

It looks amazing and I can only hope in my futile attempt to create something similar today it turns out 1/2 as good. :thumbup:

[pbumbaca]

Way to go Shannon! It looks awesome!

Oh and buy a Slick Writer! They write on anything, even glossy paper and never rub off once they are dry! :)

[mrs_jb]

Looks great Shannon!

LOL'ing about the ink, because me and ink haven't gotten along yet either!

[kscwgirl]

Looks great Shannon!!!!!!

[MikkelPaige]

Haha - you're so funny! It turned out great though. Just think, now you know extra tips and tricks for the next one!

[scrapmonkey]

Looks great Shannon!
And I'll echo what Pam said - Slick Writers are great for journaling (or even outlining) after the fact; they come in different colors (black, red, blue, green, purple, pink) and different thicknesses (Bold, Medium, and Fine). Lifesavers!

[Penny Springmann]

Shannon, it looks fantastic!

[Shawna]

I think it looks great Shannon!!

[Kat Stokes]

I love it Shan!!! I think it looks FABULOUS!!!

I just got all of my pages glued/taped on my "Jack" album tonight. I will sand the edges and ink tomorrow. I need to find some ribbons to match the Tiki Wiki kit now.

[MizAmyLou]

wow Shannon! It rocks..it really does! I am so scared to do my first hybrid album I know it will look nowhere as good as yours. I bet your mom was thrilled!

[cindyg]

I think it is BEAUTIFUL!!! So what's your next hybrid project?

[ZaCola3]

I think it is BEAUTIFUL!!! So what's your next hybrid project?

Well-I'm making an album using Dani's Road Trip album for my mom...I'm waiting on a few things Meggy picked me up at her LSS so I can feel more confident.
One thing is the little finger knife Robin showed us, the other a few packages of felt shapes, and then she went last night and picked me up two slick writer markers...

[Contance]

Wow, looks great to me, I have yet to try one!!! Maybe I will now?? Looks great anyways, and like the other BFF of Ali said, you Made it yourself, it is perfect!!
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