Gatherings memory book

Gatherings book inside pages
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1. Print the inside pages, (pages 1-6 inside pages pdf), onto the card stock. Print pages 3 and 4 twice. Set aside to dry completely.
2. Place the cutting mat underneath the card stock. Using the X-ACTO knife and the ruler as your guide, trim the white areas away from the inside pages. Keep the pages stacked in this order: page 3, pages 1-6, then page 4.
3. Place the spine, with covers attached, face up. Place double-sided tape on the left side of the first accordion peak where indicated. Attach the first left page from the stack, aligning the edge of the inside page with the white dotted line along the accordion peak. See illustration F.
4. Repeat step 3 for the next page by placing tape along the right side of the accordion peak. In addition, apply tape to the back of the left inside page to secure the pages together.
5. Attach the first right page from the stack, aligning the edge of the inside page with the white dotted line along the accordion peak. Press pages together firmly.
6. Continue attaching the rest of the inside pages by repeating steps 3 and 4.
7. Once complete, place your book out for family and friends to share their thoughts and memories.

Gatherings book photo corners
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1. Print the photo corners, (page 5 of the cover pdf), onto the vellum paper. Set aside to dry completely.
2. Place the cutting mat underneath the vellum page. Using the X-ACTO knife and the ruler as your guide, trim the white areas away from the photo corners.
3. Using the X-ACTO knife, make a slit along the dark line in each photo corner.
4. Decide where to place your pictures inside the book. Slip one photo corner onto each corner of your picture.
5. Apply double-sided tape to the photo corners on the picture. Carefully place the picture on the page and press firmly on the corners.