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Teeny tiny book

I "stumbledupon" a tutorial to make tiny books late last night and couldn't come up with a reason not to try it this afternoon.

I used a hamburger helper box and a bunch of scrapbook paper I had on hand. I didn't want to waste anything till I knew I could make it look ok.

After the first attempt I think I'll use modge podge instead of hot glue...the hot glue beads make it look lumpy in spots. Probably my bad for going so quickly.

I craft with reckless abandon!!

I'm definitely going to try it again.



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