tisjewel (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} tisjewel) wrote,@ 2005-12-26 10:11:00 |
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Quick Reminders & Tips
1) Do not put anything sticky (such as tape, xyron adhesives, as these will gum up the punching machine) or any embellishments within 1/4" of the binding edge (which is the left front & right back).
2) Do not put any thick embellishments within 1 1/2" of the binding edge (paper, including the embellishment, should not be thicker than a quarter as it will need to slide 1 1/2" underneath a slot in order to get punched). I will no longer be removing embellishments so that I can punch them and then reattach them.
3) Decorate the back - do not leave it blank or just put on an address label, it should be another collage, decorative paper, etc. - can be simple, but must not be left blank. AND should contain at least your name and email address or website URL.
4) Make sure your embellishments are secure and won't fall off.
5) Make sure that if you use anything like glitter, etc., that will rub off, you put a sealant over it so that it doesn't get all over the place and all over everyone else's pages.
6) If you do use a sealant, make sure it's completely dry and be sure to ship your pages with wax paper between as the pressure and humidity or cold may make them stick in transit.
7) These books are meant to be handled and are most often displayed by a show & tell hands-on method -- so it is important that you do not use text weight paper, use paper that is at least 80 lbs (doubled up) or heavier. I highly recommend 110lbs, double layer.
8) EMBELLISH! Make them fat! Hang fibers, attach things, make windows, etc.
9) Please be aware that some may be sensitive to strong fragrances and/or cigarette smoke. As a courtesy, please do not smoke around your entries or store them in a smoke-heavy place, and please use restraint in your use of perfumes or other fragrances around these pages.
1) Do not put anything sticky (such as tape, xyron adhesives, as these will gum up the punching machine) or any embellishments within 1/4" of the binding edge (which is the left front & right back).
2) Do not put any thick embellishments within 1 1/2" of the binding edge (paper, including the embellishment, should not be thicker than a quarter as it will need to slide 1 1/2" underneath a slot in order to get punched). I will no longer be removing embellishments so that I can punch them and then reattach them.
3) Decorate the back - do not leave it blank or just put on an address label, it should be another collage, decorative paper, etc. - can be simple, but must not be left blank. AND should contain at least your name and email address or website URL.
4) Make sure your embellishments are secure and won't fall off.
5) Make sure that if you use anything like glitter, etc., that will rub off, you put a sealant over it so that it doesn't get all over the place and all over everyone else's pages.
6) If you do use a sealant, make sure it's completely dry and be sure to ship your pages with wax paper between as the pressure and humidity or cold may make them stick in transit.
7) These books are meant to be handled and are most often displayed by a show & tell hands-on method -- so it is important that you do not use text weight paper, use paper that is at least 80 lbs (doubled up) or heavier. I highly recommend 110lbs, double layer.
8) EMBELLISH! Make them fat! Hang fibers, attach things, make windows, etc.
9) Please be aware that some may be sensitive to strong fragrances and/or cigarette smoke. As a courtesy, please do not smoke around your entries or store them in a smoke-heavy place, and please use restraint in your use of perfumes or other fragrances around these pages.
