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Fabric Covered Memory Book by Andrea Rothenberg, CCD, CPD
Materials Needed
		Fiskars ShapeCutter™ cutting tool
		Fiskars ShapeTemplates™, Diamonds Celebration (or your choice)
		Fiskars 9”x12” craft mat
		Fiskars Non-stick™ scissors
		Paper Reflections® “Create Your Own” Memory Book
		PeelnStick™ double sided adhesive
		Fabric of your choice

Instructions
	1.	The fabric should be pre-washed and ironed to remove any sizing in the fabric. This will improve the bond between the adhesive and the fabric.
	2.	Adhere one side of the double-sided adhesive to a piece of fabric large enough for the cover of your book. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to remove the cover of the book to make it easier to work on. Peel off the other side of the adhesive and stick the fabric to the album cover. Use the non-stick scissors to trim the excess fabric around the edges.
	3.	Adhere the double-sided adhesive to the back of the fabric you choose to use for your cutout designs. Lay the area of the fabric that will be cut on the craft mat with the right side up. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to use the ShapeCutter™. The blade may need to be a bit lower to cut through the fabric and adhesive. Place the template on the fabric. Make sure that the template is the right side up for cutting (words read correctly) Place the opening of the desired shape over the area of fabric to be cut. Place the ShapeCutter™ inside and cut out the shape. Continue cutting out as many shapes from the different fabrics to create your designs.
	4.	Lay the cut shapes onto the cover to arrange your design. When you have your desired design, remove the backing and stick the fabric pieces in place.
	5.	If desired, add fabric shapes to the pages in your book.