Monkeyed Scrapbook Page

Started: November 18, 2007
Finished: November 21, 2007
Made For: J's scrapbook
Scraplifted From: Simple Scrapbooks - November / December 2007 - pg. 109
Materials: 4 different colours of cardstock, 1 patterned paper, chipboard letters, vellum embellishment, thread
Tools: Cuttlebug, Olivia alphabet cutting die, roller adhesive, photo mounts, Cutter Bee Piercing Bug Rotary Tool, sewing needle, laser printer, rotary cutter, corner rounder
Cost: under $10
Would I Do It Again? yes, for another book...
Notes / Comments: my biggest complaint about this page is that, some how, i managed to cut the pattern paper incorrectly and there's about ¼" difference in the pieces (noticeable where the two pages meet)... of course, i didn't notice this until i had already stuck it down... oh well! overall, i like the colour scheme and it picks up on the colours in the photos, i think...

i tried out the Cutter Bee Piercing Bug Rotary Tool and with a little finesse it works well... slow, steady pressure on a self-healing mat and a ruler to try and keep lines straight are a must... i found it was easier to sew the embellishment if i went along the guide line and fully perforated the holes beforehand (i found that the Bug didn't really go all the way through the cardstock)... i don't think the variegated thread does wonders for this layout, but it was what i had on hand...