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First, figure out your book dimensions, pages and subject matter.

“A theme is a great way to start, because it forces you to define what you really what to accomplish by making this book,” Hedges said. “If it is about a recent trip to Jamaica, then you can get rid of all those photos that are not from Jamaica.

“By choosing a theme you will be happier with your end result, because it will have a cohesive look throughout."

These are a few of her suggested themes: a person, a special place, a favorite pet, children or family, time you spent in college or summer camp, a book or poem.

Hedges likes the rough tactile feel of a scrapbook. •• “It should transport you back to the time, because it contains the sights and sounds, smells and feelings evoked by the person, place or event." - When Hedges made a book for a friend who had traveled to Santa Fe, N.M., she even wont so far as to burn pinion incense in the box that held a

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