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Finishing Touches = Finished Album

I tend to start projects and then get side-tracked or something comes up that is more important and can't get them done.  Well, I've been really guilty of this with my albums.  I often work through scrapbooking an album about halfway through before I actually get the  coverset purchased.  In this case, I finished all the pages last year for an album about our two foreign exchange students we had last year, but found the pages didn't fit in the album.  Well, I kept meaning to order the new sleeves and coverset, but of course, there they sat in my bag....waiting.I decided to reward myself for my Creative Memories Party I had a couple of weeks ago by purchasing a coverset I really loved.  This is the Enchanted 12x12 Coverset that I fell in love with in the catalog and thought, why not?   My photo can't possibly do it justice in person.  Let me tell you - it is gorgeous! 

I used a Quick Album kit to make this album and really panicked when I had more pages than would fit into the album.  I couldn't cut any of the pictures from our wonderful times with our new friends.  Then, aha!  I realized that I could use the Side Loading Sleeves to hold the pages that I had made.  The great thing about the Quick Album is that it only took me two hours to complete the entire album.  All the pages are pre-decorated,  I just had to add the pictures and my story! 

So, it's done!  Just a few finishing touches, and I have an album done!  One of those projects that I just never got completed is finally done, and currently being enjoyed by my children!  Be sure to check out the other Quick Albums that are available HERE.  What about you?  How many of your projects are hanging out not finished?  Are you like me with many to go?  Do one today!

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  1. DoniApril 21, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    GREAT job on that album! I'm soooooo slow...
    Perhaps my kids won't notice...I mean they're only 23 and 25!!
    Thanks so much for sharing it with us for Pearls and Lace Thursday! And congratulations on finishing your project!
    Blessings, Doni

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    1. Prairie ScrapsApril 22, 2012 at 3:09 PM

      It's never too late to start! Not to worry, I have tons projects to complete, but it always helps to just start!

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  2. LauraApril 23, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Looks great! It's exciting to get an album finished! So nice to see you on this link party (Between Naps on the Porch)- I don't often see scrapbookers on here.
    I am your newest follower!

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  3. Stan and Jody GabaraApril 23, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I have done some albums for our three kids, now in their 20's but haven't kept up. Thanks for your inspiration. I'm a new follower.
    Thanks also for sharing on Simple & Sweet Fridays!

    Jody

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  4. RuthSMac.April 24, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    It looks pretty nice, indeed! I'm not in the scrapbook world but I do love design paper :)

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  5. KathyApril 25, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    It is so wonderful to check off a project off your list! This does look wonderful and for preserving wonderful memories! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday!
    Kathy

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  6. The Charm of HomeApril 25, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Wonderful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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