Life Lessons book

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Hi everyone!
Today I made a little book from the Arnold Grummer's 52 Card Fan Deck using magazines and some hand made paper. You can go HERE for all the steps to making your own handmade paper using the Pour Mold.


I made a short little video showing you the insides to the book, you will notice right off that I didn't use all 52 sheets so I have plenty left over to make more books!

"A great attitude becomes a great day which becomes a great month which becomes a great year which becomes a great life."
 Mandy Hale

Comments

  1. Anne Rita TaylorAugust 3, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    I love this book! And the quotes are so positive and fun! Great work!

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  2. JeanAugust 3, 2016 at 10:19 AM

    An amazing project!!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 3, 2016 at 8:07 PM

    I love this little book. I have been thinking of compiling a book of prayers fro myself (my version of prayers) and this format is perfect.

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  4. UnknownAugust 3, 2016 at 8:10 PM

    What an adorable book!!! And those fibers......Love them. I also like that you make videos to watch.

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  5. AnnmakesAugust 4, 2016 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful book. I love each lesson, so important. Video is great too, keep it up.

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  6. PakratAugust 4, 2016 at 12:47 PM

    What an awesome little book - love the prompts. Love that you made a video.

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  7. MicheleAugust 5, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Greetings,
    What a FUN use of one of my favorite AG products! Love the quote too.
    Love and light,
    Michele

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  8. Cindi McGeeAugust 18, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    What fun this is! My favorite is "life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced!"

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