Instructions:

1. Adhere black cardstock to the cover and apply white rub-ons to spell "First Year".
2. Adhere 1 3/4" strip on cover and adhere white scallop edge right next to pink strip.
3. Apply alphabet stickers to spell name.
4. Select a color for each month and trim cardstock to 4 7/8" x 7 3/8". Adhere cardstock back-to-back, making sure the textured side is face out. The paper used on the front and back covers should meaure 5" x 7 1/2".
5. Mat photo in a different color and adhere on the bottom. Use the same color to trim a 1 3/4" strip and adhere to the top page.
6. Trim a scallop edge off and adhere next to solid strip of paper. Apply rub-on month.
7. Apply rub-on image that comes with the rub-on month, if applicable, near the bottom of the photo.
8. Add gems as shown, using a craft knife or QuickStik to assist you, if necessary. 
9. Use the Bind-it-All to punch holes in the center of each page and both covers.
10. Weave the 1" black wire through the pages and use the Bind-it-All to bind it closed.