Scrap Buster Idea Book; creating the pages (32-36)

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

I am writing furiously as you share each page. I have. Gazillion comments. I LOVE the swing effect of the dandelion encased in plastic. And, I love a million more ideas you introduced. You are so awesome!

[@janwages8435]

God has a special touch on your life your kindness shines through.

[@carolswift3112]

My sister and I just loved this project so much, it was fun and very imformative. Hope you will have another long project in the future. Thanks for being you.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Carol. I have more ideas than time, so hopefully I'll be able to share a new project before long.

[@JamieBeeReseller]

I think your kind of art is like my kind of art! Im totally enjoying your videos! Thank you!!

[@CoriDahmen]

What a sweet comment. Thank you Jamie 💕

[@paularose847]

Cori, I love your designs and creativity! Thank you so much for sharing so many tidbits along the way, too!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Paula 💕

[@elizabethflorez2372]

Beautiful

[@Michellesprojectsandcrafts]

I love how you thought about the word that was being covered! I love dictionaries and words it is about the only reason I journal. and the same with the Bible. i was extremely blessed by the whole video but really enjoyed when you explained why you added the moving flower piece! Thanks for sharing that priceless info! ❤

[@CoriDahmen]

You are most welcome and thank you for making the time to comment ❤️

[@coraclampitt4110]

I've watched this before but after doing some of it i understand better when you're explaining it. I hope you knoŵ what i mean. I haven't reached the point where i can do something different on every page but I'm getting there thanks to your absolute genius. Ŵhat a gift you have. Thank you for your investment in time. I appreciate it so much.

[@CoriDahmen]

What a sweet and thoughtful message. Thank you, Cora. I'm smiling as encouraging others is always my hope ❤️

[@pattysterbinsky7247]

Oh my goodness! I love your videos. Your excitement is palpable . This is my next project and I am making it beautiful because I love your idea of self being as worthy as all of the books I give away.

[@CoriDahmen]

What a lovely sentiment and a beautiful reminder. Thank you, Patty ❤️

[@sallybookbunny]

Amazing! Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure. I hope you’ve enjoyed the ride 😊

[@theolachapman6126]

These embeshment really are great very beautiful love your style thank you for sharing Theola

[@CoriDahmen]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mosaic22255]

Such inspiration! I'm a bit overwhelmed. I'll have to take this video in sections. Beautiful work and great ideas!

[@CoriDahmen]

This hobby can, indeed, be overwhelming. Baby steps are often a great way to proceed ❤

[@gracemaxwell6157]

Very creative! Thank you for sharing your ideas! ❤️

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

Oh my goodness...your creative mind is amazing. I love watching and rewatching your videos. Just amazing.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you, Lori. What a very kind thing to say ❤️

[@nancymoore1275]

I love your art so much! Who needs to watch TH video when we can watch you, even better! 🥰

[@CoriDahmen]

You are too kind and oh my. The creativity found on his release videos is jaw dropping and inspiring!

[@prof.mommyarty]

Lol I've watched all Tim's lives this year but avoided last weekend because I too want everything because it's all AMAZING 😂. But the inspiration is always awesome, as are your videos! I think I'm going back into my book and add all these extras, my pages will look better for it. Lol I got a silhouette because of my hands and gave my big shot and hundreds to my daughter but missed embossing so much I bought a smaller die machine and yes, more dies 😂. I love how you link things like great aunt Tessie. Your glue on the thread lets me thread my needles first go every single time, including my sewing machine. Love the tiny stuff, I'm working on a micro journal and it's so cute! I'm sorry for the long comment! Thank you 💖💖

[@CoriDahmen]

I love the long comment as it helps me to get to know you and also allows me to learn which aspects of the videos you find most helpful. A micro journal? I so love those! I'm Cori Marcher Dahmen on Instagram if you'd be willing to show me that project :)

[@prof.mommyarty]

Oh yes I'll look for you later 😁. My name will come up as Mommyarty (now there's a BIG clue about me! If you can't guess I will tell you😄) but my avitar is the same little cartoon sketch. My inspiration for it are you and Barbara from 49 dragonflies! X

[@countrygal819]

I found a whole big tub of family treasures paper punches and wasn’t sure how to use them. Now I gotta see if they still have them 😮. Glad I watched this!❤

[@CoriDahmen]

What a cool thing to find! I hope you still have them and that they work wonderfully for you 😊

[@samanthaheck9066]

I really love everything in these books. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us. I can’t wait to make some of these ideas.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Samantha and happy creating!

[@nancypyter1511]

Cori, you have out done yourself with these journals, bravo!!!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Nancy 💕

[@cindyinaz2357]

I’m new to the journaling world, I watch a lot of videos, none inspire me like yours, love your style and creativity. Oh a Masters degree and a wood worker too….WOW👍🏼TFS

[@cindyinaz2357]

@Simply Sandyno problem Sandy, I will try…💕

[@CoriDahmen]

@Simply Sandy hello. I’ve had others ask and I intend to do a products video, hopefully soon. I’m not great at attaching links to videos and the time commitment would be heavy. But I do try to share newer items used in the appropriate video.

[@elaineatthecraftshed1993]

Hello Cori, I have been missing your videos and was worried something had happened. I read through the comments below and thankfully see it's life keeping you busy. It will be lovely to see you back when you can fit it in, in the meantime take care 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Elaine! Life and school have kept me hopping for the last two months. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to share another video very soon.

[@pippipants]

The mini file folder accordion spot is the most adorable thing ever! Tfs.

[@CoriDahmen]

Totally agree. I might have squealed. Maybe 😊

[@gotdairy]

Im trying to go back and get caught up! I can't wait for the next start to finish tutorial. You are the best, so easy to follow and videos that get the job done in a short amount of time! Thank you, dedicated follower!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you very much! It will be a bit before I can do another start-to-finish. They are time consuming, and though I love making them, my summer is flying by!

[@gotdairy]

@@CoriDahmen in the mean time I will go back and rewatch flips, flaps and folds!!

[@lynnecoleman1135]

Cori. I love Tim and Mario. I so respect his creativity. I try to never miss a live. His design team is awesome. In August he starts 9 straight weeks of Christmas release.

[@CoriDahmen]

Dang. I need to get a second job before the next release because I’m certain I’ll *need* all the things!

[@lynnecoleman1135]

@@CoriDahmen I hear you Cori. I am so in love with his line and sooo addicted

[@janwages8435]

God had a special touch on your life and it shows.

[@ejej1964]

Again so amazing!!! Just love your videos.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Erma :)

[@mycreativespace]

Thank you so much Cori for guiding us through this Scrap Buster Idea Book - I'm so grateful! Now it remains for me to put mine together - which should not be a problem after seeing your amazing tutorials! Wish you and your family a great summer! Hugs from Helen

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Helen and happy creating to you!

[@fiddliedee01]

Great instruction Cori, nearly there and I love them all. Tracie's tag is fabulous and Tim Holtz video is so so inspring and mind blowing the creativeness. :)

[@CoriDahmen]

Wouldn’t you just love to attend a creating convention with those makers?! The creativity in that space would explode!

[@fiddliedee01]

@@CoriDahmen sounds like my kind of explosion lol !

[@sandrapeel4667]

Cori I really love ALL your tutorials. You are an amazing teacher and always very inspiring! Thanks so much for all the time, effort and creativity you share with us.

[@CoriDahmen]

It has trul;y been my pleasure. I'm happy to hear that you've been inspired to create :)

[@LindaMZH65]

So much fun. I only have the back pocket to add and tomorrow I will print out my Index sheet. 😘

[@victoriabergesen6775]

I am done! I am exhausted and my home looks like a paper whirlwind. If it has been so much work to follow along, I can't imagine what it has been like to make three journals and create the video. We are so fortunate to have such a talented teacher willing to do this for us.

[@CoriDahmen]

Woo hoo! Congratulations on finishing and thank you for your kindness 💕

[@sandratucker7096]

Wow that was fantastic tutorial. You do a wonderful job, thank you so much for sharing. Some day I will get busy and make my own but for now I will just watch these videos over and over again. Thank you so much for putting these together, I am sure it was a lot of work and I for one really appreciate it.

[@carolbeeding4270]

Love it all! Thank you for all the work you put into the inspiration book and the video’s and for getting the microphone. It made it easier for this old gals brain and ears to coordinate what you were saying with what I was hearing. 😊

[@CoriDahmen]

The microphone was a good idea and I thank the viewer who suggested it. I have loved this project and am glad it has inspired you. Happy creating!

[@XenobiaF]

I appreciate that you know what you’re going to do and have the pieces ready to go. Thank you for preparing things ahead of time, I know it’s a great deal of work.

[@CoriDahmen]

You're very welcome. I'm a slow creator so I can only imagine how long the videos would be if I didn't prep in advance!

[@XenobiaF]

@@CoriDahmen I'm getting older and don't feel like I have time for hemming and hawing, so I watch everything at double speed!

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

Thank you for all the tutorials. I need to go back and start from the beginning and work along side of you. I love them all ❤️

[@831Miranda]

Wonderful journal! Someone will be having lots of fun with it! I luuuved the itsy bitsy file folders :-)

[@CoriDahmen]

I love using those things 😊

[@kathleenhansenownerofkamah9064]

I’ve been busily scribbling notes and diagrams, for the time in the near future I can actually sit and work on my new book. So many ideas, sooooo many. I just love these books.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and it's good to hear that you're able to sit and create! Have fun and be well.

[@marylackey868]

Love, Love, Love this scrap book ideas book! I've got to go back and make this (when the grandkids go back to school...lol) TYFS ♥️

[@kimmorris6801]

So impressive. Love! And your voice is soothing:)

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Kim 😊

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

This is so amazing! I am going to make one for myself to keep my journals from getting too predictable… liven my pages with some of these awesome ideas. THANK YOU! ❤️ Shirley

[@CoriDahmen]

I thin that is why I enjoy making these idea books so much. Having a variety of options to add to journals keeps them interesting for us to create!

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Cori, this has been a superb hour of information, techniques and tips! Thank you, so much, for this series! 😀💞

[@CoriDahmen]

It's been my pleasure Keryn and thank you for joining in :)

[@1busybetty]

Love the addition of the hinged flower! Cori, you are a naughty lady - you mentioned Tim’s video and off I went. Awesome creations! And now I have a HUGE wish list.

[@CoriDahmen]

Lol! I do understand that! Creative overload and bye-bye bank balance!

[@samanthacramer1612]

So cool, love the top for the label circles and pokey tool, thank you for sharing

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure and I use that tip often, so thought it might be a good one to share. I hope it helps and happy creating!

[@junerobbins6871]

Absolutely awesome

[@monkey911t]

Oh my my, amazing journals. Glad I found your channel. Have to start at the beginning to make one start to finish. Thank you for sharing amazing talent with us.

[@carolaasen9345]

OH MY STARS.... I JUST FELL DOWN THE SAME RABBIT HOLE.... TIM IS A GREAT ENABLER, BUT I STILL LOVE HIM!🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@teresemartinez6215]

This is an amazing series. I love all the pages!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Terese! It took a lot longer than I'd planned to get it done, but I really did enjoy the entire process :)

[@suziescrapbook3574]

So many great ideas.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you! 😊

[@moniquedeconinck6679]

Que des bravos merci 🦋🦋

[@debowens4299]

Thank you I love this & will be giving it a try.

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome and happy creating 😊

[@TheresaPetermann]

I blame a lot of things on Timmy. The constant state of a depleted art supply budget. Die cutting, die cutting and then more die cutting. Coloring die cuts. Stamping and coloring. Addiction to his lives and all the makers. Just a general addiction! and this has been going on since he came on the scene in 2004! so I completely understand the distraction and then wanting to incorporate the ideas. I think that's why I love this book so much. thanks as always for sharing.

[@CoriDahmen]

LOL! I've watched many of his lives, but have avoided the die ones as they are my kryptonite. I slept two hours last night because I just could not shut down my brain!

[@suebayliss2051]

Well done for finishing the book, it’s just beautiful! I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos since finding your channel. I’m going to give the book a try. I would really appreciate it if you could do a video on dying your coffee paper. I’ve had a go but they look nothing like yours 🤣. Thank you for sharing x

[@CoriDahmen]

I can do that! Thank you 😊

[@lynd4188]

You are the best!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you!

[@dawnhiggins6802]

Great series

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you!

[@JudyDeeJones]

True confessions by Cori 😉 ... as Carols says, Tim Holtz is an enabler!

[@CoriDahmen]

Darn him anyway 🤣

[@jocelynegarnier2750]

Splendide !!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Merci ❤

[@jamakrueger7460]

Thanks so much!!!

[@SueShideler]

Thank you!

[@homedecor3257]

So pretty🤩

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you!!

[@elaineatthecraftshed1993]

This has been an amazing series. I am so looking forward to constructing my book and having a final finished ideas book too 😊. I love how you enjoy the fine details and say how much fun it is! I am rather jealous of your tiny file folder punch! I wondered if there is a die out there that would do the same?!

[@CoriDahmen]

Lol! I’ve been told one exists, but I’ve not seen it 😊

[@janwages8435]

Thank you so much for all your wonderful ideas. Can I please ask how you bind your journals to make them lay flat? How many pages per signature. Could you please do a video from start to finish making the same journal you have on this video. Your kindness means so much. Friend from North Georgia Mountains Jan

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Jan. That series is start-to-finish and there is a video (2?) that shows exactly how I bound the pages. It's in the scrap buster idea book series.

[@paulabrennan2607]

Loved this whole series. I made one. It only has 32 pages. I’ve learnt so much from this series. Thank you so much. Please may I send u a flip through video of my ideas book please?

[@CoriDahmen]

Please! I would love to see it! Do you have a YT channel? Or you can send it to my email, [e-mail]. Just a head's up. I only check that email once a week or so. BUT, I do check it and I would love to see your flip through!

[@paulabrennan2607]

@@CoriDahmen omg yes! Will sort out a video and send. Fabulous thank you 😊 so much for getting back to me Cori.

[@JessicaHarris]

Lol - the same thing happened to me! I watched Traci and then I went and watched TH too🤣

[@CoriDahmen]

They are both naughty, naughty, naughty!

[@doodahgurlie]

Beautiful work as always, Cori! Have you considered maybe putting the books on eBay and letting your viewers determine the price? I'm sure it'll fetch a nice penny!

[@CoriDahmen]

I’ve had some suggest that and maybe I’ll give that a go for the next one. We will see 😊

[@londicawthon6956]

Hello and thank you for all you do for us. Can you tell me where you explain how to make the signatures to lie flat? I am VERY NEW TO JJ so if you would just give me the chapter or where you explained it I will jump over there. You are the best teacher ever!!!! I just started my very first JJ and I love everything about it. THANK YOU!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

LOL! I'm definitely not the best person to explain that process. Mine only lie flat occasionally. I do know that getting a page to lie flat is based on a ratio of spine space and page depth. Basically, the thinner your pages are the more you can include in each signature. The chubbier you like to make them ("fat" is just not a pleasant word for pages), the more space you need at the spine and the fewer pages you need per signature. I do not believe there is a magic formula... just keep in mind that to lie flat both ends need to accommodate a similar amount of space.

[@bettybutler1686]

Came to class late in the semester. Still trying to catch up. Got distracted by Tracie and Timmy and got sent to the Principal ‘s office but no one escorted me so I went into the janitors ‘ closet so it was like a trip to Narnia!!! I have no excuse note, I have no dog to blame so I’ll just miss Prom and take Summer School and get this all completed by end of August. Could someone slide food under the door occasionally? TFT (BTW... ya could pick a bunch of dandelion’s and make tea!!!!)

[@CoriDahmen]

You make me smile! Apparently rabbit hole brain is contagious. Happy creating!

[@bettybutler1686]

Yeah well, forget about getting Christmas in July presents for The Teacher or Anybody!!! I’m knee deep in scrapcraps and glue blobs. It’s over 100 here and my glues are drying midair!!! I’m running out of tape dots and glue tape. My postman thinks I’m getting drug deliveries by way Of Amazon!! But I am leaving him bottled water besides the mailbox, thou I’m going to start leaving Raman Noodles boxes with it since the water will make it lunchable!

[@nildastricklin8805]

I am fairly new to this art and I love the spine where would I find the information to build one I love it and I love watching and listening to you you are such a great teacher thanks and have a great day

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Nilda! I hope you were able to find the video you needed and thank you for the kind comments.

[@kathiehatfield7852]

I just finished the last page. I’m going to go back tomorrow and see what else the book needs. I hope you’ll show us how to do the lace closure. I have lots of things made that I didn’t use. How do you organize the leftovers that didn’t get used in the junk journal? I’m thinking like things together in the clear pocket folders you showed in your cave tour. I’m going to use the smaller pieces leftover to hopefully make some clusters and snippet strips. If you could discuss using the leftovers, I’d appreciate it. Thanks.

[@CoriDahmen]

I could do that! I have an earlier video that shows how I store my makes before they go into a journal and the leftover I often use for subsequent journal projects, happy mail or (in my case) the two for five envelopes.

[@kathiehatfield7852]

Which one?

[@CoriDahmen]

@@kathiehatfield7852 it’s called “scrap busters organization”. It goes back to earlier this year… maybe 4-6 months ago.

[@jenipawluch1661]

Love this. What did you use to make the will's tobacco card shiny? Thanks!

[@CoriDahmen]

Nuvo glaze is my favorite shiny additive.

[@dorothyandrews8872]

I first found your channel last week showing scrappy embellishments Now I have watched a couple more and am certainly learning from you thank you . in this video you mention and show the binding you like but in what video are the instructions please?

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Dorothy and welcome. In the scrapbuster series I have a video that shows inserting the pages. That method of sewing pages in with a machine is my personal favorite. Fast and easy.

[@marisolmendez1755]

Wow!!! I love all the ideas🥰! I don’t know how to make a journal, and want to learn. So would you please tell me where or how to start? I bought some cardstock, different papers, and some other stuff, but I have never seen a video that show how to start making a journal. Your journals are awesome!

[@elaineatthecraftshed1993]

Cori did videos about 3 weeks ago of how she out this book together. If you click on the videos list at the top you can work backwards and there are videos for making the covers and how to put the signatures in the book. Hope that helps 😊

[@marisolmendez1755]

@@elaineatthecraftshed1993 Thank you very very much for your kindness and taking your time and explain it’s to me. I hope I can get it 🤞🏼

[@CoriDahmen]

@@elaineatthecraftshed1993 thank you very much for sharing that 😊

[@gerdacoetzee]

Where do I find a teeny little glue bottle with the sharp point? Love your work!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Gerda! I get mine on Amazon, but I believe most craft stores have them. I know Darice is one of the manufacturers. Precision tip glue bottle is how I found them.

[@thepaperjunglewithbobbiewe8266]

Did you do a tutorial on the stitched binding you show in this video. I believe you said you did but I can't find it, I love this and would love to give it a go.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and yes, there is a video that shows the binding. All those videos are listed as Scrap Buster idea book, and I think the one you are searching for is called "adding the signatures."

[@nildastricklin8805]

Where will I find how to make the accordion spine I love that

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi. There is a video in this series with "spine" in the title. It should pop up if you search that!

[@dragonflydenise]

I have enjoyed your videos. Is there a video for how to sew the pages? Any particular needle needed to sew paper?

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Denise and yes, it is in the scrap buster series and it is called "sewing in the signatures" (I think...) I use a size 11 most of the time and they are a middle sized needle.

[@dragonflydenise]

@@CoriDahmen Thank you!!!! Found It!!

[@TheresaPetermann]

Cori, did you tell us where you found that cotton frizz??? on another front, if you would like me to die cut anything for you, happy to do so. I think you've seen me do that for Coleen and Kathy too.

[@CoriDahmen]

You are so sweet, thank you! I have two manual diecut machines, so I can cut most things. Well, things that I have dies for anyway :) I got the various colors of cotton frizz from Kerry at WhichCraftDoYouDo.com, but I also got some larger skeins from a shop on Etsy (there were several shops that carry it)

[@evelynoconnell4895]

I love your tutorials and have a question, how do you get your little cards and die cuts so shiny? Thanks Cori

[@CoriDahmen]

I use Seth Apter Vintage Beeswax embossing powder on them when I'm done coloring them. I love that stuff!

[@evelynoconnell4895]

Thank you. Since asking my question I discovered your tutorial on the embossing and beeswax. I have learnt a lot from your tutorials, keep up the good work🥰

[@lainepodhorsky6382]

I’ve looked for your video about your spine binding and could not find it. Could you share the link please?

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Laine. It pops up if you search for "spine" or "binding". I hope that helps!

[@howardstapf3204]

Hello, my wife Kat loves your ideas! She says they're just beautiful, but would love to know where you get the cotton frizz ribbon/trim? She knows that this video was awhile ago and hopes you will see it and respond thank you.

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello Howard and Kat! I'm sorry for the delayed response, but I bought my cotton frizz from Kerry Fellowes at Which Craft Do You Do. She is based in Australia, but will ship world wide. Additionally, there are many US sellers as well, on Etsy.

[@wonderwonder30]

What is the difference between the nuvo drops and glossy accents? Any reason why you prefer one over the other?

[@CoriDahmen]

I find the Nuvo consistency is easier to control and dries more quickly. Both do the same thing and work well.

[@nancybeebe7622]

Cory where do you find your little tiny doiles.

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Nancy! I got those, and often find them, at vintage malls and estate sales. But, I've seen several Etsy shops that carry them as well.

[@sharocervantes8090]

I need to purchase this journal..but cant get to your etsy store 😭

[@CoriDahmen]

Both journals are sold, but thank you for your interest 😊

[@melodine707]

Did I miss the name of the Tim Holtz video you're swooning over?

[@CoriDahmen]

Probably one of his lives. I get soooo many ideas from his fabulous creative team members!

[@ejej1964]

Can you send me the link to the time holtz video you were talking about? Thank u.

[@CoriDahmen]

I so wish I could! Tim does many incredible videos. I don't have specific ones saved or marked, but I'm certain you'll find lost of information and inspiration if you visit his YT site.

[@noradunlap7539]

Awesome Books & Ideas!! Do you have a tutorial on the small file folder? I love it! It’s too cute!😆 TFS! Blessings!🥰💙🙋🏻‍♀️

[@CoriDahmen]

That cute little file folder is a McGill punch. I found mine at a thrift store and I'm super glad I got it as it is just cute!

[@ReviewsAndMore9]

Ohhh I would like to watch this but the constant smacking of her lips just grates on my nerves and makes me agitated, sorry to say. I hung in there as long as I could, for 19 minutes. Now I just have to go.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you for the feedback. I hadn’t realized I was smacking. Great reminder to myself to not make videos in the evening and to pay attention to the lip smacking. Best wishes and happy creating to you.

[@ReviewsAndMore9]

@@CoriDahmen oh, I feel bad now that I left the comment. I should have just gone away quietly. There are many people like me who get agitated by small noises like mouth noises, people crunching food, repetitive sounds like clipping nails, shuffling of shoes, or even people standing too close in a store or someone standing behind watching what one’s doing and more. I think some of it is OCD and some an onset of medication or old age. I’ve noticed it’s gotten worse for me as I’ve aged. There are a few people I cannot watch as a result. I thank you for your kind response however. Best wishes.

[@CoriDahmen]

@@ReviewsAndMore9 I was being sincere when I said I appreciate the feedback. As a teacher, I often tell my students that I can’t fix a problem if I don’t know one exists. The same is true here, with me. Someone mentioned it was hard to hear me, especially when I turned my head, so I got a microphone and that has helped. I never picked up on the smacking, though now that I know about it, I can consciously avoid it. I’m the first to admit that I have loads of room to improve and grow!