I accidently moved my iphoto data folder...how to restore thumbnails?

When trying to make space on my computer, I moved the iphoto data folder. Now all my thumbnails on iphoto are blank, but I can still see my pictures if I click on the blank thumbnail. Help! How can I restore the thumbnail images?

Put the Data folder back?
Don't change anything in the iPhoto Library Folder via the Finder or any other application. iPhoto depends on the structure as well as the contents of this folder. Moving things, renaming things,, deleting them or otherwise making changes will prevent iPhoto from working and could even cause you to damage or lose your photos.

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