Decorative Journal Cover

I picked up a couple of these writing pads at Fred Meyer the other day and I couldn't wait to decorate the covers.

 I glued sheet music onto the cover with a glue stick.

 Attached ribbon with a glue stick to the bottom.

 Attached rhinestones to the center of the flowers.

Tied pretty, soft fibers to the spiral binding and attached a wire word "imagine" to the end of the fiber strings.

 

 Here's my finished cover! Isn't it sooo cute??

Just think of the creative possibilities these pretty journals can collect.

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Paper Photo Frame Magnets

When I began this project I had a whole different idea...but then the ideas starting flowing and they sent me into a totally new direction. I decided to photograph the steps, just in case the idea turned out well...and I must say I was totally thrilled with the outcome.

I'm so in love with these that I can't seem to stop making them. The photo frame would make a great gift for grandparents or for Daddy's office and the quote frame would make great teacher gifts.

Quote Frame Magnet

 

What you'll need: Decorative Card Stock, Glue Stick, Quote or Photo, Glue Gun, Magnet, Embellishment, Sewing Machine is optional.

Step 1: Cut front and back card stock pieces. I cut mine 2" x 2", but you could cut them whatever size works for your quote/picture.

Step 2: Apply glue to backside of one of the pieces, then line of the other side and rub together. Make sure to get glue in the corners, you don't want your pieces pulling apart.

Step 3: I used a quote sticker, so I attached it to a piece of white paper, then trimmed the bottom.

(Clear quote stickers)

Step 4: Apply glue to the backside of the quote and attach to the center of the background front Step 1 & 2.

Step 5: I used my sewing machine to sewing around the edges of the quote. I used a lime green thread to add color to my black & white theme.

(Tie and snip off ends)

Step 6: I glued a metal heart embellishment to the bottom corner.

Step 7: Using a sponge I applied a tattered rose distress ink to the edges.

Step 8: Use glue gun to apply a generous glob of glue onto a magnet and center on the back of your quote frame.

Photo Frame Magnet

Step 1: Cut front and back card stock pieces 2" x 2"

Step 2: Glue these two pieces together.

Step 3: I used a precut frame and applied green ink to the back. Set aside to dry before moving onto the next step.

Step 4: Glue frame to picture, trip picture to fit frame.

Step 5: Glue the picture/frame to the background from step 1 & 2

Step 5: Using sewing machine I zig zag stitched along the top and bottom of the frame. Then glued on a metal baseball hat embellishment.

Step 6: Using glue gun, apply glue to magnet and then center on the backside of frame.

Hang on your refrigerator, office bulletin board, or filing cabinet.

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Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial

I've had these scrabble tiles for about two years and have planned all that time to turn them into a pendant...well, I've finally done it.

I wore my scrabble pendant out on Friday night for our date night. The sales lady and Borders, our waitress at PF Chang's and the grocer at Safeway all complimented me on my necklace. One actually asked me where I got it and I proudly told her I made it myself. She then asked me where I sold them and I told her my blog/etsy shop.

What you'll need: scrabble tile, bail, chain, scrapbook paper scrap, sticker/stamp/jewel, text, matte modge podge, glitter/shimmer modge podge, distress ink, diamond glaze.

Step 1: Measure and cut scrapbook paper. Then apply modge podge to tile and lay paper over glue. Rub with finger to smooth out. Let dry completely.

Step 2: Apply sticker, stamp, jewel...as well as any text, words or scriptures.

Step 3: Using stamp spunge, distress edges of tile.

Step 4: Spray with a fixative to make sure the ink won't bleed. Let dry completely.

Step 5: Paint on thin layer of glitter/shimmer modge podge. Let dry completely.

Step 6: Squeeze out generous amount of diamond glaze on the top of tile. I apply it along the edges, then fill the middle. Make sure you don't have any air bubbles. If you get air bubbles...use a tootpick to work them out. Leave out to dry overnight. Make sure to leave it somewhere it won't be disturbed or bumped. The glaze takes a LONG time to harden completely.

You must let each step dry completely before moving on.

I am addicted to making these! They are such a beautiful addition to any wardrobe.

I'd love to see any photos



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Decoupage Box Tutorial

I created this decoupage box for my little 4 year old cousin. She is the daughter of my aunt, whom I'm very close with. She's just turned 4 and I haven't even met her yet. Lasy time I visited my aunt in CA she was pregnant. It makes me so sad to be away from my family and to have missed so much.

I wanted to make something for my cousin...something that would let her know I was thinking of her.

I had a little cardboard box with wood finial feet and knob that would work great with decoupage.

What you'll need: box (pine or cardboard), modge podge (matte), scrapbook paper, ribon, stickers, shimmer/glitter modge podge.

Step 1: Seperate the lid and box. You'll decorate these seperately. If you're working with a pine box and it had metal hardware. Maker sure you unscrew the hardware and set aside. Then when working with the boxes, be aware of where your hardware will go back on... If you are working with a finished box like me, you can go directly to step 2, if you are working with a pine box, you'll want to paint the areas you don't plain to decoupage. Set aside to dry completely before moving to step 2.

Step 2: Measure and cut paper to fit the sides of the box. Apply modge podge and lay paper over glue. Use finger to rub out. I worked from one side to the side, using modge podge to smooth the paper around the edges. Once all sides were covered. I set aside to dry while I worked on the top.

Step 3: Measure paper and cut. I had a knob on the top of the box, so I used a circle punch to cut out a circle that would allow the paper to fit over the knob. I applied modge podge and then set paper over it and smoothed.

Step 4: Apply letter stickers for name, butterfly stickers and hearts. Then I used the glitter modge podge over the entire lid. Set aside to dry completely.

Step 5: Once the lid and box were dried I applied a sticker to the box. Using modge podge and paint brush/sponge brush I painted a layer over all sides and lid. This will act as a sealant.

Step 6: Using embellishment glue I attached a strip of ribbon around the edge of the lid.

Step 7: I attached a scrap of paper and a "Made with love" sticker to the bottom of the box.

Super Cute! And we all know how much kids love boxes!!

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