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Altered book: Memories


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1539 - Plaid ® Art Materials - Sponge Brush Set
2051 - Royal Coat ® Dimensional Magic - Clear
467 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Italian Sage, 2 oz.
472 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Mushroom, 2 oz.
73DOT - All Night Media ® Embellishments - Pop Dots™
938 - FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.
CS11238 - Mod Podge ® Paper - Gloss, 8 oz.


Old book
Old photo (2 ½” x 4 ½ ” approx.)
Craft knife
White rice-paper Red scrapbook paper
Textured scrapbook paper
Mini tags
Eyelash yarn
Old stamp
Playing cards print
Teacup print
Charms
Scissors
Liner brush


1. Brush a little Mod Podge between each page and let the book lay open until dried.
2. Measure photo and cut rectangle in book ½” larger with Craft Knife. Make recess about ½” deep.
3. Tear scrapbook papers and apply to book as desired using Mod Podge.
4. “Antique” the pages with a thinned mix of Italian Sage and Mushroom applied separately.
5. Glue on mini tags at top of photo and using Liner brush and Licorice, write letters desired. Write partial script like a torn love letter – refer to picture of project. Paint inside of recessed area with Licorice. Let dry.
6. Glue old photo in place.
7. Apply a sentiment or typed text at the bottom of recessed area with Pop-Dots.
8. Glue playing cards, stamps and teacup prints to flap of book. Use tip of Dimensional Magic to apply deep gloss finish where desired.
9. Tie eyelash yarn around book and embellish ends with charms.

 
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