NAKED!
That's not a problem sad-and-naked-little-notebook!
We'll dress you up in no time at all!
To dress up your sad-and-naked-little-notebooks you will need:
- a notebook. (make sure it is a sad-and-naked one).
- something that will form the "base" of your notebook cover. It could be photographs, magazine pages, scrapbook paper etc. I printed out some images off my "Blogcademy Inspired" Pinterest board. viva la turquoise!
- anything that sparkles your fancy for notebook embellishments: It could be sequins, buttons, washi tape, feathers, fabric, tissue paper.
- Mod Podge and a brush. (I opted for the matt Mod Podge, it could be glossy if you prefer).
Below are some of the images that I printed out from my "Blogcademy Inspired" Pinterest board -
My printer however, has been a little moody-pre-menstrual of late and decided to tell me there is NO BLACK INK. After replacing the black ink and printing the pictures - it is very clear that the printer is out of YELLOW INK.
Nevermind, I just whipped out my coloured pencils and filled it in.
Whatevs. printer - you aren't getting the better of me.
They came out fine for the purpose of this project -
Once you've cut out all your pictures/pages/scrapbook papers etc. Start laying them out on your notebook. I'm usually more of a "just do it as you go" kind of DIYer but it is a good idea to have some rough estimate of how many pics you will be able to fit onto the page -
When you are happy with your layout, start sticking down your images using Mod Podge - once you have stuck them all down, you can give the entire thing another coat of mod podge on top.
After you have let the "base" dry a little bit, you can start adding different embellishments using the mod podge -
I wanted my sad-and-naked-little-notebook to have different layers and textures so I glued on some frayed fabric, sequins, buttons and feathers.
"When in doubt, just add washi tape" - Ché Dyer ©
I will escort my little notebook to the Blogcademy with pleasure
and promise to ask all the questions on his behalf.
Sincerely,
Ché Dyer -
Sincerely,
Ché Dyer -
lover-of-stationery, notebooks and sparkly things.
xoxo
7 comments :
LOVE!!!! I have a few very sad and naked notebooks too - time to get the scrapbook paper, washi tape etc out and make them happy
YES!! your sad and naked notebooks are CRYING for some washi tape!!
Whahaha! You are so funny! I want to live in your brain for a day!
I love the sequins-that-look-like-bubbles-from-a-fish-below-the-fabric-strip-at-the-bottom!
hahaha no you don't. my brain does not sleep... ask warren.. when i try to "accidentally" wake (kick) him at 3am.
Che, you are soooooo talented and artistic! I would love to find the time to do more creative and artistic work...but alas between working full day, being a mom and just life in general there is basically no time for much *SIGH* :( Need your artistic flair and energy levels ;) Much love xxxx
Love it!! Such talent and creativity... x
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