I am not much of a journal keeper but I love having something small to jot down a thought or two or make a note so I don’t forget a moment of inspiration or a nice quote. I think it is nice to have a little something to keep my thoughts noted in that I can carry along. So this is what I decided to create using the Book Page Flower from last weeks tutorials. My very own “Little Book of Thoughts”. And I guess you can tell I am really into gold and black paint with crackling medium. Just love the look so much.
Supplies Needed:
Small Journal (approx. 3″ x 4″)
Adirondack Metallics Acrylic Paints (Gold)
DecoArt Crackling Medium (Weathered Wood)
Making Memories Acrylic Paint (Asphalt)
Book Page Flower
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink (Creamy Brown)
Tools Needed:
Paint Brush
Instructions:
- Paint the front, back and spine of a small journal with Gold Adironadack Metallics Acrylic Paint, let dry
- Using a paint brush apply Crackling Medium over the entire front and spine of the small journal, let dry
- Once the Crackling Medium is dry using a paint brush apply Crackling Medium over the entire back or the small journal, let dry
- Once the back of the small journal is dry, using a paint brush apply Making Memories Asphalt Acrylic Paint to the front and spine area of the small journal, let dry
- Using a paint brush apply Making Memories Asphalt Acrylic Paint to the back of the small journal, let dry
- Using a strong liquid adhesive or glue gun attach the Book Page Flower to the front of your small journal
- Type or print your sentiment onto paper, cut out, ink the edges using ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink (Creamy Brown), attach to the front of your small journal
Beautiful, beautiful work!!!! LOVE IT!
Linda Cain
What a beautiful idea!
Another awesome idea! I too don’t care to keep a journal..but I like to write down thoughts, ideas etc the same as you..thanks I think this is also something I might try..thanks for sharing!
Hugs
Terry
Aww, this is fabulous! I’ll be linking.