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This time of year brings to mind all the bounty of the season. Being thankful for all we have and are given should be our focus. Thanksgiving holidays help bring this to the forefront of our minds.

Today, my project is simple. I've created a journal to count my blessings. They are fast to make and perfect to create in multiples for teachers, friends and family. I plan to keep this by my bedside to help me keep gratitude in mind through my day.

Grab your stamps and a few simple supplies to make your own! And before I forget, I have to say that I'm thankful for everyone that joins us each week!

Basic Supplies

Stamps

Ink

Cardstock

Color media

Notebook / Journal from Dollar Store

Ribbon or Twill tape

Dies and Die-cutting machine

Paint and foam brush

Strong adhesive

Heat gun (optional)

Specific Supplies Used:

Stamps:
Fall Harvest (All Things Considered) by Cornish Heritage Farms
"Count Your Blessings" sentiment from Happy Harvest set (GM Series) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
Rich Cocoa Memento ink by Tsukineko
Old Paper and Vintage Photo Distress inks by Ranger

Cardstock:
Simply Smooth vanilla cardstock by Cornish Heritage Farms

Patterned Paper:
French Flea Market by My Mind's Eye

Other:
Vanilla Acrylic paint by Craft Smart
Foam brush from craft store
Wire-bound journal from Dollar Store
Twill and Twine by May Arts
Copic markers
Nestabilities Ribbon Slide die by Spellbinder
Heat gun (to help dry paint quickly)
Sanding block
Button by Paper Studios
Paper flower by Prima
Precision scissors

Step One
Carefully pull apart the wires of the journal and remove the front and back cover.

Set the wire-paper section aside.

Step Two
Depending on the finish of your journal cover, lightly sand the edges of the cover to ready the surface for paint. My journal cover had a slick coated finish. Without sanding, the paint would have easily chipped.

Paint the edges of your cover - inside and out. You may need to paint multiple times to get coverage. You can use a heat gun to gently help this dry faster. Be careful not to overheat, as you can bubble or pucker the paint.

Set aside to completely dry.

If your cover is simple and matches the design of your project, you can omit this step.

Step Three
Stamp images from the Fall Harvest (ATC) set to use as embellishments to your journal.

Step Four
Color your images and carefully trim from your cardstock. Ink with Old Paper and Vintage Photo Distress inks.

Step Five
Using a strong adhesive, adhere your cardstock or patterned paper to the covers. Each project's dimensions will depend on the size of your notebook and how much of your painted edge you'd like to have visible.

Step Six
Putting the outsides (or "good" sides) of your covers together, slide back onto the wires of the journal. Press the wires togethers with your fingers or pliers.

Finished Project
Adhere all your embellishments to the front of your journal.

Thanks for joining us! Please let us know if you create using this technique. We love to share in your success!

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Lisa Silver
Silver Stamping

Copic Certified Designer

Live simply... Love generously... Care deeply... Speak kindly.

Last edited by Silvergirl on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:27 pm; edited 1 time in total

liz · Owner Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 1291

SO pretty

Thanks & enjoy your weekend everyone.
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lottie · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:10 am Post subject:

Absolutely stunning! I adore it!

Angelnorth · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:44 am Post subject:

Beautiful journal Lise, love the cluster of leaves and acorns behind the flower!
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Laura ODonnell · Designer Joined: 22 Jun 2009 Posts: 980

gorgeous!

tracyharp · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:44 am Post subject:

beautiful journal Lisa!
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