Creativity expert Courtney Watkins uses decoupage medium and vintage paperback book covers to turn ordinary wooden boxes into dramatic decorative statements. Materials: Vintage paperback
White glue
Scissors or craft knife
Wooden or cardboard box
Matte or gloss medium
4 large beads (all same size)
Multipurpose cement glue
Handle or bead
- Use craft knife or scissors to remove covers of book close to spine (figure A).
- Coat top of box with white glue, spreading glue evenly to the edges. Attach book's front cover to top of box and back cover to bottom.
- Rip a few pages into 1" x 1" strips, overlap and glue to sides of box with text positioned at various angles. Cut off any excess at edges.
- Brush entire box with decoupage medium and allow to dry thoroughly.
- Place box upside down on flat surface. Using multipurpose cement glue, glue large beads on bottom for legs and allow to dry.
- Use cement glue to attach bead or handle to top of box, if desired. Be creative and choose something for the handle that complements the book's theme (leather for a Western, lace or ribbon for Romance, etc.)
RESOURCES :
From Flea Market to Fabulous
Model: 1581800924
Author: Kerry Trout
Making Memory Boxes: Box Projects to Make, Give, and Keep
Model: 1564967115
Author: Barbara Mauriello
(2000)
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Rockport Publishers, Inc.
Website: www.rockpub.com
Jo-Ann etc.
Jo-Ann etc.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Website: www.joann.com
The Box Book: Original Projects for All Ages
Model: 1570760772
Author: Clare Beaton
Paper Crafting Beautiful Boxes, Book Covers and Frames
Model: 0806999535
Author: Valeria Ferrari
Creative Paper Art: Techniques for Transforming the Surface
Model: 0806994576
Author: Nancy Welch
GUESTS :
Courtney Watkins
Email: cwcreative@hotmail.com
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