Article by Di McDonald
Supply List:
1X bought Journal with handmade paper pages3 sheets of Handmade paper with texture / pastel color or white1 Yards x 2 inch Satin Ribbon30 X Assorted sized silk flat flowers1X Baby Hand print and /or Footprint Stamp and ink padA small Cardboard Frame or other scrap booking items to decorate the cover
1: We are going to alter the Journal to make it into something special and unique. It really doesn’t matter what the covers are like, as you are going to change them anyway.
2: Choose a color and theme for the Journal. Look through scrapbook magazines and books or ideas on the internet and get ideas from them.
3: Cut the extra handmade paper and glue it on to the front and back covers. If the Journal has a spine, don’t forget to cover that too
4: Add the frame or other items you have bought to decorate the cover. If you know the Babies name then I would use my computer and a great font to write the name then glue that to the front cover and glue the frame around it.
5: Using your computer print out some inspirational baby quotes that you love, on a colored paper that works well in your journal.
6: Next, glue a silk flower on the top outside corner of each page.
7: Cut your quotes out and glue them in different places on the pages of the journal.
8: Using a pretty colored ink, stamp the handprints and footprints to the bottom of each page in turn.
9: Hand write a lovely message to the new mom in the front page of the Journal.
10: Tie the satin ribbon around the Journal and tie it in a beautiful bow.
Now you have a lovely hand made, unique gift for the new Mother. I am sure she will love it and you for making it for her.
About the Author
Di has been writing articles for more than 2 years. Her latest interest is biking, so come visit her website baby bicycle trailerwhich helps people with reviews of Schwinn Bike Trailer.
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