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Faux Tag Spread

In a previous Cocoa Daisy project, I created a tag using the October Glow Creative Ki t paper to serve as a bookmark. I loved the idea so much that I decided to use it as a template throughout the spread. By tracing around it and then shading in the edges, I was able to mimic the look of layered paper and give my pages extra depth without the bulk. It creates a dimensional effect that makes the tags look like they’re tucked right into my notebook. To keep that “layered paper” look going, I added strips of washi tape from the Planner Kit to the top and bottom of each 'tag'  Washi is one of my favorite ways to bring in more texture without overwhelming the page. It frames the sections nicely and it also helps divide my to-dos from my daily schedule. On the left-hand side I used a Top 3 box to focus my priorities, then scattered in task lists, appointments, and reminders for the rest of the day. I also I divided my tasks into AM and PM lists I do this quite often because it makes...

Journal cover class

Look at the great designs done by my 3rd and 4th grade class doing marker print covers!





Here is a quick tutorial!



1.Lightly glue stick or white glue colored paper onto front of journal. Flip journal over to dry.



2. Draw design on Plexiglas with markers



3. Spray lightly with alcohol. 3 full squirts should do it (no more than 5 squirts) you should see immediate results with the marker bleeding



4. Place light colored paper on top of marker to make print.




5. Go back in for detail with marker.


6. Iron paper lightly to make it flat if you sprayed with too much alcohol and it starts to curl up.


7. Lightly glue stick print on top of journal.










Inspired by a project in Sherrill Kahn's Magic with Markers book.

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