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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...

Paper Arts

I substituted for my friend who was teaching Paper Arts.

They created handmade paper.  Then, using that paper, they made other things from it.  On my day I taught them how to make stationary.


Using paper pulp with gelatin, water and a blender they pushed the paper through a screen and onto interfacing to dry. Not very hard just a bit messy.


This student made stamps using sticky backed foam which they could stamp on to paper.  The Journal paper which was done by marbling turned out really cool.


I worked with them to learn wet and dry embossing.  This student didn't want to touch it after the embossing glitter was heat set.  "It's wet!"  Nope, just the way the powder hardens when heated.


Fun, quick class!

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