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Notebook and Folder Revamp

By: Cathie & Steve

Take your doodled folder and notebook to the next level with stenciling and collage art!

At a Glance:

#5750 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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supplies

Apple Barrel ® - Glow-In-The-Dark Yellow, 2 oz. - 20485

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Vintage White, 2 oz. - 2939

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 2957

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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Number Needed: 1 $-1.00
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Stencil Decor ® Brushes - Stencil Brush, 3/8" - 34038

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

Painter’s tape, Folder, Notebook, Extra decorative paper, Stiff brush

Instructions

  1. Mod Podge strips of decorative paper to the folder.
  2. Dry brush white paint over desired areas by simply putting a tiny bit of paint on a stiff brush and wiping it off with a paper towel, then brushing over your surface.  Set aside to dry or use a hair dryer to speed up the process!
  3. Use painter’s tape to hold the zebra print stencil to the folder. 
  4. Dip your stencil brush in the yellow paint, twirl around on separate section of pallet to spread the paint amongst each bristle and blot on paper towel.  Your brush is now ready to apply paint over the stencil!  Repeat for desired areas.
  5. Use the same stenciling method to apply the bike image.
  6. Add more snippets of paper to the folder with Mod Podge Matte.

Notebook:

Repeat steps three and four to apply the deer image to decorative paper. Use Mod Podge to adhere it to the notebook cover once dry.

Tip:  Wash the stencil in warm soapy water and blot dry with paper towel.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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