SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Journal
- Patterned Paper
- Mini Lightbox Alphabet
- Transparency Film
- Sewing Machine or Stapler
- White Cardstock
- Double-Sided Foam Alphabet
- Minc Foil
- Ribbon (optional)
- Bone Folder (scoring tool)
- Free Printable
DIRECTIONS:
- Remove the booklet from the inside and discard.
- Cut 3 pieces of transparency film to 1/2" x 4-1/4".
- Choose your mantra from the mini lightbox alphabet.
- Stitch pieces in place on the cover of the journal, making sure that the stitching lines are 1-1/2" apart.
- Stitch the ends of your transparency film so that it creates a stopper for your letters.
- Add your mantra to your cover by tucking the letters up under the transparency strips.
- Pick a cover for your inside booklet from the paper pad and trim to 8"x7-1/4" and score down the middle.
- Print and trim out the free printable for the front inner page of your booklet.
- Cut and trim 7 blank sheets of white paper down to 8"x7-1/4" and score down the middle to create the remaining booklet pages.
- Stack all papers together and sew down the center of your booklet to attach all pages together (you can also use a stapler).
- Using the double sided foam alphabet spell out your desired word and place it on the cover of your booklet.
- Remove the top paper from each of the foam letters reveling a sticky surface.
- Place Minc foil on top of foam letters and press and rub over each letter.
- Remove foil sheet.
- Tuck the booklet inside your Journal.
JOANN Hacks:
- Use the Minc machine to add a foil effect to your printable if desired
- Add Ribbon to the elastic for an added embellishment