Today's Featured Artist: Becky Lee Launder

Today's Featured Artist is our very own Becky Lee Launder of Embellish Creative Designs.  Now that school is back in session, Becky decided to share a quick and absolutely adorable project that would be perfect for those hard working teachers!  Oh...and she has a giveaway!

Embellish Creative Designs
CREATIVE DIY Clipboard, Notebook & Notepads
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Now… on to a fun tutorial!
Learn to create embellished clipboards, notebooks and notepads.

 

CLIPBOARD:
Materials needed: Clipboard, Scrapbook paper, Modge Podge, Brush, Adhesive Tape Runner, Binder Clips, Ribbon, Papercutter
Time needed: 30 minutes

Step 1: Trace clipboard on the reverse side of your patterned scrapbook paper. Cut. Allow two inches at the top of the clipboard.



Step 2: Use adhesive tape runner on the clipboard.

 

Step 3: Place scrapbook paper on clipboard. Cover scrapbook paper with mod podge.



Step 4: Allow time to dry. Add binder clips.




Step 5: Embellish with ribbons.

NOTEPAD

Materials needed: Scrapbook Paper, Papercutter, Adhesive Glue Runner, Glue Gun, Papercutter
Time needed: 10 minutes

Step 1: Cut a 3 inch strip of scrapbook paper.

Step 2: Fold scrapbook paper over top of paper pad. Use glue gun to secure.

NOTEBOOK
Materials needed: Mini Notebook, Scrapbook paper, Papercutter, Adhesive Tape Runner, Alphabet Stickers, Ribbon
Time needed: 20 minutes

Step 1: Trace notebook cover on the reverse side of patterned scrapbook paper.

Step 2: Decorate front cover with alphabet stickers, embellishments. Add ribbon to spiral bound.

Finish up the project by tying a ribbon around the clipboard, notepad and notebook! You have a perfect, homemade gift for a teacher, student or a friend beginning a new job.


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