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Photo Journal
By Linda Peterson

Example of a Photo Journal project

Materials
  • Amaco® WireForm® 1/8" Armature Wire
  • Amaco® Fun Wire™ – Silver, 24 gauge
  • Amaco® Peel ‘n Stick Metal Accent Sheets
  • Amaco® Rub ‘n Buff® – Black
  • Judy’s Stone House Designs: Wooden Journal of choice (used here: the Heritage Journal)
  • FiberMark Paper: Café Series – Hazelnut
  • Decoupage Medium
  • Tacky Glue
  • Hammer
  • Oval Hole punch

Step 1
Lay wooden pieces onto paper, trace around. Mark hole placement. Use hole punch to punch holes. Decoupage paper to all wooden pieces.
Step 2
Form individual letters from Armature Wire. Flatten with hammer against a hard surface.
Step 3
Shape an 8” piece of Armature Wire into desired shape for sides of journal. Hammer. Place journal together and thread Silver Fun Wire™ through holes and wrap around Armature Wire to secure. Repeat until each side is finished.
Step 4
Apply black Rub ‘n Buff® to pre-embossed Metal Accent Sheets. Cut out corners. Remove backing and apply to corners. Glue letters onto front as desired. Allow to dry.
Step 5
Finish inside with photos and embellishments of choice.
Photo Journal in PDF format
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