Hessian flower Journal

Other Supplies: Mountboard, Hessian fabric, Mod Podge (Matte), Assorted Acrylic paints, Twine, Wooden button, Crop-a-dile

1. Cut a rectangle of mountboard slightly larger than the area of the Wrapped Journal die.
2. Use Mod Podge to cover both sides with hessian fabric and seal with another coat of Mod Podge and leave to dry.
3. Die-cut the cover of the journal from the hessian covered mountboard.
4. Attach hessian fabric to another piece of mountboard and use to die-cut the flower before sealing with Mod Podge.
5. Use acrylics to paint the flower and cover in your chosen colours and allow to dry before sealing with a further coat of Mod Podge.
6. Insert and secure your chosen pages/notebooks into the journal and attach the flower to the front cover.
7. Use a Crop-a-dile to punch small holes into the cover either die of the flower stalk near the base and use a length twine to thread a wooden button in place.
8. Wrap the rest of the twine around the journal to secure.