{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-book-of-beauty-and-inspiration","title":"Book of Beauty and Inspiration Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Kristen Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Historically scrapbooks were kept not only to store photos but memorabilia and scraps of beauty and inspiration. With 7 Gypsies delightful handbag kit all of your treasures and bits of inspiration are artfully stored and available to you at any time in the form of a wonderful little accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst paint the outside of your book with crème acrylic paint (5MA-23751 - DISCONTINUED). Once this is dry begin layering assorted papers and ephemera creating a theme for your book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin assembling your pages in the same manner using images from Alphabets and Ornaments Memories of a Lifetime by Anna Corba (5SPALPHA - DISCONTINUED) as well as Florals and Nature by Memories of a Lifetime (5SPFLORALS - DISCONTINUED), vintage ledger paper, Paris Rubber Stamps by Cavallini (5CPSTAMP\/PAR), Bird and Nest Labels by Cavallini (5CPLABEL-BRD), Valentine Labels by Cavallini (5CPLABEL-VAL), and paper by Anna Griffin. Assorted ribbons and Making Memories Brads (5MA-23538) were added to the pages as well as clip art and envelopes leaving spaces for goodies to be tucked into.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd strips from blank ledger pages allowing for room to make notes and jot down items of inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter all the pages are altered wrap a rubber band around them (outside of the book) and paint the edges with crème acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile the paint is drying, attach the handles to the front and back covers, so they slip on easily and remain secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd the knob which will act as a closure (also included in the kit) to the front cover lightly tapping the back with a hammer; then add the elastic band through a hole in the back. You may choose to add a long piece of ribbon to loop around the knob for added embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce your pages are dry, slip them onto the rings and be sure to take your book of inspiration with you where ever you go.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452484640919,"sku":"PROJ-0566","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0566__22116.1558394092.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792269","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/free-how-to-project-book-of-beauty-and-inspiration","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}