Metal Accented Photo Journal
A photo journal accented with wire and metal sheets becomes a great display piece for the coffee table. This is a great way to display your favorite photos, or give it as a gift to a close family member or friend. Personalized photo journals also make great conversation pieces, and they're a fun way to show off all your favorite pictures from a recent vacation, wedding, or just from hanging out with your family and friends!
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
Instructions:
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Lay wooden pieces onto paper, trace around. Mark hole placement. Use hole punch to punch holes. Decoupage paper to all wooden pieces.
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Form individual letters from Armature Wire. Flatten with hammer against a hard surface.
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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.
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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.
- Finish inside with photos and embellishments of choice.
