How to Make a Collage Art Journal

front cover

back cover

inside cover

Material:
1 sheet 8x14 cardstock paper (for cover)
10 pieces 8x14 paper (for journal)
awl
blunt tapestry needle
bone burnisher
18 inches string, DMC emrboidery floss, or ribbon
Laminate paper (Kinkos will laminate for a nominal fee)

Directions:
1. Cut images and words from magazines
2. Affix images to both sides of the cover cardstock
3. Laminate cover
4. Fold in half and burnish flat with bone burnisher (or spoon)
5. Trim one half inch from one side of the ten pieces of 8x14 journal paper
6. Fold in half and burnish flat
7. Place journal paper inside cover
8. Pierce two holes through the journal and cover with the awl
9. Thread needle and insert through cover and paper, then insert up through the other hole
10. Tie the thread together in a secure knot, then trim excess

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