
And pulling found objects and ribbons from your own stash will help make your kit stretch! Thread is super cheap and nothing fills a page like some handstitching. then I permanently affixed it using homespun-esque stitches in red DMC floss. I just pulled it from my stash and attached it to the page with a tiny glue dot on each end. and the organic cotton one on this page was wrapped around a quilt I bought at target. It was the perfect size for a title and journaling and it was FREE. So, I used the cardboard package to trace out a custom diecut shape from my red cardstock. The Jenni Bowlin chipboard buttons (in the add-on) were in such a cool bracket/scroll shaped package. This makes the plain cut-out just pop off the page. The trick is folding the paper where the petals meet and in the center of each petal. I used one of the flowers from the Cosmo Cricket patterned paper as a 3D embellishment in the center of my leather flower. Now, I know this isn't a NEW idea, but it really works with the June kit. I trimmed the leather part with scissors to make it look more like a flower shape and I used the tulle circle behind one of the prima flowers and jenni bowlin buttons.Ĭut shapes from patterned papers to use as embellishments. This layout is an example of how I pulled apart a flower to use the leather part and the circle tulle part. To keep them in place, I just applied glue under the buttons & beads before trimming the thread. Be careful if you want the beads to stay in place in the center, the threads attach them. Just trim the thread on the back of the flower and pull apart. And, you can even take off the pearly buttons and beads in the center for even more. I love how this package of 2 flowers can be turned into 6.
MOSH POSH GLUE HOW TO
Here are a few tips based on one of my layouts on how to make the June kit stretch for you. And now, with the economy the way it is and money being tighter than usual, I feel like I'm making a good choice by not being wasteful with my scrapbooking supplies. so the one thing I try to do with my kits every month is make them stretch! I love to see how many pages I can get out of each one.

I love being frugal, but I have a hard time cutting back on my scrapbooking goodies.

Let cool before using.Hi, it's Brook here with a little scrapbooking idea for you with the beautiful June kit. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp white vinegar.

MOSH POSH GLUE MOD
How do you make Mod Podge with flour and water?ĭIY Mod Podge: 3 parts Flour/1 parts Sugar/3-4 parts water Whisk these together and cook over medium low heat until thickened. A spray of clear laquer will help protect it, but you‘ll still want to keep it out of the weather. The finish seems less shiny than Mod Podge, but I like it. The verdict: you can use Elmer’s Glue to decoupage. Likewise, can you use Elmer’s glue instead of Mod Podge? Its also works better with inkjet prints rather than Elmer’s glue that’s been thinned with water.

Modge Podge is a type of PVA glue similar to Elmers but with a higher moisture content, its thinner. Subsequently, question is, is Mod Podge the same as PVA glue? Modge Podge is a type of PVA glue similar to Elmers but with a higher moisture content, its thinner. Other internet recipes for homemade Mod Podge abound but they are TOO WEAK. These proportions are perfect – don’t mess with them. To make a jar of fake / homemade Mod Podge you need 1 cup of glue and 1/3 cup of water.
