Sleeping Beauty Inspired Journal

I have been watching a lot of Fairy Tales/Fantasies for inspiration for this summer. Like A LOT.

And I'm loving every minute of it.

Sometimes inspiration comes in the most unlikely of places. Cue Sleeping Beauty.

This is one of my absolute favorites and I adore it. And it has given me one of my favorite craft ideas for this summer.  I love the opening book.

Isn't that lovely? As Baby BookGeek says, "I NEED IT!"

Supplies:
Journal/Notebook/Composition Book
Paint
Brushes
Jewels

Step 1:
Grab your book & pick your pattern.

Step 2:
I wanted a border, so I used a piece of scrap foam and some double-stick tape to give myself a border. I just traced it out with a pencil.

Step 3:
Prepare your paints and brushes. I used the following:
FolkArt Nylon Brushes
Leather Studio Paint in Amethyst
Leather Studio Paint in Metallic Pure Gold

Step 4: Paint your journal. Depending on your fabric it will take multiple coats.

 

Step 5:

Now for the jewels.

 

After this I will most likely add some lettering in the center and some scroll work to closer mimic my inspiration, but for now I like having a basic model for teens to look at.

*Disclaimer
I sometimes receive free products from Plaid Enterprises to test out on projects and use at my discretion. The opinions and projects that result from this relationship are mine.