“Dreams” Journal
by: Joanna Tepker

Materials: VersaMark inkpad Journal kit Stippling brush Pigment powder (light green) Metal “Dream” charm 8” pieces of light green, yellow and multi-color purple fiber Paper trimmer Hole punch Adhesive Stamps: “Bug Collage” (Inkadinkado), “Crisscross Background” (Hero Arts)

Instructions: Cut 2 pieces of green cardstock to 7” x 5”.   Using VersaMark inkpad, stamp the “Crisscross Background” image onto far right side of the green cardstock (stamp three times, off-stamping the top, bottom and sides for a seamless appearance).   Adhere to front and back cover of the journal (punch holes to match journal covers).   Trim yellow cardstock to 4” square and adhere to the cover, center between the holes on the left and the stamped images on the right.   Trim pale yellow cardstock to 4” square, center and adhere to yellow cardstock.   Using VersaMark inkpad, stamp the “Bug Collage” image onto white cardstock.   Brush light green pigment powder over the entire stamped image.   Trim image down to 4” x 3”, center and adhere to pale yellow cardstock.   Attach the metal “Dream” charm to the bottom right-hand corner of the stamped “Bug Collage” image with adhesive.   Attach fiber grouping through top and bottom holes, from backside. Then loop both end of the fibers through the middle hole and secure with a knot.