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Bleaching with Bubble Wrap, Reusing Paper Bags From "Scrapbooking" episode SCB-438

Project by Jenni Bowlin.

Jenni shows how to use bleach and bubble wrap to create a unique background and ways to utilize measuring tape and paper bags on your layouts.

Materials:

green harlequin painted paper
run/jump pattern paper
script transparency
alphabet rub-ons
phrases rub-ons
black label stickers
playing card collage number stickers
brown ribbon
antique gold charm setting
epoxy number
envelope template
black card stock
black shipping tag
bleach pen
masking tape
brown paper bag
plastic tape measure
large paper clips
bubble wrap

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1. Attach green paper to your background.

2. Add a strip of the run/jump pattern paper to the left side of page.

3. Add a thin strip of script transparency to right side of run/jump border.

4. Lightly apply bleach from the large side of a bleach pen to a piece of bubble wrap.

5. Apply treated bubble wrap to a sheet of black card stock and gently apply pressure (figure A). Lift up bubble wrap and dispose. Allow card stock to dry thoroughly.

6. Cut a strip from the bleach-treated card stock and apply to left border.

7. Apply strips of masking tape to green patterned paper and pull up with slight pressure. Random areas of the patterned paper will pull off, revealing the white underneath (figure B). Repeat until you are satisfied with the results.

8. Using a template, trace an envelope pattern onto a brown paper bag and cut out. Fold up and secure envelope (figure C).

9. Trim a black shipping tag to fit inside of envelope and set aside.

10. Choose a picture for your layout and secure it to the page with light adhesive and two large paperclips.

11. Add the appropriate number/letter to an antique gold setting and tie to paperclip with ribbon (figure D).

12. Cut a piece of measuring tape to run along the bottom of the photo and staple in place.

13. Adhere envelope to page as shown.

14. Finish page by using rub-ons and stickers to add names and dates.

GUESTS :

Jenni Bowlin
Li’l Davis Designs
Irvine, CA
Website: www.lildavisdesigns.com