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  • Handmade CD Cover
  • From "Crafters Coast to Coast"
    episode HCC2C-158F
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    Project by Adah Glenn of Los Angeles, Calif.

    Adah loves making things with her hands. Her work as a graphic designer keeps her in front of her computer a lot, but her handmade CD covers allow her to physically craft projects and incorporate her original artwork.

    Materials:

    cd or cd package (to use as a template)
    card stock
    chipboard
    color text paper
    color CD label
    scrap fabric
    string, yarn, trims, charms

    Steps:

    1. Trace, cut, and score CD and/or CD package (template) onto chipboard.

    2. Glue fabric to the outside of package base (chipboard).

    3. Trace desired pattern onto card stock. Stamp and let dry. Then adhere to inside package base.

    4. Punch two holes on the line of the scored pocket fold. Insert yarn or string. Glue pockets down.

    5. Apply accents, trims, and embellishments.

    6. To make the booklet: Trace booklet pattern onto desired paper. Cut, score, and punch holes in booklet paper. Stamp pattern onto booklet paper.

    7. Bind paper together with string, yarns, or staple.

    8. Apply pictures, tags and embellishments.

    9. Adhere content text on the inside front page.

    10. To make the CD label: Stamp text and pattern onto CD label Apply label to disk.

    Website: www.adahmadesign.com

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