Although I didn't film the process, I will tell you how I covered this book so you will have a head start if you want to try something similar. After I sanded the book, I used Mod Podge to adhere the patterned papers. I applied two coats to the book itself, letting them dry in between, and one coat to the paper, letting it dry. Then a final coat to both and adhering. My experience is this will create a very strong hold, no matter how rough I get when handling the book. I stamped a background stamp of brickwork for added dimension and the finished the binding edge with suede. This I adhered with PVA glue (a strong book binding glue). I finished the edges with a washi tape that is also glued with Mod Podge.
There were 3 bonus entries for this challenge by using a country other than my own, using peace in some way, and including instructions. I was not able to photograph my work in progress so I only have two additional entries for the smiles I found from India, Asia, and Japan, along with a map of Canada. I used peace as part of my thoughts on why I wanted this book.
I hope everyone takes a few minutes to think of what you can commit to this year to create a better world in some little way (or a big way if you can) for Earth Day.
1. Create something, anything, with a previously-used or long-languishing paper-based item from your stash, or something that is begging to be repurposed - no buying anything new! - See more at: http://papercrafterscorner.com/blog/papercrafting-challenge-earth-day/#sthash.RXR3iQOD.dpuf
1. Create something, anything, with a previously-used or long-languishing paper-based item from your stash, or something that is begging to be repurposed - no buying anything new! - See more at: http://papercrafterscorner.com/blog/papercrafting-challenge-earth-day/#sthash.RXR3iQOD.dpuf
