Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Dollar Store Journal Makeover





I like to buy these little dollar journals. Sometimes I find them at the Dollar store, sometimes a Michaels. I simply make something new to glue to the covers. I've done many different things in the past, such as adding handmade fabric flowers, using wool roving, and my favorite, sari silk. But these are the latest ones. I painted several pieces of canvas in different colors. I then cut the canvas to fit the covers, sewed, painted, and glued. Voila, new journals with cute handmade covers. PS I got these journal on clearance for 50 cents apiece.
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16 comments:

  1. Just JaimeJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    So cute and what a bargain!

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  2. CarissaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Aww those are so cute! I love the birds!

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  3. dayleanneJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Oh my goodness I love these!! What a great idea!

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  4. AnnaJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Just love these!!! You are so smart. (visiting from studio JRU)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    How cute and what a great deal! There's nothing I like more than a great deal!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    They are so beautiful!! Great Idea!

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  7. sonyamacdesignsJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    you have ROCKed it ... bout to check out my local dollar

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    those are really fun! :) ~Frances

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  9. CindyJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I love the graphic quality of these - and so affordable...I might have to invest in some!

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  10. PaperVineJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    These are so much fun - thanks for sharing how you made them!
    Lowri
    http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/

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  11. momto8January 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    you can be the poster blog for the dollar store..what a deal! good for you..they look so pretty!
    i am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  12. Honey at 2805January 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    So pretty! Thank you for sharing all of your lovely ideas at Potpourri Friday!

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  13. Jennifer {Studio JRU}January 28, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Oh they look adorable! Love the idea of using canvas like that. So sweet. Thanks for sharing with us 'in the studio'! :)

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  14. JenniferJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Your journals are so happy! Don't you love a bargain?! Visiting from Studio JRU

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  15. Jen PriceJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Oh my goodness! These are amazing! Such a great idea for cute handmade gifts!

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