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Steampunk Journal
This one of a kind journal was created using Canvascorpsbrands, Naturally Aged Kit - Rusty Metal Paint Kit. I used charms, chains, and other odds and ends to get the steampunk look and then applied the paint kit. Easy and fun

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  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start with a journal, any kind of journal. This is a small moleskin one.

  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 2
    Step 2

    You're going to be layering the top, so start with some pictures or stamps. Be sure to thoroughly glue to the edges so they don't curl. I used a glue stick for this step.

  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 3
    Step 3

    Using the E6000 glue, start adding charms and beads. Is this enough? I don't think so. I'm going to keep adding more.

  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 4
    Step 4

    I'm starting to like it. I've added some chains and more beads and charms. I've also put some paper towels underneath it as now I'm going to use canvascorpsbrand naturally aged paint system.

  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 5
    Step 5

    I lightly spray the butternut squash glimmer mist over the whole face of the journal.

  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 6
    Step 6

    Next, I lightly spray the woven burlap glimmer mist in spots, not over the whole face.

  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 7
    Step 7

    The tattered leather glimmer mist is sprayed in over places not touched by the woven burlap mist.
    Finally, a light mist of the butternut squash.
    Let dry thoroughly.

  • How to decorate an altered journal. Steampunk Journal With Canvascorpsbrands Products - Step 8
    Step 8

    Here it is. I love the busy, cluttered steampunk look. Give it a try.

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