
First, I had to select a paper that I wanted to use. I wanted a repeating pattern which I could try to make look seamless. As I flipped through a pad of Halloween scrapbook paper, I found this. I know the picture isn't the greatest, but this is a repeating pattern of the word "CAUTION!" and skull-and-crossbones.


Then, it was time to go through the catalog. I kept in mind that my design scheme is mostly black, white, and grey, so I tried not to come up with too many colored pieces. While I didn't want to frame my cork board with all clothes, I found that the motifs and patterns of a lot of the clothing looked awesome cut out on their own. For example, this poncho is a bit silly, but look at those bat hems! I'm sure I could use some of those!


Now start gluing them on!
Now, once you've got everything glued down, let it sit to dry. Set it outside, if you like, since it's going to smell pretty strongly of glue. I decided to leave mine to dry overnight because I didn't want to risk tearing the wet paper. Now, the next step is up to you. You can use either a mixture of one part glue to one part water, or you can use modge podge. I decided to use the glue and water. You're going to take your sealant of choice and put it in a little dish. Now load your paintbrush up with the sealant and brush it over just the areas that you covered in magazines.
Now, rinse and repeat. You're going to want to brush sealant over top of your magazines until the finish is smooth. You're trying to eliminate the bumps caused by overlapping pieces. I used three coats of sealant. (I mixed this step with my camera, sorry guys!)
Here's the finished cork board! I think it's a huge improvement from the original, don't you?
How you did the border is also a wonderful way to refashion basic picture frames you find at thrift shops and rummage sales. I actually have a copy paper box full of magazine clippings and scrap book supplies that I've collected over the past few years around Halloween.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I'm going to a thrift store tomorrow and I might pick up something there to use the rest of my magazine clips. :)
DeleteI like the border idea quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteOh your board is awesome! I've got to do mine now! Xxxx :)
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