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Note: for best results, please take a moment to review the instructions on all product packaging before beginning your project.

Instructions:
1. Using the 1” foam brush apply 2 smooth even coats of a mixture of colonial blue and Caribbean blue paint (1:1 ratio) to the front, back and sides of the journal. Let dry.
2. Following the directions on the packaging mist the back of the harlequin stencil with adhesive spray. Position the stencil on the front cover of journal. Using a stencil sponge dipped in Caribbean blue paint (tap off excess paint) apply paint to the entire stencil. Use a pouncing motion to apply the paint. Carefully remove the stencil and reposition to finish the design on the entire cover. Let dry.
3. Use the whimsical dot alphabet stencil to add a name at the bottom of the cover. (Hint: Use the re-positional note pad paper to mask off a straight line, and then starting with the last letter of the name, work to the left so you don’t run out of space.)
4. Tape off the edges of the cardstock using the ¼” wide tape. Using the foam brush apply two smooth even coats of the paint mix used in Step 1 to the cardstock. Remove the tape. Let dry.
5. Using the paper edgers cut the edges of the cardstock. Glue card stock to front cover of the journal. Let dry.

Optional:
1. Embellish the cover of your journal with rhinestones, silk flowers or other embellishments of your choice. Refer to the photo for a design idea.