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Tracie Lyn and Marylin Huskamp 9-4:30 Monday	1146 - Nature Preserved Journal	[back to quicklinks] $ 120 Plus $15 materials fee
Construct an innovative journal to showcase and protect delicate treasures from nature. This workshop combines bookbinding, and exploring techniques to transform live botanicals into cherished keepsakes, along with discussing ways to incorporate natural elements into pieces of art. Using the front and back panels of a book, you will learn a fast and easy way of turning plain ordinary covers into a work of art. It will be something you will want to proudly use over and over for gathering flora and fauna. Inside this journal, will be pocket pages to fill with fresh natural elements from delicate bouquets of Virginia flowers. You will learn a unique method for instantly preserving the elegant beauty of the items, along with traditional methods of pressing botanicals. Finally, composing from gathered quotes, photos, field notes, and memories will be pages about nature that are sentimental, heart-felt, and personal. Supply List: --book cover can be vintage or new- must be in good condition - we will be separating front and back (the front cover should measure close to 7.25" x 10.25 - definitely not smaller,  a little bigger is ok) --1 yd. of Lite Steam-A-Seam2 (can be found at any fine fabric store) --1/4 yd. cotton print fabric ( to coordinate with your book cover) --1/2 yd. of white muslin --1 yd. of very see-thru sheer fabric or tulle - ok to have glitter or sparkles as part of the fabric (can be found at fine fabric stores) --2 yds of 1" wide satin ribbon ( to coordinate with your book cover) --Metal Ruler with cork or non-slip backing --Sharpie Fine Point Marker --two (PS-4) scrapbook screw posts and extensions ( can be found at Michaels Crafts) --small pair of sharp scissors to cut fabric and a pair to cut paper --Goldens Matte Gel Heavy and cheap 1/2" flat brush for applying Matte Gel (found at Michael's Crafts or www.dickblick.com) --1 piece of sturdy cardboard 3.25" x 5.25" cut to size Materials fee includes: Fresh Flowers, Botanicals, and Leaves 20 - 9" x 6.75" Glassine Envelopes 20 - 9" x 1" binding strips for envelopes 3 large sheets of blank Newsprint paper

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