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Word Art Journal

August 29, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 37 Comments


Here is a great project that teens will love! They can customise a plain spiral bound notebook to suit their style.

Raid your paper recycling pile for old junk mail catalogues and magazines. Clip out any words that take your fancy. Try and get a range of colours, sizes, and fonts.

Arrange them on the front and back of the journal. When you are happy with the layout, apply some Mod Podge to them to stick them down. Allow for the glue to dry, and then paint a couple of layers of Mod Podge over the top to seal them. Allow the Mod Podge time to dry between coats. Alternatively you could use some clear contact paper over the top to protect your Word Art.

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  1. Dancin' Puffin says

    August 30, 2009 at 12:39 am

    This is great. I guess the same would apply to folders and all sorts. A great college project. Hmm… I need to think of inspiration for my induction group next week… I might post something about that soon. Thanks Lisa – an inspiration as always! x

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  2. bluebird-lyn says

    August 30, 2009 at 5:59 am

    Hi Lisa, great Journal…ideal gift for pre-teens…Warm Regards Lyn

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  3. fiberdoodles says

    August 29, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing it.

    Sharon

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  4. suzitee says

    August 29, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Great effect Lisa…and a funky project for pre-teens too 😉

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  5. Sew Useful Designs says

    August 29, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Great idea Lisa – and like you say, fantastic for a teen! 🙂

    Hugs! Vikki xx

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  6. Bianca Jae Makes Stuff says

    August 29, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    Great Idea, especially with Christmas less than 4 months away!!!

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  7. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy says

    August 29, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    What great fun…for moms too!

    Stay Cozy, Carrie

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  8. Anne Heidi says

    August 29, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    What a great project! I’ll have to show my kids, maybe even the boys would like to make their own journals with comics or skateboard pictures. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Stephanie says

    August 30, 2009 at 3:28 am

    Terrific. When I was in HS I had a creative writing class. We had to keep a journal to write in every day. I sat for hours decorating the cover with just the right photos and words from magazines. I’ll say yours is certainly more professional looking!

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  10. Catherine says

    August 30, 2009 at 4:57 am

    That’s a great idea for teenagers, very cool!

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  11. Rumi says

    August 30, 2009 at 5:27 am

    Modge Podge is underutilized these days. We tend to forget what a great product this is! Great looking notebook that anyone would like to carry around!

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  12. Jilly's Space says

    August 30, 2009 at 5:27 am

    Thanks for sharing..great idea! I’ll show my daughter that and see if she would like to do that.

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  13. Tracy says

    August 30, 2009 at 5:56 am

    Very fun…LOVE this idea, Lisa. Which reminds me I need a new jar of Mod-Podge ;o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

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  14. Simone de Klerk says

    August 30, 2009 at 6:26 am

    Great journal! Such a wonderful way to make something personal.

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  15. The Quilt Buddy says

    August 30, 2009 at 6:45 am

    I love working with Modge Podge. Thanks for sharing!

    BTW-Are you baking anything good today?

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  16. Tine says

    August 30, 2009 at 7:00 am

    FUN! I must remember this for my Christmas crafting!

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  17. GUGAW says

    August 30, 2009 at 10:28 am

    nice little project! is modge podge good at protecting surfaces? i’ve been thinking about papering surfaces like chairs and tables but wasnt sure if modge podge was industrial enough to last regular usage?

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  18. Angel.Pearls says

    August 30, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Nice project!Love//Eva

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  19. Rachel says

    August 30, 2009 at 11:57 am

    Super cute idea.

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  20. Knit Sew City Girl says

    August 30, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    Hiya! I think this a great idea. I can make some for my friend’s almost teenage kids.

    Thanks for sharing

    Mary

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  21. Jenny says

    August 30, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    What another great idea:)

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  22. Sandrine says

    August 30, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    Bonne idee!;)

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  23. Noelia says

    August 30, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Nice, i used to do that a lot 🙂

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  24. AJ says

    August 31, 2009 at 10:12 am

    cool project I’ll have to try it out.

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  25. Dogwood says

    August 30, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    Love, love those cute “word” journals. I love notebooks and my next one is going to be a “word” notebook…hand-made. Happy evening.

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  26. Janellybelly says

    August 30, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    I love this project, makes me want to put the fabric aside (for a bit) & get out some paper 🙂

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  27. Chrisy says

    August 30, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    Very modern with the words…and mod podge…I just read over at http://melangeonetsy.blogspot.com that you can do photo transfers onto fabric using it…am going to have a go…

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  28. Jessica says

    August 31, 2009 at 5:42 am

    I used to make notebooks like that all the time–I forgot I did though. It would be fun to make them again!

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  29. The Rabbit Factory says

    August 31, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Great idea for Christmas gift…especially for my daughter who loves journals! Really enjoy your blog!

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  30. Jenni says

    September 1, 2009 at 2:19 am

    Excellent idea! I’m thinking my kids could do one up for their teacher as a gift. Thanks for sharing…

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  31. Terriaw says

    September 1, 2009 at 6:07 am

    This is such a wonderful idea! I can see covering my drawing sketchbooks like this technique and different themes for the types of drawings. I love it!

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  32. sewkalico says

    September 1, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    Excellent idea – very cute!

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  33. Thimbleanna says

    September 1, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    I LOVE this kind of stuff. I used to do it alot when I was a teen — I’d even like to do it again!!!

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  34. QuiltedSimple says

    September 2, 2009 at 6:31 am

    What a great idea! I’ll have to have Jessie try this.
    Kris

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  35. Anonymous says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    Hmmm very interesting:)

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  36. Kellie Simmons says

    February 24, 2015 at 4:52 am

    My older daughters are just going to love this idea. Thanks. I think we will do this in August as we get ready for school.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 2, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks Kellie! It is so much fun crafting with your kids. Lisa

      Reply

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