A lot of baby shower ideas can be home made, including a Baby Advice Book for you the expecting mother. Here's how you can make a really cute advice book in about 30 minutes.
Designed by: Joy Dickson
Time: 30 Minutes
Level: Beginner
Here's what you need:
- Pop Up Glue Dots®
- Ultra-Thin Glue Dots®
- Mini Glue Dots®
- 1” Glue Lines®
- Rhinestones
- Die cuts, layered stickers or chipboard images
- Pink cardstock
- White cardstock
- Yellow cardstock
- Extra large paper clip
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Die cut machine (optional)
Directions:
- Cut pink cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Fold at 4" and 4 1/2" to create the book cover.
- Cut yellow cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4"and adhere to the front of the book with Ultra-Thin Glue Dots.
- Add dimension to the die cuts, layered stickers or chipboard images with Pop Up Glue Dots.
- Embellish with rhinestones using Mini Glue Dots.
- Finish book cover by adding ribbon with 1” Glue Lines.
- Cut white cardstock to 3 3/4" x 5" to create pages for friends and family to write baby advice and tips for the new mother.
- Decorate a large paper clip with a pretty die cut, layered sticker or chipboard image by using Pop Up Glue Dots.
- Attach the white cardstock pieces to the inside of the book using the large paper clip.
Don't forget to print the supply list! All of the materials for this project are available at your local
~The Team at GDI
This project was made specifically for Hobby Lobby by Joy Dickson, member of the Glue Dots Design Team 2013-2014.
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The Team at Glue Dots consists of three highly creative individuals who find new ways and uses for Glue Dots products for every day life. We hope you like what we create. :-)